CONFIRMATION AT ST. JOHNS

6th grade - 8th grade  

CONFIRMATION CAMP

All Confirmation students are invited to spend a week at Lutheran Lakeside Camp! We traditionally attend camp the first full week of June. Although participation is not required, we strongly encourage it. The week provides a great opportunity for the kids to build lasting friendships with one another, meet confirmation groups from other Lutheran churches, and also get to know their pastors and youth directors. All costs are subsidized by the church and scholarships are also available upon request.

CATECHISM 

6th and 7th grade students will focus on Luther’s Small Catechism. Luther wrote the Small Catechism as a resource for parents to teach their children about the faith. We now use it primarily in a church setting, and it is what Lutheran churches throughout the world use as the basis for their confirmation programs.

BIBLE STUDY 

8th grade Confirmation in 8th grade focuses on Bible literacy and study. This year is also a ‘get involved’ year where you are encouraged to try out different ministries within the Church!

CAPSTONE PROJECT 

Confirmation culminates with a final project designed by each student. Some students may choose to organize a volunteer project, others may want to preach or compose a song, and yet others may decide to organize a community art exhibit. With guidance and supervision, students are encouraged to put together a project that is uniquely them. Towards the end of their 8th grade year students will work with the pastors and director of youth ministry to identify a suitable capstone project and develop a plan of action to successfully complete that project. Students will present their projects during the educational forums in the weeks leading up to Reformation Sunday.