Faith Formation
The Christian faith is a life-long journey that begins with baptism, and we travel through various stages on the way. In addition to regular Sunday School classes for children, our congregation recognizes several important junctures in the journey of young people and offers assistance to parents who are raising their children in the faith.
Kids of the Kingdom
Kids of the Kingdom is a parent-led and organized ministry for children from about the age of three through sixth grade. Seasonal events focus on a learning activity, crafts, lots of fun and always some food.
First Grade Bibles
As children enter the first grade and start to be able to read, First Lutheran gives them a picture and story Bible. Parents are encouraged to spend some time with their children each day learning the basic Bible stories.
First Communion
At the conclusion of the third grade, parents are invited to bring their children to first communion instruction. The decision to begin receiving communion is made jointly by the child, pastors and parents. This event is celebrated on the first Sunday in May.
Fourth Grade Bibles
Fourth graders are given a study Bible that will be their resource for years to come. These Bibles are used in the catechism program.
Confirmation
Children who are baptized as infants must at some point in life affirm the Christian faith as their own. To aid in this process, we have a three year catechism program, beginning in the seventh grade, which exposes the young people to the basics of the Christian faith. At the conclusion of the three years, students are given the opportunity to affirm their faith at a confirmation service on Pentecost Sunday.
Mentors
During the final year of catechism classes, each student is "yoked" with an adult from the congregation who serves as a mentor. These are important relationships that help strengthen the ties between youth and adults in the congregation.
