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Pre-Confirmation - is designed for seventh graders. The youth in this class will explore and understand the importance of myth. Given that we live in a multicultural world, the youth will look at the relationships between the Christian faith story and the stories of other faith traditions. They will also go in depth with characters and events found in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). The curriculum is designed to be interactive utilizing video and audio clips youth may encounter in popular culture.

Date Topic Description
Sep 27th Principles of Mythology What are Myths? Why are they important? What Myths do we see today? Do we see a "hero" in movies"
Oct 4th Christianity What is the Christian story? How is Jesus our "hero"? How does this story affect us now?
Oct 11th Ancient Myths What beliefs did the ancient world hold? Do we see similarities between those stories and ours?
Oct 18th Hinduism Who are the gods in the Hindu faith? What is the difference between polytheism and monotheism?
Oct 25th Worship Youth will join their families in worship
Nov 1st Buddhism What is the story of Buddha? What is Enlightenment? Is this an atheistic religion?
Nov 8th Fringe Movements What are some of the "lesser" known religions? Are they cults? Why are some gaining in popularity?
Nov 15th Indigenous Traditions What do some of the Native Americans believe? What are their stories of creation?
Nov 21st Visit Muslim Mosque Visit Al-Masjid Bae-ul-Jaamay Mosque for tour and Q& A session
Nov 22nd Worship Youth will join their families in worship
Nov 29th Judaism What is the importance of the Exodus? What is the view of hte Messiah? What about the Sabbath?
Dec 6th Islam What do Muslims believe? Is it a peaceful religion? What is a jihad?
Dec 13th Children's Cantata Youth will join their families in worship
Dec 20th Unwrapping the Christmas Story Why do we celebrate Christmas on Dec 25th? Why do we put up a Christrmas tree? Who were the Magi?
Dec 27th No Class Christmas Break
Jan 3rd No Class Christmas Break
Jan 10th Creation What does the Bible say about creation? What does it mean to be "in the image of God"?
Jan 17th Primeval Literature Did the Flood really happen? What does the story of the Tower of Babel tell us?
Jan 24th Abraham Why is Abraham considered the Patriarch? What covenant(s) did God make with him?
Jan 31st Jr. High Youth Sunday Youth will participate in woship
Feb 7th Jacob What is the legal importance of one's birth? Why did Jacob change his name to Israel?
Feb 12th Visit Jewish Synagogue Visit Etz Chaim Synagogue for service and Q&A session
Feb 14th Joseph What made Joseph so special? How did Joseph become the chief advisor to the Eqyptian Pharoah
Feb 21st Moses Did the 10 Plagues really occur? Are the 10 Commandments still applicable today?
Feb 28th Worship Youth will join their families in worship
Mar 7th Judges Did judges know the law or were they war-heroes? Were there any female judges?
Mar 13th Visit Hindu Temple Visit the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago for tour and Q&A session
Mar 14th David Why was David favored by the people? Was he really a good guy or did he have some bad morals?
Mar 21st Daniel What visions did Daniel have? How does it shape the view of the end of the world?
Mar 28th Palm Sunday Youth will join their families in worship
Apr 4th Easter Sunday Youth will join their families in worship
Apr 11th Prophets I Who were teh prophets? Did they see into the future? Are there prophets today?
Apr 18th Prophets II prophets continued .....
Apr 25th Present Projects The class will share the myths they have created
May 2nd End of year Celebration Close out the year with a party
May 9th Confirmation Sunday Youth will join their families in worship

The Confirmation program is open to anyone 8th grade or older who wishes to learn more about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church and the United Church of Christ. The confimation class provides young people with the opportunity to prepare themselves for confirming their faith and becoming members of the United Church of Christ. Each confirmand is required to select a sponsor who will help them through the 6 to 7 month process. The Confirmation program requires a high commitment from class members, their families, and their sponsor.

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8th Grade Confirmation Classes & Events

Fri, 9/25
Orientation & Lock-In
9/27
UCC Statement of Faith
10/4
The Existence of God
10/11
Christology I: Who is this Jesus?
10/18
Christology II: The Facts of Jesus’ Life
10/25
Worship
11/1
Christology III: The Christian Perception of Jesus
11/8
The Gospel of Mark
11/15
  
The Gospel of Matthew
11/22
NO CLASS
11/29
Church Visit to First Presbyterian
12/6
The Gospel of Luke
12/13
Children's Cantata
12/20
The Gospel of John
12/27
  
NO CLASS - Christmas Break
1/3
NO CLASS - Christmas Break
1/10
  
The Letters of Paul
1/17
Church Visit to Willowcreek
1/24
The Problem of Evil
1/31
Jr. High Sunday
2/7
Sacraments
2/14
  
The Reformation
Sat., 2/20
  
Breakfast w/sponsors - to assign Faith Project
2/21
Worship
2/28
  
Of Heaven & Hell
3/7
The Lord's Prayer
3/14
UCC Identity
3/21
The Holy Spirit
3/28
  
Palm Sunday Worship
4/4
Easter Sunday Worship - (Faith Projects Due)
4/11
  
Practical Theology
4/18
  
The Book of Revelation & The End of the World
4/25
  
Confirmation & Membership
5/2
NO CLASS
Fri, 5/7
Confirmation Dinner & Rehearsal - 6:30 p.m.
5/9
Confirmation Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

Mission Projects
Participation in at least three mission projects will be required for confirmation. Below are projects that have already been scheduled. More mission opportunities will be announced as they are scheduled... Please notify Gabriel Calderon of which mission projects you will be doing.

Saturday, 11/7 - Mission Opportunity: Sleep Out Saturday

Friday, 2/5 - Mission Opportunity: Night Walk

Sponsor-Confirmand Events
Monthly Crosswalk Dinners are an excellent opportunity for confirmands to connect w/ their sponsors, build relationships, and reflect upon some of the things they’ve learned in class—as well as prepare for their faith papers. Confirmands and Sponsors are expected to attend all Crosswalk Dinners.

Wed, 10/7 - CrossWalk - 6:15 Dinner; 7:00 - Ping Tree

Sat, 10/10 - The Sponsor-Confirmand Relationship 10:00 AM - in the Chapel

Wed, 11/4 - CrossWalk - 6:15 Dinner; 7:00 - Family Game Night

Sat, 11/21 - On Worship 10:00 AM - in the Chapel

Wed, 12/2 - CrossWalk - 6:15 Dinner; 7:00 - One Voice Choir

Wed, 1/6 - CrossWalk - 6:15 Dinner; 7:00 - Acapella Underground

Wed, 2/17 - CrossWalk - 6:15 Dinner; 7:00 - Ash Wednesday Service

Sat, 2/20 - Faith Projects 10:00 AM - in Pilgrim Hall

Sat, 3/20 - Q & A w/ Pastor Lillian & Pastor Seth 10:00 AM - in the Chapel

Thurs, 4/1 - CrossWalk (w/sponsors) 6:15 Dinner; 7:00 - Maundy Thursday Service

Wed, 1/6 - CrossWalk - 6:15 Dinner; 7:00 - Staff Music Recital

Church Visits
Being as Confirmation is the process of confirming oneself in a particular religious tradition, we feel it is important that confirmands have an understanding of the United Church of Christ in the wider context of Christianity. As such, Confirmands are expected to participate in Sunday morning field trips to other Christian churches. 

10/25 - Attend Sunday Service in Sanctuary

11/29 - Visit First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn

12/13 - Attend Sunday Service in Sanctuary – Children’s Cantata

1/17 - Visit Willow Creek Community Church

1/31 - Attend Sunday Service in Sanctuary - Children's Day

2/21 - Visit St. Petrinelle's Roman Catholic Church

3/28 - Palm Sunday - attend worship with your family (no class)

4/4 - Easter Sunday - attend worship with your family (no class)

5/9 - Confirmation Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

Faith Reflection Project
In Confirmation you examine and question the teachings of our faith. By completeing teh faith refelction assignment you will present your thougths about our faith. You will include your ideas about the Trinity (God, Jesus, Holy Spiirt), the Chruch (Christian & UCC, Ministry, Service), the Bible, and Sin, Evil & Forgiveness. The project is due on Sunday, April 12th, 2009.

For more help on the projects, please click on the following link: Faith Reflection Project

 
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