St. John's Church School
began its 2003-2004 year
on Sunday, Sept. 28

"Living the Good News"

Youth between the ages of 5 to 9 are welcome every Sunday.
No advance registration is necessary.

After the opening hymn at the 11 a.m. Eucharist, the children are invited to join their teacher at the baptismal font. They then proceed to the classroom with their teacher where they stay for instruction during the sermon, the creed, and the prayers of the people, about 25 minutes.

The children are brought back to Church during the Peace -- the greeting in the midst of the liturgy -- and rejoin their parents.

Baptized children are welcome to receive holy communion.

The children's curriculum is based on the lectionary, so they learn, at their own level, the same things that adults are picking up from the Sunday readings.

The children can:

•   Learn basic Bible stories and church traditions
•   Be prepared to think about religious faith and customs
•   Know the love of God and the experience of community
•   Experience an inclusive worshipping community

We offer:

•   Arts and crafts
•   Singing and other Music
•   Experienced teachers and leaders

Our two parish deacons, Anne Auchincloss and Luigi Licari, do the teaching.  Since teaching is an important part of diaconal ministry, and our deacons both have experience working with children, we will begin the Church School program by taking up their offer to provide leadership in this new area of parish ministry.

Other adults interested in teaching are welcome too.
Please email a note to or speak with one of the deacons.

Child care is offered for younger children.  Ushers can direct you to the child care staff member.