Explore

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The “Explore” program has replaced our traditional confirmation class as a way for students to dig deeper into what it means to live out the Christian Faith.   It is NOT a confirmation class, but a special time for students and their mentors to “Explore” what faith means for them through twelve weeks of action and reflection with others.  

Definition of EXPLORE:-  explored; exploring
transitive verb
-- to investigate, study, or analyze
-- to look into
-- to become familiar with by testing or experimenting
-- a program of State College Presbyterian Church

Please contact Deannine Shipman, Director of Education and Program or Michael Ozaki, Associate Pastor for Youth and Mission at 238-2422 if you have questions about "Explore".

​Terms for EXPLORE:
Mentors -- Adult partners willing to share their own faith and committed to explore faith with youth
Mentos -- A small mint candy; fun name for youth in Explore program
Touchstone Gatherings -- monthly meetings with all youth/partners/staff
Stepping Stones -- activities and practices that partners/youth choose together to explore their faith
Milestones -- an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development, such as joining the church and/or being baptized

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