Confirmation

Confirmation is the process students in grades 7 & 8 go through to become confirmed members of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church.  Over the course of 2 years of instruction students will learn basic doctrine of the Christian faith, the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, and Bible lessons from both the Old and New Testament.

Throughout 7th and 8th grade students will work closely with parents through the “Family Based Confirmation Curriculum”.  Parents and students will be asked to sit down on average of once a week and work through a 30-minute lesson together.  Students and parents will complete a total of 20 lessons over the course of each year studying Lutheran Doctrine and Scriptural lessons.

The Purpose of Family Based Confirmation:

To provide parents with the opportunity to teach, pray, and grow with their student as they become a member of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church by studying the Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism.  Did you know that Martin Luther’s original intention for the Small Catechism was for it to be taught by parents to their children?  The Family Based Confirmation program helps make Luther’s intent a reality while parents embark on this spiritual journey with their kids.

The Benefits of Family Based Confirmation:

One of the most exciting aspects of the Family Based Confirmation program is that it actively involves parents in the spiritual lives of their children.  Parents have the opportunity to learn alongside their child, answer questions about spiritual topics, and help develop spiritual habits in their children.  Because of the “at home” aspect of this program it actually provides students with the opportunity to learn more about Lutheran doctrine and the Scriptures.

Student Expectations:

• Complete 20 lessons per year with their parents
• Pass 6 tests covering completed lessons
• Attend Worship Services
• Attend elevate class on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8pm
• Complete 30 hours of volunteer service within Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 5 hours of volunteer service outside of Cross of Christ
• Complete 15 Sermon Reports (Advent and Ash Wednesday services are mandatory)
• Find a mentor (an adult outside your family) to meet with you regularly to discuss and pray about things going on in your life

Parent Expectations:

• Actively be involved in the lessons each week with your student
• Teach correct doctrine according to the information supplied
• Attend church regularly with student
• Pray for your student

Please contact Sheila Buller, our Admin. Secretary, for service opportunities or Beth Kalusniak, our SonLight City Director at 248-646-5886.  Betty Reusch is always looking for people to do overheads for worship – (same phone number).

For more info on Confirmation download the Confirmation Info Packet below and to register for Confirmation download the Student Info Registration form, complete it, and turn it in to Pat Williams.

Family Based Confirmation Info Packet
Student Info Registration Form

For more info on Confirmation or Elevate78 contact Pat Williams by
Phone: 248.646.5886
Email: pwilliams@bloomfieldcross.org
Mail: 1100 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302