How long is methodist confirmation class

My own profession of faith was made in morning worship at Boston Avenue UMC in Tulsa following my childhood confirmation class. I remember taking the classes on Sunday afternoons when I was in the sixth grade. I learned about the Christian faith, and my class jointly developed an affirmation of faith. We used that creed in worship on the Sunday we were confirmed. Today as a pastor, I have moved the classes to the Sunday school period.

I emphasize the importance of regular worship; a student or family is less likely to skip worship if classes are held during Sunday school. Inviting the students to serve as worship liturgists or help the pastor during Holy Communion also helps them grow in their faith. I utilize 12 class sessions. We begin in January, when families often are ready to make new commitments.

For 12 weeks, they attend both Sunday school and worship together. For people outside the church, new to the faith, 12 weeks is just long enough to be a significant commitment — and not too long to scare them away.

Mission Experience Brochure — a none exhaustive list of suggestion for mission experiences to become involved with. Additional forms handed out to explain the process of confirmation can be found below: Confirmation Mid Year Evaluation — a means of providing self evaluation for a students readiness for being confirmed while in the confirmation process. At baptism we are born in a very particular way into the family of God.

Confirmation classes are offered each year for both those young people who are ready to take personal responsibility for the vows made on their behalf at their baptism and also for those young people who have not yet been baptized. In general, young people who are at least 12 years old, are invited to participate in confirmation classes. However, age is not as important as the readiness of each person. Following completion of classes on 12 specific topics, confirmands come forward in a Sunday worship service, usually during the Easter season.

No musical experience? No problem! Our staff loves to teach anyone with a heart to try and has extra instruments to teach beginners on.

December 19, Christmas with the Confirmands! Confirmand families invited to join for Combined youth Sunday school hot chocolate, baked goods, carols, and fun to be expected. Baptisms Weddings Funerals. Youth Medical Release. Youth Dress Code. Contact: Kat Bair kbair myfumc.