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Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me; don't stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." Mark 10:14
We welcome babies, toddlers and young children each Sunday all year and pre-kindergartners through high school'ers for programs through the academic year. During our time together, caring adults provide opportunities for young people to grow in faith, supported by their friends and the church community. Our hope is that our working, learning, and worshipping together bring each of us closer to God and the Kingdom.
The Reverend Leslie St. Louis, Minister for Families and Youth
Barbara Warner, Coordinator for Christian Formation
The Vision of St. Paul's Church School
The Church School seeks to enhance the Christian formation of all participants as they encounter God through worship, learning, and community.
The Mission of St. Paul's Church School
Teachers are in their classrooms by 9:30 a.m., ready and enthusiastic. Please greet them on time so that classes can get started promptly at 9:40. Please note that the classes meet in temporary locations this fall as the Church School wing is under renovation.
Nursery: Babies and toddlers are welcome every Sunday year-round in the nursery rooms upstairs on the East Avenue side of the Parish Hall. The nursery opens at 9 a.m. Lead Caregiver is Missy McMullen.
Primary Classes: Children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2 participate in Godly Play. Movable figures and props enliven Bible stories and allow children to learn interactively about worship and traditions. The emphasis is on providing words and behavior to allow children to express their faith.
The Primary Classes meet upstairs on the East Avenue side of the Parish Hall. Teachers are Sue Hall and Tom Milliman.
Intermediate Class: Youngsters in Grades 3, 4 and 5 focus on the Bible lessons for the day as developed in curriculum provided by the National Episcopal Church. Through discussion, art, drama, and games, students have the opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship as they increase their understanding of the Bible, worship, and the Church year.
The Intermediate Class meets in the Spanish Chapel, downstairs under the Parish Hall. Teachers are Chris Fitzstevens, Sandra Stenzel, Mary Ellen West, and Jessica Wood.
Middle School Class (Grades 6, 7 and 8): Pre-teens look toward the freedoms and responsibilities of growing up. They incorporate the lessons of the lectionary, and the prayers and rituals of the church to look at how their faith and community support their increasing maturity. Rite-13, held in November, celebrates these young people in their transformation into young men and women.
The Middle School Class meets in the Library, up the steps in the Parish Hall. Teachers are Karley Rous and Erik Warner.
Confirmation Class: Young people look at issues of faith, present and past. They seek to understand the message of Christ and become familiar with the ways of the Episcopal Church. As part of this class, young people explore ways that they can support their church and community. Preparation for Confirmation is a continuation of the life-long search to discover the meaning of Christian commitment and increasingly live into this commitment.
Youth who will be at least 14 years old by May 2008 and are interested in being confirmed on Pentecost this spring are invited to speak with the Rev. Leslie St. Louis or Barbara Warner.
High School Class: Teens gather to move forward on their journey to adulthood. Using selected lessons related to the Bible and theology, contemporary issues, spirituality and Christian living from the on-line series "The Thoughtful Christian," they look at the advantages of consciously making choices that impact on themselves and others. They ask and seek answers about applying their faith to their lives.
High School students meet on the Vick Park B side of the Parish Hall. Teachers are Tim Davis and Nancy Kleintop.