This past weekend I joined the youth for a confirmation retreat in the nearby mountains. Oh, it was beautiful and a wonderful chance to relax and hang-out with the youth. Even though I'm supposed to be speaking in English with the youth, weekends like this make me a little sad that I can't speak Slovak and interact with them more. However, the youth were very brave and are speaking to me much more than even a few months ago. I truly, truly appreciate them going to such great lengths to include me in their conversations and activities.
I'd like to share some pictures from the retreat, but they'll take forever to load here. If you would like to have a look at our confirmation retreat, click here. It should take you to my Facebook album.
Oh, and somethings I think are pretty cool (but also terrifying) are the requirements confirmands must fulfill before their affirmation of faith. Along with regular classes, Sunday school, and voluntary services around the church and community, confirmands also must be examined on their catechism/ Biblical knowledge in front of the entire church. The first Sunday worship examination was on April 19; students had to stand in front of the church and be able to recite/ explain the following: talk about 3 resurrections, Jesus' resurrection, the Last Supper, Catechism, reciting Psalms (I heard at least 8), the Annunciation, choose three miracles and explain them, choose 3 parables and explain them, Jesus' temptation in the Wilderness, Jesus' birth, Jesus' baptism....and this is all just ROUND 1! The next examination in front of the church will be May 17th, so say a prayer for these confirmands!
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