What is Confirmation?

Confirmation is the time when a personal decision is made to confirm the vows of our baptism. At The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, this happens as a group of students (grades 8th-12th) join together for a semester of exploring the Christian faith, our history and heritage, Scripture, beliefs and commitments as United Methodist Christians. The Confirmation Ceremony is their first public affirmation of the faith of the church as being their own faith. The confirmand is taking responsibility for living as a member of the body of Christ and for fulfilling God's purposes.

Confirmation is not simply a “rite of passage.” It is not just a class to complete, nor something to take because every one else is. It is a step in a life-long journey of pursuing the heights and depths of God’s love!

2019 Fall Session

2019 Fall Session is September 8 – November 10, 1:30–3 pm at Resurrection West. Confirmation classes are held on Sundays downstairs in the theater room. Students will engage in large group teaching, small group discussion and personal reflection time each week.

Requirements

• Cost: $85 (includes a Bible, T-shirt, supplies/binders, the retreat, and ceremony reception)
• Attend Parent Student Kickoff on Sunday September 8, 1:30-2:30 pm at Resurrection West.
• Attend all sessions Sundays 1:30–3 pm weekly, starting September 15.
• Attend Ceremony Sunday November 10, at 2 pm in the sanctuary.
• Attend the Confirmation Retreat, Friday Evening, November 8, 5:30–9:30 pm.
• Weekly attend at least one other Rezlife West program, Sunday School, or youth group.
• Attend weekly church service.
• Scripture memorization, homework assignments, journaling and prayer.
• Students need to be baptized before they can be confirmed. If your student has not been baptized yet, this will be addressed at the kickoff meeting on September 8.

When registering a student: Please enter the student's name in the Basic Registrant Info section. There will be a request for parent information later.

Please contact Rick Webb if you have any questions.