Children and Youth Ministries
Enriching Faith, Celebrating
Life Together
Sunday School, Confirmation, G2: High School, Vacation Bible School, Mission Trip, National ELCA Youth Gathering
Sunday School
What is Sunday School like at Christus?
Learning about the wonderful, life-giving stories in the Bible is incorporated into the Children’s Sermon each week.
Each week in Sunday School, children explore Old and New Testaments stories through technology, cooking, art, science, games and more.
Sunday School is held most Sundays from 10:15am-11:00am, September thru May.
Sunday School begins on September 13th.
Click here for the 2026/2027 schedule.
Ages PreK through 5th grade are welcome. If you have questions or want your child to join our Sunday School, please email Christine, Director of Youth Ministry.
“Kids teach the faith just as much as the adults!”
Confirmation
What is Confirmation like at Christus?
Youth are one of the highlights at Christus. Youth are actively involved in many parts of Christus life: worship, music, faith education, fellowship, and mission/service. Our Confirmation program engages 6th, 7th, and 8th grade youth in a three-year program culminating in the Rite of Confirmation.
Through dynamic large group teaching, youth embark on a journey through the 10 Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, and The Apostles’ Creed. Youth are able to process the lesson deeper during small group time which is facilitated by two adult volunteers (mentors).
Confirmation Orientation: September 30th at 6:30pm
Confirmation Lessons begin October 7th at 6:00pm.
Click here for the 2026/2027 schedule.
Contact Christine for more information.
“Confirmation is about learning real faith & applying it to everyday life.”
G2: High School Youth
G2 – High School Youth
The high school youth are welcome to participate in our youth group, G2, where faith and fellowship go hand in hand. All of our youth programs are open and welcoming to all youth who would like to come and check it out.
Your family does not have to be a member of Christus. G2 meets Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:00pm at Christus.
“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.”
– Søren Kirkegaard
Vacation Bible School
Sonrise Adventure Park - august 16-20, 2027
More details to come.
Mission Trip
Mission trip july 24-july 31, 2027
Location to be determined
National ELCA Youth Gathering
June 27-July 2, 2027
All current 8th - 12th grade youth are welcome to attend the nationwide ELCA youth gathering that is held every 3 years. The next Gathering is June 27 - July 2, 2027, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
It’s not just an event but a movement in which faith ignites and community comes alive.
The 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering will bring thousands of young people together in Minneapolis to worship, learn and celebrate God’s limitless love. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, filled with energy, faith and connection.
A New Rhythm, Same Spirit
You can expect interactive spaces, time with your synod, opportunities to serve and moments that meet young people where they are.
Worship That Moves You
Each day will center on powerful, youth-focused worship, led by inspiring speakers, artists and musicians. Evening Mass Gatherings will unite everyone for moments of joy, reflection and renewal that remind us what it means to be church — together.
Community Beyond Your Congregation
The Gathering is more than an event — it’s a community. Your group will meet others from across the country, share stories and form friendships rooted in faith. From laughter to late-night conversations, the Gathering is a space where young people experience the wider church in a whole new way.
Opportunities to Learn and SERVE
Participants explore faith through hands-on learning, justice-centered experiences and ways to make a difference. Each opportunity is designed to help young people connect their faith to daily life and discover how they can boldly impact the world.
This year's theme is "Imagine More." To God – whose power now at work in us can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine. Ephesians 3:20 (Inclusive)
Cost: $1,600.00: covers gathering cost, hotel lodging, food, transportation, service experience, and t-shirt. A $200 deposit will reserve a spot for you. Sign up no later than November 1 with Christine.