Attendance is MANDATORY for all meetings and the retreat!
Parents are required to attend the first session.
If you are not able to make all sessions, please contact Heather (heather@lakewaychurch.net) before signing up.
Registration: $275 Registration Fee (includes cost of the retreat Jan.13-15, the banquet, and all materials)
Scholarships are available - contact Heather
When: Monday Nights 7:00-8:30 pm, January 9 - February 27
Retreat: January 13-15
Banquet: February 27
Who: Students in 8th grade and up
Why Faith 101? Students need space to ask hard questions and wrestle with what they believe. We believe this is part of the process of taking ownership of their faith. Similar to Confirmation programs in other churches, Faith 101 will teach students the basics of the gospel and equip them to follow Jesus in high school and beyond. Faith 101 has both large group and small group teaching components through which students will explore Scripture and the foundations of the Christian faith with adult mentors. At the end of this program, students who are ready to affirm their faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior will be celebrated in worship.
Why Parents? The Lakeway Church believes that families play a critical role in fostering each student’s spiritual growth. We also believe that parents can’t do this alone. Therefore The Lakeway Church is committed to partnering with families to equip students to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Parents are REQUIRED to attend the first meeting. Parents are invited to attend the adult worship service celebration and the banquet as well! Additionally, Luke Gordon, our Family Pastor, will be leading a parenting class happening in conjunction with Faith 101 at the same time. Students go to Faith 101, and parents meet with him!
Why Baptism? During Faith 101 there will be an opportunity for those who haven’t been baptized to do so. We believe that baptism is a public profession of faith for believers as they enter into Christian community.
Why do we start in 8th grade? We believe that 8th grade is a great time for students to explore and affirm their faith before they launch into high school. If your 8th grader is truly resistant, don’t force it. We want students to have a genuine desire to learn about their faith and would rather they wait to participate in Faith 101 when they are ready. Your support and encouragement of your student’s full participation in Faith 101 is paramount for this program to most fully impact them.
Schedule: Mondays, January 9th - February 27
7:00-8:30 pm
January 9- Kick Off
January 16- God's Story
January 23- Your Story
January 30- Jesus: The Cross of Christ
February 6- Jesus: The Resurrection
February 13-The Local Church
February 20 - The Global Church
February 27 - Banquet & Celebration
Retreat: Jan. 13-15
January 13-15 to Camp Eagle near Rock Springs TX (about 3 hours away)!
Departure: January 13th at 5 pm from the Church in front of the youth building (dinner provided).
Activities: Work through our curriculum and engage in High rope activities (rappelling, leap of faith etc.) and group development sessions unique to camp.
Return: We are scheduled to return about 2pm on Sunday the 15th.
