Confirmation

CONFIRMATION
 * Confirmation Plan **


 * The Rite of Confirmation has been a part of our Christian tradition for over four centuries. In 1563 the Heidelberg Catechism was written to instruct young believers in the basics of the faith. The Catechism became known as confirmation for the German Reformed folks. The information and curriculum has grown and adapted to the needs of an ever-changing church. The goal of confirmation has remained the steadfast education of our young people from child observers and learners into full participating members of the church and disciples of Jesus Christ. I believe our willingness to keep the core tenets of our faith and present them in a fresh and understandable way has continued to make confirmation an essential tool in our church discipleship. **


 * Our current Confirmation is divided into several subjects and activities. Each of these will be assigned a credit value. Confirmands must earn the required number of credits to complete the program. Each student aged ten and above can begin to take the classes necessary to be confirmed. The new process will take three years minimum to complete. Each year the students will have the opportunity to take three classes in the program for a total of six credits. The enrichment opportunities will occur less frequently as the Penn West Conference organizes them. I hope there will be at least one trip per year. **


 * The goal of this plan to increase participation in Sunday School and overall church involvement. To that end each student will need to earn three more credits by participating in worship and activities such as dinners, picnic, youth choir, bells and chime choir, and acolyte service. Each school year a student does one of these things they earn one credit. **


 * YEAR 1 **


 * Trinity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit 2credits: **


 * Bible: overview Old and New Testament 2credits: **


 * Sacraments: Communion & Baptism 2credits: **


 * YEAR 2—September 2012—May 2013 **


 * Old Testament 2credits: September 30 & Oct. 28, 2012 **


 * SAMPLE VIDEO BELOW "RE:FORM" ** media type="youtube" key="ARdwIWDnE90" height="464" width="816"


 * New Testament 2credits: Nov. 25, 2012 & Jan 27, 2013 **


 * Lent & Easter & Pentecost 2credits: Feb. 24 & April 28, 2013 **
 * Session One Video: Adam and Eve **

== FOUR CREDITS will be awarded for watching several videos. Students will watch the videos and complete worksheets. ==

== A total of thirty-six credits will be required for Confirmation. This program is designed to be completed in three years; however students may require more time to earn the needed credits. ==