Confirmation is a chance for those in 9th grade and above to think through the Christian faith on their own terms. Built around weekend retreats, key Scriptures, and a statement of faith, this is your chance to be honest and challenge yourself. What do you really believe?
- Information Session for parents and students:
- Sunday, September 17, 10:20 a.m., Room 304
- Already know you’re interested? Download:
- Confirmation Registration – Fillable (pdf), return to Lauren Yeh in the church office
- 2024 Confirmation Dates (pdf)
- Ready to get started? Download:
- 2023 Confirmation Packet (pdf)
2023-24 Schedule
Basic Retreat Schedule
- 5:00 Meet at local dinner location
- 6:00 Walk to Nassau Church (WARM CLOTHES + WALKING SHOES)
- 6:30 Memory Work
- 7:45 Break + “Candy at the Kiosk?”
- 8:15 Discussion
- 9:00 Pick-up at Nassau
Retreat 1
Saturday, October 14, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Essay #1 (pdf): “My History with the Church and/or the Christian Faith”
send to Mark Edwards (email) before the retreat
Retreat 2
Saturday, December 2, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Memory work (pdf)
Day of Mission, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sunday, January 14 or Monday, January 15
Optional (save the date, details to come)
Retreat 3
Saturday, March 2, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Memory work (pdf)
Essay #2 (pdf): highlight the PCUSA Brief Statement of Faith
Retreat 4
Saturday, April 13, 5:00-900 p.m.
Memory work (pdf)
Essay #3 (pdf): Statement of Faith (draft)
Final Statement of Faith
send to Mark Edwards (email) by Friday, April 26
Meet with Session
Thursday, May 16, 7-8:30 pm
Confirmation Sunday
Sunday, May 19, 10 am service (plan to arrive by 9:00 a.m.)