Confirmation in the Lutheran Church is a public profession of faith. It is called “affirmation of baptism” and is a mature and public reaffirmation of the promises that parents, sponsors, and congregation made for them at their baptism. At their affirmation of baptism, confirmands are asked to make this promise for themselves: “…to live among God’s faithful people, to hear the word of God and share in the Lord’s Supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, to serve all people, following the example of Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.”
The process of preparing to affirm these promises includes classes and increased involvement in congregational life. The end goal is to prepare youth to boldly and confidently make these promises, affirm their baptisms, and continue to live out their faith in the church.
Youth participate in group activities and learning beginning in 6th grade. They will be Confirmed during the fall of their 10th-grade year.
Requirements and expectations for Confirmation are important as we are helping to guide and form the youth into active members of our congregation.
St. Philip’s Confirmation requirements and expectations include: (each year of the program)
- Regular worship attendance
- 18 worship notes (2 per month – bonus opportunities during the summer!)
- 12 service/worship involvement opportunities; which include, but are not limited to…
- prep/serve Wednesday evening Community Suppers
- reading during worship
- special music during worship
- helping in the Food & Clothing Shelf
- Regular participation in Sunday morning activities and other program opportunities
- Engage with a mentor during the Lenten season (more info below)
- Attend Middle School Retreats/Lock-ins
- Complete a Faith Expression project prior to your Confirmation
**Each program year consists of roughly 30 weeks **
If you have questions, please contact our Director of Faith Formation, Connie Yerigan at ConnieY@splcmn.org or at 763-231-0518.