Wesley United Methodist Church

NURTUREEDUCATION

CONFIRMATION

Confirmation is a time set aside to teach and nurture young people in the basics of the Christian faith and understanding of that faith as United Methodists. Our dedicated team of parents, church members, and staff work for five months preparing young people to be able to decide for themselves if they are ready to make a personal commitment to God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit, as well as to the church. Confirmation at WUMC is geared towards 6th graders, but anyone in 6th-8th grade who has not been confirmed is encouraged to participate. All are welcome!

YOUTH MINISTRY

CURRICULUM

WUMC’s curriculum for Confirmation is based on scripture with an emphasis on Wesleyan principles. Each week addresses a different topic that reveals how scripture informs our theology as United Methodists. In fun and age-

appropriate ways, students begin answering the questions:

Who is my God? What is the content of my faith? and What is the purpose of my church?

MENTORS

Confirmation is a part of this vision for the church, as it helps us to create disciples of Jesus Christ. We use a dedicated team of parents, church members, and staff to teach the class. In addition, each confirmand is paired

with a mentor to build a relationship with a new adult in the church.

Mentors meet with confirmands four to five times throughout the five-month class. Parents control how and when mentors reach out to students outside of

church. The adult leaders of Confirmation select all mentors. Each mentor must go through Ministry Safe, a child abuse training program.

"Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court."

Psalms 127:3-5

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FAMILY NURTURE

4600 60th St. | Kenosha, WI 53144 | Phone: 262-654-8122 | Email: wesleyumc@kenoshawesley.org