Confirmation 10-11 Orientation
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Peace Lutheran ChurchConfirmation 10-11 Orientation
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Peace Lutheran ChurchConfirmation 2010-2011
General Information about Confirmation
What Is Confirmation?
Confirmation is a lifelong process of maturing in the Christian faith. This process begins
at baptism and continues until a person is called to be with God in heaven. Confirmation
includes a public ceremony in which baptized youth receive a blessing and publicly
affirm their faith.
On confirmation day, students will be asked the following:
“Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in Holy Baptism:
to live among God’s faithful people;
to hear His Word and share in His Supper;
to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed;
to serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus
and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.”
They will respond: “I DO, AND I ASK GOD TO HELP AND GUIDE ME.”
The confirmation program at Peace Lutheran Church seeks to faithfully prepare people to
seriously affirm their Holy Baptism. It is a program meant for people who desire to be
active and worshiping members of this congregation -- now and in their future years.
What curriculum will be used?
Our two year program, 8th and 9th Grade, will work to integrate the Biblical Story and the
Personal Story of the youth, through a Lutheran Theological lens. By completing this program
Youth will have developed their skill at reading the Bible as a Lutheran, learned to integrate
Faith and their Life, and put their faith into action in the world.
During our weekly class we will be introducing different Theological lenses, exploring the Bible,
and asking how God is active in the lives of the students. Each week youth will be asked to read
primary stories from the Bible (see attached Calendar) and asking their own questions of the
story. During Class time we will be discussing these questions and introducing the students to
Lutheran Theological Lenses to better understand their reading and their own faith. Students
will learn how these lenses shape our reading of scripture, and will also be asked to use these
lenses to view their own world and story.
What are the Expectations?
Confirmation expectations are all assigned a point value. If you are unable to complete all of the
expectations in a given category, you may make them up by completing additional items in
another category. This should provide flexibility for all involved, while still keeping clear
expectations. Additional points may be offered throughout the year at Pr. Matthew’s discretion.
The following is the recommended breakdown to accomplish the Confirmation Expectations for
this year.
Sermon Notes – 20 x2 points each
~Can be taken at any worship you attend, whether or not it is Peace Lutheran or not.
Worship Attendance – 30 services x1 point each (allows youth to miss 1/3rd of all
services this year) Total of 32 Sundays, 5 Lent, 4 advent, Christmas Eve, Ash
Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday.
~For services attended at other churches, please bring the bulletin from the service
for full credit
Community Service Notes – 5 x5 points each
~For the first five, fill out completely the Peace Lutheran Service note form. For
any additional Service projects please talk to Pastor Matthew first, and be aware
an extra one page paper about the event will be required for credit.
Class Preparation – 28 x 3 points each
~Students will be asked to mark their Bibles as they read for preparation for class,
there may also be a rare extra assignment to help prepare the students for a fruitful
discussion. Bibles will be checked at the beginning of class for this preparation.
Worship Leadership – 6 x1 point each
~You can earn extra points (beyond what you signed up for) by signing up for
Reading, Prayers, Special Music.
Confirmation Retreat – 1 x15 points total
~Details to follow Late September
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Total Points Expected for 2010-2011 School year: 200 (to be completed by May 1)
Total Points Offered during 2010-2011 School year: 265
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Special Additional Expectations:
Weekly Class Attendance (31 classes)
~Two page makeup assignments will be offered for preapproved absences and Bibles will
be checked the following week for “Class Preparation” points.
Good Attitude (whenever possible )
~What students get out of confirmation (like many things in life) is directly proportional
to what they put into it.
8th grade:1) Written Quiz on 10 Commandments (to be completed by Nov 3, 2010)
2) Recite Lord’s Prayer and Apostles’ Creed from memory (to be
completed by Nov 3, 2010)
9th grade: 1) Capstone Project/Paper (to be completed by May 4, 2011)
When will classes be held?
Classes will meet from _____to_____ on Wednesday evenings. If school is cancelled or
dismissed early due to weather, there will be no confirmation class.
How can Parents be involved?
Parents are invited to participate in Confirmation Class with their child anytime they
would like!
You are also encouraged to attend worship with your child. By doing so, you encourage
your child to develop good worship habits.
Parents can also stay involved by simply talking to your child about what he/she is
learning in confirmation class.
Each family will be asked to provide supper on a rotating basis. We hope that you view
this as the valuable part of this ministry and faithfully participate in it.
From time to time we will need chaperones for Confirmation specific events, please
consider participating in this way.
Who will teach the class?
All who are in attendance! Pastor Matthew will be leading the discussion but all the
participants will be involved in teaching.
What do I need to bring?
To each class, please bring your Lutheran Study Bible (marked for the week), and a good
attitude!