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Small Group Leaders Orientation
This meeting is for all small group leaders to prepare for the upcoming Confirmation year. We’ll go over expectations, curriculum, roles, and how to support students in their faith journey. It’s also a time to connect, ask questions, and pray together as a leadership team.

Welcome to Confirmation & Parent Orientation
Students and parents are invited to kick off the Confirmation year together! We’ll introduce the Confirmation program, review the schedule, talk about expectations, and share how families can support their student’s faith growth at home and at church.

Team Building, Meet your Groups
Students will meet their small groups and leaders for the year and get to know one another through fun games and activities. This night is all about building trust, making friends, and creating a safe space to learn and grow together.

Lesson on Maps—Let’s Learn Where All This Bible Stuff Happened
We’ll take a fun and interactive look at biblical geography to understand where major Bible stories took place. Students will explore maps, locate important regions, and discover how the locations in Scripture help us better understand God’s story.

Lesson on The New Testament—Why is the bible split in two parts?
We’ll explore the difference between the Old and New Testaments and why both are essential to understanding God’s big story. Students will learn how the New Testament continues and fulfills the promises of the Old.

Lesson on Jesus—How can Jesus be human and God?
This week we dive into one of the most important questions of our faith—how Jesus can be fully human and fully divine. We’ll look at Scripture and how Christians have understood Jesus for thousands of years.

ConFest at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sparta, WI
A high-energy evening with other Confirmation students from the entire La Crosse Area! Expect worship, games, music, and inspiring messages. Let’s gather together to celebrate faith and have fun!

Volunteer Day—Donating to Salvation Army and Hunger Task Force
We’ll roll up our sleeves and give back by helping collect, organize, and donate goods to local organizations fighting hunger. A hands-on way to live out what Jesus teaches about loving our neighbors.

Lesson on Matthew—Why does Matthew talk about the Old Testament?
We’ll look at how Matthew connects Jesus to Old Testament prophecy and shows us that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah.
Special note: 8th grade students will also begin working on their Confirmation Banners.

Final Day to Sign Up for Faith Webs
Make sure to register if you plan to participate in Faith Webs and attending Sugar Creek Bible Camp or attending another Bible camp experience this summer (2026). Don’t miss out!

Lesson on Mark—Who is this disciple?
We’ll dive into the Gospel of Mark and learn about its fast-paced style and the unique perspective it brings to Jesus’ story.

Lesson on Luke—Lets Learn About Luke
Luke’s Gospel is full of compassion, healing, and stories of the outcast. Discover what makes Luke different and what his message means for us today.

Lesson on John—Why did he get his own book in the bible?
John’s Gospel stands apart from the others. We’ll explore his deep, poetic view of Jesus and how he helps us understand who Christ really is.

Lesson on Acts—Is church today supposed to look like church in Acts?
In this session, we’ll explore how the early Christians lived out their faith in the book of Acts—and what that means for us today.
Special note: 8th graders begin writing their Faith Statements and should turn in their banner materials.

Lesson on Paul and the Early Church—Who is Saul/Paul?
This week, we’ll explore the powerful story of Saul, a man who once persecuted Christians, and how he became Paul—the most influential missionary of the early church. Students will learn how God can use anyone, even someone with a rough past, to share the Gospel and spread the message of Jesus. We’ll also talk about what it means to have a calling and how Paul’s letters helped shape the early Christian community.

Volunteering for Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Put your faith into action by ringing bells for the Salvation Army! We’ll head out into the community to help raise money for families in need during the holiday season. This is a fun and meaningful tradition where students get to serve others, spread Christmas cheer, and live out the love of Christ during a time of year when many need hope the most.

Lesson on Paul's Theology—What did Paul want us to learn?
Paul didn’t just plant churches—he helped people understand how to live out their faith every day. This session dives into his major teachings about grace, faith, and life in Christ. Students will see how Paul’s writings offer wisdom for real life and why his theology still matters today.

Lesson on Romans—What is Paul's letter even trying to say?
Romans is one of Paul’s most important letters—but also one of the most complex. We’ll work through the big themes like sin, salvation, and God’s incredible gift of grace. Students will begin to understand how this letter lays the foundation for much of Christian belief.

Lesson on 1 and 2 Corinthians—What’s going on with the church there?
The Corinthian church had a lot of problems—divisions, arguments, and confusion about how to live as Christians. Paul responded with care, correction, and love. This week, we’ll look at how Paul helped a struggling church and how his advice still helps churches (and people!) today.

Lesson on Galatians—What do you do when Christians disagree?
Paul wrote Galatians during a major disagreement in the early church. This lesson explores how he defended the idea that we’re saved by grace through faith—not by rules. Students will learn about the importance of unity, freedom in Christ, and standing up for what really matters.

Lesson on Letters—Why are so many letters considered holy scripture?
The Bible includes a lot of letters—especially in the New Testament. This week, we’ll learn why these personal messages from Paul and other leaders are so important and how they continue to shape our faith today.
👉 Reminder: 8th Grade Faith Statements are due tonight!

Lesson on Revelation—What happens in the book Revelation?
Revelation is full of strange images—beasts, battles, and heavenly visions—but it’s also full of hope. We’ll help students unpack this mysterious book and understand its message that God wins, evil loses, and Jesus will return to make all things new.

Confirmation Worship Service & Ceremony
Join us for a very special worship service as we celebrate our 8th grade students completing their journey through Confirmation! During this meaningful service, students will publicly affirm the promises made at their baptism, share their faith statements, and be officially confirmed as adult members of the church. It’s a time of celebration, reflection, and blessing as we honor their growth in faith and the support of their families, mentors, and church community. All are welcome to attend this joyful milestone in their faith journey.