About confirmation at hopeful

what is confirmation?

In the introduction to the Small Catechism, Martin Luther described the purpose of the catechism as teaching and guiding the student “in what they should believe, do, refrain from, and know according to the Christian faith.” Luther’s Small Catechism is a summary of Scripture that provides everything that is necessary for the Christian to know for salvation.

This purpose for the Small Catechism gives us our purpose for Confirmation–to teach the faith so that faith may be strengthened and God may continue creating his church.

about Confirmation at hopeful

Hopeful's confirmation is a 2-year program for 7th and 8th graders. Our curriculum includes:
  • An overview of Hopeful's mission, purpose, and role in the community
  • Hopeful's history and our liturgy
  • Our organizational structure and the role of Council
  • Books of the Bible and how to study the Bible
  • Bible studies
  • The 10 Commandments
  • The Apostle's Creed
  • The Lord's Prayer
  • The Sacraments

Our program

  • Confirmation class is held weekly at 10:00 AM in the Confirmation Room, beneath the old sanctuary. The full schedule is on the calendar below. 
  • Students beginning confirmation in Summer 2025 or later are expected to memorize  Small Catechism. 
  • Each confirmand is paired with an adult sponsor who has committed to praying regularly for the confirmand, connect weekly at church, and periodically have longer discussions as needed. 
  • Confirmands 

News and updates

Confirmation for 7th and 8th graders will begin in September at 10:00 AM. If your child would like to attend confirmation in 2025-2026, please register by calling the church office. The start date is still being finalized. 

All students will be provided a Bible and a copy of Luther's Small Catechism. There is no cost for materials.

More specific information is available for Confirmands and Parents, including our weekly calendar.