Children's Ministry Kickoff Weekend
Friday Sept. 10: Mentor/Teacher Workshop 6:30-8:30 PM. All Children's Ministry teachers, mentors and volunteers will receive materials and hands-on training for the grade level they will lead during the school year. To close the evening, teachers will join together for a special prayer service that unites us with a common vision.
Saturday Sept. 11: Children's Carnival 10 AM - 12 Noon. All students in grades PreK-12 are invited to participate in a carnival of fun team-building games. Activities will be led by Sunday school teachers. This is a great way for your child to meet his or her classmates and teachers for the year. A snack will be provided during the event.
Sunday Sept. 12: Sunday School 9 AM. We'll start the year with exciting new curriculum in several grade areas. Students in grades PreK-1 will remain for playtime during the 10 AM service. Students in grades 2 and older will attend the 10 AM service in their Sunday School groupings.
Our Programs
Young people ages 16 and under make up approximately half of our congregation. So, we emphasize programs that help young people love God and their neighbor.
Holy Family offers several programs for children and youth. Each program is overseen by our director of Christian Education and implemented by trained adult volunteers. We welcome children and adults of all ages to visit each of the programs.
Nursery
We offer childcare on Sunday mornings from 9:00-11 a.m. for children 36 months and younger.
Sunday School
Holy Family offers a well-organized program of Christian education for children in preschool through grade four. Lessons are delivered by adult mentors. Beginning on September 12, 2010 our Sunday morning program run will from 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Children in preschool through first grade may remain for playtime during the 10:00 a.m.service and will rejoin their parents in the worship service during announcements. Students in second grade and higher will participate in our worship service and sit together with their parents or classmates.
The Children’s Ministry also sponsors seasonal events such as the Heifer International outreach program, Children's Stations of the Cross, Easter egg hunt, family fun gatherings, fall kickoff carnival, Bring a Friend to Church Sundays, St. Nicholas celebration and the Family Christmas Eve Service.
Children 10 years and older also are encouraged to serve as acolytes. Training is provided.
Rite-13
This two-year program helps young people in grades 5-6 take the first steps in the passage from childhood to adulthood. The two-year program celebrates God’s gift of gender, affirms the creative energy of young people and explores the thoughts and disciplines that allow them to effect change in their world, and teaches the principles of freedom, responsibility and friendship.
Youth Group
For young people in grades 7-12, the youth group meets from 9:00-9:50 a.m. on Sundays for discussion. Youth group is for young people interested in making new friends and sharing spiritual relationships. The young people have input into the plans for their weekly discussions, social outings, outreach ministry and group spiritual growth. The Youth Group also participates in an additional monthly social and/or service gathering.
Youth group participates in annual activities such as the overnight at Waycross, the diocesan camp; tobogganing weekend at Pokagon State Park; and the winter lock-in. The youth group also sponsors the Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner.
Inquirer’s classes also are available to prepare young people for confirmation. In addition, young people going away to college are provided information about religious organizations available to them on campus or in the campus community.
For information about any of these programs send us e-mail or call (317) 842-4133.