“One of the Flock” 2011easter03-misericordias This is one of the most beautiful images in all the Bible. Jesus, the Good Shepherd. How many hymns to we have which confess this faith? I am Jesus’ Little Lamb. Have no Fear, Little Flock. Shepherd of Tender Youth. And that isn’t even counting all of our Psalm 23 [...]
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Renata's First Communion
June 1, 2009
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Yesterday was a wonderful day at Messiah Lutheran Church here in Kenosha! We had five of our young members, grades 2-5, who received First Communion. Here’s a couple pictures: I’ll try and write about it more, but it was a great day and worth much rejoicing! -LL
This past month has really convinced me of the benefit of pastoral examinations of catechumens. I’ve always avoided it in a formal setting, because I don’t want to contribute to the “pass the test and graduate” mindset. However, exercising pastoral care by teaching children to confess the faith is a great and mighty gift, and [...]
Four and Twenty+ Blackbirds: To Clarify My Points on Catechesis and the Holy Communion
April 23, 2009
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There is a very fruitful discussion regarding the relationship between knowledge and memorization over at Four and Twenty Blackbirds. I would commend it to you here: Four and Twenty+ Blackbirds: To Clarify My Points on Catechesis and the Holy Communion
Why Commune Younger than Eighth Grade?
April 2, 2009
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Why Commune Younger than Eighth Grade? From the Messiah Messenger, April 2009 By Pastor Todd A. Peperkorn Our congregation is in the process of separating first communion from confirmation, so that while they may be done at the same time, they are not necessarily going to be done at the same time. This move is [...]
Bible Study on Confirmation and First Communion
March 22, 2009
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You will find attached here a PDF file with the bible study I am using currently for teaching about confirmation and first communion in my congregation. I would welcome any of your thoughts on the subject, as this is an important one for the Lutheran Church. Confirmation and First Communion in the Lutheran Church
