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Confirmation

What is Confirmation?

Confirmation is a Rite within the Lutheran church, where baptized youth participate in a process of learning, discernment, and growth in their faith. It ends with the Affirmation of Baptism, which is a youth’s opportunity to say “yes” to a God who said “yes” to them in their baptism, and to commit themselves to the church and its mission.

At Nativity, youth participating in the confirmation process will grow in their understanding of the Bible, as well as Lutheran history & theology. Youth will discern their own identity as a Child of God and their calling in the church and to the world.

Who participates in Confirmation?

Currently at Nativity, a youth will, typically, begin the confirmation process in November of 7th grade and will affirm their baptism in October of 10th grade. (PLEASE NOTE: this is the “typical” process, and the Nativity staff is willing to work with a youth who would be starting the confirmation process later or coming back after a break; though a youth cannot start confirmation earlier than 7th grade.)

When is Confirmation?

Confirmands in 7th – 9th grade will meet on various Wednesday evenings between the months of November and May. 7th & 8th graders will meet together from 7 – 8 pm, and 9th graders will meet from 7:30 – 8:30 pm.

Confirmands in 10th grade will meet on various Wednesday evenings in the months of September and October. Our Confirmation Service, the Affirmation of Baptism Worship, is held on Reformation Sunday, the last Sunday of October.

(Please reference your Confirmation Schedule for more details.)

What are the expectations of Confirmation?

  • Attend Class – Each week we’ll explore how God’s Word & Luther’s Small Catechism applies to a teenager’s life and carry it with you as you grow into adulthood.
  • Small Groups – Each week we will break into small groups by grade and discuss that week’s topic and share conversations about everyday life together.
  • Service & Growth Experiences – We will have multiple service projects opportunities throughout the year to participate as individual, families, small groups, youth & community as a whole.
  • Affirmation of Baptism – By the last Sunday in October of your 10th grade year, it is our hope that you are prepared “affirm” your baptismal promises in our Confirmation Worship.
  • Retreats & Service and Learning Trips – We offer opportunities each year to bond as a group and grow in our understanding of being service partners. These opportunities are optional and funded in additions to Confirmation program fees. 

PLEASE NOTE: Confirmation is NOT an expectation of membership at Nativity. A youth doesn’t have to participate in the process if they are unwilling and/or unable. This is not a “have to” but a “get to”.

Thank you, and if you have any questions regarding Confirmation at Nativity, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Peace & Blessings,
Renee Hoffman, Director of Children, Youth, and Families

7TH – 9TH GRADE

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2024-2025 Confirmation: 7th-10th Grade
This is a not a commitment, just letting you know what you'd be interested in so we can reach out to you with upcoming opportunities.

There is a suggested payment of $50.00 for each student, with a family maximum of $100. You may pay by check or by following the instructions after you submit your registration.