Sacraments/Bible/Prayer

Diocese of Eastern Michigan

Ministries Resource Center Directory (A Lending Library)

Subject: Sacraments/Bible/Prayer

Topic: Confirmation

Confirmation Resources-Adult

The following items are located at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw:

Ministries Resource Center Home Anglican/Episcopal Church Christian Formation Congregational/ Leadership Development Ecumenism/Evangelism Music and Worship Peace & Justice Ministries Bible/Prayer/Sacraments Stewardship/Mission and Outreach Youth/Journey to Adulthood About the Bible Bible Studies Teaching the Bible Prayer Baptism First Communion/Eucharist Confirmation Marriage Burial Diocese of Eastern Michigan Home

Questions on the Way - by Beverley D. Tucker & William H. Swantos, Jr, Forward Movement Publications, Cincinnati OH; 2 copies A question and answer format based on the catechism of 1979 BCP; includes questions at the end of each chapter See also: Music and Worship - Worship Resources A User’s Guide to Baptism and Confirmation – Christopher L. Webber, Morehouse Publishing; 2006 The service from the BCP is on the left hand page and an explanation of what and why it is being done is on the right. Confirmation Resources-Youth The following items are located at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw: Keeping the Promise - by Andrew D Parker, Morehouse Publishing, Harrisburg PA Designed as a mentoring program, 9 sections, student and mentor meet regularly with some meetings of full group of participants, includes Mentor's and Student's books I Will With God’s Help – Mary Lee Wile, Living the Good News, Denver CO; 2000 A six-twelve session Confirmation course for youth and/or adults; it takes a look at each of the baptismal promises in preparation for Confirmation and offers a solid reflection on our Episcopal heritage and belief. It may be taught by either lay or clergy and includes a good introduction explaining current thinking on Confirmation. The Leader’s Guide includes an extensive bibliography; there are also Youth and Adult Journals. (2 copies) Making Disciples – William H. Willimon, Logos Productions Inc. Inver Grove Heights MN; 1990, 1997 A 13 session confirmation mentoring program; topics include the basics of Christian faith; sessions are for both mentor and student, and the mentors have a video to help them with each section. Available: Coordinator’s Guide, Mentor’s Guide and Video, Student Guide

For more information or to borrow a particular item, contact Marnie Bash,

Coordinator, Ministries Resource Center: mpbash@ameritech.net or 989-839-9364.

If you are a member of the Diocese of Eastern Michigan, you may contact directly the listed church or person,

or, for items found at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw, contact Marnie Bash as listed above.