Junior High Ministry
Confirmation - 2007-2008

WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?

Confirmation is a pastoral and educational ministry of the Church which helps the baptized child through Word and Sacrament to identify more deeply with the Christian community and to participate more fully in its mission.

At confirmation, a person

• makes his/her confession of faith,
• makes his/her commitment to Jesus Christ, and 
• makes his/her commitment of service to and involvement in the Church and its programs. 

WHAT IS CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTION?

A course of study in the Bible and in Martin Luther's Small Catechism which is designed to prepare a person to make his/her confession of faith and commitment to Christ.

Participation in worship, in various service projects, and in fellowship events, all of which aid in preparing a person for a life-time of living the Christian faith together with God's people.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE OF STUDY?

• Sunday morning Sunday School at 11:45 A.M.
• Level 1 ( Tuesday or Wednesday evenings)
  The Life of Jesus
  The Ten Commandments
• Confirmation Camp - Summer 2008 - Sunday, June 8th - Thursday, June 12th
  (following Level 1) 
• Level 2 (Tuesday or Wednesday evenings)
  The Lord's Prayer
  The Apostles' Creed
• Youth Group Activities

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFIRMATION?

• Regular attendance at worship
• Level 1 and Level 2 - Participate in class on selected night. Take notes, complete study sheets, and interact in group activities. Work with small groups on special projects.
• Level 3 - Confirmands that have completed Level 2 Confirmation and are to be confirmed in October. All requirements must be met, and must attend 490 Insight at 10:30am on Sunday Mornings.
• Weeknight attendance - students are expected to attend the entire time. Coming late or leaving early will be considered a "tardy". Only three absences are allowed during the year, and 3 tardies = 1 absence.
• Participate in SUNDAY SCHOOL (11:45am to 12:45pm). A minimum of 75% attendance is required. (This means you can miss approximately 7 or 8 during the year.)
• Complete four hours of service and submit a report on each completed service project. Service projects can be chosen which benefit the general community or the La Casa de Cristo family. 

[GET INDIVIDUAL SERVICE REPORT FORM] 

• Satisfactorily complete each unit of study and demonstrate an understanding of the material (generally by scoring at least 70% on tests).
• Complete sermon outlines as directed (one per month for September - April).

[GET LEVEL 1 & 2 CONFIRMATION Sunday Service Notes]

• Memorize the Lord's Prayer, the Apostles' Creed, the Ten Commandments, and the Books of the Bible.
• Participate in monthly planned social events with the Junior High youth group. (A minimum of five are required during the year.)
• Attendance at Summer camp is a requirement between Levels 1 and 2.

WHAT ARE OTHER CONFIRMATION EXPECTATIONS?

• Good attendance and courtesy in small groups.
• Good preparation for each class (BEFORE coming to class). This means completing all assignments carefully, answering all the questions on your study sheets and being able to explain your answers.
• Come to class ON TIME with notebook, Bible and pencil.
• Start accepting responsibility in the church by helping in the nursery, assisting in Sunday School as a helper and cheerfully participating in other service opportunities.
• Spend time in prayer each day.

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARENTS?

• Attend church worship with your child!
• Before class, make certain your son/daughter has completed all assignments, and then talk with him/her about it. Let them put the answers in their own words.
• After class, go over the worksheets with your child, and ask questions about his/her answers.
• Plan summer vacations around Confirmation Camp (June 8 - June 12). 
• Assist the youth group (with transportation, etc.}
• Pray with and for your child.