Confirmation

What is Confirmation and Who’s involved?

Confirmation Ministry at St. Luke is a journey to affirm our baptisms. Seventh and eighth grade youth and parents share in a two year journey exploring faith and life together. We are lead by our pastors and a team of totally awesome small group mentors and Sunday School teachers. A monthly funday, servant event or trip to explore our neighbor’s faith are in store.
 

When do we meet?

We meet every Wednesday Night from September through May, gathering from 6:15-7:15pm. On Sunday mornings we gather at 9:45am in the lower Shalom Center. This year we explore the Bible.
 

What do you talk about in Confirmation?

Using the Augsburg Fortress, Here I Stand curriculum, guided by our pastors, small group leaders, and Sunday school teachers, our youth explore the Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism and a variety of issues that motivate them to connect the dots between the teachings of faith, their observations of the world, and their life experience.
 

Is it all about study?

No! We like to have fun, so there are lots of activities scheduled where we can hang out, talk, play, or do some cool stuff to make a difference for others.
 

Is Serving Our Neighbor part of Confirmation?

Yes! In Confirmation we learn that “Incarnating” means bringing something to life. Bringing the love of God to life through service is another exciting part of Confirmation at St. Luke.
 

What happens when you finish; is there a graduation?

Confirmation Sunday is not a graduation; it is an important step on the journey of faith. In May of their 8th grade year, our youth are invited to make a public Affirmation of Baptism during a worship service. Then they take their place as full members of the body of Christ at St. Luke, and join their peers in the High School Sunday School and Youth Group.

Resources

2009-2010 Confirmation Schedule (PDF) >>

Check out the “Here We Stand” website for good ideas, conversation helps, and lots of fun. There’s great stuff on this site for the whole family!:

Here We Stand >> Note: contact the church for the user name and password.