Confirmation 7th & 8th Grade 
Club 78 ​
​WD4 Wednesday Evenings
Confirmation Schedule — 2026–2027
Below is the full outline of our 16‑session course + retreat day, including Beatitudes, Gifts of the Spirit, worship leadership, and special projects.
📆 Fall 2026
  • Wed. Aug 26 — 6 p.m. Meeting with candidates & parents/mentors — The Chosen: Sermon on the Mount Location: Fellowship Hall
  • Sun. Sept 13 — 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: What is a Christian-Gift of Wisdom Bring mentor to all sessions Location: Lower Level CE Building
  • Sun. Sept 27— 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: The Bible as a Story-Gift of Understanding
  • Sun. Oct 11 — 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: Christian Denominations-Gift of Knowledge
  • Sun. Oct 25 — 1–2:30 p.m. What makes Lutherans Lutheran- Gift of Discernment
  • Sun. Nov 8 — 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: Different Lutherans-ELCA,LCMS,WELS-Gift of Courage
  •  Location: Lower Level CE Building
  • Sun. Nov 15 — 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: Faith from Within- Gift of Courage
  • Sun. Dec 6 — 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: Faith from Within- Gift of Joy- Location: Lower Level CE Building
  • Sun. Dec 13 — 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: Faith from Within- Gift of Grace & Mercy
📆 Winter 2027
  • Sat. Jan 3 — 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Day‑long Retreat-  (Candidates + Mentors) Location: To be announced  
  • Sun. Jan 17 — 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: Faith from Within- Welcome- Gift of Hospitality
  • Sun. Jan 31 — 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: Faith from Within- Love- Gift of Love-  Location: Lower Level CE Building
  • Ash Wednesday, Feb  10- Receive Ashes & help distribute to WD4 youth
  • Sun. Feb 14 — 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: The Sacrament of Baptism-Gift of New Life
📆 Spring 2027
  • Sun. March 7 — 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: The Sacrament of Communion- Gift of Community Location: Lower-Level CE Building
  • Sun. March 14 — Spring Break Be intentional about engaging in a community project
  • Wed. March 24- 6-7:30pm Topic: What Confirmation is and Why we do it- Gift of Faithfulness
  • Sun. March 28— Easter
  • Wed. April 7 Attend Wednesday Worship Read faith statements after worship
  • Sun. April 18— 1–2:30 p.m. Topic: Faith Practices: Prayer, Scripture & Service- Gift of Prayer- Location: Lower-Level CE Building
Confirmation Sunday
April 25, 2027 — Affirmation of Baptism Bring candle, white garment, and symbols from baptism. Candidates & mentors arrive by 10:00 a.m. for instructions.
Sun. May 2 — Final Session (after 10:30 worship)- Short Survey for Confirmand & Mentors

* Club 78 will be using "Rooted" Sept.
🌳 ROOTED: Growing Deep in FaithFaith Formation Curriculum for 7th & 8th GradeSt. Paul Lutheran Church
WD4: Worship • Grow • Relate • Serve
"Rooted in God. Growing in Faith. Connected in Community. Serving with Love."

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