In seventh and eighth grade, middle schoolers embark on a two year journey to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus through extra study experiences we call “confirmation.” Typically, we’ve had 7th and 8th graders together in one class. One year, we study the basic teachings of the faith through Luther’s Small Catechism. The alternate year, we study the bible, looking at an overview of God’s working in human history.
This year, we are preparing to have 27(!) kids in the process. That is a LOT of kids! I’m trying to figure out how to create the best environment for growth and learning. I’m not sure that one class with 27 kids is the way to do that. 