Trinity’s Confirmation Program
Confirmation is a next step for students (7th grade and beyond) to explore faith in a more intentional way. Trinity’s Confirmation Program provides a learning environment that allows students to formulate a deeper understanding of, and relationship with, God. The goal is the confirmation of their faith; boldly proclaiming Christ as Lord, having the knowledge to answer fundamental questions about their faith, and having the tools to continue growing in their faith.
Program Requirements
Students are required to participate in:
- Core Classes*
- Exegetical
- At-Home Learning
- Service Hours
- Worship
*Students who attend Trinity School will complete the Core Classes through their daily religion classes in 6th grade.
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Core Classes will be covered in 30 1-hour sessions offered throughout the year.
Sundays | 9:30-10:30 am | Room 128
- The 10 Commandments (6 Classes)
- The Apostles’ Creed (6 Classes)
- The Lord’s Prayer (6 Classes)
- Sacraments (6 Classes)
Check for Learning
There will be tests at the end of each unit. Students must get a 70% or higher to pass. Students can take the test multiple times.
Students will gain experience and knowledge through Bible studies and elective Crash Courses.
Youth & Adult Bible Studies
- The Gathering (6-8 grade) OR High School Ministry (9-12 grade) (10 Weeks)
- Any Sunday morning or weekly Bible study (10 Classes)
Elective Crash Courses
Must pick 2 of the 4 to attend.
- *The Bible
- *Denominations
- Questioning Christianity (Apologetics)
- Church History
*Recommended courses
Public school students and Trinity students will complete these requirements together.
Bible Study hours should be tracked and submitted by CLICKING HERE and filling out the Google form.
A total of 14 service hours will be required and will be completed both inside and outside of the church.
Service Opportunities at Trinity
- Sunday School Helper
- Screens Operator
- Greeter on Sunday Mornings
- Event Volunteer
7 hours serving at Trinity, 7 hours serving with another mission
Service hours should be tracked and submitted by CLICKING HERE and filling out the Google form.
Through At-Home Learning, students, in partnership with their parents, will complete 4 special projects throughout the year along with family discussion questions after each core class.
While we believe in the important role that pastors play in your child’s learning, we also know that parents and guardians have a daily and significant impact in a youth’s faith life. Trinity’s Confirmation program involves parents in the learning process weekly, through family discussion questions at the end of each core class.
We also encourage families to create solid Christian habits in their homes such as
- Family devotions
- Attending worship together
- Creating a space for spiritual conversation
Special Projects (4)
These 4 special projects, completed at the end of each section with parents, will be an opportunity for the youth to show and expand on their learning.
- Ten Commandments
- The Creed
- Lord’s Prayer
- Topic of Choice (Approved by pastors or DCE and parents)
Students, along with their families, are required to take part in worship. For a full worship schedule, CLICK HERE.
Students are to attend 30 worship services throughout the year. During the sermon, students are to use the sermon notes handout to help them stay focused and learn. At the completion of the service, students should turn the completed notes in to one of the pastors or DCE to be tracked.
Looking for more information? Click below to read through some frequently asked questions or contact Sarah Willis, Director of Christian Education directly at sarah.willis@trinitywaconia.org or 952-856-1638.
Students in the process of completing our previous Confirmation program (Crossroads) can click HERE to access their resources.