Record of Confirmations for St.John's

1889 - 1969

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Transcribed by : Tina Easley

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HISTORY OF CONFIRMATION

The many “traditions” of Lutheran confirmation such as gowns, flowers, parties, and questioning before elders all emerged in the last two hundred years or so.  Confirmation became the “rite of passage” for Lutheran fourteen year-olds.  It was the most important moment of their young faith life with the emphasis placed on their confirmation vow.  Sadly, a “graduation” mentality arose and many newly confirmed members drifted away soon after their vows because they believed they had “completed” their instruction.  As a result, Lutheran churches most recently have been trying new and varied approaches to better teach children about Jesus. 

Confirmation

Confirmation is a lifelong process of maturing in the Christian faith.  This process begins at baptism and continues until a person is called to be with God in heaven.  Confirmation includes a public ceremony in which baptized youth receive a blessing and publicly affirm the vows made at their baptism.

The Purpose of confirmation is to help confirmands:

Personally confess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and take personal ownership in declaring, by the power of the Holy Spirit, their own allegiance to Christ;

Eagerly explore the awesomeness of God and the mysteries of faith;

Identify themselves as members, as a unique and special part of the body of Christ, as Lutheran and members of a local congregation.

Regularly participate in public worship and the reception of holy communion, engage in personal and group Bible study and its application to life, strive to lead God-pleasing lives and offer services to God by serving others;

Celebrate the relationships that they have with God as their personal God who loves them graciously, their pastor and other confirmation staff people, their peers participating in the confirmation process, their family and other members of their congregation.

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YEAR OF CONFIRMATION AND NAME ( FIRST, LAST NAME)

ABOVE REV. REISS WITH 1922 CONFIRMANDS

ABOVE REV. FRENTZEL WITH 1931 CONFIRMANDS

REV. ZIRBEL WITH 1941 CONFIRMANDS (NOTE NO LISTING OF NAMES IN THE RECORD)

ABOVE - REV. W.F. VATTHAUER WITH 1943 CONFIRMANDS

1943

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