Confirmation Class Schedule
Year 3: Church History & Articles of Christian Faith
2017-2018
Note: The Q&A listed in the course calendar are the questions from the Heidelberg Catechism and/or Congregational Catechism being studied that evening.
Note: All page numbers listed for “Journaling” are for articles in the NIV Student Bible.
AugustAssigned Reading/Journaling/Memorization
23Scotland UCC History Field Trip Part 1Read: “Our Story” ( Including pages for Scotland, United Church of Christ & Ward Memorial
Assign Memorization: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A #1
(Due 11-1)
30
Scotland UCC History Field Trip Part 2
September
6Scotland UCC History Field Trip Part 3
13Church History Part 1Assign Memorization: The Apostles Creed(Due: 1/10)
Documentary: “James the Brother of Jesus”; The Didache
20Church History Part 2
27Movie Night – “Luther” – 6:00 pm
October
4Church History Part 3
11Church History Part 4
18Sacred SeasonsJournaling: “In Celebration of God” p. 146
25WorshipJournaling: “Lyrics for the Living God” p. 628-629
November
1The Bottom Line*Memorization due: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A #1
Heidelberg Catechism (Q&A #1)
4-5Confirmation Trip to Explore Worship Styles and Comparison between Judaism & Christianity
(4)Romans 11 Olive Tree Theology:(At Hotel during trip)
Judaism, Christianity & Messianic Judaism
8Don’t Blame GodJournaling: “A Book of Beginnings” p. 4
Heidelberg (Q&A #2-6); Congregational (Q&A #51-52)
15What Went Wrong?Journaling: “Adam and Eve” p. 7; “The Crash” p. 8
Heidelberg (Q&A 7-8); Congregational (Q&A 51-52)Assign Memorization: Congregational Catechism Q&A #51
(Due: 1/4)
22Community Thanksgiving Worship (No Class)
29Our Brother, Our Savior (Q&A 12-19)Journaling: “Why Come to Earth?” p. 1081
December
6I Believe
Heidelberg (Q&A 20-21); Congregational (Q&A 70-71)*Memorization due: Congregational Catechism Q&A #51
Journaling: “What Is True Faith?” p. 1411
13A Creed Beyond Doubt (Q&A 22-23)*Memorization due: The Apostles Creed
Heidelberg (Q&A 22-23); Congregational (Q&A 31-32
20No class – Christmas Break
27No class – Christmas Break
January
3Trinity (Q&A 24-25)
10God Our Father (Q&A 26)Journaling: “When God Was Obvious” p. 101
Heidelberg (Q&A 26); Congregational (Q&A 35-42) “Ecology Plus” p. 672
17Why Are You Called a Christian? (Q&A 29-32)Journaling: “A Man Named ‘The Rock’” p. 1428-1429
Watch: “I Am N: #1 Sacrifice” – Voice of the Martyrs
24God’s Son, Our Lord (Q&A 33-34)Journaling: “A Modern Peace Child” p. 1294-1295
31Like Us (Q&A 35-36)Journaling: “The Great Descent” p. 1402
February
7Suffering and DeathJournaling: “The Day of Execution” p. 1228-1229
Heidelberg (Q&A37-44);Congregational (Q&A 53-54)
14Ash Wednesday
21Alive in Christ (Q&A 45)Journaling: “The Rumor Spreads” p. 1231
28Spirit at Work (Q&A 53)Journaling: “The Secret of the Early Church” p. 1244
Heidelberg (Q&A 53); Congregational (Q&A 59-64)
March
7One in the Lord (Q&A 54-55)
Heidelberg (Q&A 54-55); Congregational (Q&A 106-112)
14No Class – Help with Senior High UCY Ham & Beef Supper
21The Body of Christ: Where Do I Fit In?Journaling: “Lessons from the Human Body” p. 1320
25Palm Sunday Praise Concert (7:00 pm)
28Life Everlasting (Q&A 57-58)Journaling: “The Last Enemy” p. 1324
Heidelberg (Q&A 57-58); Congregational (Q&A 115-119) “A Happy Ending after All” p. 1474
29Maundy Thursday Passover Meal – 7:00 pm
30Good Friday Service – 8:00 pm
April
4Christian SymbolsJournaling: “The Power of a Name” p. 1169
11Baptism (Q&A 69-74)Assign Memorization: Romans 6:4 (Due 5/2)
18The Lord’s Supper (Q&A 75-82)Journaling: “A Scent of Doom” p. 1147
25Confirmation Review
May
2Confirmation ReviewTurn in Journals for inspection
*Memorization due: Romans 6:4
610:45 am - Confirmation Jeopardy Game after worship
20Rite of Confirmation
Resources: The Heidelberg Catechism -FaithAlive Christian Resources, 2013.
The Congregational Catechism – The Pioneer Press, 1963
NIV Student Bible – edited by Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford, Zondervan, 2011.
Memorization:
- From the Heidelberg Catechism (Q&A #1)
- From the German Congregational Catechism (Q&A #51)
- The Apostles Creed
- Scripture: Romans 6:4
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