2026-2027 CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION

Registration preferred by Friday, September 4

Welcome! We’re excited to begin a new year of confirmation ministry together. Please take a moment to register your youth and answer a few questions that will help us plan well for the year. Confirmation Registration Link Note: We’ll send updates by email and text, so please include cell phone numbers. If you have questions or run into any difficulty with the form, please contact Amanda Means in the church office at office@christlutheranpreston.org.

Thank you for your continued support of our ministries.

Here Are Some Important Dates for Your Calendar!

Sunday, Sept. 13, 9 am, Fall Rally Sunday and Tractor Sunday
Youth are invited for a back-to-school blessing and to help serve freshly-baked donuts during fellowship time. Free will offerings will be designated for the ELCA Youth Gathering next summer.
Please let Pastor Kris know if you can help!

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6 pm, Confirmation Orientation. Youth & parent/guardian attend.

Wednesday, September 16, 6:30 pm, Information meeting for the ELCA Gathering 2027 for 8th-12th graders and parents
(gathering dates June 27-July 2, 2027). Registrations will be due in October.

Sunday, Sept. 20, 9 am, Blessing of Bibles in Worship for 7th graders. The congregation gifts each confirmand a Lutheran Study Bible.

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6-7:30 pm, First night of Confirmation

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6-7:30 pm, Confirmation Family Connections (parents are expected to attend with confirmand and siblings are welcome.

The confirmation calendar and other elements of this ministry will be presented at Orientation on September 16. Plus, parents of 8-12th graders, are encourages stay for the Registration and Information meeting for next summer's ELCA Youth Gathering. Thank you for your partnership and your continued support of our ministries as we begin another meaningful year together.

Student 1 registration

Name

Phone

This address will receive a confirmation email

Grade level - Fall 2026

Any special needs we should know about? (e.g. allergies, learning, behavioral support, etc.).

Address

Student 2 registration (if applicable)

Name

Phone

Any special needs we should know about? (e.g. allergies, learning, behavioral support, etc.).

Address (optional)

Parent/Guardian 1

Name

Phone

This address will receive a confirmation email

Address

Interested in Membership at Christ Lutheran Church?

Yes Not yet We're already members

Parent/Guardian 2

Name (optional)

Email (optional)

Phone (optional)

Address

Let's Serve Together
GRADES 7-9 - Youth are divided into small groups because this format expands their circle of trust and allows them to participate more fully in conversations about faith and life. Parents and adult figures in their life are needed to participate in Confirmation model how to fully particpate in the life of the church. Please consider the following options and indicate where you wish to serve, or suggest an option in the other category. Thank you! Questions? Reach out to Christy Gildner, 507-421-3199 or Pastor Kris, 507-330-1824.

Yes! I can help in the following way/s!

Co-lead a small group, grade 7 Substitute as a small group leader Assist with fundraisers Provide technical support for large group and/or worship Assist with Trunk or Treat, Sunday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. (decorate trunk, plan game, etc) Assist with one-time youth events (service projects, fun nights, etc) Update bulletin boards with pictures of youth ministries (quarterly) Other

Permissions

I give my permission for my child/youth to participate in the Christ Lutheran Church event(s) for the year beginning September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. I assume full responsibility for my child in the event of an accident enroute, during, and returning from any event. I dismiss all liability on the part of Christ Lutheran Church and all volunteers associated with the youth and children's ministry programs. I further understand that any inappropriate behavior on the part of my child (determined by the adult and/or youth leaders present) may constitute immediate dismissal from the event and that I will be contacted to come and pick up my son or daughter.

Yes, I have read this and give my permission

Digital Ministries & Photo Release: Our worship services are live-streamed each week, and we also post on the church's social media and website. By enrolling in Confirmation, you are giving permission for your youth or family photos to be posted. If you have concerns, please talk to Pastor Kris or Christy Gildner, Confirmation Coordinator.

Yes, I have read this policy

2026-2027 CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION

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