Why Confirmation?
Affirmation of baptism, or confirmation, is the opportunity for young people to affirm this gift of faith. For many of you, the gift of faith was first given to you through baptism when you were very young and could not answer for yourself. Confirmation is an important rite in the life of the Lutheran Church, and especially at Lutheran Church of Our Savior. In addition to being an opportunity to deepen faith and spiritual practices, affirming one’s baptism allows a young person to have a full participation in the life of the church before they are an adult. Confirmation at Lutheran Church of Our Savior is integrated into the life of the wider congregation.
Students are welcome to begin confirmation beginning in 6th grade and take as long as they need to meet the expectations to participate in an affirmation of Baptism service in worship. This service will be offered 3 times a year: Reformation Sunday (Last Sunday of October), Baptism of Our Lord, 2nd Sunday of January, Pentecost Sunday (7th Sunday after Easter).
Confirmation is not a requirement. It is not a sacrament. It is not a means of grace. Confirmation is a way that the congregation makes an investment in young people or those young in faith to help them grow and engage in their connection to God, the congregation, and the wider community of faith. Ultimately, this program has been shaped in such a way that, when asked “ Do you intend to continue in the covenant God made with you in holy baptism?” students will feel well prepared to say “I do and I ask God to help and guide me.”
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