It's an exciting ministry that works with teenagers and
parents.  Our mission is to teach God's Word and Luther's
Small Catechism in such a way that young people would be
drawn into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Three Spokes of the Confirmation Wheel are the
teenagers (who commit to doing the work), the pastors (who
commit to relevant teaching), the parents (who commit to
supporting their teenagers and pastors).

Class Sessions
Regular classes are held on Wednesdays, September
through May, at 6pm-7:30pm.  Teaching topics include:

·         The Ten Commandments

·         The Lord's Prayer

·         The Apostle's Creed

·         Baptism

·         Holy Communion

·         Worship

·         Martin Luther

·         Stewardship

After 45 mins of large group class, small group adult
volunteers meet with the teenagers to discuss more
personally the topic at hand.  Teaching includes
PowerPoints and curriculum from Faith Inkubators.

Youth & Parent Nights
Twice a year the students and parents (over 200 in
number) gather in the Sanctuary for a time of fun, learning
and updates.  Speakers or musical groups help to provide
excitement to these wonderful evenings.

Confirmation Camp
Youth in the program will go to a week of summer camp
with the pastors and youth directors.  This occurs in July at
Good Earth Village in Spring Valley, MN.

If a youth is not able to attend Confirmation Camp, 2 four
hour sessions will be required in September.

This is a time for youth to build friendships, study the Old
and New Testaments with the pastors, have fun, make
friends and worship in a great surrounding.  Camp is a
highlight of our program, and it is a great investment in a
child's faith. Mentoring Program
This part of the journey connects youth with a caring adult
Mentor Program

This part of the journey connects youth with a caring adult

in order to help the students explore the integration of
their faith and life.  They meet individually and in large
group activities and discussion.  (Mentors are chosen by
the family unless the pastors are contacted.)

Memory Work
Parents work with their child to memorize Luther's Small
Catechism.

Service Hours
Students are required to do a certain number of service
hours each year in order to experience that faith is and
action word.

Worship Notes
Each student has a certain number of worship notes to
turn in to the pastors each year.  This helps them to listen
more sensitively to the sermon and hymns.

Confirmation Day
10th grade students affirm their Baptism on the last
Sunday of October with a special afternoon service.  This
inspiring day is preceded by the student writing a faith
paper, choosing a theme verse from the Bible, and having
a personal interview with one of the pastors.  The students
are then encouraged to live as disciples by staying involved
with worship and youth activities.

 

Pastor Andy Nelson
Pastor of Youth & Education

Daryl Jans
Christian Education Director

Michael Beckmann
Youth Director