Our confirmation program is a three year education program for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. This program is designed to give an in-depth look at Lutheran Christian beliefs culminating in a historical church service called The Rite of Confirmation. The Rite of Confirmation is not a sacrament required by God, a graduation guaranteeing a better seat in heaven (you are saved by the Grace of Jesus, not by your works), or required to be an active participant in our church/youth programs. The Rite of Confirmation is an opportunity to stand up before the congregation, give a testimony of faith, and vow to God to continue actively living the Christian Life through the power of His Holy Spirit.

We encourage families to participate in our confirmation program beginning when their student is in 6th grade and finishing in their 8th grade year. Our education curriculum is designed for this age group and we believe this gives students the best opportunities to create peer relationships.

If your student is older than this age group, please reach out to Hannah for information on private confirmation and high school/young adult programs! If your student is younger than this age group, we encourage you to wait until they begin middle school. If your student is beginning the three year rotation in their 7th or 8th grade year, Hannah will work with your family to provide the best peer fellowship opportunities while also ensuring they complete three year's worth of curriculum.

Over the course of three years (typically 6th, 7th, and 8th grade) our students work through an overview of Scripture (themes and events) and Lutheran Doctrine (beliefs on how Scripture is applied to Christian living and worship practices). All of our education is founded on Scripture as the norm and rule of our faith. Martin Luther's Small Catechism is an additional resource we use to explain Scripture, although we do not consider it to be Scripture itself. Our curriculum rotates each year to give all students an opportunity to explore how we come to a worldview based on the unchanging truth of Christ.

Twice a month at each campus we hold what we call "instructional days". These are days where we work with parents to help our students understand how Scripture and Luther's Catechism help them navigate current issues in their life as well as work to help all of our families continually cultivate a better understanding of theology and faith at home practices. When we are not meeting for instructional days, our students meet for Middle School Mayhem, a program designed to help middle school students build a Christian community and continue exploring Scripture with their peers. Students and parents are also expected to complete at home work during our Middle School Mayhem weeks.

2024 Fall Schedule

In Luther's Small Catechism, under the Table of Duties, he explains that Scripture clearly outlines that parents should be the primary teacher of the faith for their children (see Ephesians 5:22). Statistically, we know that parents who take an active role in their child's faith education are far more likely to raise children who become actively worshipping and serving Christian adults (see Barna's Households of Faith study). At Redeemer we highly value our youth having intentional places to meet with their peers, but we also value equipping our parents to discuss life issues and teach their children about Scripture. By having parents actively involved in catechesis, we believe we can help equip parents to fulfill their baptismal promise to their children!

Please contact Hannah. We never want our religious education programs to be a financial burden on any family and we will help you access the materials you need!

Twice a year we offer a communion seminar. This usually takes place over the course of a few hours on a Saturday. Our intention is never to prevent students who understand how God is at work in communion from taking it just because they aren't confirmed. That being said, some families still choose to wait for their students to partake until they are confirmed and we believe that is entirely the parent's choice! More information on our communion seminar will be coming soon!

Confirmation is a program that takes intentional prioritizing of family time. We understand that it may not be right for every family and we strive to make all students feel welcome in our community regardless of their confirmation status! Please check out the youth tab on our website to see other youth programs your student is welcome and encouraged to join us at!

The best way to stay up to date on schedule changes, new information, and youth programs is by signing up for our text reminds! Text @rlccon to 81010 to sign up.