LNPC I.E.P. Confirmation

LNPC's Individualized Education Plan Confirmation
Begins in 6th – 7th grade, ends 10th– 11th grade.  
Kids progress both together and individually, through the topics and in the ways that make sense for them. 

Confirmation Goals:
  • That you trust you are loved by God always, no matter what
  • That you experience life within a church community that supports and loves you
  • That you understand yourself as a minister (participant in God’s ministry/action in the world)
  • That you wrestle with important ideas, engage doubts, and ask questions 
  • That you practice ways of being connected to God and others
  • That you recognize faith as a lifelong journey with no earthly arrival 
  • That you learn to keep asking:
  • Who is God and what is God up to?
  • What is a good life and how do I/we live it? 
  • That you can articulate some of your beliefs, along with your current wondering and growing
  • That you have a beginning sense of your own purpose and calling
  • That you are able to search for meaning
  • That you can think theologically, and have conversations about faith

To be confirmed at LNPC:
  • You have been baptized
  • You have read the whole bible – Action Bible or Walter Wangerin’s The Book of God
  • You have had a Mentor/Prayer Partner with adult in congregation
  • You have studied The Apostle’s Creed
  • You have studied The Lord’s Prayer
  • You have attended camp
  • You have attended a church retreat
  • You have attended a sex & sexuality class or retreat 
  • You have attended a funeral
  • You have interviewed an older member about their faith
  • You have identified three contemplative prayer practices you enjoy or connect with
  • You have identified two scripture passages that are meaningful to you
  • You have led some portion of worship service or designed a prayer station
  • You have had Faith Tenets & Big Questions Conversations about: 
    -God                      -Jesus                            -Holy Spirit   
    -the Church           -the bible                      -sin
    -other religions     -science                        -politics
    -identity                -the “end times”         -death and the afterlife
    and other questions you have! (eg, hell, suffering and evil, etc).
  • You have done a How to Read the Bible class with LNPC
  • You have done an Intro to Presbyterian Polity (in new member/refresher class)
  • You have learned about the Sacraments (baptism and communion) & the basics of Reformed Theology (in new member/refresher class) 
  • You have created a Faith Statement
  • You have come to session meeting for examination and shared your faith statement
  • You are confirmed in a worship service