“But in your hearts, revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 

1 Peter 3:15

THINK — ACT — BELIEVE

Your Director of Youth, Jacob Shoup, will be your teacher for your final year of confirmation as we dive deeply into the study of apologetics and why we believe what we believe as Christians. How do you know the earth was created in 6 days by an all powerful God? Did the flood of Noah’s time actually happen and does the evidence around us support it? Are you sure that Jesus really did die on the cross? Even more so, how could he possibly have risen from the dead as no one has ever defeated death? Doesn’t that defy science? All these questions and more are what we will take a look at in this final year of confirmation.

What do I need?  You should come prepared each week to class…

• Bible
• Small Catechism
• Journal
• An attitude willing to learn dig into your faith!

What is our schedule?

• Wednesday nights: 6:20 – 7:20 PM (so that Jacob can get to youth a few minutes early)
• Please be on time
• If you miss any weeks, please make an effort to contact Jacob on what you missed
• Consistent notes and response to questions are expected. Homework may be assigned, but your time and discussion in class is the most important thing

PLEASE JOIN US FOR YOUTH… join us afterwards for a time of worship and fellowship in the youth room from 7:30 – 9 pm if you can!  We’d love to have you!!

Parents—Please remember that you are responsible for the building up of faith in your child! So in that light we ask you to make the following promises:

1. I will speak to my child enthusiastically about the privilege to confirmation class and the place it has in Christian Education.
2. I will have my child there promptly and regularly and be informative of emergency situations that make absence necessary.
3. I will be faithful with my child in be in regular worship attendance and set an example of faith for my child.
4. I will pray for my child, their class members, their teachers, and their mentor during this year of confirmation.
5. I will help make this confirmation step a real spiritual step forward for your child and your family

What if I have questions?  Feel free to contact Jacob at any time, 338-5226 (church), 295-0141 (cell) or jshoup@zionlutheransf.com or Facebook him! (Jacob Shoup)

Fall Semester:

Week 1:  Introduction: Christianity Under Attack

Week 2:  Four Fundamental Questions, part I

Week 3:  Four Fundamental Questions, part II

Week 4:   Evolution and Religion

Week 5:  Creation and Religion

Week 6:  Crumbling Foundations

Week 7:  Genesis Does Matter

Week 8:  Death is the Last Enemy

Week 9:  Service Event

Spring Semester: 13 Sessions:

Week 1:  Why the Resurrection Matters?

Week 2:  How to Discover the Truth About the Past?

Week 3:  Who was Jesus?

Week 4:  Evidence for the Resurrection, part I

Week 5:  Evidence for the Resurrection, part II

Week 6: Evidence for the Resurrection, part III

Week 7:  Objections to the Resurrection

Week 8:  Timeline and Meaning of the Resurrection

Week 9:  Service Event

Week 10:  Next Step: Apologetics and Evagelism

Week 11:  Finish Faith Statements