Confirmation

Called to Care. Sent to Serve.

Confirmation at Immanuel | Grades 7-9

Confirmation is an intentional process of Scripture study, exploration of our Lutheran confessions (beliefs), learning what it means to be an ELCA Lutheran, growing in personal faith habits, and growing in faith with a caring small group.

Students grow in faith through large group worship and teaching, service projects, a retreat, and small group learning. Students grow tight and personal relationships in small groups led by adult Guides and about 30 high school (grades 10-12) Student Leaders. Students are confirmed in the fall of their 10th grade year (usually on Reformation Sunday).

We have a 3-year curriculum that will focus on God and what God has done for us. As tools we will use the Bible and Martin Luther’s Small Catechism to help us grow in understanding God. We will use songs/music to assist us with memorizing Scripture.

7th & 8th Grade, Year 1: New Testament; Year 2: Old Testament
9th Grade, Year 3: Daily Discipleship, Questions of Faith, Faith Statements

We ask that parents do 3 things:

Grow in Faith with your Child
Pray for & with your student daily as it is God who gives and creates faith in us.
Share highs and lows, read the Bible and then turn your highs and lows into prayer.
Bible Reading…through the written word, Jesus the Living Word comes to us!
Use The Faith Five as a format for daily devotions.
Worship, Worship Reflection, and Acolyting
Worship with your student on Sunday or Saturday and help your student to engage in worship through completing worship notes.
Support your student when they are serving in worship as an acolyte, usher, or tech booth assistant.
Service Hours
Assist your child to participate in the service projects. This may include:
Confirmation small group service projects
Personal acts of service (e.g. teaching Sunday School, VBS Helper, volunteering in the church nursery, scouting service hours, free babysitting, leaf raking, snow shoveling, food packing at Feed My Starving Children, etc.)

Can friends come?

Yes! Many students do invite their friends to grow and learn with them.

Worship Reflection Log

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Small Groups

Our students gather as a large group for our Confirmation opening and then split into their small groups. These small groups provide intentional and deep faith community where students not only learn about faith but experience the Christian faith in/through caring and trusted relationships. All confirmation leaders adhere to Immanuel's Child Protection Policy. Each year we look for caring and engaged adult guides for these small groups. Is God calling you for this ministry? Reach out to volunteer!

Weekly Confirmation Schedule

Wednesdays during the school year, 6:15-7:40pm
Lent Schedule (March 5- April 9): 6:00pm-7:30pm (including evening Wednesday Lent Worship)
Once a month we will have an intergenerational worship for our large group time in confirmation. This means that YOU are invited to join us- families, friends, adult-ed, and more. Please join us at 6:15pm in Luther Hall on the following dates:
Find the full calendar highlights HERE.
All youth ministry events are also reflected on the general church calendar.

Being Confirmed

Students are confirmed in the fall of their 10th grade year (usually on Reformation Sunday). More about being confirmed at Immanuel...

Confirmation Retreat

Nov. 13-15, 2026 at Camp Eden Wood, Eden Prairie, MN

Night Games!
Faith Growth
Friends
Service Projects

We will depart Friday, late-afternoon for a weekend at Camp! Be sure to register before/on October 16th to place your roommate requests!

Packing List

Retreat Covenant - Sign and leave in your small group's confirmation bin

Cost: $50 (Includes Lodging Friday and Saturday. Friday = supper, Saturday = breakfast, lunch and supper, and Sunday = breakfast.)

The 2025 Confirmation Retreat cost is being subsidized by the Youth Scholarship Account. Thank you to all the Immanuel members who have contributed to make this possible! (actual cost per student to attend the weekend retreat = $140)