Pre-kindergarten through High School Ministry is the age-specific ministry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church that recognizes the unique variety of needs and gifts of children and teenagers and seeks to walk along side these members and their families in identifying God’s activity in their lives. We do this through Faith Formation, Serving/ Mission, and Fellowship on a regular basis.
Upcoming Events & News
(All aged) Sunday School will be having Sunday school for all ages in the Fellowship Hall. There is a story about the lesson (lectionary) and small groups for conversation, craft and prayer time. We are currently looking for Sunday school teachers.
Confirmation will meet March 12 and 26 from 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are currently taking a comprehensive look into the small Catechism, learning about why we do communion in the Lutheran Church.
Summer camp is scheduled from June 18-23 at Sky Ranch.
Family Sunday will be March 5, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Join us for family fun and activities throughout the year. Please see the ministry calendar for events, dates and times. We will meet at noon in the Fellowship Hal and have lunch together before breaking out into groups.
Easter Extravaganza is Saturday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We begin with the Easter story then followed with an Easter egg hunt, food, craft and fellowship. If you are interested in helping, please contact the Faith Formation Team.
The Ministry Calendar of events for the 2022-23 year is in the narthex on the west wall. Please see it for dates and times.
Pre-kindergarten – Grade 6
In a typical year, this age group has weekly hour-long Sunday School classes during the academic months, Holy Communion classes, special Christmas worship/program, Easter events, summer Day Camp, and events to build fellowship and faith.
Sunday School
During the school year, Sunday School meets between worship services (9:15 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.) for ages 4 through 6th grade. Songs, prayers, and activities to help our young grow in faith vary each week. Contact our Faith Formation Director, Gary K, for more information or to volunteer to help (faithformation@bethlehem-lutheran.net, 303-776-3290).
Middle school and Confirmation: Grades 7–8
What a great time to explore faith together! Through events, classes and life together, we welcome youth in grades 7 and 8 and friends to be a part of this community.
Confirmation Ministry at Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a ministry program for youth in grades 7 and 8. They will study the Ten Commandments, the Apostle’s Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, the Old and New Testaments of scripture, and cover topics relevant to living a life of faith in current times. Students meet on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings throughout the school year. Additionally, each Confirmation Student is assigned an adult Mentor who walks alongside them for the entire period. The Affirmation of Baptism is celebrated on Reformation Sunday of the 9th grade year for those who wish to affirm their faith. Contact Pastor Katie (pastor@bethlehem-lutheran.net) or the Faith Formation Director Gary K. (faithformation@bethlehem-lutheran.net) with any questions.
We start Confirmation this year with a comprehensive look into the Lutheran’s faith of the small Catechism. We have expanded our Confirmation Ministry to a 3 year cycle.
High School: Grades 9–12
Our church strives to help students in high school explore their faith, find a welcoming community and let’s face it, have some fun too! In a typical year, this ministry has monthly activities ranging from silly game nights, to community service opportunities to being together in worship. Information for these events can be found in the Star newsletter, our weekly emails or by reaching out to the Faith Formation Director, Gary K., (faithformation@bethlehem-lutheran.net, 303-776-3290).
Mission to Serve
Household service is one of the Four Keys of faith formation. Youth of all ages from Bethlehem Lutheran Church are active participants in serving our community.
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