Confirmation
First Lutheran has a strong commitment to providing educational opportunities for all ages. Confirmation is just one part of that time-honored tradition.
The Mission of Confirmation ministry is to help affirm an individual’s baptism through gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible, what it means to live and serve as a Christian, and a Lutheran, and how that knowledge might inform the rest of a person’s life, both in the church community and the world.
Where are you in your Faith Journey?
- What do you see as your relationship to Christ?
- What does it mean to be a Christian?
- What does it mean to be Lutheran?
- How can I contribute to my congregation?
- As a Christian, how can I make the world a better place?
Deacon Korra Looschen will be meeting with interested students. Please contact Deacon Korra for more information. Send Email
Confirmation meets the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from September-May from 11:45-2:00. This includes lunch and time for relationship building. Confirmation is a joint partnership with Bethlehem Lutheran Church and we alternate the location of class each time. On the 2nd Sunday of the month, class is held at Bethlehem and the 4th Sunday of the month it is held at First Lutheran.
Traditionally, we start our program in 6th grade--but have students who start in 7th grade, 8th grade, or even high school. The curriculum is on a three year rotation-- Catechism, Bible, and World Religion. After the completion of three years, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Affirmation of Baptism.
Each confirmand will be paired with a nonfamily member of the congregation who will act as his/her mentor. The mentor will meet with his/her confirmand at least once a month. These meetings may include:
- Participating in a church or community activity together.
- A “check-in” at church that probably involves coffee and donuts.
- Outings with other mentors and confirmands.
Church Activities might include:
- Ryssby Christmas Candlelight Service (December)
- Touch of Craft
- Nursery Helper
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Easter Breakfast
- Leaf raking
- Spring or Fall clean up
- Reader at service
- Choir member
- Ryssby Midsummer (June)
- Church meals assistant
- Special Music
- Ushering
- Communion Assistant/Server
- Little Free Pantry
All opportunities to serve or to be involved at church are encouraged!
Community Activities might include:
- Our Center Service
- F3 Water Station for Parades
- Serve at the Round Pantry (Westview Presbyterian)
- Serve at Friendship Incredibles
- Helping a neighbor with chores
- Tutoring
Photo by Kayla Morelli, Easter Egg Hunt 2024
- Each month, before the group meeting, complete the Tool Box of Faith lessons.
- Use your FAITH JOURNAL to write about:
- Your response for each lesson
- Your reaction or response to worship that you attend
- Your reaction or response to service activities
- Any “aha” moments you encounter during your confirmation experience!
- Get together at Church 5 times in person with others for good conversation, fellowship, and food. Please clear your calendars for these dates:
Tool Box of Faith Lessons
- Sunday, April 6 (12:00): Orientation: Intro to the Small Catechism
- Assignment for next time: Apostles' Creed (4 brief lessons)
- The Apostles Creed is a statement of our beliefs or a confession of our faith as Christians.
- Write responses to the “Questions and Discussion” of each of the 3 Articles of the Apostles’ Creed.
- Monday, April 28 (TBD): Discussion: The Apostles' Creed
- Assignment for next time: Lord's Prayer (5 brief lessons discussing why The Lord's Prayer is considered a model prayer)
- Write responses to the “Reflection Questions” for each of the lessons.
- Monday, May 19 (TBD) Discussion: The Lord's Prayer
- Assignment for next time: The 10 Commandments ( 6 brief lessons)
- The 10 Commandments are guidelines to help us build healthy relationships with God, with each other and with the world.
- Write responses to “Section 4: Learn and Engage” for each lesson.
- Sunday, August 24, (12:00) Discussion: The 10 Commandments with the lesson in class: the Sacraments
- Assignment for next time: Complete final projects
- Monday, September 8 (TBD): Final Project Sharing and Celebration
- Go Further: A Life of Faith (13 application lessons)
Confirmands who are being confirmed in 2025 will schedule a time to meet with Pr. Garrett sometime in August or September.
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- Church/Community Connections
- Each confirmand will be assigned a member of the congregation who will act as a mentor and meet monthly with them.
- One Worship, community, or church volunteer opportunity should be completed each month of the program.
- Confirmands will study and respond in their Faith Journals to a majority of the specified online lessons found on ToolboxForFaith.org. Parental involvement is encouraged. See Road Map below. Lessons will include:
- Introduction to the small Catechism
- The 10 Commandments
- The Apostles Creed
- The Lord's Prayer
- The Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion
- Confirmands will meet as a group in-person one time during the months April, May, August, and September to:
- Review what they have been learning and doing the past month.
- Take part in a brief lesson.
- Enjoy a snack.
- Participate in an activity.
- The Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion
- Confirmands will attend a church service in-person or online a minimum of 5 times during their course of study.
- Final Projects are due Sunday, September 7th, 2025.
- Each confirmand will share a Bible verse with an explanation of what makes it meaningful to them.
- A 1-page written personal statement of faith that might include one of the questions listed at the top of this page.
- Each confirmand will meet with Pastor Garret for a conversation regarding their faith journey prior to being confirmed.
- Confirmation date is September 14, 2025!
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