ELEMENT: 6th-8th Grade Confirmation Ministry
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm at First Lutheran
Element is a joining of Confirmation and Jr High Fusion Youth: the best of both worlds. Learning the elements of your faith in a fun and engaging space! This has been a collaboration between the pastors of Faith Lutheran, First Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran, Federated and St. Johns/Kongsvinger of Donnelly, the Element Youth Ministry Coordinator, and with the blessing of the various church councils!
Our goal is to teach the 6th-8th graders to learn and experience the elements of a Christian life. To believe, know and experience God, connect with others, serve others in love, and live out our faith daily!
It’s time to gather and learn about how we can “
” of our faith.
In 2025- 26 we will be using the curriculum by Faith Inkubators called Head to the Heart. It’s specifically written for confirmation ages of 6th-8th graders. (H2H) uses small groups to build a caring, connected faith community. These groups grow through three key events: Theme Event— Learn and explore faith together. Servant Event— Serve others and live out beliefs. Fellowship Event— Play, bond, and build relationships
Together, these events help groups become living cells in the body of Christ—learning, serving, and celebrating as one.
We will also use their ministry system called the FAITH5, which consists of:
1. Share
2. Read
3. Talk
4. Pray
5. Bless
These will be incorporated into small groups as well as be introduced as a simple, nightly ritual that families can practice in their homes together.
Here are the details!
WED NIGHT SCHEDULE: 6:30-8:00pm on Wednesday evenings @First Lutheran (may be at an alternate location as well)
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY MODEL: We will meet in as a large group however, will mostly spend time in smaller groups. Christianity is a relational faith. We have a relationship with God and with each other. These small groups help to foster that relationship with God and each other. This will be based on grade and gender this year.
We are here to learn the elements of a Christian life
Believe, Know and Experience God– Connect With Others – Serve Others in Love – Live Out Faith Daily
