CHILDREN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Saturday, February 6
COMMUNION INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN
Parents of children ages 3-10 are encouraged to bring their children to a communion instruction led by Fr. John on Saturday, February 6, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. This will give children a basic understanding of what we believe and what we do in the Eucharist.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
NURSERY (Infants through age 3)
Infants and toddlers up through three years old are cared for in one of our two professionally staffed nurseries. When parents sign their children into the nursery, they are given a pager. All our nursery workers have undergone extensive screening (including criminal background checks) and have completed the Safeguarding God’s Children training.
CHILDREN’S CHAPEL (ages 4 – K)
Children from four years old through kindergarten may attend Children’s Chapel during our 9:00 a.m. service. This chapel provides an age-appropriate experience of the day’s gospel lesson for our littlest members.
CHILDREN’S FORMATION
(Grades PreK4 – Grade 4)
Children in this age group use the Mustard Seed curriculum, an education series that presents stories from the Old and New Testaments in chronological order so that students may develop a better understanding of biblical events, themes and characters’ place in time. Children have the opportunity to eat a snack, participate in a story and craft, while adults attend Adult Forum.
CLUB 56 (Grades 5 and 6)
Club 56 bridges the gap between elementary and middle school. Information for programs and activities for this age group is found in the Youth section. [click here]
COMMUNION CLASS
Anyone who’s baptized is welcome and encouraged to receive communion at Holy Apostles. This class, which meets occasionally, is designed to help children ages 3 through 10 have a basic understanding of what we believe and what we do in the Eucharist.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
(Grades PreK4 – entering Grade 5)
For one week each summer, Holy Apostles is transformed into a new place where children can play, learn, and be excited about God. In the past children have participated in a game show, walked the rainforest, and flown in the air with hot air balloons. Watch for information about VBS 2010!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We need many different types of volunteers for Children’s Formation, from teachers to support people. People are needed to help provide snacks on Sunday morning, organize our “busy bags,” teach in Children’s Chapel, and organize special events. Please contact Penny Goldberg if you can help.
CONTACT
Penny Goldberg, Director of Ministry for Youth and Children
SEE ALSO:
Ministry Schedule - This Week
Nursery Customary [PDF]
Photo Release Form [PDF]
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