THE ROC - CONFIRMATION 2010-11
God is calling all Confirmation Students grades 8th through 10th!! We hope you are all enjoying your summer. 9th and 10th graders - you will be receiving a letter telling you the current status of your Sermon notes, Take Home Faith sheets, etc so that you are able to meet the requirements from last year. We are excited to begin another year of learning!! Please save these dates:(Orientation night for 8th and 9th grade students & parents is Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 6:30pm.2's Sanctuary.

Important Dates for 10th grade
Confirmation Students

Sunday, September 26th – Family Groups (hosted in homes) – a gathering for food, fellowship and faith talk. Group size = 3 to 4 students and their parents for a potluck beginning at 5:30 pm. Let Mary know if you’d like to host one of these groups.

Friday, October 8th – Sunday, October 10th – Confirmation 10th Grade Retreat at Green Lake Bible Camp in Spicer, MN. At the retreat each youth will have an exit interview with Mary, Pastor Dale or Pastor Travis. Youth will also have time to select a favorite Bible Verse and to make stoles that will be worn on Confirmation Sunday.

Tuesday, October 19th beginning at 6:30 pm. Each student will have a chance to meet with members of the church council – as small groups – questions will be printed and distributed ahead of time.

Sunday, October 24th – Family Groups (hosted in homes) – a second gathering for food, fellowship and faith talk. Beginning at 5:30 pm. Let Mary know if you’d like to host your group.

Wednesday, November 3rd – Confirmation rehearsal will be held in the sanctuary. Again the Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 7th.

Confirmation students at Faith Lutheran:

Study the Bible, the Small Catechism,
and the basic teachings of the Christian Church.

Live out their Christian faith through prayer,
witness, worship, and service.

Experience Christian community through relationships with other students and an adult mentor or small group guide.

Learn that the journey of faith begins in baptism
and is a life long process.

Confirmation Classes:

Meet three Wednesdays each month for
small group discussions from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

Meet for fellowship events or service projects.

Taught by Pastors, Youth Minister and adult small group guides.

Orientation night for 8th and 9th grade students & parents is Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in the North Building at 6:30pm. Registration in the Gathering Space meeting in the Sanctuary.

Taking Faith Home
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July 11, 2010
July 18, 2010
July 25, 2010

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updated 6/25/10