​NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN
Children & Youth Ministries
Milestone Ministries
Newborns receive a quilt and new Moms receive a prayer shawl.
Splash! Packs are sent to each child and parent monthly for 3 years. The monthly Parent Pages offer ideas for faith-filled play, worship, meals, and prayer together. By mailing Parent Pages each month, congregations stay connected to young children and their families.
At baptism, a young child is given a faith chest or an older child or adult is given a quilt.
At age 3, children receive a children’s Bible.
In 3rd grade, children receive a New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible.
In 5th grade, first communion classes are held with youth and parents on the 3 Sundays before Easter with First Communion on Maundy Thursday. The youth make the communion bread for that service.
When confirmed in 9th grade, youth receive a stole, symbolizing the yoke of Christ, as well as a prayer shawl.
High school sophomores receive a key chain, as they begin driving.
High school and college graduates receive a quilt, symbolizing God’s love covering them.
Together in Faith Series
This curriculum draws parents and children together in faith with learning about the Bible, prayer and worship.
3 year olds and parents – Praying Together
4 year olds and parents – The Keys (forgiveness)
Kindergartners and parents – The Lord’s Prayer
First Graders and Parents – The Ten Commandments
Second Graders and Parents – What’s Fair?
Third Graders and Parents – Opening the Bible
Fourth Graders and Parents – The Apostles’ Creed
Fifth Graders and Parents – Real Life Faith (Martin Luther)
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Wednesday Evening Education (WEE) in fall and spring
Wednesday evenings are designed for ages 4-Grade 8, with dinner, worship and individual classes.
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Confirmation
7th & 8th graders meet on Wed evenings for 2 years.
9th graders meet on Sunday evenings for 6 weeks in the fall and are confirmed at the end of October.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Held in summer with other local churches.
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Luther Point Bible Camp
Youth and families are encouraged to attend this ELCA camp in Grantsburg, WI.
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Fellowship Activities
Sr. High Breakfast at a local restaurant with pastor once a month.
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High School Baccalaureate
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Synod Youth Gatherings
For Middle School and High School
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National Youth Gatherings
For High School