August 13, 2008

Dear Federated Church Parents,

It seems inconceivable that I am writing a letter about something that happens next June! But I am. Sunday, June 7, 2009 is Confirmation Sunday. We are currently beginning the process of putting together the Confirmation Class (formerly known as the Discipleship Class). All youth in grades seven and eight are invited to participate in the class.

Each youth will be asked to select an individual to serve as their mentor. The mentor and youth will be responsible for meeting throughout the year, and following the Making Disciplesã curriculum. The youth and their mentors also plan and lead the Easter Sunrise service. Save the date … April 12, 2009. In addition, there will be special events scheduled for the class that also correspond to the curriculum. (Those dates will be provided as they become available.)

The first meeting of the confirmation class will be on Sunday, October 5, at 11:15 AM following the morning worship service. Please ask your son/daughter to complete Confirmation Form at this link and bring it with them on that day. Also, the youth should select an adult mentor, and ask that person if they are willing to serve in that role. I believe that the church’s practice has been to select a mentor that is the same gender as the youth.

To make communication (and hopefully life) easier for you, all of the materials and dates for the Confirmation Class will be posted on the Federated Church website (www.fcon.org). Please consult it regularly.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Rev. Scott W. Cousineau