Confirmation Ministry (Grades 6-9)
Confirmation at St. Andrew’s is a three-year program for middle school youth to dive deeper into their faith, be challenged and grow, and ultimately begin to make faith their own. The program culminates in the fall of the 9th grade year, where youth make public affirmation of their faith, confirming (thus “Confirmation”) they accept the free gift of God’s grace given in their baptism.
Confirmation involves weekly participation in fun, energetic large group sessions paired with intimate, reflective small groups of 5-10 youth led by a small group guide. Youth can choose to attend on Wednesday evenings (a larger, more high energy atmosphere) or a Sunday track (smaller, quieter atmosphere). In addition to weekly sessions, youth participate in the Lenten Mentor program, which pairs each Confirmation student with a caring adult for several weeks each spring, as well as the opportunity to attend our annual Confirmation Camp in June.
The 9th Grade Confirmation program focuses on the five promises that youth make during their Confirmation vows, discussed during weekly sessions and a capstone retreat. The Confirmation celebration weekend (in late October) includes a banquet, a special worship celebration for confirmands and their families, and a Confirmation ceremony during worship.
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6th – 8th Grade Confirmation Details
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 p.m. (all sessions meet in the Great Hall) or Sundays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. (all sessions meet in the Youth & Sports Center)
Wednesday Schedule:
October 4 – 6th Grade Only Session (both Wednesday and Sunday)
October 11 – 6th Grade Only Session (both Wednesday and Sunday)
October 25 – Orientation for ALL Grades in the Sanctuary – Parent and student orientation
November 1, 8, 15, 29
November 5 – All In Worship
December 6, 13, 20
December 3 – All In Worship
January 3
January 7-8 – 6th Grade Retreat at Lake Wapogasses Lutheran Bible Camp (Cost is included in the registration fee)
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 4 – All In Worship
February 7 – Lenten Mentor Orientation in the Sanctuary – Parent, mentor and student attend together
February 14, 21, 28 – Wednesday Lent Service w/Mentor in the Sanctuary
March 3 – All In Worship
March 6, 13, 20 – Wednesday Lent Service w/Mentor in the Sanctuary
April 10, 17, 24
May 1, 8
Sunday Schedule:
October 4 – 6th Grade Only Session (both Wednesday and Sunday)
October 11 – 6th Grade Only Session (both Wednesday and Sunday)
October 25 – Orientation for ALL Grades in the Sanctuary – Parent and student orientation
November 5, 12, 19
November 5 – All In Worship
December 3, 10, 17
December 3 – All In Worship
January 7-8 – 6th Grade Retreat at Lake Wapogasses Lutheran Bible Camp (Cost is included in the registration fee)
January 14, 21, 28
February 4 – All In Worship
February 7 – Lenten Mentor Orientation in the Sanctuary – Parent, mentor and student attend together
February 14, 21, 28 – Wednesday Lent Service w/Mentor in the Sanctuary
March 3 – All In Worship
March 6, 13, 20 – Wednesday Lent Service w/Mentor in the Sanctuary
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5
Italics writing are non-Sunday dates
Stay Connected
For questions and details about Confirmation Ministries, contact Tracy Lysne, Children, Youth and Family Ministry Director, at 651.762.9171 or youth@saintandrews.org.
