Sunday Morning Worship (At Your Home Congregation)

• The Expectation: Confirmation youth and their families will worship together at their home congregation on Sunday mornings prior to our lunchtime classes. Students will complete one "Worship Reflection Note" per month.
• The Why: Faith is formed in the pews just as much as in the classroom, and modeling consistent worship as a family is one of the most powerful ways to pass on the faith. We want students to experience the full breadth of the Church's liturgy, hear the scriptures, and realize they are a vital part of the Sunday morning gathering alongside their parents.

The Fellowship Hour

• The Expectation: Families will participate in the coffee/fellowship hour following worship, during which students will complete one "Fellowship Connection Note" per month.
• The Why: The Church is uniquely multigenerational. This time is critical for community building. We want families engaging together in this space, giving our youth the chance to practice having meaningful conversations with adults in the congregation, and giving the adults a chance to actively invest in our youth.

Lunchtime Classes

• The Expectation: We meet twice a month for class and a shared meal. Our first meeting of the month will be at Christ Our Savior Lutheran, and the second meeting of the month will be at Redeemer UCC. Families will rotate providing the lunch.
• The Why: Sharing a meal is one of the most sacred and ancient Christian practices. Eating together before we learn breaks down barriers, builds trust, and mirrors the communion table.

Midweek Lenten Services

• The Expectation: During the season of Lent, our Sunday classes will pause. Instead, the expectation shifts to families attending the Wednesday night Lenten Supper and 30-minute worship service, followed by a brief 10-15 minute prayer and connection huddle for the youth.
• The Why: Lent is a unique, reflective season. Integrating into the midweek Lenten suppers immerses the youth in the wider, intergenerational life of the church during our most important liturgical season.

Monthly YOUth Group Events

• The Expectation: Students are expected to attend at least one of the fun monthly YOUth Group events per quarter.
• The Why: Discipleship isn't just about study; it is about joy and friendship! These events are designed purely for community-building, laughter, and making memories together.