The Confirmation Program at East Side Lutheran Church is for those in grades 6th-9th. It is a time to grow in both the knowledge of scripture and in what we believe as Lutheran Christians. Worship, service, and fun are woven throughout the program. Click on the button below to view overarching program objectives, as well as grade specific objectives.
6th-9th graders meet weekly on Wednesday evenings during the school year with an emphasis on the practical application of faith in their lives and the life of the community. Field trips and service opportunities are built into the program.
Grades 6th-9th also complete 16 sermon notes. Click here to download 2 different sermon note form options. 9th graders meet weekly with a mentor in the fall and write their own Faith Statement. Additionally, 9th graders go through the rite of "Affirmation of Baptism" (and are confirmed) on the last Sunday of October.
In addition to taking sermon notes our confirmation students are asked to serve in at least 4 Sunday Morning worship services as Acolytes each year. In this role they will light and extinguish the candles, receive the offering, assist in communion, and fill other roles as needed. You may use the following link to sign up for the 2023-2024 season.
Our confirmation orientation day is Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 at 6:45pm. This one hour event will give an overview of the year for students and parents/guardians. If you're ready to enter the East Side Lutheran Church confirmation program you can register online below.
Wednesdays at East Side 6pm Community Meal
6:45 Opening Prayer and Scripture Reading
7pm Confirmation Classes and Adult Bible Study
Schedule for 2023-2024 (subject to changes as needed)
Sept. 6 - fellowship and orientation
Sept. 13 - session 1: Engaging in God Talk
Sept. 20 - session 2: What is the Bible?
Sept. 27 - session 3: Is the Bible True?
Oct. 4 - session 4: How is the Bible the Word of God?
Oct. 11 - session 5: all-ages field trip to another faith community
Oct. 18 - session 6: Where did the Bible come from?
Oct. 25 - session 7: How can I read the Bible with better understanding?
This is also the day our 9th grade confirmands will have their pictures taken.
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Reformation Sunday, Oct. 29
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Nov. 1 - session 8: Is there a "center" to Scripture?
Nov. 8 - session 9: What kind of authority does the Bible Hold?
Nov. 15 - session 10: The Great Bible Game Show (all ages activity)
Nov. 23 - Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Nov. 29 - Advent Worship
Dec. 6 - Advent Worship
Dec. 13 - Advent Worship
Dec. 20 - Advent Worship
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Christmas Break (no program on Dec. 27)
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Jan. 3 - session 11: Martin Luther - Reluctant Reformer
Jan. 10 - session 12: Martin Luther - Law and Gospel
Jan. 17 - session 13: Martin Luther - The Two Kingdoms
Jan. 24 - session 14: Martin Luther - Called for Good
Jan. 31 - session 15: all-ages field trip to George Boom
Feb. 7 - session 16: Martin Luther - the role of Confession
Feb. 14 - Ash Wed. Worship
Feb. 21 - Lenten Worship
Feb. 28 - Lenten Worship
Mar. 6 - Lenten Worship
Mar. 13 - Lenten Worship
Mar. 20 - Lenten Worship
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Easter Break (no program on March 27)
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Apr. 3 - Service Project
Apr. 10 - session 18: Martin Luther - God Hidden and Revealed -Communion, part 1
April 17 - session 19: Martin Luther - Justification by Grace through Faith -Communion, part 2
April 24 - session 20: Martin Luther - Semper Simul
May 1 - session 21: End of Year party!
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Summer Break