What is Confirmation?

Confirmation gives students the opportunity to own their faith in Jesus Christ. Confirmation is not the “end” of one’s faith journey, nor is it equivalent to salvation. Confirmation students affirm they are on a personal journey to know God more.

Most students participate in Confirmation in the 8th grade but students in the 8th-12th grade are welcome. Our confirmation model will help students take greater ownership of their faith and engage with their parents through the process.

 

Dates to Remember

  • Registration runs from August 1 to September 30
  • September 16 and 24, 2019 – Confirmation Parent Orientation (identical meetings) at 6:30pm
  • Discussion Group Dates
    • October 13, 2019
    • November 10, 2019
    • December 15, 2019
    • January 12, 2020
    • February 9, 2020 – Discussion group and Confirmation Verses due
    • March 1, 2020
    • March 29, 2020 – Statement of Faith Teaching
  • February 26, 2020 –  Ash Wednesday Service with First Communion at 8pm
  • April 19, 2020 – Statement of Faith Due
  • April 27, 2020 – Confirmation Rehearsal and Statement of Faith readings at 6:30pm
  • May 2, 2020 – Confirmation Service

Confirmation Registration will open August 1st

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the expectations for 8th graders?

  • Complete the 6 Luther’s Small Catechism teaching units through the online Canvas portal.
  • Attend monthly discussion groups for each teaching.
  • Write a personal Statement of Faith and share it with their small group or a Student Ministry leader.
  • Attend the Middle School Retreat during 7th and 8th grade. Registration opens September 8 and closes October 6.
  • Regularly attend Sunday morning CORE large group teaching and small group discussions. Registration for CORE opens August 1.
  • Complete a total of 15 service hours at Pathfinder Church or in the community.

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What are the expectations for 9th-12th graders?

  • Complete the 6 Luther’s Small Catechism teaching units through the online Canvas portal.
  • Attend monthly discussion groups for each teaching.
  • Write a personal Statement of Faith and share it with their small group or a Student Ministry leader.
  • Regularly attend The Summit, our high school ministry.
  • Regularly attend weekend worship.
  • Complete a total of 15 service hours at Pathfinder Church or in the community.

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What are Catechism Teaching Units and Resources?

The teachings are spread out through the year, October through March, to help students and parents pace themselves to make the early May Confirmation date. The teachings will be videotaped and posted monthly on an online portal, Canvas, for students to watch at a time that works with their schedule. Students will then complete and submit answers to the corresponding study questions through Canvas, where they can be reviewed and any feedback can be given by our student ministry directors.

For each teaching, students are expected to attend a discussion group where they can bring questions, discuss with their peers, and further dive into the content of each teaching. Students are expected to complete the online teaching and questions within the month they are posted, before the discussion group.

This model allows students and parents the flexibility of watching the teaching during a convenient time (within the month), and it gives students the opportunity to receive more feedback about their answers and understanding of the material on a regular basis. Parents will not attend discussion groups with their students, but are encouraged to work through the teachings and questions with their student at home. To assist parents, answer guides to the online questions will be emailed monthly.

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Questions about Confirmation?

If you have questions about Confirmation, please contact Jon at [email protected] or 636-779-2358.

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