Children & Youth 

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he

is old he will not depart from it.”-Proverbs 22:6

 

Calvary is full of dedicated, passionate, capable leaders and volunteers who understand the importance of making ministry with children, youth and families a priority. Helping children and youth know God and God’s love in their life, inspiring them to become Christ-centered to serve and to grow in faith, and partnering with parents to nurture the Christian faith life in the home is what Children, Youth and Family Ministries are all about. It is a place where children, youth, and families can connect, learn and grow together.

 

To learn more about these programs or to volunteer and serve, please contact:

Dana Kocka, Education & Youth Director 732-7284

 
 

CHILDREN – Birth to 6th Grade

 
 
 
 
 

VBS “Roar” 2019

Attention Sunday School Families!

Sunday School children have voted that their fall offerings will go towards:
 
  • Goal 1: $100 to Children’s Hospital (Goal Complete!)
  • Goal 2: Raise money and collect donations to pack shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child.               (Goal Complete!)
 
 
Let’s make a difference in a child’s life! GOD IS SO GOOD!
 
 
 

Sunday School 

Sunday School is offered at 9:15 AM on Sunday Mornings. Children from PreK through 8th Grade attend age-appropriate classes with dedicated and caring teachers.
 
 

Family Sunday School  

2nd Sunday of each month at 9:15 AM in the Youth Commons

 
Sunday School students (preK-grade 6), their families and the congregation are invited to learn and grow in faith together during Family Sunday School.
 
“Family Sunday School is a time to grow together, laugh together,
learn together and just be together.”
 
 

Release Time 

Wednesday mornings (Grades 1-8)

As part of Calvary’s Christian Education Program, students participate in the following faith practices:
  • Reading and studying the Bible
  • Devotional disciplines
  • Prayer
  • Worship
  • Relationships
  • Service

 

 

Wednesday After-School Program 

3:00-5:00 PM Wednesdays

January 29th; February 19th & 26th

 
During the school year, the After-School Program at Calvary serves Century Elementary students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Our program includes transportation, snack, Bible lessons, games, crafts, music, fun and much more! Students are encouraged to discover new interests, gain self-confidence, and grow in God’s love. An active partnership between students and their families, school administration, program leaders and volunteers has contributed to the success and growth of the After-School Program.
 
Enrollment is required prior to starting in the program, forms are available in the church office. Children MUST be signed out by a parent/guardian or a person specified on the enrollment form. Pick up in the Youth Commons area of the Education Wing.
 
To volunteer or for more information, please contact Dana Kocka, Education & Youth Director or Jo Judson, After-School Program Leader 218-732-7284.
 
 

3rd Grade Confirmation Enrollment

 
February 2nd:
9:15 AM-3rd Grader and parents meet in the Community for Confirmation Enrollment. 
10:30 AM-3rd Grade Class receives their Bibles and blessing as they begin the Confirmation Process.
 
February 9th:
9:15 AM-3rd Grader and parents meet in the Community for Room for parent/child instruction.  
10:30 AM-3rd Graders will share within worship service.
 
 

Faith Milestones

Affirmation of Baptism may be used many times throughout the life of a baptized Christian. It is especially appropriate as part of a process of faith formation in faith in youth or adulthood that we call Confirmation. The Confirmation program is designed to shape the faith of every student, starting in 3rd grade, through participation in the life of Calvary Lutheran Church.
 

Confirmation Overview:

  • 3rd Grade-Confirmation enrollment; receive Bibles; Understanding your Bible 
  • 4th Grade-Jr. Ushers
  • 5th Grade-Communion Process with Altar Guild; receive First Communion
  • 6th Grade-Prayer Study 
  • 7th Grade-Memory Work, Old Testament & Gospel of Mark Study; Confirmation Camp; Worship Reports
  • 8th Grade-Memory Work, New Testament & Life of Jesus Study; Jesus Christ Superstar movie; Acolyte; Worship Reports
  • 9th Grade-Memory Work; Wednesday night Confirmation Classes; Worship Reports; Honoring Your Neighbor Faith; ELCA; Reformation; True Love Waits; Passion of the Christ movie; Luther movie; Interview with Pastor concerning Faith Statements
  • 10th Grade-Confirmation Mentoring Process; Faith Statements; Rite of Confirmation
 

We were honored to celebrate this group of kids for completing First Communion Class on March 29, 2018.

 

Calvary Lutheran Church celebrated Confirmation Sunday, October 27, 2019. Row 1: Collin Hoyt, Jack Chistofferson, Kate Aukes, Isabel Meyer, Maggie Carrier, Chelsea Dennis. Row 2: Nicholas Michaelson, Parker Harmon, Jaxson Lund, Evan Edevold, Pastor Steve Norby

 

YOUTH – 6th Grade to 12th Grade

 

Junior & Senior League 

Jr. League (grades 6-8) / Sr. League (grades 9-12) 

(Sr. League meets on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays / Jr. League meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays)
 
January 22nd- JR League (6:00-7:30 PM)
January 29th- SR League (6:00-8:00 PM)
 
February 5th – SR League (6:00-8:00 PM)
February 12th- JR League (6:00-7:30 PM)
February 19th – SR League (6:00-8:00 PM)
February 26th- JR League (6:00-7:30 PM)
 
 

9th Grade Confirmation Classes Schedule (second semester):

7:00-8:15 PM Wednesdays 

January 22nd & 29th. February 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th.

 
 
 
 
 

Sunday, February 2nd

(Super Bowl Sunday)

Calvary Youth will be collecting a noisy change offering in soup kettles during Sunday morning worship. 
 
Offering will go to Hubbard County Food Shelf.
Loose Change (bills and checks also accepted!)
 
 

Minnesota Timberwolves

Youth Event  

Sunday, March 1st 

 
Cost is $40 (includes ticket & transportation).
Call the church office to reserve your spot 218-732-7284.
 

Youth Service

8:00 & 10:30 Worship Services

Sunday, March 15th

 
Rehearsal: 11:30 AM-4:30 PM
Sunday, March 8th
 
 
 

2019 Youth Mission Trip Lumberton, NC

Mission Trip

 
There are a number of opportunities throughout the year to financially support our mission teams. Thank you to all who serve and all who support them!
 
 

2020 Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser

 
Valentine’s Goodies for sale
in the Narthex
Sunday, February 9th
Free will donations will be taken
 
WATCH FOR CALVARY YOUTH SELLING MOLLY POPPINS POPCORN DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY.
 

Watch highlights from the

2019 Youth Mission Trip 

TEAMeffort – Lumberton, NC

 
 

PATHWAYS LUTHERAN OUTDOOR MINISTRIES 

 
Pathways Mission: “Pathways offers unique environments where God encounters people and renews them to live lives of love.” 
 
Pathways is a Bible Camping ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Pathways camps and programs are used by over 150 churches in north-western Minnesota. We provide faith building opportunities through our youth summer camping programs, our high adventure programs, challenge course opportunities and year-round youth, adult and family retreats. We hope you join us!
 
Pathways is blessed to have two beautiful sites in Northwest Minnesota:
– Camp Emmaus near Menahga, MN
– Camp Minne-Wa-Kan near Cass Lake, MN
 
 
Learn more about Pathways: