Confirmation is the church tradition where young adults take on the vows made at their baptism for themselves.   Confirmation is open to students in 8^th grade and above.  Confirmation begins in the fall and ends in May with a Confirmation service.   Confirmation at the Congregational Church of Batavia will not give one “all the answers” to the questions of faith but will help build skills for a lifetime of faith.  Much of Confirmation is experiential, involving a great deal of conversation and reflection. 

• Group study of faith fundamentals, such as the mission and ministry of Christ, what it means to be a disciple, what it means to be part of the UCC, grace, social justice and more.
• Confirmation Ceremony in May for 8th grade students who decide to confess their faith in Christ.
• Aside from attendance on Wednesday nights, other requirements of the program include attending and participating in worship services, and mission work.
• Goals of the Confirmation program:
• Receive a basic understanding of Christian beliefs
• Participation in the life and ministries of the church
• Form relationships with fellow Christian peers and adults
• Ultimately guide students to accept Christ as their personal Lord and Savior

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