Heart of the Shepherd Lutheran Church joins with approximately 1,200 other congregations in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod to offer Early First Communion to those youth – sixth grade and older, who have not yet been confirmed, but have received careful instruction in the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Those who complete this Unit of Study successfully and whose parent(s) and pastor affirm that they are ready to receive the Lord’s Supper, are invited and welcome to come to the Lord’s Table for Holy Communion.  

Confirmation for our youth in sixth grade and older can be an incredible time of growth, belonging, community, spiritual awakening, and a major and important rite of passage into adulthood.  We are excited to partner with your family as we endeavor to make this experience all it can be.  It is our hope that by offering, during various months of the year, Friday – Saturday Retreats, in which the confirmands can choose their units of study, we can provide more flexibility and options in reaching this important milestone.

It is a great privilege and responsibility to partner with you in the Christian Education of your son/daughter and we look forward to growing closer to our Lord together and to one another.  If you have any questions about Youth Confirmation, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the Church Office at 517-552-7218.

Confirmation Requirements

• Students must complete seven Units of Study (September 2009 to May 2010) 

• Attend the Confirmation Retreat at the end of April 2010 (more info to come)

• Demonstrate healthy worship attendance

• Attend a small group/Bible study outside of Confirmation

• Serve in a ministry area within the church and/or community

For additional information on Confirmation requirements and important dates for 2010, please click here (PDF)