Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:12 (NIV)

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Confirmation is an important time in your child's life and OSL takes this responsibility very seriously when taking on the task of training your child for their public confession. Confirmation class began on August 27th, 2006. Confirmation classes are taught by Jeff Armstrong for all 7th and 8th grade students on Sunday mornings during the Sunday school hour. By holding the classes at this time, we hope to develop relationships among all of our confirmands as they receive their instruction together. Written unit tests on each of the Six Chief Parts of the Catechism, including the most important doctrinal content and memory work will be given at the end of each unit. Passing all six of these Unit Tests will be a basic requirement for Confirmation. Click here for our Learn By Heart Enchiridion in PDF.

Sunday Attendance
As these children plan to publicly dedicate their lives to the Lord, it is imperative to get into the habit of attending church regularly. All confirmation students will fill out an attendance card and be in church and Sunday School at least three Sundays out of four. Attendance will be taken and monitored. Because class is being taught during the Sunday School hour, please make every effort to schedule things after noon so that no one falls behind.

Sermon Outlines
It is very important for the children to participate in worship. All 6th-8th grade students are to write two sermon outlines per month. By actively listening to the spoken Word they will be able to start associating their doctrinal studies to the worship service. Sermon outline sheets are provided in the narthex and are to be handed in to Mr. Armstrong or placed in the offering plate.

Acolyte Program
By being an Acolyte, all 6th-8th grade students have the chance to help provide and lead in meaningful worship.

Jr. CIA
During these years the children have the opportunity to take part in Jr. C.I. A. (Christians In Action). A lot of plans are being made to help strengthen our youth ministry. All students in Confirmation will be required to participate in the youth program. This is a way of building those relationships that will last a lifetime. Jr. CIA meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month with various activities, Bible studies, and off-campus outings. Make plans now to take part in this ministry.

Parent Participation
As always, parental participation is strongly welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to help in any way during your child's time in Confirmation please don't hesitate to talk to Jeff Armstrong. The more parents involved the stronger the ministry. We look forward to a very exciting and God-pleasing year.

If you have any questions concerning the above material or with your child's confirmation instruction, please contact:
Jeff Armstrong, Director of Parish Education, Youth and Music
713-290-9087
jeffarm@oslschool.org

Additional Confirmation Class resources …

Acolyte Schedule
Jr. CIA events