HT.ED
HT Ed is a curriculum designed to help you learn, think, and defend your faith. From the basics in VBS through the chance to learn and grow in confirmation and beyond, we equip you to stand firm in what you believe.
CONFIRMATION CURRICULUM - YEAR 1 IS NOW AVAILABLE! THE FIRST UNIT ON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IS AVAILABLE TO YOU, FOR FREE, NOW.
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT OUR CONFIRMATION CURRICULUM?
Confirmation is a critical time of learning for our church’s youth. We have designed our program based on the stages of learning set out by a classical education model following the stages of learning - grammar, logic, rhetoric. In this way, as teachers, we are able to reach and teach all of our students no matter what grade they are starting confirmation or where their learning of the catechism is.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY CLASSICAL EDUCATION?
Learning occurs in three distinct stages. The grammar stage where the learner memorizes and acquires knowledge by rote, the logic stage where the learner begins to think more deeply on their new knowledge and learns to question and question well, and the rhetoric stage where the learner applies what he or she has learned in the first two stages and is able to think critically and speak eloquently about the topic. These are natural stages of learning which occur at all ages for new learners digesting new material. Learners can also move between these stages as they are learning. We believe that teachers should be able to reach learners at any stage of their learning processes. We provide differentiated lessons and questions to reach children regardless of their stage of learning and development. Our goal is to teach Christ crucified to our youth, and to reach them wherever they may be in their acquisition process.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN CONFIRMATION YEAR 1?
Lesson 1: Confirmation Introduction (Free)
Unit 1: Lessons 2-7, The Ten Commandments (Free)
Unit 2: Lessons 8-14, The Apostles Creed
Unit 3: Lessons 15-20, The Lord’s Prayer
Unit 4: Lessons 21-24, Baptism
Unit 5: Lessons 25-28, Confession/Absolution and The Lord’s Supper
WHAT IS IN EACH LESSON?
- Opening and closing hymns by unit to encourage learning of church music
- Detailed lessons to enable teaching by pastors and/or laity
- Associated Bible readings
- Supplementary materials: videos, activities, quizzes, and discussion
- Pre-teaching videos by pastors to give parents and students background knowledge before the lesson
- Parent track resources to engage and involve parents in student learning outcomes
- Student guided notes
- Teacher track with teacher preparation and questions
- Classical education model based; grammar, logic, and rhetoric style questions to cover a variety of ages and learning abilities
WILL HIGHER THINGS DEVELOP MORE THAN ONE YEAR OF CONFIRMATION CURRICULUM?
Yes! After this year, we will publish two more years. Our confirmation curriculum is set up as a 3-year rotation, with the 2nd year being optional. The classical approach will be integrated throughout the 3-year rotation as well as within each year. Year 1 will focus on the grammar stage of learning - memorization and learning the facts. In this way, Year 1 will stay ultimately in the catechism. Year 2 moves onto the logic stage and will look at Bible stories in the old and new testaments through the lens of the catechism. Year 3 will get into real-life application, or the rhetoric stage of learning. During this year we will look at apologetics, or how we defend our faith - again, through the lens of the catechism. Within each year, questions will be broken into these three stages so you are able to reach the beginners in the class as well as those who already have a bit of background knowledge. As the teacher, pay attention to where each student is and what stages of questions they are able to answer and comprehend. This careful analysis of students will ensure their ability to move forward in their learning of the catechism. Each confirmation year will be released in units according to each of the 6 chief parts of the catechism.
HOW CAN I ACCESS THE REMAINING UNITS OF CONFIRMATION YEAR 1?
To access the remaining units of confirmation year 1, you will need to have an active myHT gold account. A year subscription costs only $35. Confirmation Year 1 is released in units throughout the school year.
WHAT ARE HIGH SCHOOL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES?
These lessons are designed to be about one hour long, categorized by topic and designed to help you facilitate discussion and teach a group of youth in person. The lessons are designed by licensed teachers using digital and print media created by Lutheran pastors and academicians. We’ve done all the hard work for you with collaborative and engaging activities that facilitate discussion and critical thinking on each topic that youth need to know about to defend and understand the faith. More lessons are added regularly! (Format is one Zip file download per lesson.)
CAN I SEE A SAMPLE OF A GROUP BIBLE STUDY?
Please download and use this free lesson with your youth group! Lessons are copyrighted and not for resale or distribution.
DOWNLOAD A FREE SAMPLE LESSON HERE!
HOW DO I ACCESS MORE GROUP BIBLE STUDIES
To access additional lessons, you will need to have an active myHT gold account. A year subscription costs only $35. New High School Group Bible Studies are released monthly throughout the school year.
