CONFIRMATION CLASS
| Brookline Community Church Brookline, New Hampshire Confirmation Class - 2009 Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course the Confirmand is expected to: 1. Have engaged in a learning process with the assistance of a Mentor 2. Know how to read the Bible a. Have Read the Book of Luke with the assistance of their Mentor 3. Understand the role of prayer & worship in a faith journey 4. Understand the responsibilities of being a person of faith 5. Understand the sacrament of communion 6. Understand Rites of Passage (baptism, marriage and death) 7. Be able to discuss what it means to develop a relationship with God 8. Know how to integrate Christianity into their daily activities. 9. Understand stewardship as a member of a faith community/congregation 10. Be prepared to make a decision about confirming their choice to live a Christian life and join the Brookline Community Church Course Outline: January 4, 2009 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. • Introductory Session for Parents/Confirmands/Mentors/Pastor/Program Coordinators • Fun – Get Acquainted Gathering • Potluck Supper January 5 - January 15: Mentor/Confirmand exchange letters of introduction/a picture. Weekend January 23-24, 2009: “Kick-Off” Event Location: Brookline Community Church • Friday Evening “Lock-in” for Confirmands ARRIVE BY 7:30 PM • Saturday – Mentors join Confirmands for Breakfast ARRIVE BY 8:00 AM • Confirmands and Mentors continue Get Acquainted Activities and start Faith Journey Together February 1, 2009 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Topic “God” • Statement of Faith • Sacraments • God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit Other February Activities: group visit to funeral home and at least on other church March 8, 2009 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Topic “The Bible” • Bible Exploration • Death & Resurrection Other March/April Activities: group visit to at least one other church; attend a Board meeting at our church April 19, 2009 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Topic “Our Response: Spiritual Life” • Prayer • Worship • Service to Church and Community • Forgiveness & Grace April – May 2009 Community Service Activity and complete Spiritual Gifts Assessment prior to retreat May 8-9 (Friday early evening – Saturday early evening) Location: TBD (Retreat for mentors, confirmands, Pastor, CE Coordinators) • “Wrap Up Session” • Plan their Confirmation Service Later in May – Confirmation Service rehearsal and completion of any unfinished business/activities Sunday, May 31, 2009: Confirmation @ 10:00 a.m. service |
| Brookline Community Church 2 Main Street Brookline, New Hampshire 03033 Church: 603-673-7511 Parsonage: 603-673-3073 October 8, 2008 Dear Parents, The first step of your child’s faith journey may have begun years ago with the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Baptism symbolizes the beginning of life in a Christian faith community. At baptism, parents, godparents, and the congregation pledge their support to help these children understand God’s love and grace. As children grow in this faith and reach their teenage years, the United Church of Christ and the United Methodist Church present these teens with an opportunity to reaffirm those baptismal vows through the process of Confirmation. Our church will be offering a Confirmation Program to High School age youth in Grades 10-12 beginning in January 2009 with the goal of holding a special service of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2009. We have prepared a series of meetings, retreats, educational and community service experiences to help these teenagers grow in their understanding of the responsibilities of being a person of faith and living a Christian life. I believe this program has a tremendous potential to help your teenager explore their personal faith, to develop a significant relationship with a person in our church who is committed to Christ, to ask questions, to develop a relationship with God and a gain a deeper sense of commitment to the church. The success of the program is largely dependent upon Mentoring. Mentoring is an opportunity for an adult to work side-by-side with your child to guide, learn, share experiences and make new discoveries together about their growing faith. As a parent, your encouragement and participation in this program are also essential. To assist you in better understanding the mentoring process as well as the objectives and expectations of the program, we will be hosting an informational session on Sunday, November 2, 2008 7:30 – 8:30 P.M. Fellowship Hall, Brookline Community Church We have enclosed an overview of the program goals and a course outline for you to review prior to the meeting. During this session, we will present details on the cost, time and personal commitment involved in this program. Please come to the meeting with your questions and suggestions so we may work together to create an environment that fosters the growth of these young Christian disciples. In the meantime, please feel free to call Ann @ 672-5806 with any concerns or questions. We look forward to seeing you and your child on the 2nd of November. Sincerely, Ann Desrochers Rev. Dr. David W. Smith Director of Christian Education Minister |
| BELOW IS THE OUTLINE OF THE COURSE...SUBJECT TO CHANGE ONCE THE CONFIRMANDS, PARENTS, AND MENTORS HAVE MET. |
DATES TO BE REVISED
