Old and New Testament Catechesis class for 6th grade is held on Sundays between September and June, usually meeting in Pastor’s office 9:30-10:30 AM.\u00a0 An option to have a virtual meeting may be available as needed.\u00a0 This class has sometimes been called Pre-Confirmation.<\/p>\n
Confirmation class for 7th and 8th grade (and older grades if needed) is held between September and June.\u00a0 Confirmands take classes in consultation with Pastors and parents, spending two years studying the Scriptures and Martin Luther\u2019s Small Catechism.\u00a0 Since the Small Catechism was written for the head of the family to teach to his household, parents are encouraged to be active participants in the confirmands\u2019 learning.\u00a0 Confirmands can also receive support from Pastor Jeong or SMP Pastor Tom Miller in the music room on Sunday mornings 9:30-10:30 AM.<\/p>\n
It is the practice of this congregation to combine young adult study of the Scriptures with preparation for Holy Communion, so after successfully completing the two-year cycle, confirmands are admitted to the Lord\u2019s Table.\u00a0 In some cases, they may already be admitted if they previously completed the Early Communion class.<\/p>\n
The purpose of Confirmation at Redeemer Lutheran Church is to partner with parents in order to help their children:<\/p>\n
Course Objectives<\/span>
\n(CO 1)\u00a0 The student should be able to explain how he\/she is saved.
\n(CO 2)\u00a0 The student should be able to name, explain, and summarize the importance of each of the six chief parts of the faith as taught in Luther\u2019s Small Catechism.
\n(CO 3)\u00a0 The student should be able to recite the 10 Commandments, the Apostles Creed and the Lord\u2019s Prayer.
\n(CO 4)\u00a0 The student should be able to explain some key differences between Lutheran theology and American evangelicalism.
\n(CO 5)\u00a0 The student should be able to explain some ways Lutheran theology conflicts with the post-modern world view.
\n(CO 6)\u00a0 The student should be able to identify how they will continue to minister as part of the local congregation.<\/p>\n