Faith Formation | Camp Lutherhaven - Indiana

Stepping Stones of Faith

Confirmation Retreats

Confirmation is a very pivotal time in the faith formation of our church's young people. Understanding the significance of this period, we at Camp Lutherhaven would like to assist congregations in molding the spiritual growth of those in that age group.

"It was great praising God, learning, and enjoying the powerful moments of prayer and celebration." - Youth Attendee

In the fall of 2000, Camp Lutherhaven was awarded a grant from the Lilly Endowment. One of the main components in the writing of this grant was to initiate a program that would specifically assist congregations in supplementing their current confirmation programs. Lutherhaven seeks to add to your existing confirmation program a retreat experience that would focus on three primary goals. These faith-formation retreats will:

  1. Nurture a more personal relationship between youth and Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
  2. Nurture a daily, lifelong commitment to prayer and personal devotions with God in his Word.
  3. Develop a close, Christian community among participants, especially those from the same congregation.

It is with these three goals in mind that our programs have been developed. You may notice that instruction of doctrine is not included as a primary goal as we know that this is traditionally a strength of each congregation's confirmation program.

"It is a great weekend to integrate into your confirmation ministry." - Adult Leader Participant

Since 2001, Camp Lutherhaven has been excited to be a part of the programming for over 50 confirmation retreats. With this experience we are eager to partner with your congregation in a way that best fits your program. You're invited to be a part of a retreat planned:

  • October 16-18, 2009
  • January 8-10, 2010
  • January 15-17, 2010
  • March 12-14, 2010

Or call to plan your own dates. We want to best accommodate your group.

Step 2

By request, a second track for returning Stepping Stones of Faith participants has been added. For churches with youth who would like to participate a second time, an alternate curriculum has been constructed to build off of their previous sessions and experience. The format will allow returnees to participate with the entire group for the team-building and large group activities while using small group time to be encouraged and equipped to grow in their faith in new ways.

For more information or to register for a retreat, please contact Celine at celine@lutherhaven.org or 260.636.7101.