April 25-27 Confirmation Retreat
"THE LORD'S PRAYER: WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE WE PRAYING FOR?"

Because Jesus gave us this prayer, it must be very important. But do we really know what we are praying for? Some things in the Lord's Prayer are clear...but other things....well, maybe they are not so clear. In this catechism retreat we will be talking about the importance of prayer and specifically what we are praying for in the Lord's Prayer. Might be a few surprises along the way! Come and join us as we talk about an often neglected part of our lives: prayer...and especially the Lord's Prayer. This Confirmation Retreat, led by the Rev. Ernie Lassman of Messiah Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington is designed for youth who are currently receiving Confirmation instruction in their home parish. As with all our Confirmation retreats, there will be time to enjoy worship in Kramer Chapel, a scavenger hunt, and recreation time in the campus gymnasium.

Retreat Fee: $100 (includes on-campus housing and meals).

June 15-28 - Christ Academy - High School

This two-week residential program is for high-school-aged young men of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. It provides students with the opportunity to study about Christ who is present in His Word and Sacraments and who died that our sins would be forgiven. In addition to the study of theology, students have the opportunity to experience seminary life with ample time for fun and relaxation.

For further information on Christ Academy-High School, go to the Christ Academy web page, email ChristAcademy@ctsfw.edu, or phone 1-800-481-2155.

October 17-19 Confirmation Retreat
Confession & Forgiveness is Being a Christian

Why does God forgive you? Is it because you're sorry? Is is because you confess your sins? Martin Luther said, "When I urge you to go to confession, I am simply urging you to be a Christian." What did he mean? This retreat will examine Confession and Absolution as the shape of the Christian life; also we will clear up a mountain of mistaken ideas about Confession and about Forgiveness.

Retreat Fee: $100 (includes on-campus housing and meals).