tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40296332346007992942024-02-20T18:29:47.515-08:00Christ Lutheran Confirmation BlogJ.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-68678472243694071162023-04-29T07:35:00.001-07:002023-04-29T07:35:18.013-07:00<p> Here is a link to the video where we conclude our study of the Sacraments</p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/822304694">Click Here</a></p><p>Please make sure you watch this during the week prior to our in person class on Saturday.</p><p><br /></p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-25740115086162212632023-03-17T11:47:00.002-07:002023-03-17T11:47:22.457-07:00Here is the Link for March 18 and 19, 2023 as we begin our study of the Sacraments<p> <a href="https://vimeo.com/409903857#t=107">Click HERE</a> to watch this week's class</p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-25427909684043805022023-01-06T07:17:00.002-08:002023-01-06T07:17:28.124-08:00Confirmation Project for February, 2023<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">2022 Confirmation Project<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">During the month of February, it is our long-standing
practice that we do not have classes on Saturday morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rather, students are asked to complete a
project, to be worked on over the month of February in lieu of class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The purpose of this project is for you to apply your Faith
in Jesus, and the material that you have learned to a topic of your choosing
(suggestions are below).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Paper</u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You may write a paper on a subject that interests you,
relating it to your faith.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you choose
this project, your paper should do the following:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Introduce the subject and explain it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Relate it to the Christian faith as you are
learning it from the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Small Catechism</i>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Explain if it is something that supports the
Christian Faith or goes against the Christian faith.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Give your reasons why, citing Biblical verses to
back up your position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can use the
Concordance in the back of your Bible to help you find related verses. Also use
books, online sources, etc…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure
that you give credit to those whom you quote. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Write your conclusion based on your
research.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The paper should be 4-6 pages long, double spaced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u>Some topics to assist you in your selection: </u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Just suggestions- If you come up with an
idea, that is fine, too). <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Abortion<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Evangelism<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The effects of Social Media (FaceBook, Twitter, etc…) on
the Christian Faith<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Evolution<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Science vs. Religion/Science and Religion<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Cults (Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, Scientology,
Children of God, etc…)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The historic “Lambs Chapel vs. Center Moriches School
District” case (nationally known, precedent setting law that happened right in
our community).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dating<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Habitat for Humanity<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The process of becoming a Lutheran Pastor or Teacher<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Christian Celebrities (sports figures, actors,
politicians, etc…)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p><u>Other acceptable projects:</u></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Visit 2 different churches (non-Lutheran) and compare
them with our worship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(e.g. Methodist
Church, Roman Catholic Church, Presbyterian Church, Episcopal Church or
churches of your choosing).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure
that you bring a bulletin from each church that you attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Write a brief summary of the similarities and
differences in worship.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p>Create a podcast or a video on a topic instead of writing
a paper</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Make a banner, appropriate to hang in Church, on one of
the themes of the Church year (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, or
Pentecost)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p>Write a hymn with at least 4 verses on a theme or Bible
verse of your choosing. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p>Write a Bible Study on your favorite Bible Verse.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p>Or??????????? Be
creative!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p>The projects are due when we return to class on March 4.
At this class we will ask each student to present his/her project to the other
students in the class.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-31699923089229439432022-12-16T11:56:00.002-08:002022-12-16T11:56:16.744-08:00The Sixth Petition of the Lord's Prayer due January 14<p> View the video and complete the worksheet for the <b>Sixth Petition</b> by January 14. </p><p><a href="https://www.clcem.net/confinfo.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a><br /></p><p><br /></p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-77070728774389827272022-12-16T09:15:00.003-08:002022-12-16T09:16:29.171-08:00THE FIFTH PETITION OF THE LORD'S PRAYER, December 17, 2022. Due by January 8, 2022<p>To view the video of the Fifth Petition and download the pdf worksheet, please <a href="https://www.clcem.net/confinfo.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> .</p><p>You must watch this video and complete the worksheet by January 8, 2023, at which point it is removed from access. </p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-4789032593984373642022-12-16T09:12:00.002-08:002022-12-16T09:12:49.848-08:00<p> We will now be publishing the class videos for the 2022-2023 Confirmation Program. Please watch each video and complete the study guide. When you are done with EACH section, please email Pastor at resqrev@gmail.com so we can give you credit. Also, please bring your completed worksheet to Church for each video so that we might keep them all together. Remember that you are still required to attend Church even though the majority of the classes are on video. For questions, please call 631-252-0613.</p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-7021550641658123582022-11-18T10:04:00.004-08:002022-11-18T10:04:35.804-08:00Confirmation Class for Saturday, November 19<p> </p><p><br /></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Greetings, dear Confirmands. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As mentioned in class last week, we will be switching to
online classes between now and the end of January. The exception is that
we will meet IN PERSON on the First Saturdays of each month except
February. So please mark your calendars for in person classes on these
days:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">
January 7, 2023<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">
March 4, 2023<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">
April 1, 2023<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">
May 6, 2023<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Classes are from 9am -10:30am. All other classes will
be online for the year. Please follow the schedule you received in class.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>HERE IS THE LINK TO THIS WEEK’S CLASS ON THE FOURTH
PETITION OF THE LORD’S PRAYER</b>: <a href="https://vimeo.com/489827970">https://vimeo.com/489827970</a>
Make sure you watch it this week. You don’t want to fall behind, as there
are many more videos to come. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Please disregard the instructions on the video about
coming next Saturday—this is a file video, and those were instructions for
another class. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">At the January in person class we will go over the FEBRUARY
PROJECT that you will complete during the month of February. There will
be no online classes that month. (If you’re confused, don’t be, I will
send frequent reminders to you. The project is meant to allow you to be
creative. More to follow. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please remember that even though classes are online, you
still need to attend Church services in person, at least one Advent Service,
and at least one Christmas Service. They are listed in your schedule. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Any questions, please feel free to <a href="mailto:resqrev@gmail.com">email me</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Blessings!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Pastor</p><br /><p></p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-14653033302733282912022-11-05T05:20:00.001-07:002022-11-05T05:20:20.201-07:00Information on Updated Virtual Schedule<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Confirmation Program of Christ Lutheran Church<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Students and Parents,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Beginning next week we will be switching our classes to “online”
through the end of December.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each class
will have a powerpoint presentation, other media, with a “voice over”
teaching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In January, we will meet in person on January 7. The rest of
the month will be virtual. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">February is the month where we are off for the Confirmation
project (more to follow on this).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will then meet on March 4, April 1, and May 6 in class. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rest of these classes for each month will
be virtual.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will follow the schedule
of classes that you received at the first class in October.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Each student is asked to watch each video, and follow any
instructions given on those videos. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Church attendance, Holiday attendance at Church (Advent,
Christmas, Lent, Easter), and the Easter Vigil are still mandatory in the
program. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need to see you in Church.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Summing up:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In person classes take place: January 7, March 4, April 1,
and May 6. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All other classes will follow the schedule but will be virtual.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can access the classes at any time by clicking on
clcem.net and then going to the Confirmation Tab (to go to the blog).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may also click on the “Media Classes”
link where you will also find the videos (find the “Confirmation” section.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each video will be labeled, and once online
will always be accessible.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Rev. Dr. John G. Fleischmann<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pastor<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-54454924066568125852022-10-23T10:00:00.001-07:002022-10-23T10:00:08.332-07:00The Introduction and First Petition to the Lord's Prayer<p> Confirmation Class Video for the Introduction and First Petition of the Lord's Prayer, October 22, 2022</p><p>(2 Videos)</p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/762930043" target="_blank">Introduction to the Lord's Prayer</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/763118306" target="_blank">First Petition of the Lord's Prayer</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-44266092504207203972022-10-14T09:55:00.002-07:002022-10-14T09:55:21.047-07:00Confirmation Schedule and Letter for the 2022-2023 Confirmation Year<p> To Download all of our Confirmation Material (Letter, Schedule, and Registration Form)</p><p><a href="https://www.clcem.net/confinfo.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-45174097958261820722022-10-14T09:50:00.003-07:002022-10-14T09:51:50.053-07:00Please "FOLLOW" this page so that you get all messages<p> All Confirmation students should "FOLLOW" this blog page. This is our primary way of communicating with you, and you will receive an email update every time the page is updated with assignments, announcements, or activities. Please do so immediately. Thank you. Pastor</p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-30278749159132843742022-10-14T09:49:00.001-07:002022-10-14T09:49:04.447-07:00Confirmation Class Videos<p> You can watch Videos of the most recent Confirmation Classes by <a href="https://www.clcem.net/media-classes.html" target="_blank">CLICKING HERE</a></p><p>Scroll down to the Confirmation Videos.</p><p>The most recent video will be on the top. </p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029633234600799294.post-35469432902962544542022-10-09T06:29:00.005-07:002022-10-09T06:29:47.671-07:00Communion Class I, October 2, 2022<p>/ Communion Class Part/ I, October 8. 2022</p><p>Click on Link for Video</p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/758280435">Communion Class Part 1, 10/8/22</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Communion Class Part 2, October 8, 2022</p><p>Click on Link for Video</p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/758430404">Communion Class Part 2, 10/8/2022</a><br /></p>J.G.F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06591679766794536970noreply@blogger.com0