Confirmation at Abundant Life
Confirmation is all about growing—in understanding and in faith—by God’s grace. It’s the time when individuals add their “yes” to the promises made at their baptism, usually by their parents and sponsors. Abundant Life is committed to providing both educational and faith affirming activities for students in this Longer-Later Confirmation Program, Grades 3-11.
Orientation to the Longer-Later Confirmation Program
Grade 3 Distribution of Bibles (September)
Grade 4 Visit from Pastor in the spring, with material for personal/family spiritual formation—Bible reading, discussion, prayer.
Grade 5 Five-six classes on Holy Communion
Grade 6 Five-six classes on Holy Baptism
Grade 7 Five-six classes on Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Grade 8 10-12 classes on the Older Testament
Grade 9 10-12 classes on the New Testament
Between grades 7-9, students are expected to attend at least one confirmation camp (retreat) at Luther Village (near Kenora, ON) with youth and leaders from other Metro Conference Lutheran churches.
Grade 10 Five-six sessions on the Commandments, the Creeds, and Lutheran Heritage. Several sessions with an adult mentor in the congregation—conversations around life, school, family and relationships, faith and future directions.
Students in Grade 5-10 also have opportunities to serve as acolytes and worship assistants.
Grade 11 Meeting for preparation for the rite of Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation). Confirmation usually takes place in a worship service at the end of October or early November.
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| MNO Synod | ELCIC |
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| Luther Village | Anglican Church of Canada |
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| Canadian Lutheran World Relief | LUM |
