Here are a few of our expectations of our confirmation class and a "contemporary exam" we ask participants to complete. We have great respect for the contributon to our faith community by the young people of our congregation.
Youth Confirmation Criteria
A minimum 75% participation in the Sunday morning confirmation classes, over a one or two year period.
Observance of the code of conduct for the Church School at TEMC (i.e. listen, be respectful of all persons, be honest, etc)
Attendance at (or participation in) 75% of the contemporary worship celebrations, Festival Sunday services and any specially planned events for the confirmation class.
Participation in three other congregational events, such as
The Great Fall Gathering
Artisans' Market
Christmas Pageant
Adventure Day
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Program
Choir School, etc.
Completion of twenty hours of volunteer service either at TEMC or in the community (or a combination).
An intention to remain connected with TEMC for the foreseeable future through Ministry With Teens and other congregational opportunities.
Completion of a take-home exam to be submitted to The Rev. John Harries in the spring with the application form for Confirmation.
Take Home Exam for the Confirmation Class
If you could ask God one question face-to-face, what would it be?
Write out (preferably from memory) The United Church Creed. Choose two lines which are important to you and explain why?
What is your favorite hymn and why?
What does Easter mean to you?
Jesus taught using a storytelling approach. Many of his teachings are found within a collection of parables. Which is your favorite parable? How has it influenced your life?
In two or three sentences, explain the message of the 23rd Psalm. Why do you suppose this psalm is read so often at funerals?
If you decided to become a minister, what kind of work would you like to do and why?
Should Christians live by the Ten Commandments today? Are they still important for us? Are there any that you think are too hard to follow?
Read 1 Corinthians 13:1 - 13. Paul wrote this to the church at Corinth as a model for their lives together. What did Paul say was greater: faith, hope or love?
When and how did TEMC get started.
If there were no churches what would be missing?
Do you believe that it is ever acceptable to kill? What are you thoughts on euthanasia (mercy killing), capital punishment, and abortion?
