Welcome to Confirmation!

Confirmation by definition is faith formation and is the opportunity for a child to affirm his or her baptism. Forming one’s faith is an ongoing journey throughout life. It is our hope that through the Confirmation journey, your child will be given the opportunity, tools, support, and inspiration needed to build his or her faith on a firm foundation. (Matthew 7:24-25)

Click here for a registration form. Fill out and mail or bring in to the church. What Will We Be Learning?

We will experience God’s story in a whole new way! This year, the congregation will gather together around The Story, and that includes Confirmation students as well. Each week, we will focus on one chapter, which consists largely of scripture but fashioned in such a way that our journey through God’s book is seamless. The teen edition of The Story includes a Bible, video, and worksheets for study and discussion.

One thing our youth are seeking is a purpose for their lives. This is a great opportunity to learn about God’s upper story, that is God’s purpose for our lives, while also learning God’s lower story, how God’s story intersects with our daily lives and reveals his purpose for us. Your child will learn the greatest—and most important—story ever told.

What, When, Where, How?

A typical Wednesday evening looks like this: (see detailed schedule below)

5-6 p.m.
•  Dinner (optional) is served in the Gathering Place (add costs)

6-6:45 p.m.
•  Kids and Small Group Leaders worship in the Celebration Hall
•  Parents can stay in worship or attend The Story large group study in Adult Ed Room

6:45-7:30 p.m.
•  6th-8th grade: Break into small groups for discussion
•  9th Grade: Break out for a variety of activities (i.e. meet with mentor, activity, work on project, etc.)

Contact Information
Laurie Neill, Family Life Coach:  lneill@flcfargo.org; 701-235-7389, ext. 167
Paul Blom, Student Life Coach: pblom@flcfargo.org; 701-235-7389, ext. 165
Daniel Damico, Worship Leader: djdamico21@gmail.com; 701-730-4917
Rachel Torgerson, Worship Leader: rmtorger@cord.edu; 651-303-5068

 

Schedule

Date               Topic                                                              Focus        

 

1/4                   SESSION 13 & 14 (no 9^th grade small group—mentors)

                        The King Who Had it All                              Solomon              1 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Proverbs

Kingdom Torn in Two                                  Rehoboam/Jeroboam

 

1/11                 SESSION 15

                        God’s Messengers                                       Prophets               1 & 2 Kings, Hosea, Amos

 

1/18                 SESSION 16

The Beginning of the End                            Fall of Israel          2 Kings, Isaiah

 

1/25                 SESSION 17

The Kingdom’s Fall                                      Fall of Judah        2 Kings, 2 Chron, Jeremiah,

                                                                                                Lamentations, Ezekiel

 

2/1                   SESSION 18 (no 9^th grade small group—mentors)

Daniel in Exile                                              Daniel                  Daniel, Jeremiah

 

2/8                   SESSION 19

                        The Return Home                                        Ezra                      Ezra, Haggai, Zechariah

 

2/15                 SESSION 20 & 21

The Queen of Beauty and Courage           Esther                    Esther

Rebuilding the Walls                                   Nehemiah            Ezra, Nehemiah, Malachi

 

2/22                 ASH WEDNESDAY (no large or small group—worship in Sanctuary at 6:30)

 

2/29                 SESSION 22

The Birth of a King                                       Jesus                     Matthew, Luke, John

 

3/7                   SESSION 23 (no 9^th grade small group—mentors)                   

Jesus’ Ministry Begins                                  Jesus                     Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

 

3/14                 SESSION 24

                        No Ordinary Man                                        Jesus                     Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

 

3/21                 SESSION 25

                        Jesus, Son of God                                       Jesus                     Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

 

3/28                 SESSION 26 & 27

                        The Hour of Darkness (Palm Sunday)          Jesus                     Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

                        The Resurrection (Easter)                             Jesus                     Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

 

4/4                   NO CONFIRMATION. Holy Week with Maundy Thursday/Good Friday/Easter worship

 

4/11                 SESSION 28

                        New Beginnings                                          Early Church        Acts

 

4/18                 SESSION 29

                        Paul’s Mission                                              Early Church        Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians,

                                                                                                                        Galatians, 1 Thessalonians

4/25                 SESSION 30

                        Paul’s Final Days                                         Early Church        Acts, Ephesians, 2 Timothy

 

5/2                   SESSION 31

                        The End of Time                                           New Beginning    Revelations

 

5/6                   CONFIRMATION WORSHIP SERVICE