Confirmation is for students in 7th - 12th grades who have not been confirmed in the United Methodist Church, and who are ready to explore making their own commitment to Christ as Savior and Lord, and are willing to faithfully attend worship, Sunday School, and Confirmation activities.
Confirmation Spring 2025
Parent Orientation (required in order to register for Confirmation)
SUN, JAN 5
12:30 PM (after the 11:15 worship service)
Media Room (D-101)
OR
SUN, JAN 26
10:00 AM (during Sunday school hour)
Media Room (D-101)
COST: $110
(if you want to use funds in your student's account contact Kate Hardin)
QUESTIONS? Contact Kelli Thompson or Kate Hardin
Confirmation Classes (8) and Retreat
Feb 2 - Apr 13 (No classes 3/16 & 23 - Spring Break)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Cornerstone (S-100)
INCLUDES OVERNIGHT RETREAT
Sat, Feb 8, 7:30 AM - Sun, Feb 9, Noon
Highland Lakes Camp
Mission Day
Details TBD
Confirmation Sunday, Apr 27
- 8:45 Worship: Confirmands serve Communion
- 10:00 in Cornerstone: Celebration Brunch
- 11:15 Worship: Confirmation service / Confirmands serve Communion
REQUIRED FOR CONFIRMATION:
- Attend 7 or the 8 Confirmation Classes
- Attend the Retreat in its entirety
- Participate in 4 hours of Community Service
- Attend 3 different styles of worship services at Bethany: Sun morning 8:45 (traditional) and 11:15 (modern), Sun evening youth service during MYF (6-8pm) or Sat, 5:00 pm or an outside service of your choosing.
- Participate in 4 total worship services during the 8 weeks (encouraged to attend weekly)
- Read the Gospel of Luke in its entirely. Tip: get Bible App on your phone
- Holy silence & fasting begins Sat, Apr 26 and ends Sun, Apr 27 at 8:00 am