Confirmation Classes for 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Youth, begin Sunday, September 12, 9:00 AM.
When a child is baptized, parents make promises to bring the child up in the Christian faith, place in their hands the Holy Scriptures, teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Ten Commandments and instruct them in the Christian faith. Calvary Lutheran Church, like many Christian churches, provides Confirmation classes to help parents fulfill these promises to instruct their children in the faith. Besides this, Confirmation offers youth a safe environment to ask questions, grow in faith and participate in Christian Community. At the end of 8th grade, Confirmation youth will have the opportunity to affirm their faith in the rite called “Affirmation of Baptism” or “Confirmation”.
The three year program coincides with most school middle school programs and covers three main areas of study, a year of Hebrew Scriptures or the Old Testament of the Bible, a year of New Testament of the Bible and a year of Lutheran Catechism which covers The Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, The Apostles’ Creed, Baptism, Communion, & Lutheran History. As students enter Confirmation in 6th grade, they will begin with whichever topic we are studying that year, and by the time they complete the course after the 8th grade they will have covered all of the above material.
Besides these courses the Youth will also learn to serve in the church and community and enjoy fun Youth Group Activities. Being part of the Body of Christ is not just about knowing stuff, but about practicing the faith and living in Christian Community.
Pastor Matthew teaches confirmation and other parents or interested volunteers are welcome to help teach classes and lead youth activities.
To get started, Parents & Confirmation Youth please meet on Rally Sunday, September 12 at 9:00 a.m. at church. Also, please
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ahead of time if you can, to let us know of your interest and if you have any questions or want to help.
In Christ,
Pastor Matthew |
