Good Shepherd Church
Youth Online
Dear Life,
Confirmation Calendars
When you can't remember if you should go to
Confirmation or stay home and watch the
Viking's game this is the place to check. Also,
check back here if you are unsure if a class
session will be cancelled due to weather.
- 7/8th Grade Confirmation Schedule
- 7/8th Grade Confirmation Schedule (pdf.)
- Confirmation Night Hosts Schedule
- Confirmation Night Host Directions
- 9th Grade Confirmation Schedule
- 10th Grade Confirmation Schedule
Confirmation in the Lutheran Church has always
been intended as a stepping stone in the faith
lives of our youth as they mature into adult
Christians. It is a time of learning and
questioning, a time of applying the ideas and
concepts of our faith to the reality we live in, and
a time of relating to others who walk beside us in
faith.
Most of all, it is to be a time of spiritual growth.
About Confirmation
Confirmation at Good Shepherd
Students at Good Shepherd participate in Confirmation starting in the fall when they enter 7th
grade and continuing until the fall of their 10th grade year. It's basically a 3 year program with a
little space thrown in. 9th graders get the Spring of the year off (starting at Easter) in
"exchange" for the two months in the fall of their 10th grade year. Confirmation Day is on
Reformation Sunday which is typically (read: always) the last Sunday of the month of October.
We don't put much emphasis on requirements (choosing instead to focus on the students
experiencing worship, service, learning, fellowship, and fun together as God's church) but we
do have some. During their three years students:
- Complete 30 Worship Notes
- Complete 30 hours of service.
- Know a few key Bible verses.
- Understand and be able to talk about these key ideas (listed below).
- Know the meanings of these key terms (listed below).
In all of our teaching we emphasize not just the "what" but also the "why".
1. Commitment to Christ.
2. Knowledge of Christian Teachings.
3. Friendships with adults and youth within the church.
4. Maturity of Faith.
5. Incorporation into the Church.
Requirements
The Apostle's Creed The 10 Commandments
Worship Sacraments
Bible Basics Being a Christian
The Lord's Prayer The Old Testament
The Christian Church The New Testament
God Baptism
Confirmation Communion
gods Sabbath
Holy Lord
Christ Sin
Worship Bible
New Testament Old Testament
Gospel Prayer
Holy Spirit Church
Kingdom Forgiveness
Temptation Faith
Grace Creed
Salvation Trinity
Pentecost Christian
Resurrection Sacrament
Gifts of the Spirit God's Will
Disciple Law
Love Stewardship
Sermon Church Seasons
Confession Praise
Evangelism Evil
Our Goals
- Weekly class
- Small groups led by adult guide
- Memory work
- Frequent Quizzes
- Worship Notes
- Service Hours
- Parental Involvement
- Monthly events
- Yearly Retreats
- Involvement in worship (as acolyte, crucifer, lector, music, sound board, etc.)
Our Methods
Year Summaries
Year A
The New Testament
Year B
The Small Catechism
9th Grade
The Old Testament
Deepening of ideas and faith
Ethics and Decisions
Lent Faith Mentorship Program
10th Grade
Summer Faith Mentor Module
Participation in Atmosphere
Confirmation Essay
Confirmation Interview
Confirmation Banquet
1. Encourage and pray for your child. Ask questions, share answers & doubts, and be a good
role model.
2. Volunteer to help with various Confirmation events. Every parent is asked to be a Youth
Room Host at least once a year. Host guidelines and responsibilities are outlined here.
3. Talk with your pastor, youth director, and child's small group guide about your child.
We're here to help you fulfill the promise you made over your child at their baptism.
4. Attend church regularly with your child. Make time for faith in a daily way through table
prayers, family devotions, and discussion. No one will have a greater impact on your child's
faith than you.
Parents' Role
Key Terms
Key Ideas
Confirmation in the
Lutheran Church
a
Tradition for 450 years
Training new disciples
Transition into adult faith
7th & 8th Grade
-We use the celebrated Here We Stand
curriculum from Augsburg Fortress Press.
- Students attend on Wednesday nights from
5:30-7:00pm
- Classes are 1/2 large group and 1/2 small
group with a additional time for an evening
meal (Simple Supper).
- Small groups are no more than 5 students led
by an adult guide (interested? click here).
- Attendance of Sunday School is expected.
9th Grade
-We use the celebrated Here We Stand
curriculum from Augsburg Fortress Press.
- Class happens on Sunday morning, between
services, during our education hour
9:30-10:30am
- Ideas are fleshed out by a variety of teaching
methods such as experiential activities,
music, pop culture artifacts, literature, and
film.
-Students are encouraged to participate in High
School Youth Group on Wednesday nights
from 7:00-8:30pm.
- High School students are encouraged to
make our education hour a regular part of
their Sunday mornings even after
Confirmation through High School Sunday
Morning and adult forums, and teaching
Sunday School.
Details by Year
10th Grade
- Students work on Mentor Module with their
mentor over the summer.
- Students attend Atmosphere (our high school
Sunday morning group) after Rally Day.
- Students work to complete their
Confirmation Essay (faith statement).
- Students and parents schedule Confirmation
interview with Pastor and Youth Director over
a week in October.
- Confirmation Banquet for students, parents,
and mentors.
- Confirmation Sunday
- Students are expected to continue their
involvement in the church through
Atmosphere, teaching Sunday School, retreats,
mission trips, special events, Youth Group
and countless other ways.
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