Scarsdale Congregational Church

2002

October 15 - Getting acquainted, what's expected and introduction to the Bible
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Start reading the Book of Genesis
(DUE: October 29th)

October 22 - Background to the Bible; guidelines for reading

October 29 - TEST ON THE BOOK OF GENESIS

November 5 - NO CLASS

November 12 - Discussion of Genesis
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Read the Book of Exodus
(DUE: November 26th)

November 19 - Introduction to the Book of Exodus

November 26 - TEST ON THE BOOK OF EXODUS
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: 5-page paper on Martin Luther
(DUE: February 4th)

CLASSES STOP FOR MONTH OF DECEMBER

December 3 - Parent's Night Dessert - 8:00 PM - Boynton Room

December 24 - 5:00 PM FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE:
Confirmation Class volunteer helpers

2003

January 14 - Introduction to the New Testament
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Read the Gospel of Mark

January 21 - TEST ON THE GOSPEL OF MARK

January 28 - Discussion: Where did the church come from? How has it changed?

February 4 - Film on Martin Luther and The Reformation
PAPER DUE: 5 pages on Martin Luther

February 11 - Luther - Puritans - History of our denomination

February 18 - NO CLASS - Enjoy your winter break!

February 25 - NO CLASS

March 4 - Confirmation Sunday planning

March 11 - Confirmation Sunday planning
ASSIGNMENT DUE: 8th grade papers
Why I want/don't want to be confirmed

March 18 - Rehearsal in Sanctuary for Confirmation Sunday

March 23 - Confirmation Sunday - 10:30 AM

Class Requirements

• Attend all classes: Please CALL IF YOU CANNOT BE THERE: 914-723-2111
• Attend at least 12 church worship services at SCC
• Full completion of all assigned readings and class assignments
• Participation in class discussions and projects
• 8th graders are not required to become confirmed, but a short paper discussing their decision is expected
• Provide dinner for one (or possibly two) class meeting(s) (Don't forget to sign up!)