Confirmation

The Confirmation program at Our Savior’s is about youth developing their faith so they can make a public affirmation of that faith in the congregation.  Confirmation is not a sacrament, and is not required.  It is our hope that by the time youth are confirmed, they are making a profession of faith, not undergoing a rite of passage.
The program begins in 3rd grade and culminates in 11th grade.  If you or your child is not in confirmation and would like to join, contact the church office or one of the pastors.  We’d love to have you.  Here is what happens for each grade:

3rd grade    –     Parents meet with pastors to discuss confirmation.
Children receive their own Bible and become confirmation students.
Students meet with pastors during Sunday School to learn about worship.

4th grade    –    Students and parents attend a family event on the Bible.
Students take turns cleaning the pews for Sunday services.

5th grade    –    Students deliver devotionals to homebound members.
First communion class
Students receive first communion on Maundy Thursday.

6th grade    –    Students help with communion throughout the year.
Overnight retreat on the Lord’s Prayer

7th grade    –    Students attend Wednesday Night Confirmation Classes. Students take sermon notes and do acts of Christian service in the Community.  There is one overnight lock-in retreat that is held with the 8th Graders in the Fall.

8th grade    –    Students attend Wednesday Night Confirmation Classes. Students take sermon notes and do acts of Christian service in the Community.  There is one overnight lock-in retreat that is held with the 7th Graders in the Fall.

9th grade    –    Students attend Wednesday Night Confirmation Classes.  Students take sermon notes and do acts of Christian service in the Community. There is one overnight lock-in retreat that is held with the 1o Graders in the Spring.

10th grade   –   Students attend Wednesday Night Confirmation Classes on the 10 Commandments and Lutheran Heritage.  Students take sermon notes and do acts of Christian service in the Community. There is one overnight lock-in retreat that is held with the 1o Graders in the Spring.

11th grade   –     Students meet with mentors and submit remaining sermon notes and hours of                     community service.
Students are confirmed on Reformation Sunday.