We invite our teens to publicly affirm their baptism through the confirmation ministry, typically in the fall of their sophomore year of high school. In preparation for that milestone, we hope that students will participate in our 3-year confirmation program in grades 7-9. Our hope is that through the confirmation program students will:
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build relationships with peers and others in their faith community,
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learn more about God and what it means to be part of the Church, and
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start developing an ownership of their faith.
The confirmation milestone an in-worship celebration called Affirmation of Baptism. It is more of a beginning (like getting your driver's license) rather than a graduation. You are now an adult member of the congregation.
Confirmation Schedule
5:15-6:00PM Free Community Meal (families welcome)
6:00-7:30PM Confirmation Class
1st and 3rd Wednesdays begin with WOW worship.
Gethsemane uses the Confirm Not Conform curriculum for our 3-year program. In addition to large group lessons, students are matched with an adult mentor. They meet monthly as well as work on a Lenten project together.
