Confirmation and Middle School Youth Group (6th, 7th, and 8th graders)

The goals of the Middle School Youth Group is to help teens transitioning to adulthood discover who they are as a child of God; to develop their identities as young Christians and let that fact influence their lifestyles; to provide them with the necessary tools to navigate the "white water of adolescence" into young adulthood.

The purpose of this group is to grow in relationship to Jesus, others, and self.

The Confirmation Program

The Confirmation Program is a three-year process. During this period, the group studies The Holy Bible, the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, and the Apostle's Creed. Studies are held each SUnday morning from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM. Each youth's Affirmation of Baptism is celebrated on Pentecost Sunday (usually in May or June) at the end of their 8th grade term.

CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE AND CURRICULUM

Other Activities

While the middle-school youth group works together with the Confirmation Program, it also provides an opportunity for children to discuss how God relates to the everyday issues that young people encounter, and how the things they learn in Confirmation can be applied to these situations. Group outings offer both a time for sharing and growing, as well as opportunities to develop into a servant of Christ.

The group meets at least twice a month and participates in a variety of service projects.