Confirmation

What is Confirmation

Confirmation is a sacramental rite where you are affirming your covenant, or promise, from Baptism that was made by your parents. Confirmation is your turn to prepare and renew or strengthen your beliefs. In Confirmation we ask for God's help in our relationship with God and with the Church. The time to get confirmed is not a set time in life. Everyone must answer for themselves “I do”, “I Believe,” and “I will with God’s Help.” Your church and family provide the support, but it is your decision.

Curriculum

Eighth Grade: Journey of Faith

Topics covered: Luke Bible study (Fall); My Faith, My Life – Confirmation Curriculum (Spring)

Curricula: Luke Bible Study; My Faith, My Life; Guest Speakers

Trip: Urban Excursion to Washington, D.C. (Spring)

Confirmation Requirements

In order to be confirmed, youth will need to exhibit well rounded involvement within the life of the church. Our goal as the church is to provide support and opportunities for youth to become involved. We decided that the fairest way to encourage participation is to use a point system, not to be punitive but rather to engage you in the process. You will keep track of the points yourself, so that you can take things at your own pace and comfort level. As you can see, it is very easy to earn all the points you will need to be confirmed. The Point Accumulation Sheet must be completed by April in order to be a candidate for confirmation in May. Points are received from the following areas: Sunday School, EYC, retreats, Christ Church outreach/service, and worship. Each youth is required to accumulate 160 points throughout the year. In addition to the points youth will need to attend four confirmation focus groups held outside of the Sunday morning time. The groups will be spread out throughout the spring semester and will rotate between Wednesday and Sunday afternoons before youth group.

Acolyte

7 points per service

Youth Choir

50 points for the year

Sunday School

4 points per session (possible 120 points for the year)

EYC (Episcopal Youth Community)

4 points per session (possible 92 points for the year)

Retreats

50 points each (this includes Diocesan Retreats or Confirmation Retreats)
Does not include ski trip

Outreach/Mission

12 points for each project (Giving Tree, Mardi Gras, Halloween Carnival, Wake Relief, St. Saviour’s, Vacation Bible School per day, etc.)
50 points for Youth Service Week