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 11:45-1:45. 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.
Pictured Left to Right:
Deacon Korra Looschen, Jonathan Leos, Majkin Palmer, Carson Palmer, Pastor Garrett Struessel
Picture by Lewis Geyer
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
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