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Confirmation at FLC may look a little
different than in some other congregations. Rather than
two years of classes that meet year-round, we have structured
the Confirmation curriculum so that students attend
subject-oriented classes at specific times of year.
Confirmation learning begins in the spring of 2nd grade
and continues until students are confirmed in the fall
of their 11th grade year.
In our curriculum building, our goals are:
• to involve the whole family – not
just the student
• to tailor the materials
to each grade level’s understanding
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to provide multimedia and experiential components,
in order to reach
students
who learn in many different ways
• to
give students tangible reminders of God’s
love for them and their place
in
God’s world
• to help families and
the congregation live up to the promises we make
when a child is baptized
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to build significant relationships between students
and others in the
congregation
• to engage students’ hearts through
servant activities, gift-based projects,
and field trips |
We pray that these experiences will help learners to
grow in grace and maturity – not only during their
time in Confirmation, but throughout their life as followers
of Jesus Christ.
To register a student for Confirmation, download
the registration form here and return to
the church office. If you have any questions about Confirmation
ministry at FLC, please contact
us.
Most Confirmation classes meet Wednesday evenings at
7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
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First
Lutheran Church
Confirmation Ministry Calendar
(August 2009– July 2010)
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Registration
Sundays, August 30, September 6 and 13, 2009 following
all services of worship.
Second Grade
“Welcome to the Lord’s Table” Communion
Instruction for youth and parents on Sunday, March 21,
2010, from 3:00-5:00 p.m., and Christian Seder Meal
on Sunday, March 28, 2010, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Communion on Maundy Thursday,
April 1, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Students and parents make Chalices and Patens together
as a part of this class.
Third Grade
Overview of the Bible Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at
7:00 p.m. for youth and parents. Students receive Bibles
during the 8:00 or 10:00 a.m. service of worship on
August 23, 2009.
This class is for students entering Third Grade
in fall of 2009.
Family Devotions during the month of September. Schedule
an in-home visit with a Pastor, or Lay Visitation Coordinator
in October.
Fourth Grade
Baptism on Wednesday nights (January 6-27, 2010) at
7:00 p.m. Make Baptismal Banner keepsake.
Fifth Grade
Stewardship on Wednesday nights (September 16-23, 2009)
at 7:00 p.m. Make Communion Bread.
Sixth Grade
Human Sexuality for youth and parents on Wednesday nights
(November 4,11,18, 2009) at 7:00 p.m.
Seventh Grade
Prayer during the week of Vacation Bible School (August
2-6, 2010) with Pastor Dave.
This class is for students entering Seventh
Grade in the fall of 2010.
Ten Commandments on Wednesday nights (January 6-27,
2010) at 7:00 p.m. with Linda Weiss.
Apostles’ Creed at Luther Crest Bible Camp (June
20-25, 2010).
This class is for students entering Eighth Grade
in the fall of 2010.
Eighth Grade
Old Testament on Wednesday nights (January 6-February
10, 2010) at 7:00 p.m.
Class Service Project to be determined.
Ninth Grade
New Testament class on Wednesday nights (September 9-October
28, 2009) at 7:00 p.m.
NO CLASS ON OCTOBER 14 (MEA Weekend)
Retreat on Human Sexuality at Luther Crest (Sunday-Monday,
February 14-15, 2010).
Tenth Grade
Lutheran Identity on Wednesday nights (October 7-November
18, 2009) at 7:00 p.m.
NO CLASS ON OCTOBER 14 (MEA Weekend)
Mentor Program (Begins Fall 2009 and continues…).
Mentor Meeting on Wednesday, November 4, at 8:00 p.m.
for youth, their parents and mentors.
Retreat on Human Sexuality at Luther Crest (Sunday-Monday,
February 14-15, 2010).
Means of Grace on Sundays (April 18 and 25, 2010) at
4:00 p.m.
Eleventh Grade
Reception for Confirmands, Parents and Mentors on Sunday,
October 4, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. Sharing of Mentor activities
and class assignments.
Confirmation Sunday on October 25, 2009, at the 10:45
a.m. worship service. (Practice for parents and youth
on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 9:00 a.m.)
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