In Confirmation classes, 7th-9th graders learn about their faith and what it means in the larger context of the Episcopal Church, helping our youth to understand what they are saying “yes” to if they choose to be confirmed. When they say “yes” during their Confirmation, they are reaffirming all of the promises that were made for them at their baptism – adding their “yes” to God’s “yes.” At Confirmation, they are saying “yes” to being an active, faithful member of the larger body of Christ’s church and they are saying that they will strive to bring God’s kingdom here to Earth every day, striving to love and serve both God and neighbor.
Our Confirmation curriculum is called Chosen Together, and it is a multifaceted program that delves into the Bible, prayers, the Ten Commandments, and other sacraments. Service opportunities are also a big part of the Confirmation curriculum. Serving the larger community is an excellent way for the confirmands to learn more about people in their community who may have a wholly different life experience than they do.
This is our weekly youth group for 9th-12th graders, where we study Scripture, consider service, and also pause from the daily high-speed experiences of high school. It’s a wonderful way for students to build relationships, grow in faith, and have fun together. (Also, there are usually snacks.) Friends are always, always welcome – join us!
Service projects invite youth to live into God’s command to love both God and neighbor. Projects are regularly offered throughout the year working in community with both our parish and organizations such as the Neighborhood Resilience Project, Bethlehem Haven, Meals on Wheels, South Hills Interfaith Movement, and many more. In the summer, youth travel to southern West Virginia for a week-long mission trip, renewing long-standing relationships of service and formation.
We livestream our services on Sundays at 10:45 am. Click here to watch on Facebook.
Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day Weekend
