Catechesis and Confirmation
Catechesis and ConfirmationCatechesis is the on-going learning about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ which begins after baptism and ends when we are called to eternal life.
Confirmation is a rite, and the 1991 explanation of Lutheran’s Small Catechism puts it:
Confirmation is a public rite of the church preceded by a period of instruction designed to help baptized Christians identify with the life and mission of the Christian community.
Note: Prior to admission to the Lord's Supper, it is necessary to be instructed in the Christian faith (1 Cor. 11:28). The rite of confirmation provides an opportunity for the individual Christian, relying on God's promise given in Holy Baptism, to make a personal public confession of the faith and a lifelong pledge of fidelity to Christ.
Trinity offers two types of confirmation classes.
For 7th & 8th graders the confirmation process is a two year program in the evenings, with an adult, covering the material in Luther’s Small Catechism.
Why does an adult have to be present?
Dr. Martin Luther begins each section of the six chief parts of the Small Catechism with, “As the head of the family should teach them in a simple way to his household.” The idea behind this is that the Head of the Household is responsible for teaching their family. In an effort to reaffirm Dr. Luther’s idea, Trinity has adopted this mode for its Jr. High Confirmation program.
Each student is required to have a Bible and a copy of “Lutheran Small Catechism” Copies are available through the church office.
For Adults the confirmation process is individualized depending on the current level of catechesis of the adult. This assessment is based upon the Pastor’s evaluation of the adult.
Downloads
Explanation to Luther’s Small Catechism (1991) PDF
This page was created on 08/31/2004 and last edited on: 11/05/2008