| A Safe Place for Kids |
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At Reformation we know the importance of safety for your children. Educational Ministry at Reformation follows the guidelines of the Child Protection Policy. All Sunday School classes and confirmation events are staffed by at least 2 adults, and all our volunteers have been asked to provide criminal background checks and child abuse clearances. |
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| Sunday School |
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Our Sunday School program is open to students ages 3 through adult and runs from September through June. Preschool through grade 6 use the curriculum, "Akaloo", from Augsburg Fortress. This is a curriculum that emphasizes discipleship as the basis of faith formation. Online resources are available for family use throughout the week. The Confirmation Class - grades 7-9 uses our confirmation program and emphasizes faith in daily life. The Teen Class uses "Faith Lens" to stimulate discussion as to how one's faith is practiced in light of contemporary news and events. The Adult Sunday School Class centers around the lessons heard in that morning's Worship.
Click here to explore the Akaloo website
Click here to explore the Confirmation website
Click here to explore the Faith Lens website |
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| Confirmation |
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Reformation has a 3 year confirmation program which usually begins in 7th grade. The program is intended to offer the opportunity for a student to personally affirm his or her commitment to Jesus Christ. In essence the student says “yes” to their baptism. They do so with meaning and integrity, having received instruction in the teaching of the Christian faith. Students in the first two years attend four mini-retreats in addition to worship and Sunday School. During the last year of the program students are paired with a mentor and encouraged to engage in monthly activities to discuss growing in the faith. After completing all three years, the students are typically confirmed on the day of Pentecost.
June 2012 Confirmation
A special thank you to the church members who served as mentors to these young people.
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| First Communion |
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First Communion instruction is offered to students beginning in 2nd grade. Three class sessions allow students and their parents to learn about this important sacrament of the Lutheran church before receiving the meal. Students coming from another congregation who have already communed need not attend these classes, regardless of age. |
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Western Berks Mission Summer Program at Reformation 2012 |
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| Vacation Bible School |
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Reformation hosts Vacation Bible School each summer for a week. The dates are usually at the end of July, and ages 3 through grade 6 are invited to participate. There are fun songs, creative crafts, science exploratin, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks. More importantly, children will learn that no matter what extreme challenges may come their way in life, they will always have Jesus to guide their way.
Grades 7 through adult are invited to teach and help, if their schedules allow.
Vacation Bible School 2012 is SonRise National Park.
July 23-27
9-11:45 A.M.
"Point Your Kids to Jesus!"
 
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New Members Class
As needed, but at least once a year, new member classes are held to welcome people into the Reformation Family. Generally, three one-hour sessions are convened to educate and introduce prospective members to the Church Staff, provide information on available religious and fellowship programs, Church administrative procedures, Church committees, outreach and educational opportunities and answer any questions new members may pose. A formal "welcoming ceremony" is celebrated by the entire Congregation at some point after completion of the class
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| Library |
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Reformation Lutheran has a library with a wide variety of Christian books and videos for use. The library was dedicated in loving memory of Daniel Wegman on All Saints Sunday of 2007.
The Library is divided into two distinct areas: Adult and Youth. In the adult area you can find books on the following subjects: the Bible, History of Religion and Devotional Literature.
In the Youth section there are videos and dvds for youn adults, children's books on religion and the Bible and much more.
All materials are available to be borrowed. Fill out the card associated with each item and leave it in the basket on the table. |
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| Devotional Resources |
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The Education Committee also provides a subscription to The Lutheran magazine to home-bound and new members at Reformation. Take-home devotional materials for youth and adults are also made available in the narthex . |
