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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Confirmation Class Begin Soon. - Classes begin this fall for the youth of Immanuel who are entering 7th grade. Their parents should plan to attend a special meeting on Tuesday, September 11th, 7:00-8:00PM. Associate for Congregational Ministry Joel Shoop will share important dates about the Confirmation Class and give an overview of what the Confirmation expectations are. This meeting is for first year confirmation parents only. Please let Joel know if you have any questions or are unable to make this meeting.

This year classes are again on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. We start with a meal at 6:00 PM. Those youth returning for their second year meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month beginning September 11th. Pastor Paul teaches this second year class. Youth who are beginning their confirmation experience (normally 7th grade) will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays beginning September 18th. Immanuel’s Associate for Congregational Ministry, Joel Shoop, teaches this first year class.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Confirmation Class Begin Soon. - Classes begin this fall for the youth of Immanuel who are entering 7th grade. Their parents should plan to attend a special meeting on Tuesday, September 11th, 7:00-8:00PM. Associate for Congregational Ministry Joel Shoop will share important dates about the Confirmation Class and give an overview of what the Confirmation expectations are. This meeting is for first year confirmation parents only. Please let Joel know if you have any questions or are unable to make this meeting. This year classes are again on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. We start with a meal at 6:00 PM. Those youth returning for their second year meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month beginning September 11th. Pastor Paul teaches this second year class. Youth who are beginning their confirmation experience (normally 7th grade) will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays beginning September 18th. Immanuel’s Associate for Congregational Ministry, Joel Shoop, teaches this first year class.
	“Confirmation ministry is a pastoral and education ministry of the church that helps the baptized through Word and Sacrament to identify more deeply with the Christian community and participate more fully in its mission.” The Confirmation Ministry Task Force Report, ELCA, 1993

Everything involved in confirmation ministry flows from Baptism. Confirmation happens in a living community of faith and is the responsibility of the whole congregation. Effective confirmation ministry involves the use of a variety of persons and approaches. Young people benefit from confirmation ministry programs that include diverse models of learning. Confirmation ministry is gospel and grace centered both in content and in approach. Confirmation ministry emphasizes community building and faith to convey the Gospel.
Confirmation Classes occur in a two year program normally in a youth’s 7th & 8th grade. Classes meet on Tuesday evenings, 6:30 – 8:00 PM and are taught by Pastor Paul and Associate for Congregational Ministries Joel Shoop. There is a gathering time with a light meal served by parents at 6:00 PM.
Student-Centered Curriculum
First Year Class	1st and 3rd Tuesdays starting in September
Second Year Class	2nd and 4th Tuesdays starting in September
Year One	The Bible - Confirmation Camp the summer after year one
Year Two	The Small Catechism - Sharing Faith Project
Each Year	Service Events within church and community
Rite of Confirmation	Pentecost Sunday
A Commitment To A Community Of Faith
	Regular confirmation class attendance is expected Weekly worship attendance is expected Sunday School attendance is expected Youth Group participation is strongly encouraged