Original sentence: Luther's Small Catechism states:.Students begin taking classes at age twelve and are usually confirmed at age 14.The rite of confirmation provides an opportunity for the individual Christian,relying on God's promise given in Holy Baptism, to make a personal public confession of thefaith and a lifelong pledge of fidelity to Christ
Edited sentence: An edition of Luther's Small Catechism published by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod states:.Students often begin taking classes at about age twelve and are usually confirmed at age 14.The rite of confirmation provides an opportunity for the individual Christian, relying on God's promise given in Holy Baptism, to make a personal public confession of the faith and a lifelong pledge of fidelity to Christ