Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Confirmation - For the Parents
The
Confirmation process actually began at your child’s Baptism. As your child was
sealed forever with the Cross of Christ, you promised to raise him or her in the
Christian faith. Now it is your child’s turn to learn, grow, and confirm that
promise!
This is a time when your child will be asking tough questions about his or her faith. Many of these questions may be directed to you! Confirmation is more than instruction and exploration on Sunday mornings. As a parent, you have a wonderful opportunity to open a dialog with your child about faith, the Church, and life itself. You have a chance to grow and deepen your relationship with your child and with God. Take advantage of this time!
1. Attend church as a family - Spending time each
week in a worship
setting
draws the members of your family closer to each other. It allows the Good
Shepherd community to give you encouragement and support.
2. Ask questions - Ask your child what she or he is studying in Confirmation class. Share your faith experiences. You will learn from your child as well.
3. Practice what you preach! - Your child is progressing from Baptism to Confirmation. She or he needs your help and active involvement to participate in this powerful experience. As you drive him or her to classes and worship every Sunday, you are showing that church is important. God has blessed your child with a wonderful role model – you!
4. Volunteer to help with Confirmation Activities - Be a Confirmation Class teacher, chaperone events or help organize the big Confirmation breakfast. Just get involved in some manner that shows that the program is important to you too. For more information on how you can help, click here.
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Last Updated: 02/24/09 01:12 PM