Confirmation is discipleship. It is a journey of discovery and a process of connection: to God, self, and others. We build connection to God through study, prayer and worship; to self by learning and growth in spiritual awareness; to others in relationship-building fun times together, and acts of service to the community.
Hope Lutheran Church Confirmation 2025-2026
Curriculum - Narrative Lectionary, NRSV Lutheran Study Bible.
Timeline - 1. A two-year class where in the first year the students would cover the bible, and second year the Small Catechism. This year is the Bible.
City-wide youth gatherings are TBD. There is heavy emphasis on the Confirmation Retreats at Kuriakos.
Expectations of Students
- Regular Class participation.
- Confirmation Worship Notes: 1 per month
- Participation in Faith Mentorship (more details to follow)
- Participation in worship as a worship assistant or in some way that utilizes the confirmand's gifts (ex: musician, AV skills, usher, reader, etc)
- Participation in Confirmation retreats at Kuriakos
- Participation in youth group events.
- Participation in service project(s) (TBD)
- Faith Expression (either written, or some other medium, i.e., write a song, make a movie, etc) to be presented to the congregation on Confirmation Sunday (for 2nd year students)
- To continue in regular worship and youth group activities after confirmation.
- To have fun!
Expectations of Parents
- To ensure their child attends class regularly (and on time) and fulfills their expectations.
- To review any assignments with their child
- To support their child with encouragement and prayer
Goals of Confirmation
- To provide a strong overview of the Christian - Lutheran faith.
- To build community among our young people
- To learn to pray, both for themselves and for each other.
- To learn how to live more deeply and more faithfully as a follower of Jesus Christ
Confirmation Sunday: TBD
