Confirmation Classes 2024-25
Confirmation Class for youth is a two-year program open to those in 7th and 8th grade and older. Together we
study scriptures, learn about Lutheran teaching and the sacraments, engage in service, participate in Worship
and other congregational activities, and participate the National Youth Gathering or other service or learning
opportunities! This year, we will be celebrating Confirmation with three youth on Reformation Sunday in
October, and will have about 8-9 students participating in class throughout the year! There are two ways to get
involved:
study scriptures, learn about Lutheran teaching and the sacraments, engage in service, participate in Worship
and other congregational activities, and participate the National Youth Gathering or other service or learning
opportunities! This year, we will be celebrating Confirmation with three youth on Reformation Sunday in
October, and will have about 8-9 students participating in class throughout the year! There are two ways to get
involved:
1. If you are a youth, join the class!
2. If you would like to walk with youth on their journey of faith and encourage them along the way, join Pastor
Meagan as a leader!
2. If you would like to walk with youth on their journey of faith and encourage them along the way, join Pastor
Meagan as a leader!
Our focus for 2024-25 is the Hebrew (Old) Testament stories, the sacraments, and the Apostles Creed, and
Confirmation Students are actively participating in Worship and community service.
Class officially begins this year on Sunday, September 8. Contact Pastor Meagan for information!
Detailed Confirmation Schedule
Confirmation Students are actively participating in Worship and community service.
Class officially begins this year on Sunday, September 8. Contact Pastor Meagan for information!
Detailed Confirmation Schedule
- 1st , 2nd , and 4th Sunday mornings, during education hour 9:15-10:15, one-twice a month, 45-60
minutes - 3rd Sunday afternoon, 1-3pm, once a month, meet with Collaborative
Requirements for Confirmation
1. Attendance at classes
2. A minimum of 10 sermon notes—forms will be e-mailed out prior to our first class
3. A minimum of 16 hours of service in the community—see details below
4. Group community service—dates and times to be announced, in partnership with Christian Service
Committee
5. A minimum of 8 times serving in Worship—see options below
6. Write a reflection on what you have learned this year and what your faith means to you today (guidance
will be provided)
Individual Community Service Details
What the student does, and when, and where, are completely up to the student and their family, with the
following guidelines:
1. Attendance at classes
2. A minimum of 10 sermon notes—forms will be e-mailed out prior to our first class
3. A minimum of 16 hours of service in the community—see details below
4. Group community service—dates and times to be announced, in partnership with Christian Service
Committee
5. A minimum of 8 times serving in Worship—see options below
6. Write a reflection on what you have learned this year and what your faith means to you today (guidance
will be provided)
Individual Community Service Details
What the student does, and when, and where, are completely up to the student and their family, with the
following guidelines:
- The student cannot be paid for their time
- It must be something that serves an individual or household, or an organization that contributes to the community, or adds to the well-being of the neighborhood or community
- The student will ask the person they are serving, or a parent/guardian, to sign a form verifying the service they have done and how much time they contributed
Ideas for Individual Service
- Community clean up (park, street, parking lot, etc)
- Collecting canned goods in the neighborhood to be given to the food shelf
- Snow shoveling or yard work for a neighbor who needs this assistance
- Volunteering at the humane society or other animal shelter
- Make up your own!
Worship Serving Options
- Lector—read the readings and psalm, Gospel, or prayers
- Provide special music—play the piano or another instrument or sing a song during worship
- Technology support
- Lead the Lord’s Prayer
- Lead Thanksgiving for Baptism
- Lead a Call to Worship