September 13, 2016
Dear Parents of 7th and 8th Grade Students:
Our records indicate that your student has now reached the age when it is possible for him/her to participate in Confirmation. Through Confirmation, the church renews its commitment to the Christian growth and discipleship of your student. In the Confirmation process your student will be given the tools they will need to make a decision concerning their personal journey of faith. Registration is open until November 30th. We will have an informational parent meeting regarding Confirmation on September 18 at 11:00am in room 127.
Confirmation is a very thought out, carefully planned process. Each element that is included has a specific purpose and design. In order for your child to receive the information they need to make a personal decision about their faith, it is most important that they participate fully in the entireprocess, to include attendance at the retreat, off site worship visits, mission project and classroom meetings. Please see the enclosed schedule to determine if participating is an option for your family this year. The classes on Sunday will meet from 9:40-10:40am in Building 5.
We will have information packets available at the parent meeting, which include Confirmation registration forms. The Confirmation packet is also available on the Middle School page, under Student Ministries, on our church website at
The Youth Department asks you to partner with us in covering the costs associated with Confirmation. This fee helps to cover the expense of the retreat, curriculum, and supplies. The total fee is $100 (after the registration deadline of Nov. 30th this fee increases to $125). As with all Student Ministries programs, cost should not prevent participation. We have several options in place (scholarships, payment schedules, etc). Please contact me if you need financial assistance.
Blessings,
Jodi Marfell
Director of Student Ministry
Confirmation Class Registration – 2016-2017
Please fill out this form to register your 7th or 8th grade student for the 2016-2017 Confirmation Class. Registration runs from September 18 through November 30. The class fee is $100, due by November 30. Ifyou wish, you may pay in $25 installments: Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec. Make checks payable to FUMC. Please be sure to fill in ALL information requested. (Front & Back)
Student Information:
Name:______
First Middle Last
My child goes by the name:______Male ____ Female ____
Date of Birth: ______Grade______
Address:______
Street
______
City State Zip
Parent Information:
Father’s Name______
First Middle Last
Address:______
Street
______
City State Zip
Home Phone:______Cell Phone:______
Email:______
Mother’s Name______
First Middle Last
Address:______
Street
______
City State Zip
Home Phone:______Cell Phone:______
Email:______
Baptism Information:
My student was baptized on ______at ______
Date of Baptism Name of Church
in ______
City and State
______My student will need to be baptized on April 2 at 6pm. (over)
Confirmation Class Expectations
- Attend Confirmation Classes on Sunday mornings. Class begins January 8 and runs for 15weeks (not meeting on February 26 or March 12).
- Attend the following:
-Congregation Beth Israel (Jewish synagogue) on February 27 – Service is at
7pm. Meet at the synagogue at 6:15 for a 6:30 gathering reception.
-St. John Vianney Catholic Church on March 4 – Service is at 5:30pm. Meet at St.John Vianney at 5:15pm.
- Baptism/Communion service on April 2 at 6pm in the Family Life Center
- Confirmation service on April 9 at 5pm in the sanctuary –
Reception willfollow at 6pm.
- The weekend retreat is MANDATORY. The dates of the retreat are January 14-16,
2015. Parents must drop off and pick up students at Highland Lakes Camp on
Lake Travis.
- Students are required to complete at least 8 hours of mission work. The 8-hourmission opportunity will be offered on April 1, 2016 at an additional cost of $10. If your student is unable to attend the mission day we have planned, he/she willneed to present proof of at least 8 hours served with other organizations.
- Students cannot miss more than 2 weekly sessions. Students will need to complete
any sessions they miss on their own time.
Parents and Students: Please sign here to indicate you understand and will comply
with these requirements.
______Date:______
Parent Signature
______Date:______
Student Signature
Checklist
_ Confirmation Class Registration Form
_ FUMC-Round Rock Medical Release
_ Highland Lakes Camp Waiver
_ Paid Class Fee of $100
_ I will pay the class fee in $25 installments in Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec
2016-2017CONFIRMATION DATES
SEPTEMBER
18Informational Parent Meeting
NOVEMBER
30 Last day to register for class (After this date the registration fee increases to $125.00)
JANUARY
8Class Session #1
14-16Opening Retreat @ Highland Lakes Camp – Students meet THERE.
(Mandatory for all 7th & 8th grade Confirmands)
22Class Session #2
27Visit Congregation Beth Israel: 6:15pm (Meet at the Synagogue)
29Class Session #3
FEBRUARY
5Class Session #4
12Class Session #5
19Class Session #6
26DNOW Weekend (No Confirmation Class)
MARCH
4Visit St. John Vianney Catholic Church: 5:15pm (Meet at St. John Vianney)
5Class Session #7
12Spring Break (No Confirmation Class)
19Class Session #8
26Class Session #9
APRIL
1Great Day of Service, 8am-4pm ($10 additional cost)
2 Class Session #10
Baptism & Communion Service at 6pm in the Family Life Center(All Confirmands must attend this service.)
9Class Session #11
Confirmation @ 5pm in Sanctuary
Reception to follow at 6pm
Note: Registration forms and other information can be found on the Middle School page of our website: