Faith Milestones
1. Baptism
Becoming a child of God and a follower of Jesus starts through the baptismal waters. Here, we receive God’s forgiveness for all our sins by washing away our old selves. God promises us a new beginning and a rebirth as we embrace our new selves. God also promises us the presence of the Holy Spirit and the gift of eternal life through the waters. Baptism typically takes place at our worship service, but can also take place in other settings.
2. Entering Sunday School
A big milestone for our children is when they begin Sunday School! This marks the beginning of a 14 year journey of discipleship from preschool through graduation. Sunday School is an opportunity for our church to partner with parents in passing on faith to our children through the teaching of Bible Stories and faith practices.
3. First Bibles
While students begin Sunday School in preschool, they receive a Story Bible with is an age appropriate book highlighting all the classic stories of the Bible. Once in third grade, students receive their first full Bible, which is also age friendly and a full of great study tools.
4. First Communion
Although children, youth, and adults of any age are welcome to receive instruction in receiving Communion for the first time, we offer a First Communion Class for our third graders every January. Here they learn the history of the meal, relive the Last Supper, learn about the elements that make up the meal, and make communion bread. First Communion then takes place during worship where first-time participants are blessed and invited to commune first with their families.
5. Entering CIA (Christ Is Alive)
Once in sixth grade, youth become a part of our youth group known as Christ Is Alive. CIA, for short, which is our ministry for those in 6th-12th Grades. CIA includes service projects, mission trips, Bible camp, lock-ins, community breakfasts, Bible study, and much more faith filled activities.
6. Confirmation
The last Sunday in October, our 9th Graders complete their time in Confirmation by celebrating in worship their Affirmation of Baptism. This is our young disciples’ way of saying, “Yes!” to God, who said, “Yes!” to them at their Baptism. This is their declaration that they are ready to be disciples!
7. Graduation
When our youth graduate from high school, we invite them to receive a blessing from our congregation as they begin the next chapter in their lives as adults. We honor their hard work and pray for them as they prepare themselves to make a difference in the world!
1. Baptism
Becoming a child of God and a follower of Jesus starts through the baptismal waters. Here, we receive God’s forgiveness for all our sins by washing away our old selves. God promises us a new beginning and a rebirth as we embrace our new selves. God also promises us the presence of the Holy Spirit and the gift of eternal life through the waters. Baptism typically takes place at our worship service, but can also take place in other settings.
2. Entering Sunday School
A big milestone for our children is when they begin Sunday School! This marks the beginning of a 14 year journey of discipleship from preschool through graduation. Sunday School is an opportunity for our church to partner with parents in passing on faith to our children through the teaching of Bible Stories and faith practices.
3. First Bibles
While students begin Sunday School in preschool, they receive a Story Bible with is an age appropriate book highlighting all the classic stories of the Bible. Once in third grade, students receive their first full Bible, which is also age friendly and a full of great study tools.
4. First Communion
Although children, youth, and adults of any age are welcome to receive instruction in receiving Communion for the first time, we offer a First Communion Class for our third graders every January. Here they learn the history of the meal, relive the Last Supper, learn about the elements that make up the meal, and make communion bread. First Communion then takes place during worship where first-time participants are blessed and invited to commune first with their families.
5. Entering CIA (Christ Is Alive)
Once in sixth grade, youth become a part of our youth group known as Christ Is Alive. CIA, for short, which is our ministry for those in 6th-12th Grades. CIA includes service projects, mission trips, Bible camp, lock-ins, community breakfasts, Bible study, and much more faith filled activities.
6. Confirmation
The last Sunday in October, our 9th Graders complete their time in Confirmation by celebrating in worship their Affirmation of Baptism. This is our young disciples’ way of saying, “Yes!” to God, who said, “Yes!” to them at their Baptism. This is their declaration that they are ready to be disciples!
7. Graduation
When our youth graduate from high school, we invite them to receive a blessing from our congregation as they begin the next chapter in their lives as adults. We honor their hard work and pray for them as they prepare themselves to make a difference in the world!
