Evästeiden avulla tarjoamme parempaa käyttökokemusta. Omat, välttämättömät evästeemme kontrolloivat sivuston toimivuutta ja käytettävyyttä.
Käytämme sivustolla upotuksia sosiaalisesta mediasta, kuten videoita ja sisältöjä. Nämä sisällöt saattavat sisältää käyttäjiä henkilöiviä evästeitä. Nähdäksesi nämä sisällöt sivustollamme hyväksy evästeet.
Confirmation of Baptism: Confirmation is a public declaration of the faith that was proclaimed on your behalf at baptism. It provides an opportunity to embrace and take personal responsibility for your faith.
Education in Faith: It focuses on learning the teachings of Jesus Christ, learning to read the Bible, prayer, and familiarizing with the Christian faith.
Preparation for Communion: If not already practiced, it prepares students to fully participate in the Holy Communion.
What you will learn
Christian Beliefs: Topics often include grace, faith, salvation and the sacraments.
Scripture Knowledge: Students study the Bible and learn how its teachings apply to daily life.
Understanding the Faith: Understanding the Ten Commandments, Apostles' Creed, Lord's Prayer, and teachings on Baptism and Communion.
Service and Worship: Emphasis on participating in the life of the church through worship, prayer, and service.
Humanity, Ethics, and Moral Choices: Students reflect on humanity, ethical dilemmas, moral decision-making, and the implications of their choices in life.
Expectations
Attendance: Regular attendance at classes and worship services is usually required.
Participation: Active engagement in discussions, projects, and church-related activities is vital.
Well-being: A young person participating in the camp should have the following abilities:
To work in a group.
To commit to the camp rules and participate in the common activities.
To take care of themselves (e.g., personal hygiene, medications, special diets, bathroom visits).
To stay and eat together with others.
The Confirmation Ceremony
After completing the program, there is a celebrational Confirmation Service where students together affirm their faith and are blessed by the congregation and their families.
Young people can invite their godparents to the service for the blessing.
After Confirmation
You can become a mentor (“isonen”): After the confirmation youth are welcome to the leader training (isoskoulutus): In the training, young people learn group skills, leadership skills, and self-confidence. The young leaders will serve as peer mentors in future confirmation camps.
You can become a godparent.
You can have a church wedding.
You can vote in church elections and impact the direction that your parish takes.
The Family's Role
Parents and godparents often play a supportive role, encouraging attendance, discussing faith topics at home, and praying for their child.
The church encourages open communication between the church, youth and family. The goal is to support the young person's well-being, spiritual growth and help them grow as a member of the church.
