Schedule for Confirmation 2008-2009
CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION
Orientation Introducing the 2008-2009 Confirmation Program July 20
(Confirmands and Parents)
THE STORY OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD
Session #1 Ch. 2 & 3 Church: Transformed and transforming community September 7
Session #2 Silly Supper with Students/Parents/Mentors September 21
RESOURCES FOR LEARNING AND LIVING THE STORY
MENTORS October Assignment Wednesday, October 1
RETREAT Elmhurst College – Leave at 6:30am Saturday, October 4
Session #3 Ch. 4 The Bible October 19
Session #4 Ch. 5 & 6 History of Christianity/History of the UCC November 2
MENTORS November Assignment Wednesday, November 5
Session #5 Ch. 7 UCC Statement of Faith November 16
We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, and to your deeds we testify….
ABOUT GOD
MENTORS December Assignment Wednesday, December 3
Session #6 Ch. 8 God Creates (Before Advent Festival) December 7
You call the worlds into being, create persons in your own image, and set before each one the ways of life and death.
Session #7 Ch. 9 God Seeks and Saves December 21
You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin.
Session #8 Ch. 10 God Loves and Judges January 4
You judge people and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles.
MENTORS January Assignment Wednesday, January 7
RETREAT Ch. 19 The Sacraments/Banners Saturday, January 10
ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Session #9 Ch. 11 Jesus Christ, Human and Divine January 18
In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and shared our common lot…
Session #10 Ch. 12 Jesus Christ, Crucified and Resurrected February 1
MENTORS February Assignment Wednesday, February 11
Session #11 Ch. 13 Jesus Christ, Risen Savior February 15
And reconciling the world to yourself.
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE COVENANT COMMUNITY
RETREAT Pilgrim Park Confirmation Weekend February 20-22
Session #12 Ch. 14 & 15 Guided by the Spirit/Bound by the Spirit March 1
You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races.
MENTORS March Assignment Wednesday, March 4
GOD’S CALL AND GOD’S PROMISE
Session #13 Ch. 16 & 17 The Body of Christ/Followers of Christ March 15
You call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil……
Session #14 Ch. 18 Witness and Service March 29
To share in Christ’s baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory.
MENTORS April Assignment Wednesday, April 1
Session #15 Ch. 20, 21, 22 Forgiveness & Grace/Justice & Peace/Eternal Life April 5
You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, your presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in your realm which has no end. Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you. Amen.
MAKING THE STORY YOUR OWN
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE 6:27 AM April 12
Session #16 Read Faith Statement to Council in meeting April 14
Session #17 Catch up/Practice for Confirmation Sunday April 19
Session #18 (With Parents and Mentors) Practice for Confirmation Sunday April 22
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009