Head to the Heart Confirmation 2026-2027
Head to the Heart Confirmation
You don't need a better workbook. You need a better way.
A complete, flexible middle school confirmation curriculum with 91 lessons across 11 theme sets, ready to use from day one. Head to the Heart combines serious theological content with discussion, relationships, digital resources, and practical tools that help faith connect to real life.
If Confirmation Feels Like a Problem to Solve, You're Not Alone
Maybe you've inherited a confirmation program that isn't working. Maybe you're starting from scratch with a group of middle schoolers showing up in the fall. Maybe you've tried other programs and found them too rigid, too thin, or too difficult to make stick.
Head to the Heart was built for congregations that want confirmation to be more than information transfer. It gives pastors, youth leaders, volunteers, and families a complete system for helping young people understand the Christian faith, talk about it, connect it to their own lives, and grow into relationships with caring adults in the church.
What Is Head to the Heart?
Head to the Heart is a complete, 100% digital confirmation ministry system built around a simple conviction: confirmation should connect what young people learn about faith with their hearts, relationships, homes, and everyday lives.
It is not a textbook or a fill-in-the-blank workbook. Every lesson is fully developed and ready to teach, with the theological content, presentation tools, student resources, small-group materials, and optional family resources already in place.
91 Lessons. 11 Theme Sets. All Included.
Build the confirmation program that fits your students, your calendar, and your congregation. Every theme set is included with your annual membership and available immediately.
God's Story
- The Old Testament
- Life of Jesus
- The New Testament
Faith Foundations
- The Ten Commandments
- The Apostles' Creed
- The Lord's Prayer
Living the Faith
- Luther & the Small Catechism
- Lutheran Life
- Confirmation Promises
There are no future units to wait for and no required sequence. Choose the lessons that fit your confirmation program, then use additional lessons for retreats, youth ministry, camps, adult education, or other congregational settings.
Built for the People Who Actually Lead Confirmation
For Pastors
Head to the Heart provides serious theological content without sacrificing engagement. Each lesson gives the pastor or designated teacher a structured Large Group teaching experience with the content and visuals already prepared.
You remain the theological voice. The curriculum provides the framework, PowerPoint, lesson structure, and resources so you can focus on teaching, relationships, and your congregation's context.
For Youth Directors & Lay Leaders
You do not need a theology degree to lead Head to the Heart. Fully developed Leader Guides, presentations, student resources, and Small Group materials give prepared leaders the tools to teach with confidence.
Caring adults serve as Small Group Guides, walking alongside students as listeners, encouragers, and consistent relational partners rather than acting as theological experts.
How Head to the Heart Works
Everything is built to work together, but congregations can use the pieces that fit their setting.
Large Group Teaching
Students begin together with the lesson's core teaching. Customizable PowerPoints, Leader Guides, Bible verses, objects, illustrations, and discussion prompts provide the structure.
Small Group Connection
Students then move into consistent small groups with caring adult Guides for conversation, reflection, highs and lows, prayer, and deeper connection.
Complete Lessons
Every lesson includes teaching content, a customizable PowerPoint, Leader Guide, student materials, Small Group resources, and a Family Home Huddle.
100% Digital
Download resources immediately. Print what you need, email resources to families, send materials to absent students, and customize presentations for your congregation.
No Per-Student Fees
Your membership covers your congregation. There are no workbooks to reorder and no need to estimate student quantities in advance.
Small Group Guides
Adult Guides build the relationships that help confirmation become more than a classroom experience. Resources are included to help recruit, prepare, and support them.
Servant & Fellowship Ideas
Lessons include practical ways for students to serve and for small groups to spend time together beyond the regular confirmation gathering.
Flexible by Design
Choose the themes and lessons that fit your calendar. Unused lessons can support retreats, senior high ministry, camps, adult education, and other settings.
Faith That Can Go Home
Every lesson includes an optional Family Home Huddle, and families can also use FAITH5, a simple five-step faith practice at home.
These tools are available for families who want them. Your confirmation program does not depend on every household participating at home.
The same basic rhythm used in Small Group time can become a simple family practice around a table, in the car, or at bedtime.
Your 2026-2027 Membership Includes More
Head to the Heart membership includes all 91 confirmation lessons and supporting resources through August 31, 2027, plus three additional Faith Inkubators ministry resources at no added cost.
Faith Inkubators Stewardship
A flexible, cross-generational resource exploring time, talents, and treasure.
Available now.
Advent 2026
A four-week, cross-generational Advent resource built around Year B Revised Common Lectionary texts.
Available now.
Lent 2027
A six-week, cross-generational Lent resource built around Year B Revised Common Lectionary texts.
Available now.
Each resource sells separately for $74. Together, they represent a $222 standalone value included with the 2026-2027 Head to the Heart membership.
Annual Church Membership
Head to the Heart is licensed by congregation, not by student.
The 2026-2027 membership provides immediate access to the complete curriculum through August 31, 2027. Pricing is based on your congregation's Average Weekly Worship Attendance (AWWA) and starts at $129 per year.
There are no per-student fees, no workbooks to purchase, and no separate theme-set charges. Your congregation receives access to all 91 lessons.
See Head to the Heart Before You Decide
Download eight complete lessons from eight different theme sets and see the actual Leader Guides, PowerPoints, student handouts, Small Group resources, Family Home Huddles, and other materials your congregation would receive.