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Pedagogical Safety in Confirmation Work

For the confirmation period to be sustainable, it requires good pedagogy. Those who lead a group of young people should possess not only theological competence but also pedagogical skills and didactic possibilities. What group phases exist, how do I plan a confirmation session, how do I effectively vary my methods, and how do I encourage confirmands to engage in deeper conversations and develop their own thoughts? This pedagogical practical handbook provides essential information for those responsible for confirmation work, covering didactic fundamentals and opportunities for confirmation work, the life situation of confirmands, teamwork, group pedagogy, communication, and youth spirituality. The practical-methodical section details specific elements for designing confirmation sessions: planning and preparation, games and creative methods, moderation, conversation management, presentation and evaluation, as well as tips for worship services and devotionals with young people. Guidance on advertising, parent contacts, organization, and legal foundations rounds out this pedagogical guide to confirmation work.

A guide addressing all practical questions related to pedagogical work with confirmands. It fills a gap in the literature on confirmation work. Comprehensive, clear, and precisely structured.