As whole congregations participate in the formation of new Christians, every person is invited to go deeper into their own vows, …
One Day Youth Confirmation Retreat
With so many well-crafted resources available, there is no reason to write your own. We adapted activities from My Faith, My …
Breaking the Chains: A Confirmation Lesson on Forgiveness
"I really believe that when someone else does us harm, we're connected to that mistreatment like a chain. So what if …
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Adult Learning: New Technology, Old Lessons
"Often 'the way we’ve always done things' is the way we continue simply because we know it works...Our flexibility allowed us to …
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Experiencing Sabbath with Teens
We can easily fall into the trap of talking about Sabbath rather than experiencing it. Ironically, this can make keeping Sabbath …
Emoji Theology With Teens
"Our students spent a full half-hour focused on interpreting and communicating the ideas we discussed in Confirmation Class …
(Re)Discovering the Adult Catechumenate: The Path of Discipleship
"The catechumenate evolved to be a process that nurtured growth in faith and ‘experiencing a change of heart’ to truly be a …
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Confirmation: Hope for a Lost Sacrament?
"The Confirmation Project data is convincing. Healthy confirmation programs exist and they can be found in tiny congregations and …
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Mentoring: The Missing Key to Confirmation?
"This modeling of care for the other, illustrated by mentors in their care for confirmands, also teaches confirmands that we are …
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8 Questions to Ask Before Planning Confirmation Class
"How does your confirmation program fit into overall formation programming? What are strengths and weaknesses of existing …
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Burning Palms to Ashes with the Confirmation Class
"A somber, quiet ritual was transformed by the smiles and giggles of young people, fully present, enjoying the moment, burning …
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Saving a Sacrament: The Future of Confirmation in the Episcopal Church
"This study will settle the debate once and for all: confirmation is not a sacrament in search of a meaning. It is an opportunity …
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