| BIBLE STUDY | CONFIRMATION | SUNDAY SCHOOL | FIRST COMMUNION | CHILDREN'S SERMON |
Confirmation is an integral component of the education ministry of the Church and the spiritual development of young Christians. At the time of baptism, it is a child's parents who assume the responsibility to educate their child in the Christian faith. As the child matures into young adults, the time comes for their own personal examination of the Christian faith and they must make a conscious and informed decision to become a child of God through Christ. Confirmation is the process when those baptized undergo special instruction in their faith to more closely identify with the Christian community and participate more fully in its mission.
Usually beginning when students enter the seventh grade, the purpose to grow into discipleship by learning the traditions of our faith. The students are taught of the text and underlying doctrine of the Apostles Creed, Lords Prayer, Ten Commandments. The fundamental meaning and functioning of the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion is also taught. Additionally, students are instructed in various aspects of the Bible and our liturgy. The goal is to share a common understanding of the Christian faith in all its essentials; the Church, its purpose and function; and living Christian life.
Once completed, the students become a full member of First English
Evangelical Lutheran Church at a ceremony before the congregation and
thereafter assume their own responsibility for further Christian
development.