EDUCATION
The Education Commission plans, implements and evaluates all Christian Education programs.
The Commission works with the Rector and the Director of Christian Education to provide Christian Education for all parishioners. They also help to coordinate the church calendar, working with other commissions to incorporate Christian Education into various events such as short educational programs during Soup Suppers each Wednesday in Lent and an annual St. Nicholas Day party.
The Christian Education commission and staff may be emailed directly via ChristianEd@stcathtt.org
Church School :
Church school classes are provided on Sundays at 9 am for ages 3 through
high school. There are lots of fun activities, including artwork,
music, and story telling taught by adult volunteers for whom the
lectionary-based curriculum is provided. Nursery care is provided for our
youngest members.
| CHURCH SCHOOL | ||
| Ages 0 - 4 yrs. |
9 - 11:30 am St. Catherine of Siena's room |
Childcare is available throughout the morning for this age group. These children will enjoy free play. |
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Ages 3 - 5 yrs. |
9 - 9:50 am St. Michael’s room |
Students of all ages will be studying the Living the Good News lectionary based curriculm while enjoying Bible stories, activities and songs. |
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Ages 6 - 8 yrs. |
9 - 9:50 am St. Joseph’s room |
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Ages 9 - 11 yrs. |
9 - 9:50 am St. Sebastian’s room |
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Ages 12 - 16 yrs. |
9 - 9:50 am St. Stephen’s room |
Teens will also use the Living the Good News curriculum as they work on the knowledge necessary to prepare for Confirmation. |
Learning together
Adult Education:
St. Catherine’s believes that education is a lifelong pursuit and supports
several opportunities for adults to continue to grow in the knowledge and
love of our Lord. On Sundays from 9 to 9:50 am, a clergy-led
forum is
held that discuss the lectionary reading for that Sunday; a clergy-led forum
held in St. Stephen’s room and a lay-led forum held in St.Christopher’s room.
On Wednesdays after the 10 am Healing Service, a clergy-led Bible study
takes an in depth look at one of the books of the Bible. The clergy
also lead the study of a variety of special topics on Tuesday or Thursday
evenings as announced.
Never too old to learn!
Youth Group (ages 13 and up):
Teens from St. Catherine’s and their friends meet regularly for fun
outings. They also have the opportunity to work on various service
projects.
Christmas Caroling though Temple Terrace!
Children's Chapel:
Children's Chapel is an age-appropriate worship service for young
children ages 18 months to 8 years, is held in the St. George's room from
10 to 10:30 AM on Sunday mornings. Children participate in
age-appropriate worship as leaders teach the children simple prayers and
songs with motions. There is a Bible story with pictures and a short
discussion of the meaning of the story. The children sing a song based on
the Apostle’s Creed. The older children act as role models for the
younger ones. Teaching them appropriate worship behavior and helping to lead
the songs. After chapel the youngest children return to the Nursery
and the older ones join their parents in the main service during the Passing
of the Peace. On the 2nd Sunday of each month during the first 15
minutes, the children are learning about the Holy Eucharist.
Chapel Team #1, Sandy Boehning (motions), Ham Evans (Bible story, worship
leader)
and Norris Johnson (music), lead the children in worship