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Information about Confirmation 2010/11 coming soon.
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Confirmation Ministry
St. James Lutheran Church
2009/2010
JUST ADDED TO
THE 2010 CALENDAR: FIRST COMMUNION PREP FOR 7th GRADERS!
Seventh grade Confirmation students will be receiving
their First Communion on Saturday, April 3rd during our Easter
Vigil service. It is mandatory that
all 7th graders attend TWO CLASSES for First Communion
Preparation, as we will not be covering this material in our regular theme
events. These classes will be held on Sunday, February 28th and
March 7th after the 11:00 service.
At least one parent must attend with the 7th grader who
will be receiving the Holy Sacrament of Communion.
August 2009
Dear 7th, 8th and 9th
grade Confirmation Parents,
Greetings
in the name of Jesus!
We would
first like to welcome you and your child to St James Lutheran Confirmation
ministry program, called HEAD 2 HEART. Our goal over the past several years
has been to take faith formation and move it from the head (academic, lecture
based models) and bring it to young people’s hearts (active, experiential,
and hands on learning).
During
orientation you will receive A LOT of information, the program layout, an
information form, a covenant and a service letter. This information will give
you a better understanding of the program.
We will
have two important dates for the incoming 7th grade
confirmation. On Friday September 18th
from 7-10 pm the 7th graders will meet for a Confirmation Game
night where we, along with the students, get to meet each other. Please drop off
and pick up in the Parish Hall. All
parents (7, 8, & 9th grade) are required to attend a
parent orientation while their child attends their first class on Sunday,
September 20th from 6-8pm.
Your child is enrolled in one
of the most comprehensive Lutheran confirmation programs in the tri-state
area and there are a lot of details to discuss. The orientation will show you
how the program works and we will introduce you to the 35+ staff members. We
take this very seriously and ask you as parents to do your part as well.
At the
orientation, be prepared to choose your child’s area of service to the church
(in a music program, Acolyting, Sunday school assistant or service corps).
This is required of all confirmation students in addition to attendance at weekly
worship services. We will discuss this
in greater detail at the orientation. Additionally, a training session for
current and new Acolytes has been scheduled for Sunday Sept. 27th
immediately following the 11:00 service.
Email
will be our primary means of communication so please provide us with your
email address and your child’s email (if they have one).
The
program costs $50 a year for curriculum materials, homework book, supplies
and volunteer recognition. Please be prepared to pay the fee at orientation.
Checks can be made payable to St. James Lutheran Church. If you have a
situation in which the fee cannot be paid, no problem, please just let us
know.
Additional
details, schedules and information will be posted on our website at www.stjlc.com/confirmation. For now you can mark your
calendar with the following Theme Events (confirmation class): 9/20, 10/4,
10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/20, 1/17, 1/31, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/18, 5/16,
5/23, 6/6.
Once
again we are excited about this year of ministry and faith formation for your
child. We are looking forward to teaming with you, as parents to help our
children learn the foundations of our faith and how to live them in our
world.
Should
you ever have any questions about our confirmation program or if you or your
family has any need that we could ever help you with, please do not hesitate
to contact us. It is truly an honor to serve our Lord by helping and
supporting the families of our community.
See you
in a few weeks!
Peace,
The Confirmation Staff
CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE
2009-10
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7th
& 8th GRADE SCHEDULE:
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SEPTEMBER:
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18th
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Confirmation Game Night
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2
points
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20th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #1
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(w/Parent
Orientation) – Gods and Idols
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25th
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LOST AND FOUND concert
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at The Life in Old Westbury
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2
points
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OCTOBER:
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4th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #2
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Name In Vain
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18th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #3
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Remember the Sabbath
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24th
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Hands and Feet
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2
points
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25th
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Trick or Treat St.
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2
points
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NOVEMBER:
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1st
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #4
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Honoring Parents
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7th
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Variety Show
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FAMILY EVENT
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2
points
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14th
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Craft Fair
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2
points
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15th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #5
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Adultery
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21st
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Hands and Feet
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2
points
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29th
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Advent Greens Cutting
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2
points
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DECEMBER:
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2nd
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Advent Wreath Making
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FAMILY EVENT
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6th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #6
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Coveting
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9th
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Advent Lantern Making (TBD)
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FAMILY EVENT
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11th
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Confirmation Game Night
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2
points
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16th
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Advent Parade
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FAMILY EVENT
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20th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #7
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Our Father
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23rd
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Fourth week of Advent
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FAMILY EVENT
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27th
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Christmas Caroling
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2
points
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JANUARY
2010:
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3rd
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De-Deck the Halls
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2
points
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17th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #7
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Our Father
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31st
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #8
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Will Be Done
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FEBRUARY:
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7th, 2-4 PM
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #9
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Daily Bread
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17th
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Ash Wednesday
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FAMILY EVENT
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21st
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #10
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Forgive Us
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24th
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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28th, 12:15 PM
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First
Communion Prep. For 7th graders – THIS IS MANDATORY! At least one parent must attend.
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MARCH:
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3rd
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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7th, 12:15 PM
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First
Communion Prep. For 7th graders – THIS IS MANDATORY! At least one parent must attend.
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7th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #11
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Time of Trial
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10th
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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12th
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Confirmation Game Night
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2
points
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17th
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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21st
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #12
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Deliver Us from Evil
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24th
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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28th
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Palm Sunday
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FAMILY EVENT
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31st
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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APRIL:
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1st
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Maundy Thursday
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FAMILY EVENT
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2nd
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Good Friday Walk-around
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FAMILY EVENT
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2
points
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3rd
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Holy
Saturday – First Communion for 7th Graders at Easter Vigil – FAMILY EVENT
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4th
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Easter Sunday
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FAMILY EVENT
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17th
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Hands and Feet
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2
points
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18th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #13
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Hot Topic #1
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23rd-25th
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Jr. - Sr. High Youth Gathering
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(New Jersey
"Quake" in Parsippany,
NJ)
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5
points
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MAY:
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1st
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Mothers' Day Craft Making
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(to sell at 5:30, 8:30 and 11:00 services)
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2
points
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15th
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Hands and Feet
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2
points
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16th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #14
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Hot Topic #2
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23rd
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #15
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Hot Topic #3
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JUNE:
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6th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #16
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Hot Topic #4
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13th
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Rite of Confirmation
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9th GRADE SCHEDULE:
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SEPTEMBER:
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18th
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Confirmation Game Night
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2
points
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20th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #1
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(w/Parent
Orientation) – Gods and Idols
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25th
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LOST AND FOUND concert at The Life in Old
Westbury
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2
points
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OCTOBER:
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4th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #2
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Name In Vain
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18th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #3
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Remember the Sabbath
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24th
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Hands and Feet
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2
points
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25th
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Trick or Treat St.
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2
points
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31st
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Haunted Mansion/Corn Maize
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2
points
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NOVEMBER:
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1st
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #4
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Honoring Parents
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7th
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Variety Show
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2
points
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14th
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Craft Fair
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2
points
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15th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #5
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Adultery
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21st
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Hands and Feet
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2
points
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29th
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Advent Greens Cutting
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2
points
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DECEMBER:
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2nd
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Advent Wreath Making
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FAMILY EVENT
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6th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #6
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Coveting
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9th
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Advent Lantern Making (TBD)
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FAMILY EVENT
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11th
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Confirmation Game Night
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2
points
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16th
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Advent Parade
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FAMILY EVENT
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20th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #7
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Our Father
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23rd
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Fourth week of Advent
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FAMILY EVENT
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27th
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Sr. High Christmas Party
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2
points
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27th
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Christmas Caroling
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2
points
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JANUARY
2010:
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3rd
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De-Deck the Halls
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2
points
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17th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #7
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Our Father
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31st
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #8
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Will Be Done
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FEBRUARY:
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7th, 2-4 PM
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #9
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Daily Bread
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17th
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Ash Wednesday
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FAMILY EVENT
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21st
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #10
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Forgive Us
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24th
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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MARCH:
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3rd
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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7th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #11
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Time of Trial
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10th
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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12th
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Confirmation Game Night
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2
points
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17th
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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21st
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #12
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Deliver Us from Evil
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24th
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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28th
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Palm Sunday
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FAMILY EVENT
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31st
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Lenten Midweek Worship Service
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FAMILY EVENT
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27th-28th
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Box City
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3
points
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APRIL:
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1st
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Maundy Thursday
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FAMILY EVENT
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2nd
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Good Friday Walk-around
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FAMILY EVENT
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2
points
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3rd
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First Communion for 7th Graders at Easter
Vigil – FAMILY EVENT
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4th
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Easter Sunday
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FAMILY EVENT
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10th-11th
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Box City
rain/snow date
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17th
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Hands and Feet
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2
points
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18th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #13
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Hot Topic #1
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23rd-25th
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Jr. - Sr. High Youth Gathering
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(New Jersey
"Quake" in Parsippany,
NJ)
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5
points
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MAY:
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1st
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Mothers' Day Craft Making
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(to sell at 5:30, 8:30 and 11:00 services)
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2
points
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15th
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Hands and Feet
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2
points
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16th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #14
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Hot Topic #2
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23rd
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #15
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Hot Topic #3
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JUNE:
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6th
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CONFIRMATION THEME EVENT #16
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Hot Topic #4
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13th
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Rite of Confirmation
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8:30 AM (Small groups TBD)
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13th
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Confirmation Photo
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9:30
AM (ALL 9th GRADE CONFIRMATION SMALL GROUPS)
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13th
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Confirmation Brunch
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10:00
AM (ALL 9th GRADE CONFIRMATION SMALL GROUPS)
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13th
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Rite of Confirmation
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11:00 AM (Small groups TBD)
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SUNDAYS AFTER THE 11:00 AM SERVICE:
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9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13,
12/20
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1/10/2010, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14,
3/21
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4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 5/6
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Youth Group
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12:30-3:30 PM in the Youth Room
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1
point each
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