“But what does it say? ‘The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,’ that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.” – Romans 10:8-10
Confirmation is a special season in a student’s life where they can ask hard questions surrounding Christianity and learn vastly about Asbury Church and most importantly, their own faith. Each Confirmation group has the unique opportunity to listen and gain wisdom from various Asbury pastors, including our Senior Pastor. Your student’s Confirmation process is also accompanied by their Sunday night small group and adult volunteer leader, who has created an unique bond and invested in your student’s spiritual development for the past three years.
After meeting for 10 weeks in both the Confirmation group and their Sunday night small groups, the students participate in the actual Confirmation service – a public moment to profess they are a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ. During the service, each family gathers around the student at the prayer rail, while our Senior Pastor personally speaks Scriptural truth, lays hands on and prays for each student.
Not only does this opportunity allow your student to confirm their intention to live out their baptismal vows, they can also choose to become a member of Asbury Church.
Confirmation takes place during our Sunday Small Groups during the Fall and Spring Semesters. If your 8th grader wants to be confirmed and is not in a small group, you can reach out directly to our student ministry staff to get them plugged in. Students go through 15 lessons preparing them to decide to confirm their faith in Christ publicly. Students also all meet with a pastor prior to the confirmation service in April.
We want your students to know that this is an intentional and memorable time, not an obligation. If your student isn’t quite ready, that is okay! They can quit and join the Confirmation process when they are ready.
Yes. Baptism is celebrated beforehand, while Confirmation is considered a “follow-up” ceremony. If your student is not yet baptized, you can make Baptism arrangements here.
