6th Grade Confirmation: General Information
Attention all incoming 6th graders!
This summer begins your year for Confirmation. Youth and families can come on board at any time. We hope you are excited about your 6th grade year at Highland Park United Methodist Church. It's going to be a blast!
What is Confirmation?
Confirmation at HPUMC is a 12-month program for 6th grade youth and their families. Confirmation begins the first Sunday in June with our summer Sunday school class - featuring special “challenges” from lower elements of ropes courses. Dress casual and come prepared to experience a different “challenge” each Sunday. Our formal confirmation class begins in mid-August. Our class continues to meet every Sunday morning through May from 9:15-10:30 a.m. in the basement of the Wallace Building. It is a special time when you will learn about and experience the Christian faith. Class members will learn about our roots and heritage as Christians and United Methodists, the practices of the Christian faith (the Bible, worship, prayer, ethics) and the basic beliefs of the Christian faith, including God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, hope beyond death – to name a few. We will also focus on how to be committed disciples of Jesus Christ. We will have retreats, mission opportunities, field trips and parties, as well as our awesome weekly class. Our Confirmation program is a comprehensive package of classes and events. It is intended that participants be involved in the whole range of activities, not just the morning classes. There are no attendance requirements. At the end of the year (May 18th), class members have the opportunity to be confirmed as full members of the church. However, the decision to be confirmed is just that – a decision, a choice. It is not required.
Who is in charge of Confirmation?
Our Confirmation program is sponsored and administered through the Youth Department. It is led by Reverend Walt Marcum, Minister to Youth and Families, and a leadership team of more than 80 parents. If you are not currently on the leadership team and are interested in helping, call Rev. Marcum (214-523-2235) or email marcumw at hpumc.org or download, complete and mail in the volunteer form.
Mark your calendar for these important dates!
Confirmation has many special events, and a complete calendar is available to download and print. Put these on your calendar now!
