Pre-Birth To Birth

Birth To Age 2

Ages 2 - 4

Ages 4 - 5

Ages 5 - 6

Ages 6 - 7

Ages 7 - 8

Ages 8 - 9

Ages 9 - 10

Ages 10 - 11

The Age Group Objectives are intended as a useful resource in developing a partnership of parents and congregational community.  When using these objectives as a guide, it is expected that all previous younger-aged objectives have been successfully met.

Parents’-To-Be Guidelines

1. Reflect upon their own Baptismal calling

*Research their own Baptismal date, and celebrate annually with a special devotion and candle-lighting

*Reflect up vows from Rite of Affirmation of Baptism

   *  Live among God’s faithful people

   *  To hear His word and share His supper

   *  To proclaim the Good News of God in Christ through word and deed

   *  To serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus

           *  To strive for justice and peace in all the earth

2. Establish patterns of daily devotions and prayer

*For example:  “Christ In Our Home” or “Word In Season” published by Augsburg Fortress

3. Establish plans for nurturing child’s faith

*Research available Christian prayers, songs, and books for infants

For example: Augsburg Fortress:  www.augsburgfortress.org

Christian Book Distributors:  www.christianbook.com

*Ask your Pastor about the availability of the “Splash Program,” a monthly resource for parents, for your child, published by Augsburg