Confirmation registration is ongoing. If you'd like your child to participate in Family of Christ confirmation, you're always welcome! If you are new to Family of Christ, please pay the 'early bird' registration fee. 6th – 8th Grade
- Wednesday evenings • 6:30-8:00 PM
- Over 3 years, students learn about the Old Testament, the New Testament, and Luther's Small Catechism.
- At 6:30, 6th-8th graders gather in one big group in the sanctuary for music, worship, and a teaching time by our staff in a variety of media formats. Then students move to small groups (based on grade & gender) for discussion, fellowship, and prayer.
- Again this year: All 6th-8th graders participate in a winter retreat January 14-15, 2012, at Luther Crest Bible Camp. Registration
9th Grade
- Wednesday evenings • 6:30-8:00 PM
- 9th graders continue to meet weekly either in their small groups in homes or at church.
- Faith in Action Projects allow students to connect their faith with their daily lives.
- Several large group-building activities will be scheduled throughout the year.
- Option to help lead at the winter retreat in January. Registration
- 9th graders will be confirmed April 21/22, 2012
Faithful active Christian parents raising faithful active Christian children...
First and foremost, we ask parents:
• To make confirmation attendance a weekly priority
• To faithfully and regularly attend worship together
• To pray together and discuss faith
• To pray for each other and for small group members and leaders
• To discuss together weekly what is being taught in confirmation
Studies show that parents are the primary factor in developing faith in children. FoC partners with parents by providing support and education for parents, and by providing opportunities for parents to be involved in our confirmation program.
The quality of our confirmation ministry depends on participation by all parents. So we also ask parents to participate in one of the opportunities listed on the parent portion of the Called to Serve form.
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5:30-6:30 PM
Pizza -- $2.50/slice Subway Sandwiches -- $2.50/sandwich
Vegetables, fruit, milk, water, and dessert provided PARENTS: Please indicate on the Called to Serve form if you can be part of our Wednesday dinner team
For Wednesday evening meal, sign up on the bulletin board by the kitchen or email marilyn@familyofchristonline.com by Tuesday noon. | |
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Worship notes encourage youth to see connections between worship and their own lives as faith matures. It's an important tool in faith formation -
Students:
- 15 worship notes each school year
- The notes are green and found in the the big kiosk in the narthex
- We reward students who have met goals throughout the year
Parents:
- Please encourage your son or daughter in this weekly habit
- Remember, we'd like you to add something at the bottom of the worship note
"Hot Topics" brings all 6th-9th graders together and are devoted to current issues relevant to the lives of our confirmation students. Special speakers will lead one of our regular Wednesday group sessions and help facilitate small group discussion around such hot topics as internet use, bullying, suicide, relationships and sexuality, drugs and alcohol, etc. We invite parents to join us for large group anytime, but especially on these Hot Topic evenings.
Adults and senior high students lead all small groups. These guides lead small group discussions, lead and encourage prayer in their small groups, coordinate and lead the service opportunities on Make a Difference Days, and most importantly, build strong, trusting relationships that strengthen the connections our students have with our church family. Please indicate your willingness to serve as a small group Lifeguide on the parent portion of the Called to Serve form.
We confirm students in the spring of their 9th grade year. This year’s 9th-graders will be confirmed on Saturday or Sunday, April 21/22.
6th-9th graders are invited to join Lux Aeterna (Light Eternal), a chance for great fellowship and sharing God's gift of music. The choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:00 PM and provides music monthly at Family of Christ worship services, plus special presentations during the year with other music groups.
If school is closed (or students sent home early) in District 112/Eastern Carver County for weather-related reason, there will be no class that afternoon/evening (even if it's nice and sunny at 4:00 PM). We'll post cancellations on the home page of this website.
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6th-9th grade small groups plan & participate in service projects. Small group Lifeguides provide details as the date approaches. Parent volunteers are needed to help with these projects and for transportation. | |
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This web site always has up-to-date information about confirmation events and activities. Also, read our regular church newsletter. Questions? Contact Pr Kristie (952-934-5659, ext. 12); Leann Thompson, Director of Faith Formation (952-934-5659, ext. 24); Lindsey Ruhland, Minister to Youth & Families (952-934-5659, ext. 30); or Andrea Jeitz, Interim Minister of Worship and Music (952-934-5659, ext. 23).
We are commissioned in our baptism to make a difference as disciples, to use the God-given gifts we are given. Students are asked to participate in the worship and community life of our congregation. We also ask students to explore ways that they use their financial gifts as well. At the beginning of the year, we will talk about partnering with an organization providing for those in need and we will take a weekly offering to donate to that cause.
