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CONFIRMATION
ryeX Confirmation Class of 2027
Student and Family Information Sessions
Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. on ZOOM
Sunday, September 13 at 12:15 p.m. in person in the Garage
Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. in person in the Garage
All 8th grade students and their families who plan to participate in this year’s Confirmation program are invited to attend one of our upcoming information sessions. These sessions will provide an overview of the Confirmation process and outline the required classes. We look forward to sharing this meaningful journey with you!
Confirmation is a vital component of the ryeX Youth Ministry. Students eighth grade and older, have the opportunity to explore, question, and enrich their faith in a safe environment. This is their time to claim their faith as their own by professing Jesus as their Savior and Lord, and then becoming members of the church. Students take a look at the fundamentals of the Christian faith as well as important aspects of Presbyterianism.
Welcome to our ryeX Confirmation page. On this page, you will be able to find our schedule, registration links, information about individual events, and so much more! During Confirmation, we strive to teach students about God in an engaging and interactive way. Through our 12 classes, students will cover a variety of material about God, the church, and the greater Christian community. If you have any questions about confirmation, feel free to contact Kerri Irwin at kerri@roswellpres.org.
Confirmation classes are generally held on Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., beginning in October and continuing through March.
Students are expected to attend all classes, the service day, both services with other congregations, and all three scheduled RPC worship services. Students are allowed no more than two excused absences. If students miss a class, they must notify their teachers in order to make up the material.
WHAT’S IN THE PROGRAM?
During Confirmation, students have the opportunity to put their faith in action by working with RPC’s local mission partners. Students will engage in service with their mentor during North Fulton Community Charities Toyland hosted at RPC in December, and whole class serving breakfast to the housing insecure in Atlanta at First Presbyterian Church Atlanta.
Students will have two opportunities to worship with other churches. Afterwards, we will debrief, ask questions, and share experiences. Parents are welcome to attend but not required.
Dates will be posted when available
Congregation Beth Hallel
Dinner and Erev Shabbat Service
950 Pine Grove Road,
Roswell, GA 30075
bethhallel.org
Pleasant Hill Church
10:45 a.m. Morning Service
725 Pleasant Hill Street
Roswell, GA 30075
pleasanthillmbc.org
We invite all parents of the current confirmation class to attend and learn more about what their students are learning. Our hope is that this will foster discussion at home and a better understanding of what your students are undertaking.
Parent Track Class Schedule
Dates and locations will be posted when available.
9:15 — 10:30 a.m.
Mentors are an invaluable part of the confirmation process.
Each student is paired with an adult from RPC who has agreed to spend time building a relationship with that student. Mentors get to know the students, help them work through questions along the way, worship with them, assist them in writing their statement of faith, and pray for them.
CONFIRMATION CALENDAR
Saturday, November 6—8
Open to all Middle School students and highly encouraged for Confirmands.
Sunday, October 4
5:00 p.m.
Alderman Hall
Confirmation Mentors, Confirmands, and Confirmand families are invited to dinner in Alderman Hall at 5:00 p.m. before the Night of Worship and Commissioning of the Class of 2027 in the gym.
9:15-10:30 a.m.
The Garage
Class 1
Sunday, October 18
Class 2
Sunday, October 25
Class 3
Sunday, November 1
Class 4
Sunday, November 15
Class 5
Sunday, December 6
Class 6
Sunday, December 13
Class 7
Sunday, January 7, 2027
Class 8
Sunday, January 24, 2027
Class 9
Sunday, January 31, 2027
Class 10
Sunday, February 7, 2027
Class 11
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Class 12
Sunday, March 12, 2027
Sunday, March 14, 2027
6:30 p.m.
Alderman Hall
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF STATEMENT OF FAITH NIGHT
Sunday, March 21, 2027
Breakfast at 9:15 a.m.
Service at 11 a.m.
Confirmands, Family, Friends, Teachers, and Mentors are invited to a special breakfast celebrating this next step in their Faith Journey.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Kerri Irwin by email kerri@roswellpres.org or call 770-649-4537
