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Stepping Stones / Confirmation
The Mission: To partner with parents to fulfill their baptismal promises.
The Method: As a family walking in the waters of our baptism, we have Stepping Stones in the River of Life that guide us on our journey of becoming more like Jesus Christ. With each stone we equip families with opportunities to learn together. Families are encouraged in worship by publicly blessing each other and we empower families with tools to continue their faith journey at home.
Equip: Nine events for parent and youth to attend together over the three years of middle school. Events will explore Luther’s Small Catechism as well as the more current issues of Sexuality, Media, Power and more.
Encourage: Youth are presented with a specially chosen gift from their parents at the completion of their Confirmation studies when they stand as adult members of our congregation.
Empower: Take home materials are presented at each event and are also available in the Beacon Bookstore.
The Middle School Stepping Stone is called ‘Confirmation’.
 Students & their family journey together through events towards the Stepping Stone Celebration of Confirmation after the completion of middle school, in the Fall of their 9th grade year.
Requirements for Confirmation:
· Attend Fall Kick off each year.
· Attend 3 Stepping Stone Events each year for a total of 9 over 3 years.
(8th graders attend 2 events in their 8th grade year + one event in the
Fall of their 9th grade year) - Discipleship
| Stepping Stone Event |
Recommended Grade |
Month Offered |
| Ten Commandments |
6th Grade |
September |
| Prayer |
6th Grade |
January |
| Apostles Creed |
6th Grade |
April |
| Drugs/Alcohol |
7th Grade |
October |
| Media/Technology |
7th Grade |
February |
| Power |
7th Grade |
May |
| Sexuality |
8th Grade |
November |
| World Religions |
8th Grade |
March |
| Shape |
9th Grade Retreat |
August |
· Attend worship on a regular basis. - Worship
· Provide leadership in worship a minimum of 6 times - Ministry
· Complete 36 hours of service within the church
and outside in the community. - Ministry
· Attend on Sunday morning; commit to attending 75% of the time. (3 out of 4 times a month) - Fellowship
· Attend at least one major Fellowship Event each year
(camp, retreat, rafting, etc.) - Fellowship
· Final faith paper is due in the Spring of 3rd year. - Evangelism
· Interview with a Pastor to discuss faith paper. - Evangelism
All requirements set forth are minimums. We pray that you will want to expand yourself as your life of discipleship is revealed to you. What you enjoy doing an feel real fulfillment from are clues as to where your spiritual gifts lie.
Our life of discipleship does not end with the Rite of Confirmation...
it is only the beginning.
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