Confirmation @ SST

Why do we encourage Confirmation?

If you do an in-depth study of the Bible, you will not find “confirmation” listed in it. So, why do we encourage it? As Christians, we are followers of Jesus; we are His disciples, called to grow closer to God. And, as disciples (ie: His students) we are learning what it means to be a baptized child of God. During our 3-year confirmation program, students are beginning the process to a life long journey of growing closer to God, gaining a better understanding of His Word, and learning more about the Church as a whole. Confirmation is a place where students can ask hard questions, learn new information, gain new habits and practices in life, and be challenged in their perceptions. All which is done in the frame set of God’s Word, and His Will for us as we follow Him.

What do we teach in Confirmation?

Our Confirmation Program includes:

• 6th Graders: Teaching Bible literacy

• 7th Graders: Teaching the Small Catechism

• 8th Graders: Encouraging practical Faith application and preparing Statements of Faith.

First Communion

First Communion classes are offered to students once they enter 5th Grade. Most students have completed First Communion by the time they are Confirmed.

For any further details or questions regarding Confirmation or First Communion, please contact the Church office at 651.429.4293.