Christianity and Service

Community service is important to Christians because it allows us to make a positive impact in our communities and is a powerful way to bring the light of Christ to the world. No wonder Candidates are required to do it as they prepare for their Confirmation!

How to Face Overwhelm

We need to show our teens that one of the wonderful things about being a Christian and surrounding ourselves with loving, supportive people, is that we don’t have to face everything alone!

Youth Need Caring Adults

During my 30 years in youth ministry, one of the most common situations I’ve found with adult sponsors of teen or young adult candidates for Confirmation is that (1) they are extremely honored to have been asked to be a sponsor, but (2) they see their role as...

Are you a fan of Christ?

If our teen Confirmation Candidates aren’t clearly “fans” of Christ – our Lord and Savior – then I’m guessing it’s because they don’t feel like they really know Jesus very well. As Sponsors, part of our role is to help change that situation!