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Mustard Seed Series® Pre-Confirmation
Pre-Confirmation 1 and 2 provide the needed foundation for the Confirmation course and can be used as a prerequisite to it. These two years cover the major Biblical stories and themes. While designated for 7th - 9th graders, this material is designed to be content-driven rather than age-specific. Adults as well as adolescents can use this material. Their response to it will be governed by their age, experience, search for spiritual truths and values, curiosity, and critical thinking ability. You can also use this with an intergenerational group.
The Mustard Seed Series® is organized thematically around the Old and New Testaments, presents our faith story clearly and chronologically and encourages students to think critically about Bible texts. It uses classical music, art and literature as well as serious study of the Scriptures and church life and history. This program is appropriate for all mainline denominations. It is very structured so is easy to lead with minimal preparation while still offering the opportunity to be flexible and creative in how you choose to use the material. Two years of reproducible materials includes teacher manuals, student books/handouts, a director's manual and a teacher training manual with a wealth of background information, teaching aids, classroom management ideas and more. The entire Mustard Seed Series® (K-9) is also available as an annual membership.
The Mustard Seed Series® Pre-Confirmation and Confirmation Programs are included in the new Center for Youth Ministry membership that also gives you access to four youth ministry programs four confirmation programs and a host of other resources. Judicatory memberships for dioceses, synods, etc. also are available -- they allow a judictory to pay a flat fee for access to all materials for all of their congregations.
Sample Topics in Pre-Confirmation 1:
OLD TESTAMENT AND RELATED TOPICS
Creation Stories: Biblical, Modern, Scientific
Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel
Noah, Tower of Babel
Abraham, Jacob and Joseph
Evolution of the Bible
Themes Developed From Readings
Self-image, Responsibility
Temptation, Sin and Guilt
Fratricide/Destruction of Family
Sin, Crime and Judgement/Punishment
Human Arrogance
Faith and Trust in God
Favoritism, Jealousy and Rivalry
Dishonesty vs. Injustice
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
NEW TESTAMENT AND RELATED TOPICS
Church Seasons
Overview of Jewish History
John the Baptist
Incarnation, Life, Ministry, Death and Resurrection of Jesus
Jesus' Parables and Miracles
The Lord's Prayer
The Great Commission
The Apostles' and Nicene Creeds
Zeffirelli's Jesus of Nazareth
The Trinity and the Atonement
Themes Developed from Readings
Temptation, Forgiveness and Repentance
Sacraments
Call to Discipleship
Suffering Servant
Sensitivity to the Supernatural
Power Issues, Unrestrained Evil
Betrayal and Denial
Fulfillment of Prophecy
Sample Topics in Pre-Confirmation 2:
OLD TESTAMENT AND RELATED TOPICS
Review of the Book of Genesis
Moses' Birth, Escape, Call and Return
Moses' Leadership and Pharaoh's Resistance
Israelites' Escape from Egypt, Passover
Complaints in the Wilderness
10 Commandments, the Golden Calf
Invasion of the Promised Land, Judges
Kings Saul, David and Solomon
The Division of the Kingdom
Church Seasons and Their Purpose
The Rise of the Prophets
Prophets: Elijah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah
Themes Developed From Readings
Enslavement and Deprivation
Idolatry, Fear, Anxiety, Excuses
Faith, Trust and Commitment
Faithlessness/Punishment/Repentance/Deliverance
Power Issues and Struggles
Revenge and Justice
NEW TESTAMENT AND RELATED TOPICS
Review of Jesus' Ministry, Death and Resurrection
Fulfillment of Old Testament Prophecies
The Book of Acts and Some Epistles
The Formation of the Early Church
Problems Confronting the Early Church
Influence of Greek, Roman and Jewish Cultures
Church History to 500 A.D.
Themes Developed from Readings
Authenticity
Social Issues, Religious Persecution
Repentance, Forgiveness, Judgment
Punctured Equilibrium
New Visions and New Understandings of God
