ConfirmationIn the United Methodist Church, we believe that there is a point when young Christians reach an "age of accountability." This means that they are at a time in their life when they need to take responsibility for their own faith. A youth who has been baptized as an infant needs the opportunity to respond publicly and personally to God's call. Those who have not been baptized also need this opportunity. In short, this is a time for them to learn more about the Christian faith, specifically Methodism, and about what the decision to follow Christ means.
This is traditionally done during the sixth grade year, although our church occasionally offers a more concentrated Spring class for older youth. After one school year of learning about Christian and Methodist history, beliefs, and ways of living, the youth makes the decision to confirm or "make firm" their faith and baptism.
**A very important change to note is that the 2011-12 Confirmation Class will begin meeting Sunday mornings during the current 6th grade Learn Group hour. The location will also change to the Scout House adjacent to the church. This will take place after the Christmas Break, beginning Sunday, January 15th @ 9:45am.
Important Dates:
Class of 2011-12
Spring Break Mission Opportunities:
Monday, March 12th: North Texas Food Bank, 1-3:30pm Contact Erin Figert for details: erin.figert @gmail.com.
Saturday, March 17th: Pet Adoption at Pet Smart in Wylie, 10:30-3:30. Contact Corky Nash for details: corkynash@verizon.net.
Sunday, March 25th: Visit to St Luke AME in Garland, 10:15 service. Out to eat lunch following.
Sunday, April 15th: Visit to Holy Trinity By The Lake Episcopal in Heath, 10:30 service. Out to eat lunch following.
May 5th: Day Retreat
May 19th: Service of Baptism
May 20th: Confirmation Sunday
June 1st-2nd: Confirmation Lock-In
Class of 2012-13
Sunday, August 19th: Confirmation Informational
8:30am in Coyle Chapel
