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

At Baptism

• Baptism of younger child ~ Faith Chest, Baptismal Print, Luther’s Small Catechism
• Baptism of older child or adult ~ Bible, Luther’s Small Catechism

Preschool

• Prayer Pillow
• First Booklet of Prayers

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

• Receive Story Bible

2nd Grade

• Learning about & practicing devotions (devotional candle)

3rd Grade

• Receive NRSV Bible

4th Grade

• Write then Offer Prayer Petitions in Worship

5th Grade

• Learning & Practicing the 4 Keys

6th Grade

• Entering Middle School (Locker Mirror)

7th Grade

• (under construction)

8th grade

• Entering 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

• (under construction)

12th Grade

• Senior Blessing - Parent tied Fleece Blanket