Confirmation
Grades 7-9 youth who attend weekly classes to discuss, question, experience, and learn about their faith. Holy Spirit offers a 2 year + 2 month program. We focus on the Bible, the Small Catechism and Faith in teachings and practice. This year we are excited to be partnering with other Lutheran congregations across Edmonton to provide a fuller experience! At the end of their confirmation program, a youth will write a short statement of faith that will be shared with the congregation celebrated on Reformation Sunday (last Sunday of October) when youth affirm their baptism.
Youth
For Youth Grades 7-12, our vision is to build up a Christ-centered youth community. We meet at least once a month and celebrate fellowship, work on building community or towards social justice, learn about a relevant topics, raise money or awareness for important issues, spend time in service or worship, and travel to youth gatherings at city, synod, and national levels. Contact the office to find out what is happening this month.
Synod & National Youth Gatherings
Each year we join with youth from our community to head to a gathering. Odd years are Synod gatherings in May, now held in partnership with our Lutheran Camps (Mulhurst, Kuriakos, and Hastings Lake) where we gather to get to know youth in our area. These gatherings are more cozy and relaxed and we have a great time learning, working, and getting to know each other. National events take place on the even years. These national Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth (CLAY) gatherings help us look at the bigger picture, get to know Lutheran and Anglican youth from across the country, hear amazing speakers, and work on putting our faith into action when we return home.
Check out our Events Calendar for all the upcoming youth events. If you are interested in any of our youth programs or have questions, please contact church staff at church@holyspiritlutheran.ca
