Coming Events
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Sunday School - Christian Formation Hour
Children in PreK through 12th grade receive Christian formation classes on Sundays at 9 AM. Lessons are prepared by the Children's Ministry Director and are taught by caring mentors from the congregation. Occasionally throughout the year, families participate in intergenerational activities such as our St. Nicholas event.
Nursery
Babies and children through age three are welcome in our Nursery during the 9 AM Christian Formation hour and during our 10 AM worship service. Young children are encouraged to play, share and sing in our peaceful, loving environment. Please advise our caregivers if your child has any allergies or requires special medical assistance.
Sunbeams (PreK) and Pathfinders (K-1)
Units cover two weeks with one theme. Most themes will have a Godly Play lesson and a Centers lesson.
Godly Play is a Montessori-style approach to teaching Bible stories. Children receive instruction using wooden and felt figures that represent key people and events in the stories. They are encouraged to ask “wondering questions” about the stories to deepen their understanding of the material. They also participate in individual and group art projects that reflect the themes of the units.
Centers lessons will have the same theme as the Godly Play stories. They may include (but are not limited to) activities such as storybooks, books on CD, blocks, music, cooking, puppets, puzzles, crafts, and coloring sheets. Children may choose one activity or several during the Centers lesson.
Work Days will be scheduled during weekends when we anticipate low attendance due to holidays or school vacations. There will be no new lessons presented on those days. Children may choose to create new artwork or finish projects from previous weeks. Occasionally on Work Days they may join together with older children for games, songs, or other scheduled activities.
Children in these grades are also welcome to attend our Childcare program which is offered during the first thirty minutes of our 10 AM worship service.
Believers (Grades 2-3)
Children in grades 2-3 receive lessons from the Living the Good News curriculum. This Episcopal-based program uses the same readings as our worship service. Children hear the readings and participate in activities which strengthen their understanding of the material. This grade level also focuses on the order of the seasons in the liturgical year and builds familiarity with full participation in our worship service.
Disciples (Grades 4-6)
Rite 13 is part of the Journey to Adulthood (J2A) curriculum and provides the majority of lesson plans for this group. This program uses activities that build a community, establish trust and safety and connects the stories of Holy Scripture to everyday life. Additionally, students are provided with the opportunity to be formed in the Anglican tradition.
Youth Group (Grades 7-12)
Our junior high and high school students receive lessons from several different programs including the Journey to Adulthood (J2A) curriculum. Our Youth Group will continue to lead the way with service projects at Holy Family with an emphasis on preparing for a mission trip each year. Youth Group members will also participate in social and service project outings in addition to their Sunday morning classes.
Service Projects and Outreach
Students in all grade levels participate in a variety of outreach projects which vary from year to year. Some recent activities include our Tools 4 School supply drive, Crop Walk, Angel Tree, Heifer Campaign, and Dayspring Center work.
Social Events
Students in all grade levels participate in age-appropriate social activities throughout the year including movie nights, bowling parties, field trips, and lock-ins.
Acolyte Training/Refresher Session
for all current and new acolytes
Sunday February 12 - Immediately following the 10 AM service
Pizza party to follow!
Sunbeams & Pathfinders - Recreation Unlimited Social Outing
Sunday February 12, meet after the 10 AM service for a sack lunch
Parents drive children to RU, play time 12 Noon - 2 PM
$10 per child
Disciples Class Game Night & Pizza
Friday February 24 6-9 PM, HFEC
Youth Group Waycross Spring Conference
March 2-4, 2012