Stepping Stone One – Baptism
At this time parents make the promises to bring their children faithfully to the services of God’s house, to teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the creed and the Ten Commandments, to place in their hands the Holy Scriptures and to provide for their instruction in the Christian faith.

Stepping Stone Two - Entry into Sunday School
This may occur between the ages of two and four. We recognize that all children are individuals and each will be ready for Sunday School within their own time.  Once your child is ready to attend we will bring them forward to recognize and bless each one.

Stepping Stone Three - First Bible
Once in Third Grade, children receive their first Bible from the congregation. This fulfils the promises to "place in their hands the Holy Scriptures." Prior to the receipt of their Bible, each child, with their parents are requested to attend two "Using the Bible" sessions where we take "a walk" through the Bible together. We discover where our favorite verses are and some important facts about the Bible.

Stepping Stone Four - First Communion
Once in Fifth Grade, children attend six weeks of classes to prepare to receive their First Communion.  At that time, the children and their families come to the altar for a blessing as parents restate their baptismal promises.

Stepping Stone Five - Entering Confirmation
Confirmation is a two year commitment for the children and their parents to continue their growth in relationship to God and God’s people through classes and service.

Stepping Stone Six – Confirmation
We celebrate the completion of our confirmation program in worship. This serves to remind students, parents and all adults in the congregation that learning is lifelong and does not stop after two years of study and small groups.

Stepping Stone Seven - Graduation from High School (and College)
We have made it a point to celebrate the completion of these milestones with a time of sharing of plans, a small gift and the joy we share together with these students as we have watched them mature from baptism through entering the world on their own. We rejoice with them and hope that the faith we have shared together may have strengthened each of us.