What is Confirmation?  

In Confirmation, youth explore what it means to be Presbyterian, what it means to be part of the Church, and what it means to lead faithful lives. Over the course of several weeks, Confirmands wrestle with tough questions, observe Christian practices, and consider how faith enriches their world. Topics of discussion include God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Presbyterian polity, worship, doctrine, scripture, service, sacraments, and prayer. At the end of the Confirmation process, youth create a faith statement to share with members of the Session who will approve them for membership in the church.

Who can participate in Confirmation?

Confirmation is offered primarily to 8th and 9th grade students. Any high school youth who have not yet completed Confirmation may enroll as well.

Confirmation Mentors

Faith Formation happens in community. Youth have big thoughts and big questions throughout this process, and it is important for them to have a support system in those moments. An essential part of that support system is the Confirmation Mentor. A Confirmation Mentor walks alongside a Confirmand and offers a space to engage with tough questions and share stories of faith and church life. You will have an opportunity to share who you think would make a good Confirmation Mentor for your youth.

When is Confirmation?

Youth will meet during the Sunday School hour on these dates (parents and mentors will periodically be invited to join us):

– September 29 (Introduction to Confirmation; Parents and Mentors Attend)

– January 5

– January 12

– January 26

– February 9

– February 23

– March 2

– March 16

– March 23

– Apr 6 (Faith Statements Due)

For questions related to Confirmation, please reach out to Audrey Webb at awebb@firstpres-charlotte.org