Youth Confirmation 2025
Confirmation is an important milestone in one's spiritual life. It's an exciting time of exploring, learning, and discerning what it means to be a Christian and a United Methodist. Youth participating in our Confirmation Ministry learn and practice ways to keep growing in faith and how to live into the vows taken during Confirmation.
The journey is powerful and to experience it fully, we ask that your youth commits to participate in all events. Here are the important dates:
- January 12 OR 15 | Parent Meeting
- February 21-22 | Confirmation 101 Retreat | Youth Center | Friday 5 - 9 pm & Saturday 9 am - 3pm
- February 23 - April 6 (Not March 30) | Weekly Confirmation Small Groups | Youth Center | 6 - 7:30pm
- April 11 -12 | Closing Retreat in Louisville (Location TBD)
- April 12 | Confirmation Rehearsal | 11 am | Sanctuary
- April 13 | Confirmation Sunday (Palm Sunday) | 11:15 am Worship
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Youth Ministries Weekly Schedule
Sunday Mornings
10 am | Middle School and High School Sunday School in the Youth Center
The Youth Center is located at Entrance 9 (the back of the church). Youth check-in using our secure system outside the door to the Youth Center.
Participating in Youth Activities? Make sure you fill out our Youth Family Information Form!
Sunday Evenings
4 pm | Middle School and High School Handbells. Middle school Handbells meet in the Chapel. High School Handbells meet in the Handbell Room
5 pm | Laudate and One Voice rehearsals. Laudate meets in the Chapel. One Voice meets in Choir room.
6 pm | Middle and High School Youth Groups in the Youth Center:
Wednesday Evenings
6 pm | Wednesday Night Youth Hang Out! - Join us for gaming, doing homework or just hanging out - whatever you need! Wednesday nights, 6 - 7:30 pm in the Youth Center.
Opportunities
Connect
- Middle and High School Sunday School weekly at 10am in the Youth Center.
- Wednesday Night Youth Hang Out! - gaming, doing homework or just hanging out! Wednesday nights, 6 - 7:30 pm in the Youth Center.
- Middle and High School Youth Groups in the Youth Center.
- Youth Choir and Handbell ensembles practice Sunday evenings and perform in Worship throughout the year.
Grow/Serve
- Our youth experience a God Centered Model for Spiritual Transformation. Through this, our students learn how to connect with God, one another, and within their own hearts. We strive to help each student find their place as we walk alongside them in their faith journey. .
- Our youth participate in mission trips, retreats and choir tours throughout the year, giving their time and talents and growing through the experience. They regularly serve our children's ministry during seasonal events and VBS.
- Youth are encouraged to explore service areas that excite them, many have started their own ministries to help folks here at Christ Church and in the community.
Volunteer Needs
- Middle Sunday School teacher; Join with a team of other adults to lead and teach Sunday school
- Adult chaperone / supervision: Provide some adult supervision during youth events, outings and trips.
- Provide food: Provide breakfast snack for Sunday school and Sunday night snack supper.
- Prayer: Be part of a team that prayers for the youth and their families
Vocal Choirs
One Voice l High School Vocal Choir
Many students say they have grown closer to God and have met their best friends through participating in One Voice. Students do not need prior music experience before they join, all are welcome!
YOUTH MUSIC REHEARSAL TIME/PLACE
HS Handbells | 4 pm | Handbell Room
One Voice | 5 pm | Choir Room
Want to learn more about One Voice? Contact Dan Blosser -
Laudate l Middle School Vocal Choir
Laudate offers middle school students the chance to grow spiritually as they worship God. Students do not have to have any prior experience before they join the choir, they just have to have an open heart and be ready to have fun!
YOUTH MUSIC REHEARSAL TIME/PLACE
MS Handbells | 4 pm | Chapel
Laudate | 5 pm | Chapel
Want to learn more about Laudate? Contact Ben Williams -
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Handbell Ensembles
High School Handbell Choir
High School Handbells offer a unique opportunity for youth to ring handbells in a group setting. They periodically ring during worship and the High School Handbells group participates in the One Voice summer tour.
HS Handbells Rehearsal | 4 pm | Handbell Room
Want to learn more? Contact Ben Williams - t
Middle School Handbell Choir
The Middle School Handbells offer a unique opportunity for youth to ring handbells in a group setting. They periodically ring during worship and often perform around the city, bringing the gift of music to the elderly or homebound.
MS Handbells Rehearsal | 4 pm | Chapel
Want to learn more? Contact Ben Williams -
Youth Ministry Resources
Serving in Youth Ministry
Interested in serving in the Youth Ministry at Christ Church? All adult volunteers must complete our Safe Sanctuary Training. Click below to start the process.
Youth and Children Contact Form for Events
Safe Sanctuary Training Videos
We believe that God intends for us to welcome and protect children, students and vulnerable adults, and to support those who minister to them as volunteers and employees. Completion of Safe Sanctuaries training is required prior to working with children and youth at Christ Church.
