Confirmation

Confirmation is a special time in your faith journey when you learn more about what it means to follow Jesus. At Good Shepherd, it’s a time for students in grades 6–8 to explore the Bible, the teachings of the Lutheran Church, and how your faith connects to everyday life.

Through learning moments, conversations, and experiences, you’ll grow in your understanding of God’s love and prepare to affirm the promises made at your baptism. When you’re confirmed, you’re saying, “Yes! I believe in Jesus, and I want to live as His follower.”

Confirmation at Good Shepherd nurtures a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a deeper connection to the church community. While Sunday School introduces key Bible stories, Confirmation explores how those stories connect with students’ lives and how Lutheran theology uniquely shapes our understanding of Scripture.

Confirmation meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from September through February. Each session blends large-group lessons and small-group discussions, supported by videos, Bible readings, and interactive activities. We follow a three-year rotating curriculum using Here We Stand, re:Form, and Echo the Story.

Regular participation in worship is essential to lifelong faith. Youth are strongly encouraged to attend services and are required to complete eight worship notes each year to reflect on sermons and the worship experience. A guided form with prompts is provided to support this reflection.

Youth also serve in worship through ushering and scripture reading. A schedule is created based on preferences submitted on registration forms.

Following Christ’s example of love and service, all students complete at least eight hours of community service each year. These hours can be fulfilled through church activities, school programs, or individual efforts. Many students go above and beyond this minimum requirement.

Once a month, small groups meet separately for a night of fellowship or service, decided in collaboration with their group guide. These evenings help students build strong, lasting friendships. These gatherings typically occur on the first Wednesday of the month.

Each group also volunteers once per year at Bethany Riverside Care Center by helping with BINGO. Other activities for the remaining fellowship nights are chosen by the group.