Faith Stepping Stones

Faith Stepping Stones are special markers, grounded in the Bible and nurturing faith in everyday life. We discover God’s presence in seemingly ordinary happenings. Some of these markers will have recognition at the altar.

Each Faith Stepping Stone for children will offer an at-home option for families. If your child missed a workshop in a previous year, they are welcome to participate during this year.

All workshops through grade 5 are for parents and children together, include a take home keepsake craft as well as an invitation to complete special interactive Prayer Stations related to the topic for parents and children to do together.

Bible Memory Work

To make the connection at home, each elementary student involved in Sunday School is given the opportunity for some memory work that coordinates with that year’s Faith Stepping Stone.

As Deuteronomy 6:1-9 says, “Never forget these commands that I am giving you today. Teach them to your children. Repeat them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are resting and when you are working…Write them on the doorpost of your houses and on your gates.”

Each family involved in the Faith Stepping Stones classes is encouraged to memorize selected portions of Scripture, the Catechism as well as the Books of the Bible. Studies prove that the earlier children begin to memorize, the longer these truths and facts will stay with them.

Age 3

Entry into Faith Formation
Sunday, August 27, 2023

Includes a blessing and presentation of a Storybook Bible. This is for little ones beginning in either Sunday or Wednesday Children’s Ministry.

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Kindergarten

Connecting to Worship
Sunday, September 24, 2023

Keepsake: I’m a Lutheran coloring book

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Grade 1

The Lord’s Prayer
Sunday, October 22, 2023

Keepsake: Lord’s Prayer Pillowcase

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Grade 2

The Ten Commandments
Sunday, January 21, 2024

Keepsake: Mezuzah

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Grade 3

Bible
Sunday, August 20, 2023

Keepsake: Bible & Bible Tabs

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Grade 4

Baptism
Sunday, February 25, 2024

Keepsake: Baptismal Banner

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Grade 5

Preparing for Holy Communion
March 6 & 20, OR March 17, 2024

Keepsake: Prayer Box

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Grade 6

Beginning of Confirmation
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Learn about Confirmation

Grade 7

Digital Identity
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

View the Digital Identity Resource

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Grade 8

Affirmation of Baptism
Sunday, April 21, 2024

Students are typically confirmed in the spring of their 8th grade year following confirmation instruction in grades 6-8.

Grade 9

Driver’s License
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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Grade 12

Graduation from High School Celebration
Sunday, May 5, 2024