Holy Trinity Youth

New Orleans 2009

 

On July 22-26, the high school aged youth from Holy Trinity joined with youths from all over the United States for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Americas Youth Gathering 2009 - "Jesus, Justice, Jazz". The gathering, held in New Orleans, was a great success and a lot of fun. Our church youth got to know each other better with all the interactive games and activities available to them in the New Orleans convention center. Perhaps the biggest impact on the youth as well as the adults were all the wonderful speakers that came to share their stories of hope and how one person can make a difference. They spoke of being leaders and each and every one of us being the change that we seek. Don't wait for someone else to jump in, get out there and make the world a better place and show the love of a Christian by our actions and encouraging others to do the same. Our service project was spending a day with K-2nd grade students and helping them to read. All of the students were well behind their reading levels but really took to the Holy Trinity kids once they got to know each other. It was a wonderful experience the youth and the chaperones as well. On returning home, those that will be eligible all spoke of going to the next one..and those that will be too old...already talked of going as volunteer leaders just so they could attend.

Middle School Confirmation

As children grow through their Middle School years, our Lutheran heritage has provided a program whereby youth can explore their faith through Word and Sacrament, identify more deeply with the Christian community, and participate more fully in its mission.

Here at Holy Trinity, our middle school confirmation ministry is carried out through weekly Sunday School classes, monthly Sunday afternoon confirmation classes, two retreats, service projects and fellowship events. In addition, youth are invited to serve as acolytes, help with childcare in the nursery, and participate in worship music leadership. Parents are invited and encouraged to take an active part in this important part of their child's faith formation.

At the end of their middle school years, these young people have the opportunity to affirm the vows that their parents made at the time of their baptism.