Children’s Faith Formation
Playing in God’s Story – Sunday Morning Faith Formation
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Our Playing in God’s Story faith formation classes are open to 3 year olds through 5th grade! There are two concurrent classes, one for younger children and one for older children. The lesson time consists of music, arts and crafts, story time, and various activities. All classes, including music, are held in the Education Building.
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Sunday mornings at 11:00am. Click here for the 2022-2023 Schedule
All are welcome! Feel free to register below or show up! We will be accepting registration forms on a rolling basis.
Volunteers Needed for Children’s Faith Formation
Interested in helping make children’s faith formation at First not only possible, but exciting, educational, and fun!? We are in need of volunteers!
Volunteer to help teach, assist, aid in service projects, or decorate classrooms and various other roles. Please contact Alyssa or fill out the google form below, and I can help align your gifts with a way to serve our children!
Please reach out to Alyssa at alyssa@firstlutheranec.org with any questions!
First Communion
Communion Instruction will be held on Saturday, March 4th from 9am to noon in the Fellowship Center for 2nd graders or any child older than 2nd grade who has not received instruction. The instruction will be led by Pastor Mike, Pastor Tamika, and Alyssa. During the instruction, children will bake bread, make their own banner to be hung on the families’ pew and receive a Bible. Each child should be accompanied by an adult (parent, grandparent, godparent, etc.). Please, no siblings as we would like to give our undivided attention to your First Communion recipients.
Children and parents are invited to commune together on Sunday, March 5th during the 9:30 Service.
Middle School Faith Formation
Affirmation of Baptism Classes
Affirmation of Baptism (formerly known as Confirmation) is a two-year faith-forming journey for anyone in the 6th grade or higher, their parents/ guardians, and mentors and facilitators who accompany them on this journey.
Affirmation of Baptism classes are held on Sundays at 11:00am in the Education Building.
Previously, there were two concurrent classes, Year One (Bible) and Year Two (Catechism). We have shifted to teaching one class a year with Bible and Catechism being offered on a rotating basis. You can begin your two year process with which ever class is being offered the year you begin. The Catechism class is being offered this year.
Those interested in participating should review the AOB overview, then complete and submit the AOB registration forms to Alyssa Terry
Register for Affirmation of Baptism Classes
Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation)
Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation) for students who have finished both year one and year two of Affirmation of Baptism classes will be held on Sunday, October 30th during the 9:30am service at First Lutheran.
Rehearsal will be on Saturday, October 29th. Dinner for candidates and their families will be at 6:00pm at Chef Paolino in Catonsville, with a rehearsal at First to follow. During dinner, candidates will have a chance to share their ministry projects.
Below is a form that must be filled out for each candidate to ensure their name is printed correctly for their certificate, sufficient space is reserved for your party, and an RSVP for the dinner and rehearsal.
High School Faith Formation
Sunday Youth Group
Starting January 29th, the high school youth group will be meeting in the Youth Room at 1pm.
More details to come.
Please email Alyssa at alyssa@firstlutheranec.org with questions or comments!