Our 20-week Confirmation program is perfect for 6th graders (and older teens who are not yet confirmed) eager to explore their Christian faith. Through weekly gatherings, students will dive into the big stories of the Bible, Methodism, worldviews, and apologetics. It's a powerful journey designed to help them make their faith personal and practical. The season follows the school year and wraps up with a special Confirmation Sunday celebration in May 2025. 

While the Bible doesn't specifically mention confirmation, we believe it's a crucial student experience. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Your student will develop a firm grasp of the Gospel message and be given the opportunity to decide to embrace the Christian faith along with their church.
2. In doing so, having learned the value of being a member of the “big C” Church and the local church, they will be welcomed as full members in the family of Covenant at the time of their confirmation.
3. Your students will be immersed in Christian community and form strong friendships with other travelers on their journey.

Absolutely not! We encourage any student (6th grade and up) who hasn’t been confirmed to take this class.

There are three primary areas that we will be looking at and dissecting:

1. The Bible - The goal is for students to be able to find Bible verses/stories, have a basic grasp of the arc of Scripture, and feel confident studying the Bible on their own.
2. Identity in the Global Methodist Church - We will break down the importance of Christianity and also what it means to be a part of the GMC. As part of this, we will study time-tested traditions of the church, namely, the Apostle’s Creed and the Lord’s Prayer, and also gain a basic understanding of Wesleyan Theology.
3. How to live a Christian life outside the walls of the church - We want them to leave confirmation with confidence in their faith, knowing they can talk about their beliefs with others in their schools, neighborhoods, and communities.

If you have questions about the program, please click below to contact Jeremiah Odale, our Student Ministry Director.