Statement of Purpose

The Confirmation journey is an intentional time set aside during a young person’s life for them to question, grow, and seek transformation in their Christian faith. In our confirmation ministry, our youth learn what it means to be a Lutheran Christian in the world today.

At Cross of Christ, Confirmation is our main middle school ministry. In our congregation, we involve young people in this ministry during their 6th, 7th, and 8th grade years, with their Affirmation of Baptism taking place in the fall of their 9th grade year.

When infants and children are brought to be baptized, parents and sponsors make faith promises for them.

“You are entrusted with responsibilities, “to live with them among God’s faithful people, bring them to the word of God and the holy supper, teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments, place in their hands the holy scriptures, and nurture them in faith and prayer, so that they may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ through word and deed, care for others and the world God made, and work for justice and peace.” – Service of Holy Baptism

 In the service of Affirmation of Baptism, confirmands “confirm” / “affirm” these baptismal promises for themselves, saying, “In faith, I turn to Christ.”

 Confirmation is a time together, not a time apart.  Throughout the confirmation ministry we seek to build relationships among students, adults, our Christian community, and God. This is NOT a journey toward a graduation, but another step on the life-long journey of faith that extends from birth to death.

We strive to partner with parents and family members in this ministry, during these years as you guide your child in developing a stronger relationship with Christ. We invite even those who are uncertain of taking part in their 9th grade Affirmation of Baptism to join us as we learn, explore, grow, and wonder together in faith.