Confirmation Class — Wednesdays, Grades 6 and Up

Confirmation class at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin meets every Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Pastor Chris Ramstad leads it. The 2026-27 year begins Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and runs through Confirmation Day on Sunday, May 2, 2027.

What Students Study

Students work through the Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism — a short, plain summary of Christian teaching written in 1529 and still in use today. Over the year the class covers the Six Chief Parts of the Christian faith:

• The Ten Commandments
• The Apostles’ Creed
• The Lord’s Prayer
• The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
• Confession and Absolution
• The Sacrament of the Altar

There is memory work each week, done at home with a parent’s help. The full text of the Small Catechism is free to read at catechism.cph.org.

Event Details

Begins: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 to 6:00 PM, Wednesdays
Location: Fellowship Hall, Immanuel Lutheran Church — 2616 S Connecticut Ave, Joplin, MO 64804
Who it’s for: Students in 6th grade and above
Led by: Pastor Chris Ramstad
Ends: Confirmation Day, Sunday, May 2, 2027
No class on: Oct 21, Nov 25, Dec 23, Dec 30, and Mar 31 (Martin Luther School breaks)
Cost: Free
Questions? Call the church office at (417) 624-0333

Common Questions

Do we need to be members of Immanuel? No. Families from the Joplin community are welcome, whether you belong to another church or to none at all. Start by talking with Pastor Chris.

What grade does my student need to be in? Sixth grade or above. There is no upper limit and no fixed grade. What matters is whether your student is ready.

Can I sit in? Yes. Parents are always welcome to attend class with their student.

What does my student bring? A three-ring binder with pockets, an English Standard Version (ESV) Bible, and a pen or pencil. The church provides a Small Catechism on the first day to anyone who needs one.

What happens if the weather is bad? If Martin Luther School is closed for the day, there is no Confirmation Class or Youth Group that evening. If it looks dangerous to drive later in the afternoon, please be safe rather than sorry.

Stay for Youth Night

Class lets out right as the Wednesday youth meal is served at 6:00. Confirmation students can stay on for youth night — a free meal, Bible study, and games for students in grades 5 through 12 — without a second trip across town. Friends are always welcome.

Learn More

• Confirmation Classes at Immanuel — the full FAQ, supply list, and schedule
• What Is Lutheran Confirmation? — a plain explanation for families new to it
• Youth Night — Wednesday evenings, grades 5 through 12
• What We Believe — what Lutherans teach, and why
• Sunday Services — Sundays at 8:00 and 10:30 AM, with Christian Education at 9:15

“But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”

1 Peter 3:15 (ESV)