Faith Example Interview

Have you ever asked your parents, grandparents, or potential confirmation sponsor about their childhood? Have you ever wondered what they did for fun or what types of clothing they wore? What about their faith? During this project you will learn more about the faith life of someone in your family who is important to you.

Interview a parent or grandparent about their faith. Ask them questions about what they were like in middle school. Find out what their faith life was like and what confirmation was like for them.

Some possible questions are listed below. During the interview take notes so that you will remember what you talked about.

Write a paper about your interview. Follow the guide below.

• This can be sent through email as a PDF or turned into the Church Office or at one of our gatherings 

Section 1

In one paragraph, explain who you interviewed and what confirmation was like for them. Where were they confirmed and how old were they? Or ask about what church was like for them when they were growing up.

Section 2

In one or two paragraphs share what you learned during your interview. Include things like stories from confirmation class, favorite topics that were covered and who their friends were. Also tell about what the person was like when they were a teenager. Did they believe in God? What were some struggles they had with faith in God? How was God a part of their life as a teenager?

Section 3

Describe the person’s faith life today. How has their faith grown since they were a kid? What did you learn about their faith? Do they set a good example of living a faithful life for you?

Possible Questions (You do not have to ask these, they are only idea starters)

1.Where and when did you get confirmed?

2.How did your confirmation shape the faith that you have today?

3.Tell me a bout a time when you knew God was with you.

4.Who was a good faith example for you as a teenager? Why?

5.Share a time when your faith was tested, how did it grow the faith you have today?