Confirmation

Confirmation is a program preparing for membership in the United Methodist Church.  Traditionally Confirmation is offered to seventh graders, but accepts older students as well.

Confirmation is a wonderful and very important experience through which each youth learns more about their faith and the responsibility of church membership. Fellowship, fun and a retreat are all included in the Confirmation experience! However, Confirmation is far too important to be viewed as "just another ritual" of the church. The meaning of salvation is explored, taught and understood, as a result of Confirmation. Also, your youth will be enabled to express, live and enjoy their faith as a result of this Confirmation process.

For the 2008-2009 school year confirmation will meet during the 11 am hour on Sunday morning.  The following are required for those participating in the confirmation ministry:

• Attend all confirmation class meetings on Sunday mornings at 11 am.
• Fall classes meet in rooms on the third floor of the F Building.
• Attend Sunday worship services at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary.
• Attend day|one activities on Sunday evening.
• Attend the Confirmation Retreat.
• Interview with one of the ministers the week prior to Confirmation Sunday.

The purpose for these requirements is that the participant fully understand what it means "to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to faithfully serve Him through the Mt. Bethel UMC with your prayers, presence, gifts and service."

Important Dates (fall date, spring date for each item)

Orientation
-- September 14,  January 11
Retreat
-- October 10-12,  March 13-15
-- Details and registration for the retreat here
Great Day of Service
-- October 25,  March 28
Interviews
-- November 10-11,  March 9-10
Confirmation Service
-- November 15,  March 28
Confirmation Sunday
-- November 16,  March 29
Confirmation Party
-- November 16 pm,  March 29 pm
-- Register for the party here!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jon Ponders.

Upcoming events

	Confirmation Retreat March 12-15, 2009

[ All upcoming Mt. Bethel events ]

Photos

Related files you can download

Confirmation Schedule - Fall, 2008 Confirmation Schedule Fall 08.pdf

Confirmation Schedule - Spring, 2009 Confirmation Schedule Spring 09.pdf

2008-2009 Confirmation Registration Form confirmation_form.pdf

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