Children’s Ministries
Holy Trinity facilitates the process of bringing up children in “the knowledge and love of the Lord”, by providing a program that emphasizes fellowship, education, and service.
2009-2010 Education Brochure
Registration Forms
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Sunday, 9:15 a.m. Education Hour
Infants And Toddlers - Room 120 and 115
These children will be tenderly cared for so that their parents may attend adult education classes. Cribs are available for napping infants. Registration forms must be filled out for each child. Toddlers receive age appropriate lessons from David C. Cook’s Starting Steps, and Living the Good News, which emphasize Jesus’ love for them, and incorporate arts and crafts activities. For those children staying through the 10:30 service, please feel welcome to come get your child to join your family at the altar for a blessing or Communion. Many families do so just as Communion is beginning.
Pre-K and Kindergarten - Room 119
Godly Play Plus- Children will gather in 119 then process upstairs to Room 201 (their Sacred Space) for Godly Play stories. The focus during this time period will be the introduction of our faith and what makes it unique along with an opportunity to meet and interact with the Bible and its stories as an individual. Children do not come to us as empty vessels to be filled, but rather full of their own wonder and meaning to be developed and nurtured. This segment will fulfill this Holy task with respect and love.
First and Second, Third and Fourth Grades - Room 211
This group of children will utilize the curriculum Living the Good News to delve into Biblical stories and bring the weekly readings alive. Children in this age group are full of questions, answers and more questions! A choice of games, group play, arts, prayer and song will enable these children to explore Scripture and challenge themselves to find the answers they most seek while growing and developing their relationship with God. “Let the children come to me.” Matthew 19:14
CLUB 56:Fifth And Sixth Grades - Room 210
Wizards and Wonders (A Harry Potter Bible Study)
These experienced learners will enter “Hogwarts” set to explore their place in God’s diverse and challenging world. They will use the varied methods of prayer, book study, bible study, drama, interpretive games, art and story telling all through the lense of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. In the process they will gain an opportunity to journey in faith in ways that are applicable to their lives as pre-teens transitioning out of the children’s program and into the youth.
Solemn Communion - Room 201
Solemn Communion classes for second and third graders (older children can also be accommodated) will begin January 31, 2010. It is a seven week program that takes place during the Education Hour, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM, extending through to the end of Children’s Chapel. Each week during the class and in Chapel, we will focus our study and meditations on two questions: Who is Jesus? and What is the Holy Eucharist? Children must be baptized in order to participate (last Baptism prior to this date is 1/10/10). Prior registration is necessary because of limited space and there is a $25.00 registration fee. Registration letters will be mailed in January to all eligible children.
God and Country - Rooms as assigned
This program is offered in the Fall on a rotating schedule allowing the children to move through its different parts without repeating. This year, the God and Me (1st-3rd grade) segment will be made available on an as needed basis with a registration fee of $10.00. The God and Country program supports several different scout / similar religious requirements. If you have questions are or are interested in this program, please see Gina Cox.
Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour
Infants And Toddlers - Room 120
Please bring infants and toddlers to Room 120 where they will be lovingly cared for by our staff and volunteers in a play-safe environment.
Pre-K and Kindergarten - Room 119
Living the Good News-we will have a snack, bible study, singing, arts and crafts, and play activities. The curriculum is creative, varied and can be applied at home. Children will participate in both segments and are brought to their parents at the beginning of Communion unless specified otherwise by the parent.
First Grade and Above - Children’s Chapel
Children will begin the 10:30 service with their parents and will be led from the sanctuary before the first reading. They will rejoin their families during the Passing of the Peace. During Children’s Chapel they will review the day’s readings along with learning the meaning and importance of different aspects of our service including, but not limited to, the calendar of the Church year, significant prayers, and the items and symbols that make up our beautiful sanctuary. While Children’s Chapel is a rich and enjoyable experience it is, by nature, a limited opportunity to speak to and reach the children on some aspects of our faith. It does not provide the in depth learning that occurs during the education hour at 9:15.
