Confirmation Classes

The confirmation program at St. John’s seeks to help 6th-8th grade students grow in their relationship with God by learning more about the Christian faith. At St. John’s, we seek to help our youth integrate Worship, Outreach, Learning and Fellowship into themselves as they lead their Christian lives.

• Equipping them with a basic understanding of the Bible, the Lutheran Christian heritage, and Theology
• Equipping youth to live out their faith daily
• Developing peer and intergenerational relationships that encourage sharing and aid in faith formation
• Helping youth to discover how God has blessed and gifted them.

Confirmation Class Meeting Times

Worship

Worship is at the heart of the Christian life. Worship is the Christian community gathered in prayer, praise, and anticipation; it is where the hungering spirit is nourished through the Word proclaimed in sermon and sacrament. Students involved in confirmation ministry - and their parent(s) - are expected to participate weekly in Sunday worship. Because worship with the Christian community is necessary of the Christian, worship is an integral part of the confirmation ministry.

Sermon Notes
Our Lutheran confession identifies that we are a people involved in word and sacrament ministry. Developing the habits of hearing God's word, applying it into your own life, and being able to take something away from the sermon is a skill that will serve you well your whole life of faith. Students during the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade years are expected to develop this habit and hone this skill through the use of sermon notes. Each student will complete 15 sermon notes for each year.

Order of St. John

The Order of St. John is a service organization made up of youth in grades 6-12. This is an opportunity for the youth to provide worship leadership be serving at the altar during Sunday worship. Member of the Order of St. John serve as acolytes, crucifers, torch bearers, and Bible bearers. Participation in the Order of St. John is expected of Confirmands. Students sign up for OSJ during confirmation class. Families are asked to make every effort to arrange schedules so the students are able to serve at either the 8:45 or 11:00am worship services on a regular basis.

Wednesday Schedule --- Go to Beloved Community

Please note:  Our Wednesday Schedule is set up to enrich our “Beloved Community”.  Families are asked to participate in the meal and worship prior to attending the education hour.  Choir is not mandatory for middle school students, but they are strongly encouraged to participate.

9th Grade Confirmation

Students will not be required to meet weekly for 9th grade confirmation, but will be asked to meet with  Pastor Mithelman several times prior to Reformation Sunday. These dates are in the process of being finalized and will be given to each student at the upcoming 9th grade retreat.

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Mithelman.