You're receiving this message because you filled out a confirmation interest form for your child(ren). After reviewing the details of this email, please let us know if your child(ren) will or will not participate in confirmation, no later than Tuesday, February 27th.

WEEKEND ITINERARY:

The confirmation weekend is March 8th-10th, 2024 at an Airbnb rental home:

6223 Spruce Lake Avenue San Diego, CA. Students can be dropped off at the home at 4:30PM on Friday, and picked up mid-day on Sunday (exact end time TBD).

Students attending confirmation should pack personal clothing & toiletries needed for a weekend, a sleeping bag, pens + a journal if they have one (otherwise we will provide one), their Bible if they have one (otherwise we will provide one), and any snacks they would like for the weekend. Any medications should be turned in to the staff upon arrival.

TEACHING & CONTENT:

Abraham Musto (Director of Middle School Ministry), Sophie Nicles (Director of High School Ministry), and Pastor Paul Cunningham (Lead Pastor at LJPC) make up the curriculum development and teaching team for Confirmation. In addition to Abe and Sophie, SunHouse volunteers will be present to care for and lead students throughout the weekend. Pastor Paul looks forward to being in attendance and teaching on Saturday.



The following topics will be included in the teaching content of the weekend:

Trinity

Bible

Death and Resurrection 

Experiences or encounters with God

Worship Services

Lords Supper

Baptism

The Apostle's Creed

The Lord's Prayer

10 Commandments

Justice for Others

Presbyterian (PCUSA) denomination history and doctrine

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY:

After completing the weekend, students who discern that they will proceed with being confirmed at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, will be acknowledged and prayed over during our Sunday morning worship services on Sunday, March 17th. We hope this will be a special milestone for your whole family; please plan to attend alongside your child on this day!

REGISTERING FOR CONFIRMATION:

Please let us know whether your child will or will not participate in confirmation no later than Tuesday, February 27th.

We've worked to make confirmation accessible and affordable for students and their families: a $150.00 registration fee will cover curriculum materials, the house accommodation, and 5 meals.

Payments may be made by cash or check to our staff or the church office. Please make checks out to "La Jolla Presbyterian Church" with "Confirmation + your child's first & last name" in the memo space.

We don't want money to be the reason a student misses out on any SunHouse event; please reach out if financial aid is needed.

BAPTISMS:

If you are interested in your child being baptized in addition to confirmation, please return our baptism interest form by Tuesday, February 27th so that we have adequate planning time.

We are expectant for an incredible weekend and Confirmation Sunday! We believe the experience will be beneficial in building your child's foundation of faith. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.