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EVERYONE HAS A NEXT STEP. WHAT'S YOURS?
We pray our church can be a place where you connect to our Heavenly Father and other people, and find a home in our family of believers. Here at Calvary, we desire to share the grace and love and, above all, the transforming power of Christ with all who enter our doors. We are all committed to walking the journey together. Our dedicated team would love to connect with you and hear more of your story, and help find the best place for you to flourish.
We're so excited you're interested in learning more about who we are and joining the family!
Opportunities to get involved
Membership
Join the Calvary family!
Confirmation
Passing on the Faith
Our School
Preschool – Grade 8
Membership
Join the Calvary family!
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body” (1 Corinthians 12:12-13a).
We are so glad that you are interested in finding out more about becoming a part of Calvary Lutheran Church and School. Whatever your faith background, we are excited to come alongside you in your walk with Christ Jesus our Lord. We pray that our ministries will help you grow in your faith through worship, study of God's Word, stewardship, serving others and becoming a part of God the Father’s mission to spread the good news of forgiveness and new life in His Son, Jesus.
We want you to get involved, but more importantly, we want you to feel connected and engaged in God’s mission. Twice a year—typically starting in January and August—we offer a class called “Foundations of Faith” for adults interested in knowing more about and possibly becoming a part of our congregation and its ministries. This class meets for 6 sessions during the Sunday education hour (9:20 a.m.). For those with children, our nursery is staffed during class time for children under 3 years old and Sunday school classes are available for children preschool (3 year old) through high school.
What is the “Foundations of Faith” class?
The purpose of “Foundations of Faith” class is to:
- Answer questions you may have about the Christian faith, Calvary, and its ministries
- Deepen your faith in Christ and His promises
- Discuss how faith in Jesus applies to your life in practical and helpful ways
- Strengthen your understanding of the Lutheran Church
- Meet other new members and Calvary volunteers, making new connections to our community
Upon completing the class, there is no obligation to become a member of Calvary, but those desiring to do so will be received into membership during a Sunday morning service along with a special new member breakfast preceding the worship service.
If you have any questions or desire to become a member or to be a part of one of these classes, please fill out the form below, or contact Emily Spelde, or 317-783-2000, ext. 239. You are also able to share your contact information and interest in becoming a member in the red Fellowship Pad at the end of each aisle at our weekly worship services.
Confirmation
Passing on the Faith
“So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 10:32-33).
What is Confirmation?
Youth Confirmation is a public rite of the Church that is preceded by a period of instruction designed to help young baptized Christians make a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ and identify with the life and mission of the Christian community. This public profession of faith is made on Confirmation Sunday along with the other youth of one’s confirmation class.
Why is it called Head-to-Heart (H2H) Confirmation?
We want our young disciples to know the Gospel and teachings of Christianity (head) and believe it so that they trust Christ with their lives and find their place of service in His name (heart).
Calvary’s confirmation instruction follows a process of two years, normally occurring during a student’s 7th and 8th grade. Member children of Calvary should enroll, as well as children whose parents are in the process of joining Calvary. We also welcome other students who want to participate.
In order to provide the best environment for connection and growth, H2H focuses on teaching students in the 7th and 8th grade (or above). If you have children of a similar age and desire both to attend H2H at the same time, we encourage you to consider starting your older child a year later.
When does Head-to-Heart Meet?
Head-to-Heart meets on Sundays during the school year. Our usual meeting follows this schedule:
45 minutes for large group teaching by a Pastor or Youth Director
40 minutes for small group gathering with Adult Mentors
5 minutes for a large group closing and prayer
Contact the church office 317-783-2000 or to discuss questions you may have or to enroll your child.
Our School
Preschool – Grade 8
Welcome to Calvary Lutheran School! CLS has served Indianapolis’ Southside community for more than 60 years. We are nestled in a community setting on 15+ acres of land. Founded in 1950, our school’s originators sought to provide high quality, Christ-centered education for the children in our community. Today, we continue that mission and include an emphasis on incorporating families, teachers, and students to foster academic excellence, integrity, and compassion as our students develop into their full potential.
Calvary provides a caring environment, treating your child as our own, and offering a wide array of opportunities for growth both academically and spiritually. We are also proud to offer a variety of athletics and extracurricular activities.
We invite you to come and meet us! We are happy to take you on a tour of our facilities, meet our teachers and staff, and learn more about becoming a member of Calvary’s family. Please feel free to contact our Admissions Counselor any time via e-mail or phone call (317-783-2305), or just stop by and we’ll be happy to meet with you!