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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 19th Principles of Mythology What are Myths? Why are they important? What Myths do we see today? Do we see a "hero" in movies"
Sept. 26th Christianity What is the Christian story? How is Jesus our "hero"? How does this story affect us now?
Oct 3rd Greek Mythology What beliefs did the ancient world hold? Do we see similarities between those stories and ours?
Oct 10th Judaism What is the importance of the Exodus? What is the view of hte Messiah? What about the Sabbath?
Oct 15th Visit Jewish Synagogue Visit Etz Chaim Synagogue for service and Q&A session
Oct. 17th Indigenous Traditions What do some of the Native Americans believe? What are their stories of creation?
Oct 24th Heifer Market  
Oct. 31st Fringe Movements What are some of the "lesser" known religions? Are they cults? Why are some gaining in popularity?
Nov. 7th Worship (SOS) Youth will join their families in worship
Nov 14th Hinduism Who are the gods in the Hindu faith? What is the difference between polytheism and monotheism?
Nov 21st Visit Hindu Temple Visit the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago for tour and Q&A session
Nov. 28th Worship Youth will join their families in worship
Dec 5th Buddhism What is the story of Buddha? What is Enlightenment? Is this an atheistic religion?
Dec 12th Children's Cantata Youth will join their families in worship
Dec 19th 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 26th Worship Youth will join their families in worship
Jan 2nd Islam What do Muslims believe? Is it a peaceful religion? What is a jihad?
Jan 9th Visit Muslim Mosque Visit Al-Masjid Bae-ul-Jaamay Mosque for tour and Q& A session
Jan 14th-16th Pre-Confirmation Retreat Did the Flood really happen? What does the story of the Tower of Babel tell us?
Jan 23rd Creation What does the Bible say about creation? What does it mean to be "in the image of God"?
Jan 30th The Primeval Era Did the Flood really happen? What does the story of the Tower of Babel tell us?
Feb 6th Abraham & Isaac Why is Abraham considered the Patriarch? What covenant(s) did God make with him?
Feb 13th Junior High Sunday  
Feb 20th Jacob What is the legal importance of one's birth? Why did Jacob change his name to Israel?
Feb 27th Joseph What made Joseph so special? How did Joseph become the chief advisor to the Eqyptian Pharoah
March 6th Moses Did the 10 Plagues really occur? Are the 10 Commandments still applicable today?
Mar 13th Judges Did judges know the law or were they war-heroes? Were there any female judges?
Mar 20th David & Solomon Why was David favored by the people? Was he really a good guy or did he have some bad morals?
Mar 27th Combine with 8th Grade  
Apr 3rd Combine with 8th Grade  
Apr 10th Major Prophets Who were the prophets? Did they see into the future? Are there prophets today?
Apr 17th Minor Prophets MYTHOLOGY PROJECTS DUE
Apr 24th Easter Sunday Youth will join their families in worship
May 1st Earth Sunday Youth will join their families in worship
May 8th Celebration Breakfast Presentation of Mythology Projects
May 15th Confirmation Sunday Youth will join their families in worship
May 22nd Senior High 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

9/19 Introduction to Confirmation
9/26 Approaching Scripture
10/1 Confirmation/Sponsor Dinner & Lock-in
10/2 Confirmation Day at Elmhurst College

10/3 The Existence of God & Intelligent Design
10/10 Christology I: The Facts of Jesus’ Life
10/17 Christology II: The Christian Perception of Jesus
10/24 The Letters of Paul
10/31 Approaching the Gospels
11/7 Sleep Out Saturday- No Class
11/14 The Gospel of Mark
11/21 Visit Trinity UCC, Chicago, IL
11/28 Thanksgiving Break - No Class
12/5 The Gospel of Matthew
12/12 Children's Cantata - In Worship
12/19 The Gospel of Luke
12/26 Christmas Break - No Class
1/2 The Gospel of John
1/9 Holy Spirit
1/16 Retreat to Pilgrim Park
1/23 Early Church Councils
1/30 Visit St. Pets Catholic Church, Glen Ellyn, IL
2/6 The Reformation
2/13 Junior High Sunday - In Worship
2/20 Visit to St. Joseph’s Orthodox Church, Wheaton, IL
2/27 Sin & Evil
3/6 UCC Statement of Faith & Identity
3/13 Christian Ethics
3/20 Heaven & Hell
3/27 Pre-Confirmation/Confirmation Class Combine
4/3 Pre-Confirmation/Confirmation Class Combine
4/10 The Book of Revelation & The End of the World
4/17 Palm Sunday Worship- Faith Projects Due
4/24 Easter Sunday Worship
5/1 Earth Sunday
5/8 Confirmation- My Ministry & Membership
5/13 Confirmation Dinner & Rehearsal - 6:30 pm
5/15 Confirmation Sunday @ 10:30 am Service

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 Rachel Bahr of which mission projects you will be doing.

Click HERE to learn what Service Projects are currently available.

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, 10/6 - CrossWalk (w/sponsors) 6:15 Dinner; 7-8 pm- “Service & Liturgy”
Wed 11/3 - CrossWalk (w/sponsors) 6:15 Dinner; 7-8 pm- Bereavement Service
Wed 12/1 - CrossWalk (w/sponsors) 6:15 Dinner; 7-8 pm- Program
Wed 1/5 - CrossWalk (w/sponsors) 6:15 Dinner; 7-8 pm- Program
Wed, 2/2 - CrossWalk (w/sponsors) 6:15 Dinner; 7-8 pm- “Faith Projects Discussion”
Wed, 3/9 - CrossWalk (w/sponsors) 6:15 Dinner; 7-8 pm – Ash Wednesday Service
Thur, 4/21- CrossWalk (w/sponsors) 6:15 Dinner; 7-8 pm- Maundy Thursday Service
Wed, 5/18 - CrossWalk (w/sponsors) 6:15 Dinner; 7-8 pm – 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. 

11/21 - Visit Trinity UCC, Chicago, IL
1/30 - Visit St. Petrinelle's Roman Catholic Church, Glen Ellyn, IL
2/20 - Visit St. James Orthodox, Wheaton, IL

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

Faith-Enriching Opportunities

Fri, 10/1- Confirmation Lock-in 8pm- 8am, Sat 10/2
Sat, 10/2 – Confirmation Day at Elmhurst College & Concert w/ Sheltered Reality 9-2 pm
Fri-Sun- 1/14-16/10- Pre-Confirmation/Confirmation Retreat to Pilgrim Park
Sun-Sat- 7/31-8/6- Confirmation Canoe Trip- Boundary Waters

 

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