We as Christian educators feel the great need for an organized physical education program in order to develop the God-given physical gifts with which our children are blessed. It is extremely important to us that the children realize that their bodies are the "temple of the Holy Ghost," and that they are to glorify God in that body as well as in spirit.

By means of our physical education program we aim to develop a healthy, vigorous, and coordinated body; and through this body a sound, alert, and trained mind. At the same time we aim to provide practice in Christian life and conduct.

These above objectives are gradually developed from kindergarten through eighth grade in

organized physical education classes. All pupils are expected to participate in physical education activities unless they are ill or excused at a doctor's request. Each class has approximately one hour of physical education per week. Gym shoes must be worn in all gym activities. Gym clothing should be washed regularly for good health. Gym uniforms, available to be purchased at school, are required of students in grades 5 - 8. It is also expected that our pupils will make use of the playground during noon hours and recess to further develop physical skills.

The athletic program at St. Paul's Lutheran School consists of softball, basketball, volleyball, track and cross country. As an added incentive for these sports, our school teams participate in competitive games with Lutheran schools in our area. A softball tournament, a basketball league, a volleyball league, and field days for track events are scheduled each year. Our emphasis is getting as many children as possible to take an active part in these sporting events.

Confirmation is an on-going process in our Lutheran Elementary School from kindergarten through eighth grade. Through each new exposure to the Word of God the Holy Spirit strengthens and enriches the faith of the children. This is the "confirmation" of their faith.

Formal confirmation instruction in preparation for the rite of confirmation and reception into communicant membership of the church is offered in the seventh and eighth grades. At this time the truths of "Luther's Small Catechism" are once more studied in detail. The Six Chief Parts of Christian Doctrine together with many supporting Bible passages are assigned for memorization.

The objective of the confirmation instructions is to summarize and deepen the truths which have been learned through the grades, and thereby to prepare the child to assume a more mature and active role in the life and work of the church.

Pastors from congregations participating in our Lutheran Elementary School Program offer these instructions three class periods per week from September through April or date of Confirmation. Each pastor instructs the children from his congregation.

Culmination of a student’s confirmation instruction is the day of Confirmation at which time the confirmands publicly confess their faith in the Savior, Jesus Christ. At this time they also become communicant members of the church and join their fellow members in the reception of the Lord's Supper. The date of Confirmation Day is at the discretion of each congregation.