In the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), confirmation – or the public affirmation of baptism and faith – is arrived at after a period of instruction. While this instruction lasts for a two-year period at Trinity, for 7th and 8th grade students, the instruction is intended not to end at 8th grade, but to begin a lifelong practice of regular scriptural study, worship, and prayer.

The formal instruction that leads to confirmation for both adults and youth, (adults not confirmed in the Lutheran Church attend a Foundations class), is founded in Martin Luther’s Small Catechism and is designed to clarify Christian doctrine and teach the life of the Church to Christians.

First Communion usually takes place in the first year of Confirmation, during Maundy Thursday worship.  The Rite of Confirmation takes place at the Completion of Confirmation instruction in 8th grade, with a reading of the students personal statement of faith during worship on the Sunday of Pentecost. 

Instruction and group discussion will be provided by Senior Pastor Doug Kallesen and Tim Norris.  Parent(s) attend class with their student.

(Please note: special arrangements may be made for students who need to start earlier or later than 7th and 8th grade.  Please contact Pastor Doug Kallesen at PastorDoug@TrinityDowntown.com the church office to discuss or 407-488-1919 x112).

WHAT WE’LL BE STUDYING: 

• • Books of the Bible, Old Testament
  • First Communion instruction
  • The New Testament
  • Luther’s Small Catechism
  • Understanding of Lutheran theology

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WHERE/WHEN DO WE MEET:

Confirmation begins Sunday, August 28th, at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall, led by Tim Norris and Pastor Doug. Parent(s) and students attend together; starting with lunch, opening video, then discussion groups and ending about 2ish. First year students are 7th graders, and second year students are 8th graders.

Meeting Dates:

• August 28
• September 11 and 25
• October 2 and 23
• November 6 and 20
• December 4 and 18
• January 8 and 22
• February 5 and 19
• March 5 and 26
• April 2, 16, and 30 *April 6 First Communion at Maundy Thursday Service
• May 7 and 21
• May 28: Rite of Confirmation *Pentecost*

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS:  You may contact Tim Norris at norris.timothy@gmail.com or Pastor Doug Kallesen at PastorDoug@TrinityDowntown.com or 407-488-1919 x112) for more information.

Middle and high school students are invited to join Pastor Doug’s adult Bible study, “The Great Sending.” This class will begin Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10:15am.