Confirmation

     Confirmation is an important and ancient rite of passage in the Christian life of faith. It is a time when our young teens begin to own their faith and make their own commitment to Christ and to the Church. Through the year, confirmands will study basic Christian themes, history and practice. The word confirm means to “make firmer and stronger,” and that is what we hope will happen in our confirmands’ faith through this process undertaken with their peers and supported by adult sponsors.

     The class takes place from 10:15-11:35 in Plymouth Hall.  There will be discussions and activities, service projects, field trips, and reflection to guide our formation as Christians.  If you have questions, or want to get involved, please contact Mike Tilden at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or (708)246-1900 x232.

The Rite of Confirmation will take place on Sunday, May 2. Here is how the morning will progress:

9:00 – Breakfast for the confirmands and their parents will be served by our Diaconate Board in Plymouth Hall.  Please be prompt!  Due to the numbers  involved, siblings and relatives cannot be included.   Communion will be served and a gift from the congregation commemorating their confirmation will be given to the youth at this time.  Please communicate to Mary Jo ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) how many people will be attending the breakfast by Friday, April 23.  

10:30 – The Rite of Confirmation will occur.

The Rite of Confirmation consists of an ancient Christian ritual of laying on of hands.  The confirmands will be seated separately as a class in the front of the sanctuary.  Each confirmand will be called forward and will kneel (on a kneeler!) before the altar.  All family members and relatives are invited to come forward to place their hands on the confirmand as a blessing.  A Biblical passage is then read.  You will undoubtedly find it to be a very powerful experience. 

It is asked that the confirmand’s full name be furnished to the church office via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by April 26.  This name will appear on the Certificate of Membership and on the official church records. 

As a staff, we value the sacredness of worship.  We request that all photography and video recording take place only prior to the 10:30 service or immediately following.  Your cooperation is appreciated.   We look forward to sharing this morning with you.

Some have asked: Suggested attire for boys: dress pants, shirt & tie. 

For girls: dress pants or skirt and blouse or dress (be mindful of the length of the dress, when kneeling down in front of the church the length can become important)

  

CONFIRMATION DOWNLOADS

Preliminary calendar for 2009-2010 program year

January 2010 Calendar

Reflection Sheet for Self-Directed Outreach Projects

Night Ministry in Action Photos

Confirmation Class 2007 Slide Show 

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