Confirmation

Confirmation helps baptized youth identify more deeply with the Christian community through Word and Sacrament and to participate more fully in the church’s mission. Confirmation refers to both the growth process and the important event when young adults publicly say “yes” to what they have learned about faith, Christ, and God’s relevance to their life.

When your child is baptized, as parents or sponsors you make a promise to the child and to God... “to bring them to the services of God’s house, and teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Apostles’ Creed, and the Ten Commandments. As they grow in years...place in their hands the Holy Scriptures and provide for their instruction in the Christian faith...” We want to support you in fulfilling that very important promise through worship and education.

2009-10 Confirmation Information

Confirmation involves 6th, 7th and 8th graders studying the Bible and learning Martin Luther’s Small Catechism, along with other Christian beliefs and traditions.  Confirmation students will also be expected to participate in service events, fellowship activities, and worship.  Youth are connected with a small group and an adult guide who share in many of these activities together.  Students in each small group, together with their leader, form a close, caring bond within the larger church community. 

Confirmation for the 2009 - 2010 year officially starts on Wednesday, September 9, at Wednesdays @ the Well from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.    

Wednesdays @ the Well

Midweek Ministry
Wednesdays @ the Well is Sheridan’s weekly Wednesday evening event for the entire family that includes worship, food, fellowship, fun, and faith formation through Bible study, adult education, confirmation classes, and children’s activities.  See other W@W brochures for more information.
The schedule is as follows:
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Buffet style meal (cost $3/child 8 & under, $4/person over 9, $15/family)
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Worship and Learning Events for all ages.

Confirmation Overview

All 6th, 7th, and 8th, grade students will   attend Confirmation from September 9, 2009 through April 28, 2010 during Wednesdays @ the Well. The students will be with their own grade, with a format of large group teaching time and small group time. Pastor Jeremy, Pastor Rhonda, and Amy will rotate teaching each grade.

6th Grade
The 6th grade students will be learning about Bible for the year. Each 6th grader and their parent(s) will have an “entrance interview” with Pastors Jeremy, Rhonda or Amy Serflaten before the start of Confirmation. 

7th Grade
The 7th grade students will be learning about the life of Martin Luther, Baptism, Communion, the Apostles’ Creed, the Life of Jesus, and various other Christian teachings/beliefs.   

8th Grade
The 8th grade students will be learning about the 10 Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, and various other Christian teachings/beliefs. 

Registration

The registration fee for each year is $40.00 per student or $60.00 per family.  This does not include the additional charges for fellowship activities and for the midweek meals.  There will be additional fees for youth events as well. Scholarships for the registration fee are available upon request.

For inquiries and further information, contact Pastor Jeremy Freye at j.freye@sheridanlutheran.org or 423-4769.