Butter Braid Order Form (DUE 12/03
January Confirmation Retreat Letter
Acolyte Schedule
Zion Confirmation
2025-26
Get ready to get amazed by the wonder of our God who gives us good things.
This year we will be exploring three subjects:
First Communion class students will meet:
Wed September 17
Wed February 4 See this link for more
Wed February 11 information about 1st Communion.
First Communion Sunday is:
Sunday March 15
The only homework assigned is:
50 things Every Christian Should Know
(Click here to download the PDF)
Click here for the Sermon Report form
if you need it.
12 Sermon reports are assigned for the year.
10 are from regular services
1 From Advent
1 From Lent
See the 2025-2026 Scheduled Messages page.
Advent are the Wednesdays in Blue
Lent are the Wednesdays in Purple.
Classes meet on Wednesdays from 4pm to 5pm.
Our projected Calendar for Confirmation this year is:
| Date | Subject | Notes | 50 Things |
| Wed, Sep 17, 25 | Parents & Students 1st Communion & Confirmation | First Communion Class also | Introduction and Orientation Document |
| Wed, Sep 24, 25 | Orientation and Introduction | David & Goliath (1 Samuel 17) | |
| Wed, Oct 1, 25 | Lesson 01 - What is Confirmation | 10-01 Study Guide | Elijah on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18) |
| Wed, Oct 8, 25 | Lesson 07 – Intro. To the Ten Commandments | Introduction to the Ten Commandments | Elijah Ascends into Heaven (2 Kings 2) |
| Wed, Oct 15, 25 | Lesson 08 - The First Commandment | 10-15 - Study Guide | 2 Samuel 11-12 and Psalm 51 |
| Wed, Oct 22, 25 | Lesson 09 - The Second Commandment | 10-22 Study Guide | Psalm 23 |
| Wed, Oct 29, 25 | Fun Day | ||
| Wed, Nov 5, 25 | Lesson 10 - The Third Commandment | 11-05 Study Guide | Daniel in the Lions’ Den (Daniel 6) |
| Wed, Nov 12, 25 | Lesson 11 - The Fourth Commandment | 11-12 Study Guide | Jonah 1-4 |
| Wed, Nov 19, 25 | Lesson 12 - The Fifth Commandment | 11-19 Study Guide Confirmation_Retreat_Letter Butter Braid Order Form |
Annunciation of Jesus’ Birth (Luke 1:26-38) |
| Wed, Nov 26, 25 | Lesson 13 - The Sixth Commandment | Christmas (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-20) | |
| Wed, Dec 3, 25 | Lesson 14 - The Seventh Commandment | Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3) | |
| Wed, Dec 10, 25 | Lesson 15 - The Eighth Commandment | Temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4) | |
| Wed, Dec 17, 25 | Lesson 16 - Ninth and Tenth Commandments | Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11) | |
| Wed, Dec 24, 25 | CHRISTMAS BREAK | No Class | |
| Wed, Dec 31, 25 | CHRISTMAS BREAK | No Class | |
| Wed, Jan 7, 26 | Lesson 19 - The First Article of the Creed | Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) | |
| Wed, Jan 14, 26 | Lesson 22 - The Second Article of the Creed | Jesus Walks on the Water (Matthew 14:22-33) | |
| Wed, Jan 21, 26 | Lesson 25 - The Third Article of the Creed | Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37) | |
| Wed, Jan 28, 26 | Fun Day/Trip | ||
| Wed, Feb 4, 26 | Lesson 17 – The Introduction and First Petition | First Communion Class 1 (5th, 7th & 8th) | Jesus Cures a Demon-Possessed Man (Mark 5:1-20) |
| Wed, Feb 11, 26 | Lesson 18 – Lord's Prayer – Second Petition & Third Petition |
First Communion Class 1 (5th, 7th & 8th) | Jairus’ Daughter (Mark 5:21-24, 35-43) |
| Wed, Feb 18, 26 | ASH WEDNESDAY | No Class | |
| Wed, Feb 25, 26 | Lesson 21 – The 4th Petition | Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (John 11) | |
| Wed, Mar 4, 26 | Lesson 22 – The 5th Petition and 6th Petition | Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8) | |
| Wed, Mar 11, 26 | Lesson 22 – The 7th Petition and Conclusion | First Communion 3/15 | |
| Wed, Mar 18, 26 | Preparation for Confirmation Sunday | Confirmation 3/22 | |
| Palm Sunday 3/29 |
