Confirmation 2028: Registration for Kornwestheim children starts soon!

Confirmation 2028: Registration for Kornwestheim children starts soon!

In Kornwestheim, the signs are on confirmation! On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, all parents are cordially invited to register their children for confirmation 2028. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. there is a lot of hustle and bustle in the churches, because the registration is aimed at all children who currently visit the 5th grade. During this time, the families can find out more in the two registration points and prepare for the upcoming event.

The Johanneskirche at Weimarstrasse 33 is the right point of contact for Kornwestheim children, while the children from Pattonville should visit the Heilig-Geist Church in John.-F.-Kennedy-Allee 59. In order to register for the exciting years of confirmation lessons, the evidence of baptism is required for baptized children. For those who are not yet baptized, however, there is the possibility to make up for this during or after lessons, such as the Stuttgart messages reports .

What can the confirmands expect?

The confirmation, often referred to as Rite de Passage, has a deeper meaning for the young people than just a festive service. The children can gain initial experience with church life in advance. Registration for confirmation lessons usually takes place in the 7th grade when the children are approximately 14 years old to perceive their self -determination rights. The lessons often start after the summer vacation and could even start in early summer. The parents often find information on this in the municipal brief, such as evangelisch.de indicates .

The confirmation lessons are not only about church teaching, but also about personal questions of young people such as friendship, justice, and the meaning of life. Particular attention is paid to dealing with the Christian tradition and tradition. Topics such as the structure of the Bible, the importance of baptism and sacrament, as well as the course of a service are dealt with. This gives the confirmands a deeper insight into the faith, which contributes to forming their own opinions and beliefs.

a joint experience

The preparations for the confirmation, which is also called "confirmation work" in the Evangelical Church, are not only an individual but also a joint experience. Regular meetings of the confirmation group for two years are common in many communities. The exchange among peers strengthens social ties and promotes a sense of community. A highlight are often the common confirmation free times that underline the connection between faith and community, reports the Ekd .

But the confirmation also has practical consequences: the young people can take part in the sacrament after the ceremony, can be sponsors and participate in church elections. Photography or filming during the service is usually also regulated, often this can be done after the ceremony.