What is Confirmation?
According to our hymnal: “Confirmation marks the completion of the congregation’s program of confirmation ministry, a period of instruction in the Christian faith as confessed in the teachings of the Lutheran Church.Those who have completed this program were made members of the Church in Baptism. Confirmation includes a public profession of the faith into which the candidates were baptized, thus underscoring God’s action in their Baptism.” (The Lutheran Book of Worship, page 198)
Is confirmation mandatory?
No, but it does provide one way for parents to fulfill the promises and obligations they give at their child’s baptism.
When do I do confirmation?
Our confirmation program is a two-year program for youth starting 7th grade and ending the program in 9th grade.
Why do confirmation?
When we have our children baptized, we promise to “bring them to the services of God’s house, and teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, the Ten Commandments.” As our children grow in years, we promise to “to place in their hands the Holy Scriptures and provide for their instruction in the Christian faith, that living in the covenant of their Baptism and in communion with the Church, they may lead godly lives until the day of Jesus Christ.” (The Lutheran Book of Worship, page 121) We also promise to “faithfully care for them and help them in every way as God gives us the opportunity, that they may bear witness to the faith we profess, and that , living in the covenant of their Baptism and in communion with the Church, they may lead godly lives until the day of Jesus Christ.” (The Lutheran Book of Worship, page 122)
Are there any tests to be taken?
NO – NO – NO!
When do I do homework?
Homework must be completed for the classes you miss.
