Confirmation

WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?

Confirmation has been a Christian practice going back to the early church in the Book of Acts (Acts 8:14-17). Confirmation signifies the receiving of new members to the church, the receiving of the Holy Spirit, and the public confirming of one’s faith in Jesus Christ. Biblically, confirmation follows baptism; therefore, there will be an opportunity for any confirmands who have not yet been baptized to be baptized before Confirmation Sunday in May 2024. (All confirmands must be baptized in order to be confirmed on May 19, 2024.)

In keeping with Christian tradition, the Confirmation journey consists of the following:

• Religious Instruction (Catechesis)
• The laying on of hands by the pastors of TWMC (Confirmation)
• The invocation of the Holy Spirit into the hearts and minds of each confirmand (Confirmation)

WHAT IS CATECHESIS?

Historically, the church has guided confirmands through a season of preparation that has included prayer and instruction on practicing the Christian faith. This instruction is commonly referred to as “catechesis” which ultimately leads to confirmation.

This year, we are excited to roll out out a new curriculum that will guide each confirmand through a journey of the Christian faith. Each month will have a different theme that will direct us through three sections – Roots, Grow, Thrive.

Each confirmand will be placed into a “House” which consists of six confirmands, a high school student leader, parent leaders, and a House Leader. The sessions will consist of lessons as well as activities, competitions, and small group discussions.

Confirmation is a big step in your child’s personal faith journey, readying him or her for a life of discipleship and Christian service. Our Confirmation program prepares your sixth grader to claim the Christian faith as his or her own.

REGISTRATIONS

CATECHESIS SCHEDULE 2023-2024

The Confirmation journey follows the school year calendar beginning in August and ending in May. Classes meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Wesley Hall on The Woodlands Campus and 12:30 p.m. at Woodforest Campus. Within a small group, your student will develop a spiritual foundation while building valuable relationships with the other students and the adult leaders of their group.

In addition to weekly classes, your student will participate in service projects within the church and our community, as well as have the opportunity to attend Kickoff Field Day, a Fall Retreat that includes parents, and a Spring Summit at the end of the year.