6th Grade is a very busy year for Boston Avenue youth as they take the important step of confirmation into the church.
This year includes Sunday School, "Confirmands in Action", Summer and Fall Programs, and tons of available Camps and Special Activities.
What is Confirmation? Confirmation is our sixth grade Sunday School and youth program. It is for our sixth graders and families. Included in this program are Sunday morning classes, monthly fellowship events, service projects, a retreat, being matched with an adult mentor, Friend in Faith, and classes designed for parents and youth. The Confirmation Journey is designed for many different experiences to help in your faith journey.
BA's 2007 Confirmation Class Begins Its Journey.
CIA “Confirmands in Action”
Our mid-week youth ministry for Confirmands is offered on Wednesday evenings during the school year. 6th graders are encouraged to attend and be part of this fellowship. Tween curriculum that includes service projects and social issues is included in this action based hour.
Confirmation is a year-long journey beginning the first Sunday in June through June 8. Confirmation includes Sunday morning classes, Wednesday evening CIA “Confirmands in Action”, monthly fellowship events, service projects, worship, trips, and a fall retreat at Camp Egan.
Summer Program
We meet in Jubilee Hall during the summer months from 9:40 to 10:40. Dress is casual and a new challenge meets our students every week.
Fall Program
Our formal classes begin on “Great Day at BA”, August 19, 2007. We move to the third floor confirmation suite. Our curriculum team will have a rotation set of classes designed to take our students on a journey through the church year to help prepare our young people for making their decision to become members of the church. Confirmation Sunday is scheduled for November 11, 2007. This is not the end of the journey, only a step in the process. The remainder of 2007 Sunday School classes will cover mission projects and Advent and Christmas. January through May includes one Sunday a month with mentors, one with parents and a rotation of guest speakers that includes our church staff and ministers.
Who is in charge of Confirmation? Debbie Peterson, Director of Mid-high Youth and Confirmation oversees this ministry. Confirmation is led by parents and other interested volunteers under Debbie’s leadership. If you are interested in helping, please call Debbie.
Enrollment requirements
Confirmation is designed for our sixth graders but other youth that have not yet been through Confirmation are offered the opportunity to be part of the class from August through Confirmation Sunday in November.
Sixth graders can join the class at anytime during the year. Confirmation is our sixth grade Sunday School and youth program. Call Debbie Peterson at 699.0124 if you have questions about being part of the class.
6th Grade Summer Camps & Activities
Boston Avenue Camp/Events Listing Required Registration forms and Boston Avenue Travel Release form
(Please register for camps through the church, instead of through the conference, as it will affect your cost.)
May 25 Conference Café Join in the fun of serving at Annual Conference
June 1 Current Confirmation Class is promoted to 7th grade
June 1 Current 5th grade is promoted to Confiramtion Class
June 16 Music and Drama Camp
June 23 "Mission on the Move" at Boston Avenue
June 9 J.E.M. Camp at Canyon
June 7 Tweens Discover, Sixth Grade Camp at Camp Egan
Conference Café
(Description and Registration form)
May 25-29, 2008 — For students entering Grades 2nd – 6th (Fall of 2008); Join in the fun of serving United Methodist lay people and clergy from all around the state as our BA youth group turns our Community Hall into a CAFÉ for a week. Lots of fun and hard work for all. A schedule will be given to you once you register and let us know which days you are available.
“Misson On The Move"
(Registration, Release and Travel Release form)
June 23–26 from 9:00-11:45 am — BA's four-day mission camp that runs concurrently with Vacation Bible School and involves four Mornings of Community Service for Fall 2008 5th-6th Graders;
Youth and leaders will meet each day in the South Parking Lot outside of Jubilee Hall where we will travel to places like the Tulsa Community Food Bank, Methodist Manor, and Daycenter for the Homeless. We will participate in service projects designed with our 5th and 6th graders in mind. This will be a great time of fellowship and learning to serve others. Youth are welcome to have their friends enroll with them for these four days of service to the community. Advance registration is required since we need to have transportation reserved. Open House for everyone Thursday evening, June 26th, 7:00 p.m. with video of each day's project.
Sixth graders are eligible to attend Sixth Grade Camp at Camp Egan and JEM Camp at Canyon Camp. Both camps are United Methodist Conference Camps. JEM is a leadership camp and requires a recommendation from the youth director or minister.
J.E.M. Camp
(Description and Registration form Travel Release form)
June 9-13 — For students entering Grades 6, 7 and 8 at Canyon Camp; THEME: The Journey J.E.M. (Junior High Effectiveness Ministry) Camp uses the model of teaching leadership skills to United Methodist youth through active participation. Small groups will participate in the low ropes course at Canyon and a variety of leadership skill workshops are a part of this camp. J.E.M. Camp offers training to Junior Highs in leadership and is designed specifically with the Junior High youth in mind. It is the goal of this camp to develop leadership skills at the Junior High level that can be used immediately, and naturally progress to the training provided by CYME for Sr. High youth. J.E.M. has many unique events, including a spectacular banquet. We will discover our leadership skills through group dynamics, low rope elements, individual reflection and small group process. Participants at J.E.M., must be recommended or invited by their youth minister, and their senior pastor. A signature is required from both of these persons on the registration form before a camper will be allowed at camp. . Registration forms are downloadable and available in the education office. (Please do not register through the conference.)
Music and Drama Camp
(Description and Registration Form - Travel Release form
June 16-19, 2008 – 9:00 am-2:30 pm with closing Concert on June 19th at 7:00 pm. — For students entering Grades 2nd – 6th (Fall of 2008); Campers will sing beautiful music, ring handbells/choir chimes, prepare and perform a musical drama, and enjoy indoor/outdoor recreation.
God Is In Our Midst, Sixth Grade Camp
July 7-11 — For students entering Grade 6 at Camp Egan; THEME: God in our Midst Acknowledging the uniqueness of pre-teens, this special camp for rising sixth graders is designed to help “t’weeners” explore the concept that God is always with us. Using the natural settings of our campsites, a variety of group experiences, Scripture, and stories from the life of St. Francis, campers are challenged to seek and find God in the natural world around them, in other campers and the community they form, and within themselves. This is a week where campers, in the company of a partner from their own church (when possible), will expand their world by interacting in cabins and small groups with adults and peers from churches across the state. . Registration forms are downloadable and available in the education office. (Please do not register through the conference.)
Dates To Remember
April 15 Friend in Faith Sunday; Interfaith Tour with your Friend in Faith
April 29 Parent and Youth Sunday
May 9 Family and Friend in Faith Celebration Dinner Vespers with Confirmation Participation
June 3 Current Confirmation Class is promoted to 7th grade
June 3 Current 5th grade is promoted to Confiramtion Class
June 24 “Mission on the Move” at Boston Avenue
June 24 J.E.M. Camp at Canyon
July 9 Tweens Discover, Sixth Grade Camp at Camp Egan
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