Confirmation - Re:Form

Confirmation at St Mark's uses a program  called "re:form" which uses humour, videos, and contemporary discussion about what it means to be a Christian teenager in a modern world. The program is designed to affirm and strengthen faith in context that makes sense to young people.  Our confirmation classes follow this structure: 

• Encounter –  watch a hilarious animated video (we encourage laughter!)

• Engage – Tap into their creativity for activities like doodling, constructing, and journalling that help them dig deeper into their faith

• Respond – Share thoughts and ideas about the session’s question

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The study program helps prepare the young people for their "Confirmaton". 

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.