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:
To be confirmed at LNPC:
-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).
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:
-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