2020-2021 Confirmation Materials

  Lesson: The Wilderness School-  Chapter 3 in Manna and Mercy This story is about God teaching the people about how to live in freedom.  They go to the “Wilderness School.” 1.     1.   Discuss  with your parent:  What are some of the most important things you have learned at school this year?   Parent: Discuss with your confirmation student who was a significant teacher for you—in or out of school. 2.       2.    Read pages 7-9 in your Manna and Mercy   (Here is the link to the pages, if you do not have your book at home with you.) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UcJAoz3fGuMn8XbUMYAKTeW09iwNzDku/view?usp=sharing   Video Lesson   (Here is the link in case the embedded one doesn't work) https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=2lqR-MlslkU Discuss the following as a family:: 1. What did the people learn by gathering manna each day for their clan?  What experiences have taught you to depend on God and that God can be trusted? What do you think it means to say “It is hard to pr

2020-2021 Mentor Conversation Guide & Expectations Requirements of mentor meetings each month: 1. Meet once a month for at least 15 minutes. 2. Have a live conversation (not texting). You can video chat, call on the phone, or meet in person. 3. Talk about something faith related during part of your conversation. 4. Students must fill out the following report after each meeting: https://forms.gle/rmBGXEHMsFhkgk627 Conversation Guide Please feel free to use this conversation guide during your meetings with your mentor/mentee. It is not required to use these questions, or to complete all the questions.  October 2020 Caring Conversations 1.   What job would you never want to have? Why? 2.   When do you feel judged?   Rituals and Traditions 1.   If you created a new way to honor God, what would you do? 2.   Something that I love about my church community is... 3.   What items do you own that symbolize your faith?   Service 1.   What might God calling you toward? 2.   What is the biggest