Middle School
Students in Grades 6-8
“trek” is the name of our Middle School Ministry at Grace Lutheran Church. A trek is simply a journey. Faith is also a journey, a lifelong one, and we invite all Middle School students to join us as we travel great distances in our understanding of and relationship with Jesus.
Upcoming Events
Year of Discernment
Students in their last year before Confirmation, enter a "year of discernment". During this year, youth discover, through experiencing and reflecting, what it means to confirm their faith in Jesus and experience what being an “adult” in the church is about. The goal is to develop tools for youth to continue their faith journey long after Confirmation. One retreat will be held during the year.
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Catechism
“But now you have arrived at your destination: By faith in Christ you are in direct relationship with God. Your baptism in Christ was not just washing you up for a fresh start. It also involved dressing you in an adult faith wardrobe—Christ’s life, the fulfillment of God’s original promise.”
-Galatians 3:25-27 (The Message).
Our Catechism ministry is for students in grades 6-8. In preparation for Confirmation, 6th to 8th grade students embark on a three-year faith journey to Year of Discernment. We meet Wednesdays at 6:30-8:15pm during the school year. We challenge both our heads and hearts as we examine our faith and corresponding actions. We'll begin in a large group and then break into age- and gender-specific small groups for reflection and discussion.
New curriculum: “Here We Stand”
Students spend a year learning about the significance of the Ten Commandments and the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion. Numerous opportunities to grow through large group worship, small group discussions, Sunday morning Bible Study, Camp Wapo, The Quake, servant opportunities such as Feed My Starving Children and fun activities like our Halloween Party, Movie Night and more!
All new and returning students must complete a Catechism Covenant and Registration Form for the 2009-2010 season.
(We will resume catechism classes in the Fall)
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Catechism Covenant (pdf)
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Middle and High School students go deeper into the Bible and learn from each other. Most weeks we will meet together as a large group, have time for discussion and interaction and then split up into various age groups for a specific lesson.
(We will resume classes in the Fall)
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Youth Room
A big screen TV, comfortable couches and chairs, foosball table, myriad board games, PS2 and video games, snacks and a full size fridge for pop/water, and much more. The Youth Room has become our very own “locker room” and we love it. Thank you to those of you who have generously donated to these efforts; it makes a huge difference to have a place for students to call their own.
Forms
Blue Opportunities Sheet(pdf)
Catechism Covenant (pdf)
Catechism Registration Form(pdf)
Community Service Form(pdf)