Confirmation

Sixth- through ninth-grade youth attend confirmation on Wednesday nights throughout the school year. This time gives the youth a chance to learn about what it means to be a Lutheran and to dig deeper into their faith with the Bible, large and small group times and a time of worship.

Sixth grade youth alternate five weeks in class with four weeks in PULSE - a time of interactive learning. Youth affirm their baptism as 10-graders. 

Worship
Weekly (Saturday or Sunday) worship participation is a part of the confirmation program. Students complete weekly Worship Reflection sheets that are available in the bulletin, in the Welcome Center or here.

 Confirmation Curriculum by Grade Level
 

Fifth grade: First Communion, four weeks during Lent

Sixth grade: A Bible overview and information on worship service elements, who is luther and basic parts of the catechism. PULSE (an interactive, relationship-building ministry) also takes place in sixth grade.

Seventh grade: Bible Stories

Eighth grade: Luther's Small Catechism

Ninth grade: Putting it all together and faith statement instruction.

Tenth grade: Banquet and mini-retreat. Small group ministry. Affirmation of Baptism takes place the first Sunday in November.

Monthly Fellowship Events
Throughout the school year, monthly fellowship events take place for youth in grades six through eight. These events help the youth to get to know each other outside of confirmation, while giving them a chance to invite friends to come hang out with the First Lutheran family.

Examples of events include a corn maze, a ski trip, bowling and more!

Music Opportunities
Middle school students also can take part in a handbell choir, Good Vibrations, or a vocal choir, Jubilant Singers.

Summer Camp
Summer camp offers a time of fellowship and opportunity to grow in faith.

Sixth-graders have the opportunity to go to NeSoDak near Lake Enemy Swim in South Dakota (near Waubay, SD).

Seventh-graders can go to Outlaw Ranch in the Black Hills of South Dakota (near Custer, SD).

Eighth-graders go to Camp Metigoshe in North Dakota (near Minot, ND).

2012 Summer Camp Dates:

6th grade:
NeSoDak (near Waubay, S.D.)
on Sunday, July 8, through
Friday, July 13
Cost: $360 plus transportation

 Medical Release &
Code of Conduct
For the safety of our children/youth, a Medical Release and Code of Conduct Form is required to participate in fellowship events or attend camp. Please fill out the form (make sure to complete both sides) and return it to the Youth Office. If you bring a friend to an event, they will need a form as well. However, you only need to complete one form per year. If you are not sure if you have one on file, please call Debbie in the Youth Office.

For a listing of upcoming events for these ministries, please click here. 

For more information,
please contact:

Marnie Dahle Backer
Director of Youth and
Young Adult Ministries
339-1983, ext. 204
mdbacker [at] flcsf [dot] org

Debbie Garcia
Administrative Assistant,
Youth and Family
339-1983, ext. 228
dgarcia [at] flcsf [dot] org