Luther’s Small Catechism

Martin Luther intended the Small Catechism to be a prayer book for individuals and families and a powerful tool for the Christian life because it provides a brief, clear summary of God’s Word on the essentials of the Christian faith.int across directly using facts.

What is Faith Formation?

Used to be known as Confirmation

Faith Formation (the ministry formerly known as ‘Confirmation’) is a two year plus journey and ministry at Salem for youth in grades 7 – 9.  During their first and second years (7^th & 8^th grades) the students study Luther’s Small Catechism and Lutheran living with the pastor.  We use Augsburg-Fortress’ CoLaborate curriculum for these two years; CoLaborate is also used by the 5^th & 6^th grades in Sunday School where they study and learn about the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.

During the fall of their 9^th grade year, the pastor meets with them to go over the vows made at their baptisms.  Their Affirmation of Baptism Sunday (Confirmation Sunday) is held during the fall where the students and the congregation renew their baptismal vows and the students are blessed by their families, godparents and the congregation and received into confirmation membership at Salem.

Contact Pastor Rollie for more information.