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Confirmation is an experience through which students are given the opportunity, tools and resources to discern their relationship with God and their acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Confirmation experience at Good Shepherd is available for students in 8th grade and above. Through Bible Study, Day Away experiences, retreats, worship and service, students will explore their relationship and understanding of Jesus, the Methodist faith and Christian Community as found in one another.

The Confirmation experience concludes with an opportunity profess one’s faith in Jesus Christ and to join Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, if the student so chooses.

About the Confirmation Program

Students are expected to complete:

  • 20 hours of community service
  • 25 weeks of worship feedback
  • Two retreats and two ‘day away’ events

There are opportunities for make-up should a student need to miss an event, this work can be discussed with the Pastor.

Confirmation Calendar for the 2010 - 2011 Year
Date Activities Lessons
Sept. 11, 2011 Orientation with parents 3:00 pm SS begins with Get to know you
Sept. 18, 2011 Class 9:45 a.m
Sept. 25, 2011 Class 9:45 a.m
Oct. 2, 2011 World Communion Sunday, Class 9:45 a.m
Oct. 9, 2011 Class 9:45 a.m
Oct. 16, 2011 Class 9:45 a.m
Oct. 23, 2011 Worship at Cathedral 4-7pm Class 9:45 a.m
Oct. 30, 2011 Class 9:45 a.m
Nov. 6, 2011 Class 9:45 a.m
Nov. 11 - 13 Fall Retreat-Lakewood 5pm Fri. - noon Sun no SS
Nov. 20, 2011 Class 9:45 a.m
Nov. 27, 2011 Class 9:45 a.m
Dec. 4, 2011 Class 9:45 a.m
Dec. 10, 2011 Day Away on prayer-8a-5p Class 9:45 a.m
Dec. 11, 2011 Worship at Holy Cross 7:45 -9:45 Class 9:45 a.m
Dec. 18, 2011 Class 9:45 a.m
Dec. 25, 2011 holiday/combine with Sr. High
Jan. 1, 2012 holiday/combine with Sr. High
Jan. 8, 2012 Funrdraiser Breakfast buffet no ss
Jan. 15, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
Jan. 22, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
Jan. 29, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
Feb. 5, 2012 Fundraiser Breakfast buffet no ss
Feb. 12, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
Feb. 19, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
Feb. 26, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
Mar. 4, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
Mar. 10, 2012 Bishop's Rally, times coming Class 9:45 a.m
Mar. 11, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
Mar. 18, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
Mar. 25, 2012 Worship at Abundant Life 1:30 - 4 Class 9:45 a.m
April. 1, 2012 holiday/combine with Sr. High
April. 8, 2012 holiday/combine with Sr. High
April. 15, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
April. 20 - 22, 2012 Immersion Retreat Epworth 8A Friday - 3P Sun No SS
April. 29, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
May. 6, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
May. 13, 2012 Class 9:45 a.m
May. 20, 2012 8:30 Confirmation service (arrive by 8A) Class Celebration