Affirmation of Baptism (AOB)
The Affirmation of Baptism Ministry (confirmation) is an important ministry for young people grades 7 and up. It is the way this congregation seeks to fulfill its promises made to those who have been baptized. AOB also provides an opportunity to work with parents seeking to fulfill the promises they made at their child’s baptism. Our goal is to invite and encourage young people to take responsibility for their own faith journey.
We have put together a number of opportunities and experiences that we believe are necessary to build a broad and healthy foundation for a growing life of faith. Our vision is to have a flexible, practical, and faith growing ministry.
Affirmation of Baptism Booklet
Get more detailed information on our Affirmation of Baptism program and view the Affirmation of Baptism Booklet.
Affirmation of Baptism Mentoring Program
The mentoring program is part of the Affirmation of Baptism experience. This has always been a favorite experience for many of our students.
Students are sent a letter at the beginning of their second year in the program asking them to send their top three choices for a mentor. We have many adults in our congregation willing to be a mentor to those students that would rather we chose someone for them.
Mentors should be the following:
- An adult member (over 30 years old)
- Regularly worships at McFarland Lutheran Church
- The same gender as the student
- A non-family member
- An adult you would like to discuss issues of faith, worship, service, etc.
Affirmation of Baptism Forms
- AOB Registration Form
- Worship Reflections
- Proclaming the Gospel through Art Permission Form
- AOB Ministry Experience Proposal
- AOB Ministry Experience Completion Form
- AOB Progress Report Sample
Affirmation of Baptism Resource Information
T.R.I.P. Prayer & Bible Study Method
Introduction to a resource for “Martin Luther” Information
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