ONFIRMATIO. Name 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year

ONFIRMATIO Name 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year

ONFIRMATIO What is Confirmation? Through confirmation, your sons and daughters will be given the opportunity to be instructed in the Christian faith, confirm the baptismal covenant they entered into as an infant, and publicly affirm a living and personal faith in Jesus Christ. Confirmation is not a sacrament, nor is it commanded in the Bible. It is a privilege, not a right, and consists of a three year pastoral and educational ministry of our church that is designed to assist our baptized children identify with the life and mission of adulthood in the Christian church. Year one (Room C-104) Old Testament Year two (Room S-111C - Youth Room) Apostles Creed New Testament Year three (Room S-111W - Youth Room Cafe) Ten Commandments Lord s Prayer Baptism/Holy Communion Special Topics Oct 11 - Stairway to Heaven Nov 15 - Highway to Hell March 6 - God s Design for Sex April 10 - Faith of our Neighbors Our Mission: Knowing the Savior and Making Him Known Knowing ~ Growing ~ Going Our Objectives: 1) To present each young person with the truths of Christ and the Bible and permit him/her to confirm and testify to a personal belief in Jesus Christ as Lord. 2) To teach the basic fundamentals of the Christian faith and Biblical Christianity as set forth in Holy Scripture and explained in Luther s Small Catechism. 3) To study topics that will enrich their lives as Christians and assist them to mature in their faith and to equip them for service within the Church and community. 4) To develop within our young people Christian ideals, standards, and values in regard to Worship, Prayer, Bible study, Stewardship, and Fellowship. 5) To affirm within each student the privilege, blessing, and responsibility of partaking in Holy Communion. Why is Confirmation important? 1) Confirmation is important because of the material used and the instruction given. The Bible is our primary resource, which we supplement with the teaching of Luther s Small Catechism. Through the use of these materials students will come to a greater understanding of how God is working in their lives. They will show them the Law that convicts them of sin and also the Gospel that provides forgiveness for sin. 2) Confirmation is important because it takes place in the early teen years when many young people are beginning to wrestle with faith questions, doubts, and the assurance of salvation. Confirmation offers opportunity for working through these matters. 3) Confirmation is important because it celebrates the promises of baptism and helps the young individual begin to identify with and become involved in the adult Christian community. This team effort involves parents, pastors and staff, servant leaders, and the young adult. 4) Confirmation is important for its completion equips one to rightly partake of the Lord s Supper with our congregation. It is not a graduation from Christian education and growth, but a step along our journey of faith. KNOWING: Regular and timely attendance of our Sunday class, from 9:30am to10:45am. Completion of all lessons and memory work. Proficiency, understanding, and grasp of the materials covered in Confirmation. Your instructors will evaluate this based upon class attendance, participation, interaction, weekly lessons, and Celebration of Knowledge opportunities. Special topics presented by Pastor Kirk to further enhance concepts presented in the classroom setting. GROWING: Regular attendance at worship services with family. Completion of sermon notes for 24 Abiding Savior sermons from September to May. Advent and Lent sermons also qualify. GOING: Involvement in ten hours of volunteer service to either our church or community. Signatures of completion in service projects are required. Upon completion of all requirements, a recommendation for Confirmation will be submitted to Pastor and the congregation Student will prepare a written testimony and public profession of a personal faith in Jesus Christ upon completion of the third year of study. Parental Involvement In many ways, Confirmation presents a moment of decision for your family. Will this opportunity be one of priority and precedence, or will it be just another item to check off the list? Your own actions and example as parents will have huge bearing on the success or lack thereof regarding Confirmation. As parents, your role is absolutely vital! Your encouragements to complete all the lessons and assignments and to participate in class are essential to the success and impact of Confirmation in the life of your child. We recognize and affirm the home as the greatest place of teaching in the life of your child, yet acknowledge the partnership that exists between the home and our church family and the assistance we can offer in the equipping and training up of our young people to be the men and women God would desire them to be. Lessons are available both in class and at http://knowingthesavior.org/youth

C ONFIRMATIO Fall 2015 Syllabus Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Spring 2016 Lesson 1 - What is Prayer Lesson 2 - Introduction and the First Petition Lesson 3 - The Second and Third Petitions Lesson 4 - The Fourth Petition Sept 13 2nd Year: Lesson 1: Doctrine of the Word 3rd Year: Lesson 1 - Intro to the Small Catechism Feb 7 SnoDaze & SideXSide (No Class) Sept 20 2nd Year: Lesson 2 - Matthew, Mark, and Luke 3rd Year: Lesson 2-1st Commandment Feb 14 Lesson 5 - The Fifth Petition Sept 27 2nd Year: Lesson 3 - Gospel of John 3rd Year: Lesson 3-2nd Commandment Feb 21 Lesson 6 - The Sixth and Seventh Petitions and Conclusion Oct 4 Oct 11 2nd Year: Lesson 4 - Acts 3rd Year: Lesson 4-3rd Commandment 2nd Year: Lesson 5 - Romans and Galatians 3rd Year: Lesson 5-4th Commandment Special Session (6:30pm): Stairway to Heaven Feb 28 Mar 6 Mar 13 Review Celebration of Knowledge Special Session (6:30pm): God s Design for Sex Review of Celebration of Knowledge Oct 18 2nd Year: Lesson 6-1 & 2 Corinthians 3rd Year: Lesson 6-5th Commandment Mar 20 Lesson 7 - Intro to Sacraments Oct 25 2nd Year: Lessons 7 - Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians 3rd Year: Lesson 7-6th Commandment Mar 27 April 3 Resurrection Sunday (No Class) Lesson 8 - Baptism part 1 Nov 1 2nd Year: Lessons 8-1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon 3rd Year: Lesson 8-7th Commandment April 10 Lesson 9 - Baptism part 2 Special Session (6:30pm): Faith of our Neighbors Nov 8 2nd Year: Lesson 9 - General Letters: Hebrews 3rd Year: Lesson 9-8th Commandment April 17 Lesson 10 - Lord s Supper part 1 Nov 15 2nd Year: Lesson 10 - General Letters: James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude 3rd Year: Lesson 10-9th Commandment Special Session (6:30pm): Highway to Hell April 24 Lesson 11 - Lord s Supper part 2 Nov 22 2nd Year: Lesson 11 - Revelation and 1 & 2 Thessalonians 3rd Year: Lesson 11-10th Commandment & Conclusion May 1 May 8 Lesson 12 - Review Session of Sacrament Questions Celebration of Knowledge Nov 29 Thanksgiving Break (no class) Dec 6 Review May 15 Review of Celebration of Knowledge Dec 13 Celebration of Knowledge May 22 Topical

C ONFIRMATIO Registration Form 4100 S Bahnson Ave Sioux Falls 605-371-3800 www.knowingthesavior.org Parent s Name(s): Address: City: State: Zip: Home Telephone: Cell Phone: Work Telephone: Parent s Email Address: Emergency Contact & Phone: Child s Name: M/F? Grade Fall 14: Birthdate: Baptism Date & Location: Child s Cell Phone: Child s Email Address: School Child Attends: Food allergies or health concerns for the child: Other things we should know about your child. List any needs, concerns or specific learning style that would be helpful in teaching your child: Did child attend confirmation 2013-2014? If yes, where? Parent Signature

Parent Student Pastor - Teacher Covenant By agreeing to and signing this covenant, the parties above do hereby commit and affirm to the following: The Parent affirms: We hold primary responsibility for our child and will be supportive and encouraging regarding their Confirmation studies. Recognizing that the home is the greatest teacher, we will seek by God s grace to model Christ in our homes at all times. We will share openly with the teachers our concerns, suggestions, and thoughts regarding Confirmation. We take secondary responsibility for the completion of all assignments (the student takes first responsibility). The Student affirms: I will take primary responsibility for the completion of all assignments. I will be obedient and respectful of my parents, pastor, and lay leaders, attend all classes and other Confirmation activities as so required. The Pastor and Teachers affirm: To prepare each week a lesson with specific objectives that will assist the student s growth in God s Word and personal walk of faith. To pray regularly for the student s and their families. All course work and resources will rest on the authority of the Bible and be grounded upon its truths. To communicate in a timely manner with student and parents should the need arise All Parties affirm: I have received a copy of the Confirmation Covenant and agree to all the requirements of Confirmation (see reverse). Upon satisfactory completion of three years of Confirmation study, the demonstration of a living faith in Jesus Christ, and the public profession of this faith, the student will be welcomed to participate with our congregation in the celebration of the Lord s Supper. Confirmation is not graduation, and does not signal a conclusion to church involvement; rather, it signals a new opportunity for further growth in Biblical learning and service within our church family.

Confirmation Covenant 1) I understand that to be a communing member of Abiding Savior, it is imperative that I am in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and that I accept and adhere to the statements of faith adopted by our church as found in the Holy Scriptures and explained in Luther s Small Catechism. 2) Confirmation is a privilege, not a right, and thus, it is my responsibility to complete the requirements set forth to enhance and grow my walk with Jesus Christ. I am choosing to enter into this program in order to personally confirm my baptismal covenant. I understand that all requirements must be completed on a semester basis in order to move forward to the next semester of study. Failure to complete any requirements within one semester will result in repeating that semester of study the following year. Confirmation is a three year study designed to guide you in the areas outlined above. Requirements: Regular (70%), weekly, and on time attendance at our Sunday morning class, from 9:30am to10:45am. Completion of all lessons and memory work. Proficiency, understanding, and grasp of the materials covered in Confirmation. Your instructors will evaluate this based upon class attendance, participation, interaction, weekly lessons, and Celebration of Knowledge opportunities. Regular attendance at worship services with family. Completion of 24 sermon notes that must be taken in person (online does not qualify) at Abiding Savior or any other congregation from September to May (39 sermons), including Advent (5 sermons), and Lent (6 sermons). You only need 24 sermon notes out of the possible 50 sermons during that time. Sermon notes must be turned in the same day they are taken in the Confirmation Drop Box by the Youth Group News bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. Involvement in ten hours of volunteer service to either our church or community from September to May. Signatures of completion in service projects are required. Special circumstance will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Please speak with Adam McCarlson for more information. o Upon completion of all requirements, a recommendation for Confirmation will be submitted to Pastor and the congregation o Student will prepare a written testimony and public profession of a personal faith in Jesus Christ upon completion of the third year of study Signatures: Pastor Date Parent Date Student Date Teacher Date

Certificate of Church or Community Service Involvement in ten hours of volunteer service to either our church or community. A minimum of five per semester is required. Student Name: Location of service project or activity: Description of service project or activity: Time invested in service project or activity: Signature of parent or the individual offering oversight at the project or activity: Turn this in to the confirmation drop box or your confirmation teacher. Certificate of Church or Community Service Involvement in ten hours of volunteer service to either our church or community. A minimum of five per semester is required. Student Name: Location of service project or activity: Description of service project or activity: Time invested in service project or activity: Signature of parent or the individual offering oversight at the project or activity: Turn this in to the confirmation drop box or your confirmation teacher. Certificate of Church or Community Service Involvement in ten hours of volunteer service to either our church or community. A minimum of five per semester is required. Student Name: Location of service project or activity: Description of service project or activity: Time invested in service project or activity: Signature of parent or the individual offering oversight at the project or activity: Turn this in to the confirmation drop box or your confirmation teacher. Certificate of Church or Community Service Involvement in ten hours of volunteer service to either our church or community. A minimum of five per semester is required. Student Name: Location of service project or activity: Description of service project or activity: Time invested in service project or activity: Signature of parent or the individual offering oversight at the project or activity: Turn this in to the confirmation drop box or your confirmation teacher.

C ONFIRMATIO Sermon Notes Template Noting the Details: Date Church Attended Sermon Title Biblical Text Sermon Based Upon Listing Key Ideas: What are the main ideas of the message? Applying the Message: Answer at least ONE Application question if using Abiding Savior s form, OR, briefly state how you will apply to your life the things you have learned in the message. Clarifying: What question would you like answered or clarified from the sermon? 2015-2016 C ONFIRMATIO Sermon Notes Template Noting the Details: Date Church Attended Sermon Title Biblical Text Sermon Based Upon Listing Key Ideas: What are the main ideas of the message? Applying the Message: Answer at least ONE Application question if using Abiding Savior s form, OR, briefly state how you will apply to your life the things you have learned in the message. Clarifying: What question would you like answered or clarified from the sermon?