Confirmation Class 2008

Below is the conformation class calendar and syllabus for 2008. The contents of this page can also be downloaded as a Word document or Acrobat PDF document for you to read or print offline.

Confirmation 2008

Schedule

The confirmation class will meet in the big room under the cross each Sunday during 9:00 a.m. Sunday School.

Classes begin Sunday, March 30 and continue each Sunday through May 11.

On May 11 we will hold a regular class, then at 9:40 meet in Pastor Mike’s office with the elders. At that time those students who desire to make a profession of faith and join the church will do so. During the worship service immediately following, these students will make their public statements and be received into the membership. (I will explain all this to the students during the class.)

May 11 is Pentecost Sunday, the day the early Church (in the first century) set for new Christians to join the Church. We follow this tradition with joy!

Please read the enclosed page with the expectations I will have of each student. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions you may have about confirmation. My office number is 935-4556.

Thank you!
Pastor Mike

Confirmation Expectations

1. Each student will study the book of Matthew, paying careful attention to the passages used in the classes.
2. Each student will attend class each week unless a family emergency prohibits it.
3. Each student will memorize the books of the New Testament, the Apostles’ Creed and the 10 Commandments.
4. Each student who decides to become confirmed will appear before the elders of the church and answer the following questions:
Who is your Lord and Savior? (Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.)
Do you trust in Him? (I do.)
Do you intend to be his disciple, to obey his Word, and to show his love? (I do.)
Will you be a faithful member of this church, giving of yourself in every way, and will you seek the fellowship of the church wherever you may go? (I will.)
The Ten Commandments
(Exodus 20 and/or Deuteronomy 4)
I. I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt where you were slaves. Worship no other God but me.
II. Do not make for yourselves images of anything in heaven or in earth or under the earth. Do not bow down to any idol or worship it, because I am the Lord your God and I tolerate no rivals.
III. Do not use my name for evil purposes.
IV. Observe the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.
V. Respect your father and mother, so you might live a long time in the land.
VI. Do not commit murder.
VII. Do not commit adultery.
VIII. Do not steal.
IX. Do not lie.
X. Do not desire another’s house, or spouse, or property.The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified dead and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Confirmation 2008
Lesson One March 30 The Bible
Homework assignment: memorize the books of the New Testament by next Sunday:
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, I & II Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, I & II Thessalonians, I & II Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, I & II Peter, I, II & III John, Jude, RevelationPassage for this morning: Matthew 3
1. John the Baptist was….
2. Why did John baptize people?
3. Why did Jesus have John baptize him?
4. What happened after Jesus was baptized?

Lesson Two
April 6 The Bible

Homework assignment: memorize the 10 Commandments as written in the “confirmation expectations” page of this packagePassage for this morning: Matthew 5
Chapters 5-7 of Matthew contain Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount contains an excellent summary of Jesus’ entire teaching. Please read, and then re-read, these three chapters. I will be asking questions about them on September 23 during class.
1. The first 12 verses of chapter 5 are called the “Beatitudes”. Beatitude means “blessing”. What sort of person is blessed, according to Jesus?
2. Jesus calls his followers “salt” and “light”. What does he mean by each of these expressions?
3. When Jesus says “law” he means what we call the Old Testament. What place does he say the law/Old Testament should play in our lives?
4. The last part of chapter deals with how Jesus feels we should treat people who hate us. What does this say about our nation’s current situation?

Lesson Three
April 13

Homework assignment: memorize the Apostles’ Creed by next Sunday.
Memorization update:
By today’s lesson all confirmation students should be able to recite all the books of the New Testament and the 10 Commandments (in the version provided the first week of class).
Passage for this morning: Matthew 8-10
1. Matthew 8:5-13
    a. What does the man in the story being a Roman soldier have to do with anything?
    b. What is the key factor in Jesus deciding to heal?
2. Matthew 10:5-15
    a. What exactly did Jesus send these 12 men out to do?
    b. How are they supposed to act?
c. Does this say anything about how we should act as Jesus’ followers today?

Lesson Four
April 20

Important reminder: All confirmation students are expected to read the Gospel of Matthew on their own time!
Memorization update:
By today’s lesson all confirmation students should be able to recite all the books of the New Testament, the 10 Commandments and the Apostles’ Creed.
Matthew 11-13
11:28-30 What burdens do you carry that you want help with?
12:9-14 Jesus had the power to heal people physically, emotionally and spiritually. What does each of these mean?

Give examples of each:

13:1-9 and 13:18-23 The Parable of the Sower
Where do you fit into this parable?

Lesson Five
April 27

Important reminder: All confirmation students are expected to read the Gospel of Matthew on their own time!
Memorization update:
All confirmation students must be able to recite all the books of the New Testament, the 10 Commandments (in the version provided the first week of class and reprinted on the back of this sheet) and the Apostles’ Creed.
Matthew 14-17
14:13-21 Jesus feeds 5,000
1. What does this story prove?
2. Why twelve baskets of leftovers?15:21-28 Jesus heals
1. Who are the “children” and “dogs” to whom Jesus refers?
2. What about the woman made Jesus take compassion on her daughter?16:13-20 Peter
1. What does “Messiah” mean?
2. How does Jesus respond to Peter and why is that important?

Lesson Six
May 4

Final memorization check!
Have you read Matthew?
Apostles’ Creed Final Article
Matthew 17:1-8 The Transfiguration
1. What does “transfigured” mean?
2. Why Elijah and Moses?
Matthew 20:1-16 The Parable of the Vineyard
1. Who are the “players” in this parable?
2. Why did the owner pay everybody the same money? For what does the money stand?
Matthew 21:1-11 Palm Sunday
1. Why did it matter that Jesus enter Jerusalem in this odd way?
2. What comes next?

Lesson Seven
May 11

1. Northern Lakes Community Church exists to make disciples and send apostles.
    a. disciples are students/followers
    b. apostles are sent out to serve in Christ’s name
2. Six primary ministry areas:
(Under discipleship)
    a. worshipping Jesus with joy
    b. studying the Bible
    c. small groups
(under apostleship)
    d. identifying gifts to minister
    e. meeting human needs
    f. evangelism3. Matthew 26:26-30 The Last Supper and the sacraments
Matthew 27:32-56 The crucifixion
Matthew 28:1-10 The resurrection