Leader: Rob Rodriguez / romans1.16@att.net / 630-200-8658

Making Disciples guides confirmands through a variety of learning experiences that will strengthen the student's understanding of the faith while connecting him or her with the community of believers in a personal way. 

Classes will be held at Good Shepherd on Sundays at 4:00-6:00 p.m in Fellowship Hall. *Students will choose a personal presentation of Faith – Art Project, Music, Video to be presented to the church*

Confirmation Expectations

7 Bi-Weekly Lesson Plans to be followed out of God & Church Assignment

Postcards to be sent after each Lesson Plan to person engaged in spiritual journey outside of Mentor and Parent

Attend and serve @ church Services Weekly (10:00 a.m. preferred)

Follow Assigned Bible Reading Plan – Book of Matthew

Complete a Photo Album Scrapbook – Followed in Lesson Plan

Interview a key member of the congregation.

Memorize Apostle’s Creed / Lord’s Prayer / Social Creed

Presentation of Faith

Wesley Woods Confirmation Camp

Trip to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion

Confirmation Chili-Cook-Off

Confirmation Coffee Hour

Service Projects Completed

GOD & CHURCH – Confirmation 2012

Curriculum Goals:                                                                                  

·                     To strengthen young people’s relationship with Christ

·                     To challenge young people to learn about and participate in the worship and ministry of the church

·                     To have young people make a plan for daily Bible reading and memorize a creed or statement of belief or passage of scripture

·                     To provide the opportunity for young people to experience the joy of serving others

General Description

The God and Church program will lead young people on a journey. It will be a faith journey with three parts: meeting Jesus, worshiping God, and witnessing and ministering for Christ. Participants will create either a video or a photo album to share what they have learned on their faith journeys. Young people will have the opportunity to work with their pastor or other Christian adult as they study the church's structures and objectives and participate in service projects that will give them a better understanding of the mission of the church.

Outline:

Introduction

God Promises to be with Joshua as Joshua Leads the People of God into the Promised Land – Joshua 1:1-9

Unit I – My Journey: Meeting Christ

Lesson 1: Meeting Jesus, the Person

Students will be challenged to see Jesus as a real person who shared our humanity. They will study scripture to understand why it is important that Jesus was human and become familiar with major events in the life of Jesus.

Lesson 2: Meeting Jesus, the Son of God

Jesus is more than just an historical figure. Jesus was fully divine. Students will study what Jesus said about his true identify and read the testimonies of people in the Bible to understand that Jesus is the Son of God. They will hear the Good News of Jesus!

Lesson 3: Meeting Jesus, the Head of the Church

Students will read about the birth of the church at Pentecost and learn that Jesus invites us into relationship with the church. They will then study the history of their own congregation and denomination and be required to memorize a creed, statement of belief, or significant passage of scripture.

Unit II – My Journey: Worshiping God                

Lesson 4: Learning how Christ Worshiped God

Students will discover how Jesus worshiped God in his everyday living. They will also learn about prayer.

Lesson 5: Exploring How My Congregation Worships God

Students will explore the different worship opportunities in their congregation and attend a worship service with their counselor. They will study the different parts of a worship service and the special celebrations in the church year.

Unit III – My Journey: Witnessing and Ministering for Christ

Lesson 6: Learning How Christ Witnessed and Ministered to Others

Witnessing and ministering go hand in hand. Students will learn of Jesus’ compassion for people who are hurting.

Lesson 7: Exploring How My Congregation Witnesses and Ministers to Others

Students will study the structure of their congregation and learn about the outreach programs of their church.