Children and Youth Ministries at LCR

“Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.”  — Luke 18:16

Our congregation is strongly dedicated to engaging our youth in worship and praise. The youth program at LCR seeks to strengthen the faith of our young people and create a culture where they will feel at home in church, as well as in the community spreading the Good News of God's love in Jesus Christ. We hope to build a solid foundation for a lifetime of spiritual growth.

 

Youth Groups

Our youth groups are active and fun for all. Through Sunday school classes, youth group meetings, retreats, mission trips, and other age appropriate activities, we build communities of peers where our young people can grow comfortable in their faith.

• Middle School (6th - 8th grade)
• Senior High (9th - 12th grade)

Please contact Crystal Rowe for more information about any of our Youth Programs.
Click here for Sunday School Registration forms and Akaloo Faith Formation Program Website consent forms.

3rd Grade Bibles

As we hope to encourage regular reading of the Bible by our children, each 3rd grader enrolled in Sunday School will receive a Bible during worship services on Rally Day, at the beginning of the Sunday School year. If your child is older than 3rd grade, but has not yet received a Bible, we would love for them to have a Bible as well. Please contact the office for more information.

First Communion

First Communion Instruction will be held on September 13, 2009 from 12:30 - 2:30pm. LCR will celebrate First Communion on World Communion Day, October 4, 2009. Understanding the meaning and significance of Communion is an important element of our faith tradition and all 4th graders (or those beyond 4th grade who have not yet had First Communion) should attend these classes.

Confirmation Ministry At LCR

Confirmation in the Lutheran church flows from baptism, and our whole congregation assumes the responsibility of encouraging and supporting our youth in the confirmation process. Confirmation education at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection is a two year program that includes classes, an annual confirmation retreat, and scheduled participation as acolytes, crucifers and Communion Assistants in the worship life of the Church.

Confirmation classes are open to baptized youth in 7th and 8th grades – or older baptized youth who have not been confirmed and would like to pursue their spiritual education in the Lutheran church.

Our primary goal for confirmation is to establish, encourage and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle of discipleship among our young people.  Confirmation classes consist of two main parts: Sunday morning Catechism & Bible instruction (9:45am-10:45am) and Wednesday evening service learning opportunities (6:30pm-8:00pm).  Sunday morning classes are for those youth in 7th-8th grade and are taught primarily by Crystal Oxner and Pastor Dave.  Wednesday evening, all 6th-8th grade youth are invited to participate in Akaloo service learning activities.  All classes are held in the Middle School Youth Room downstairs.

Confirmation Day is a public celebration of the learning and commitment of the young people who have completed this two year program.

Contact

Please contact Crystal Rowe with any questions about Children & Youth Ministries at LCR.