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Mount Olivet establishes a dynamic partnership with families in the Christian education and faith development of their children. Mount Olivet 5th and 6th graders participate in The Way, a pre-Confirmation program Sunday mornings, instead of traditional Sunday Church School classes.  This is an exciting program for young people as they graduate from Sunday into Confirmation on their faith journey.  
    
Students in 5th and 6th grades are invited to enhance their faith through educational, service, and fellowship activities.  Students experience the importance of Christian friendships and faith for life.  We focus on Jesus' call to serve others.
 
While the students learn about the Bible, Martin Luther, and other typical Sunday School lessons, the program has several differences:
  • Our format is unique – Minneapolis classes are started by Geoff Arenson, our Junior High Director and West classes will be started by Tom Westcott, Luther Seminary student.  After a large group game, quiz show, skit, or devotions, we break into small groups based on our grades.
  • We have our own events – 5th graders will have a Bible class and presentation with their parents in October.  6th graders will have Holy Communion on Sunday, April 29 at 4pm to mark the beginning of their Confirmation journey.  

Minneapolis: Classes for 5th - 6th graders available at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.
West: Classes for 5th - 6th graders available at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Sarah Kleppe (Minneapolis Campus) sarahk@mtolivet.org or 612.767.2245 or Ellen Ruiters (West Campus) ellenr@mtolivet.org or 952.767.1504.
  
Confirmation Contacts for 7th and 8th graders: Angie St. Dennis at angelas@mtolivet.org or 612.767.2244 (Minneapolis Campus)
or Helen Cameron-Zenobian at helenz@mtolivet.org or 952.767.1502 (West Campus) with any questions regarding Confirmation.