Bethlehem Lutheran Church is deeply committed to fulfilling the baptismal covenant by faithful congregational participants and equipping families to talk about, share, and live the faith in their homes. This is a congregational ministry of partnering home and congregation. For more information on Milestones, contact Dianne (Director of Christian Education).

Milestones...

• Happen every year from birth to graduation
• Are always given at worship
• Are accompanied by a class for parents to help them learn how to use the milestone in passing on the faith.

and Milestones...

• Provide faith-sharing experiences
• Bring an awareness of the presence of God
• Help us as a congregation to tend the Baptismal Journey

Milestones Observed

Beginning of the School Year

• Blessing of the Backpack and Bags

Birth or Later

• Faith Chest
• Baptismal Print

One year and following

• Remembrance of Baptismal Birthday

Preschool

• Prayer Pillow
• First Book of Prayers
• Prayer Booklet Page

Pre-Kindergarten

• My First Prayer Book

Kindergarten

• Lord’s Prayer Family Craft Project

At the discretion  of student and parent

• First Communion classes (make own communion cup)
• Sacrament of Holy Communion

1st Grade

• Beginner’s Bible
• Small gift to those who have completed reading the Beginner’s Bible

2nd Grade

• Learning about & practicing devotions (devotional candle)

3rd Grade

• Receive Contemporary English Version Bible
• Blessing of the 3rd Grade Bible

4th Grade

• Prayer Petitions Offered in Worship

5th Grade

• Learning & Practicing the 4 Keys

6th Grade

• Entering Middle School (Locker Mirror)

7th Grade

• Witnessing your Faith to Others (Witness Bracelet)

8th grade

• Beginning of Confirmation
• Blessing of the Car Keys

9th Grade

• Blessing of the Car Keys

10th Grade

• Participate in Good Friday Crosswalk
• Affirmation of Baptism

11th Grade

12th Grade

• Senior Blessing - Parent tied Fleece Blanket