Confirmation

Confirmation is a Rite within the Lutheran Church whereby people have an opportunity to ‘confirm their faith’ (make a public affirmation of the faith as expressed on the day of their baptism), and to ‘be confirmed in the faith’ (to receive a blessing). 

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Generally at St Mark's confirmation starts around late primary / early high school (age 12-14) and involves a Course of Instruction which leads up to a confirmation service.

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At St Mark's our current confirmation class commenced in October 2019 for a group of six young people being taught by a team of lay people who are following the Re:Form program. 

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Confirmation also involves instruction to lead to obtainment of first communion (sometimes known as Steps to Communion). 

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We also touch on the teachings of the Lutheran Church as expressed in Martin Luther’s Small Catechism.