CONFIRMATION: Confirmation FAQ

I've been hearing about a lot of people who've had a number of students and parents ask why they (or their kids) need to go through confirmation classes, especially if they're not required for salvation. My suggestion is to write some Frequently Asked Questions and answers for your website. Many people already have done that, but I see often that their questions are about when and where classes will be held, what students need to bring, and other procedures.

My FAQ were chosen carefully. I did not want to answer every question under the sun nor did I want to have answers so long that they wouldn't be read. If you're looking for some examples, feel free to check mine out:

• What does the Bible say about confirmation?
• What is the history of confirmation?
• What is the purpose of confirmation?
• ​Why did Luther write the Small Catechism?
• ​Should parents be teaching confirmation in the home? ​
• What is the role of parents in the teaching of the faith to their children?
• How can parents support their kids through confirmation?
• How can parents support their pastor through confirmation?
• Is confirmation a requirement for being a member at St. John Lutheran Church?
• What is taught in confirmation?
• Why do we have to memorize so much?
• ​Why do we have to do sermon notes?
• Is confirmation the end of one's religious education?
• Is confirmation still meaningful in the 21st century?

To see the answers go to the St. John Lutheran Church, Sterling, NE website. Remember that learning the Word and the 6 Chief Parts of Christian doctrine is the most important thing we all learn. 

The 10 Commandments show us how God created us to live in a relationship with him and each other. Without him we are without hope and a future. 

The Apostles' Creed describes who we are in a relationship with; briefly explaining the triune God and what he did and does for us. 

The Lord's Prayer is how we are invited to communicate with him and how he teaches us that he wants us to remain in communication with him. 

Baptism is how we are brought into relationship with him through water and the word. 

Confession maintains us in the relationship, continuously bringing us back to him for forgiveness through repentance and confession. 

The Lord's Supper is how he nourishes our relationship, strengthens our faith, and draws us closer to him.