In Confirmation, students explore the Christian faith
and take personal ownership of the promises made on their behalf by
parents, sponsors and the church at baptism. Easter's confirmation
program utilizes:
For more information regarding the Confirmation Program, contact Pastor Sarah Clark. For registration, payment or Service and Growth questions, please contact Jennifer Peloquin.
Service and Growth As
part of the confirmation program, students are required to complete 40
hours of service and 25 hours of growth prior to their confirmation. See the 2010-11 Confirmation Service and Growth Brochure for details. Download a confirmation service form or growth form. Mentor Groups We
use mentor groups to support youth and encourage the development of the
community of faith. Students in the confirmation program will be
assigned an adult mentor. Mentor groups consist of five to six
students. Mentors are assigned according to gender: men to boys; women
to girls.
Communion Students are offered First Communion instruction beginning in their 5th grade year. All confirmation students are encouraged to complete first communion instruction by their 9th grade year.
Confirmation Opportunities for Growth and Service (C.O.G.S.) C.O.G.S.
is held one Sunday a month, at Easter by the Lake, September through April.
Summer camp confirmation students and mentors are required to attend
C.O.G.S. Parents are always invited as well as Wednesday night
confirmation students and mentors. The events are excellent service and
growth opportunities for all ages. C.O.G.S. is provided specifically to
gather all mentor groups on a regular basis. Read more about Upcoming C.O.G.S. events.
If a Medical Information/Releaseform is required for a particular event, you can open this .pdf form,
then type your answers, print the form, and bring it back to the
office.
We Expect...
Families to worship regularly, and parents to support their child's faith development in the home.
Parents to model the Christian faith for their children to the best of their ability.
Students to work up to their God-given ability, and to be
discerning of their spiritual gifts in how they can "grow in faith and
carry on the work of Jesus Christ."
Attend class sessions and all retreats. If conflicts with the
confirmation program arise, the pastoral staff and mentors need to be
informed
Desired Outcomes of the Easter Youth and Family Ministry
The
mission of Easter church is to grow in faith and carry on the work of
Jesus Christ. The following are guiding principles to help us achieve
Easter’s mission.
Youth know that they are a vital part of the church and that it is a loving, safe, and comfortable community.
Youth know the love and grace of Jesus Christ and can tell the story of Jesus to others.
Youth are able to connect in faith-based relationships with other youth.
Each student can identify a significant faith mentor in their life.
Each young person has a faith transforming (life-changing) experience at Easter.
Students discover their God-given talents and interests to love and serve others.
Empower families to practice faith in the home (devotion, service prayer, conversation).
