Confirmation, Reconsidered…

We now have an updated Confirmation format!

FAITH [RE]FORMATION

How does it work?

In the recent past, confirmation has— by and large— looked like weekly lecture-based class, with occasional opportunity for experiential learning, with very little focus on the kinds of transformational intergenerational relationships we value so highly as Christian community. Going forward, requirements for students desiring to be confirmed will be:
1) Monthly learning event with a parent, focusing on the core components of Christian faith, through a Lutheran lens.
2) Earn at least 9 elective credits each year across three categories: Worship & Music, Mission & Outreach, and
Community, for a total of 18 credits across two years.
3) Mentorship program: meet with a chosen faith mentor four times a year for the full two years of instruction (7th & 8th grades).
4) Optional Middle School Youth Group, offered on Wednesday evenings when monthly learning events, credit courses, and worship are not being offered. If you want a weekly experience beyond Sunday worship, it remains available!

Families, we have heard you loud and clear about flexibility, so you may take any combination of courses at any time. For instance, if you are a 7th grader, you can take 14 credits this year and four in 8th grade, if you know you’ll have schedule conflicts next year. How you get the number required is up to you! Choose your own adventure!

View the Oct ’22 – Feb ’23 Confirmation Catalog

REGISTER for Courses

Confirmation Dates:

September 12 | Parent/Student Confirmation Kickoff | 7:00-7:45 p.m.
September 25 | “Faith & Sports” Course (register!) | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
September 28th | Twins Game (for those registered!) | 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. (roughly)
October 5 | Parent/Student Learning | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
October 12 | Middle School Hangout | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
October 19 | No Confirmation – MEA Break
October 26 | Middle School Hangout | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
November 2 | Parent/Student Learning | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
“Christmas Bazaar Maker Crew” | 8:00-9:00 p.m.
November 9 | No Hangout— VEAP Service Project (register!)
November 16 | Middle School Hangout | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
“Christmas Bazaar Maker Crew” | 8:00-9:00 p.m.
November 19 | Lefse Baking! (register!) | 1:00-4:00 p.m.
November 23 | No Confirmation – Thanksgiving Eve Worship
November 30 | Weekly Advent Worship Begins | 6:30 p.m.
“Christmas Bazaar Maker Crew” | 8:00-9:00 p.m.
December 7 | Parent/Student Learning | 7:30-8:15 (after Advent worship)
December 14 | Advent Worship | 6:30 p.m.
December 21 | Advent Worship | 6:30 p.m.
December 28 | No Confirmation – Christmas Break
January 4 | Parent/Student Learning | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
January 11 | Middle School Hangout | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
January 15 | “Quilting as Faith in Action” (register!) | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
January 18 | Middle School Hangout | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
January 25 | Middle School Hangout | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
February 1 | Parent/Student Learning | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
February 8 | Middle School Hangout | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
February 15 | Middle School Hangout | 6:45-7:45 p.m.
February 22 | Ash Wednesday Worship | 6:30 p.m.