Confirmation
6th-8th Grade
What it’s all about…
Middle school can be such a tough time for a lot of kids as they yearn and search for a place to belong. At House of Prayer, we strive to create an environment where our pre-teens and teenagers feel welcomed, safe, accepted, and loved for who they are. In this program we will explore our relationship with God and how that intersects with our relationships with others. We do this through Sunday morning study, evening fellowship events, and projects to serve our community.
Confirmation Events
Lutherhill Adventure Camp
June 15-20
Spend a whole week at Lutherhill discovering all of the joys camp has to offer. This week in LaGrange will be memorable and full of adventure! For 6th-8th grades. Cost-$725
Volunteer with VBS Day Camp
June 16-20, 9am-3pm
Once again, we are having the counselors from Lutherhill visit us and lead us in a day camp at the church, Monday-Friday, from 9am-3pm. We need your help by hanging out with the elementary age youth, and making sure that they have fun! Plan on volunteering with us!
Junior High Pizza Night
June 29, August 24, September 28, October 26, November 30; 6-8 pm
Enjoy the amenities of the youth center, chow down on pizza, and converse with others. Bring $5 and your friends!
Ice Cream Sundays
July 6, August 3, September 7; 9:30am
A summer tradition! Join us between worship services for ice cream and fellowship.
Party on the Patio
July 13, 6-8pm
All members and friends of House of Prayer are invited to a patio party! Burgers, hot dogs, and cold beverages await you as we gather together. There will be a moonwalk for the kids, and LIVE music on the patio. Indoor A/C seating is also available. You won’t want to miss!
Blessing of the Backpacks
August 10, both services
Bring your school backpacks to worship as we have a special blessing for them and for our students beginning the new school year!
Pool Party
August 17, 3-5pm
Families are invited to take a break from the summer heat and enjoy fun and fellowship at the Youngdahl residence. All are welcome!
Confirmation Breakfast
August 23, 9am
Our rising 9th graders who have completed the confirmation program enjoy a congratulatory breakfast with their peers and family members at Bay Oaks Country Club.
Rite of Confirmation
August 24, 11am
Our rising 9th graders that have completed the confirmation program will affirm those baptismal vows made on their behalf during this special worship service.
Kick-off Sunday!
September 7, 9:45am
Come see all your old friends…and meet some new ones! Christian education and fellowship opportunities for all ages as we kick-off a new year of Sunday school.
Class Schedule
June-July-August
No class…off for the summer!
September
September 7- KICK-OFF Sunday!: Service project
September 14- Our Father
September 21- Hallowed
September 28- Kingdom Come
October
October 5- Will Be Done
October 12- Daily Bread
October 19- Forgive Us
October 26- Time of Trial
November
November 2- Deliver Us From Evil
November 9- The Doxology
November 16- The Lord’s Prayer Review
November 23- THANKSGIVING BREAK- no class
November 30- THANKSGIVING BREAK- no class
December
December 7- Baptism: One Lord, Faith, Baptism
December 14- Baptism: Newness of Life
December 21- Children’s Christmas Program, no class
December 28- CHRISTMAS BREAK, no class
January
January 4- CHRISTMAS BREAK, no class
January 11- Communion: Passover to Last Supper
January 18- Communion: Taste and See
January 25- ANNUAL MEETING
February
February 1- Gospel Overview
February 8- The Birth of Jesus
February 15- Baptism and Wilderness
February 22- The Teachings of Jesus
March
March 1- The Miracles of Jesus
March 8- SPRING BREAK, no class
March 15- SPRING BREAK, no class
March 22- The Hard Sayings of Jesus
March 29- The Last Commandment
April
April 5- EASTER SUNDAY, no class
April 12- The Passion
April 19- The Resurrection
April 26- The Great Commission
May
May 3- Confessing My Faith
May 10- Confirming My Convictions
May 17- Claiming My Calling
May 24- MEMORIAL DAY, no class
May 21- Off for the summer!
Junior High Pizza Night
Once a month on a Sunday evening @ 6pm, our junior high group spends time together with pizza night.
It’s a casual hangout where our leaders get an opportunity to mentor, challenge, and check-in with our pre-teens and teenagers. After a quick devotional, everyone hangs out for pizza and what we call free play, where students take over space, play games, work on projects, or just hang.
Have a Question?
What is confirmation?
Confirmation is a program for our 6th-8th grade students that allows them to explore their faith while nurturing the relationships that they have with their peers and their small group leaders.
What is a confirmation class like?
Confirmation students gather for class in large group, where Pastor Eric will present the theme of the day. Our lessons revolve around skits, video clips, game shows, and Bible readings. After large group, we break into two small groups- boys and girls- where we will discuss with our leader our highs and lows for the week, and process what we just learned in large group.
When does confirmation meet?
Confirmation class meets on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45 am, September-May. We will gather for large group upstairs in the youth center.
Do I have to be a member of the church to attend?
One does not have to be a member of the church to be involved in our confirmation program. We encourage our students to invite and bring their friends to class. The more…the merrier! All are welcome in confirmation.
Do I need to bring my Bible?
One of the things that House of Prayer does is give a Bible to every confirmation student. These Bibles will stay in the youth center during the school year. We want our students to mark up their Bibles by highlighting in them and writing notes. After all, the Bible is like a map for our lives!
Do I have to attend all three years to be confirmed?
The Rite of Confirmation is when our students stand before the congregation and say that they believe in the Triune God- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit- and that they believe that Jesus Christ is their Lord. Baptism is when God says “yes” to us. Confirmation is when we say “yes” to God. So if you believe these things, it doesn’t matter how many classes you have attended. We will constantly be growing in faith throughout our lives, and confirmation is just the foundational piece from which we build.
Talk to a Leader.
Meet Mark!
Mark Dellagiacoma is our Director of Youth and Family Ministries and has been serving in youth ministry for over 20 years. He is very passionate about meeting youth where they are at, and helping them to discover God in all that they do.
Mark plays guitar and loves teaching others how to play. In his spare time, he likes to repair and repurpose antiques, shop at thrift stores and estate sales, and do other outdoor activities with his daughter Marley (7th Grade).