Confirmation is an educational ministry of the church.  It helps baptized youth to identify more deeply with the Christian community through Word and Sacrament and to participate more fully in its mission.   Confirmation refers to both the growth process and the important event when young adults publicly say “yes” to what they have learned about faith, Christ, and God’s relevance to their life.

When a child is baptized, parents and sponsors make a promise to the child and to God... “to bring them to the services of God’s house, and teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Apostles’ Creed, and the Ten Commandments.   As they grow in years...place in their hands the Holy Scriptures and provide for their instruction in the Christian faith...” Sheridan Lutheran Church seeks to support parents in fulfilling that very important promise through worship and education.

After confirmation, the students are considered adult voting members of the church with full rights and responsibilities.

Confirmation involves 6th, 7th and 8th graders studying the Bible and learning Martin Luther’s Small Catechism, along with other Christian beliefs and traditions.  Confirmation students will also be expected to participate in service events, fellowship activities, and worship.  Youth are connected with a small group and an adult guide who share in many of these activities together.  Students in each small group, together with their leader, form a close, caring bond within the larger church community.

Confirmation for the 2011 - 2012 year officially starts on Wednesday, September 7, at Wednesdays @ the Well from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.     

Wednesdays @ the Well
Midweek Ministry
Wednesdays @ the Well is Sheridan’s weekly Wednesday evening event for the entire family that includes worship, food, fellowship, fun, and faith formation through Bible study, adult education, confirmation classes, and children’s activities.

The schedule is as follows:
5pm to 6pm Buffet style meal
6pm to 7:30 pm Worship and learning events for all ages.

Confirmation Overview
All 6th, 7th, and 8th, grade students will attend Confirmation from September 7, 2011 through the end of April 2012 during Wednesdays @ the Well. The students will be with their own grade, with a format of large group teaching time and small group time. Pastor Jeremy, Pastor Rhonda, and Amy will rotate teaching each grade.

6th Grade
This year 6th grade students will be learning about Old Testament Biblical characters and stories, the life of Martin Luther, Baptism, and Communion.

7th Grade
This year 7th grade students will be learning about the life of Martin Luther, Baptism, Communion, the Apostles’ Creed, the 10 Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, the Life of Jesus, and other Christian teachings/beliefs.    

8th Grade
This year 8th grade students will be talking about a variety of faith issues and how they relate to their everyday lives.  They will also experience guest speakers and be involved with service events throughout the year.

The registration fee for each year is $40 per student or $60 per family. This does not include the additional charges for fellowship activities, youth events and for the midweek meals. Scholarships for the registration fee are available upon request.

Click here to Register your student for the 2011-2012 Confirmation Year.

Download a PDF brochure about Confirmation.

Download a PDF of the 6th & 7th Grade Orientation Information.

Download a PDF of the 8th Grade Orientation Information.

For inquiries and further information, contact Pastor Jeremy Freye at j.freye@sheridanlutheran.org or 423-4769.