What is Youth Confirmation at Zion . . .
What is Youth Confirmation at Zion . . .
Confirmation is the public affirmation of a person’s baptism and faith, and is an important milestone in the life of a Christian
What began at a person’s baptism, continues throughout their life of faith. Public affirmation of faith happens after a period of instruction. At Zion, confirmation instruction is provided through a weekly class for young people (typically in 6th & 7th grades) under the guidance of Pastor Grimenstein. “Confirmands” meet over a two-year period (Sept-May) culminating in the Rite of Confirmation during a Sunday worship service in the spring.
What Do Confirmands Study?
God’s Word and how it works
The six chief parts of Luther’s Small Catechism which expound on God’s Word (Ten Commandments, The Apostles’ Creed, The Lord’s Prayer, The Sacrament of Holy Baptism, The Sacrament of the Altar, and Confession)
What worship is, and what it does
Finally, they discover that learning from God’s Word and growing in faith does not end with Confirmation, or when they reach adulthood. Staying connected to Christ through regular participation in Word and Sacrament in the Church throughout one’s life, is both an exhortation and a privilege. An additional benefit is the bond that often develops between confirmands as they go through this formative time together.
To learn more about Confirmation at Zion, or inquire about enrolling your child, please reach out to Pastor Grimenstein at pastor@zlcb.org.
