Curriculum

Classes are divided into three levels during the 7-9 grade years, as follows:

          LEVEL I                            LEVEL II                         LEVEL III

     Small Catechism                  Apostles' Creed                Church Doctrine

   10 Commandments                    Worship                       Christian Ethics

        Lord's Prayer                        Prayer

     Holy Communion

These courses are part of the Confirmation Series, "Here We Stand."  This format covers the catechism over a three-year period.

The objectives of this series are to help confirmands:

- gain a basic understanding of the Bible and Luther's Small Catechism
- develop a sense of connection with their congregation and the greater church
- develop faith relationships with peers and other adults
- appreciate the theological value in the biblical story
- value the Bible and Small Catechism as living books and tools for daily living
- gain skills in dealing with doubt, in discerning and expressing faith, and in making healthy choices and life decisions

GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION

Regular Sunday Church School, Church and Class participation;

9th Grade:  Monthly Sermon Synopsis

For fairness, comfort, and security of all students: NO MP3's, cell phones, electronic devices, outside food, school homework, or leaving the building until dismissal.

The cost of meals is $90.00 -

$45.00 payable on/before 1^st class

$45.00 payable on/before 2^nd half begins

CONFIRMATION MEALS

Parents of students model Christian service by preparing and serving Confirmation meals.  Cooking Teams include an EXPERIENCED cook familiar with Saint Matthew's kitchen facilities, plus at least one other parent. 

A week before the meal, the cook receives a detailed menu with suggestions from a previous meal.  The cook phones the cooking team and makes assignments for shopping, cooking, and cleaning up.  More details are available in New and Abridged Confirmation Meals included in the Youth and Parent Information Packet.