Christian Education at St. Andrew's
Come and experience Christian education at St. Andrew’s! Our focus is a safe church environment, led by dedicated and caring teachers, in which each person is free to develop and live to his/her God given potential.
Classes begin Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 9:00am (except the adult class, see below.) Classes are held each Sunday at 9am.
Nursery (for babies through children age 5 during the 10 am service)
"Seasons of the Spirit" consists of lessons and music for young children to nurture their minds to a wakefulness of God’s love for them. The nursery is staffed by volunteer parents and other parishioners.
"Godly Play" (for children age 3 to 11)
Godly Play is a Montessori-based, intentionally spiritual and creative program developed by Jerome Berryman, an Episcopal priest. The curriculum encourages children to experience and be with God (which they do naturally, anyway) through hands-on lessons, demonstrations of Bible stories, creative expressions through art, and teaching a reverential approach to God.
Junior Forum (6th to 8th grade)
"My Faith, My Life" is a program written for middle schoolers to expand and strengthen their understanding of and relationship with God. It enables each young person to explore their God given talents as well as the tenets of the Christian faith and the Episcopal tradition. This program is designed to help young emerging adults prepare to make an adult decision in Confirmation.
Youth Forum (9th to 12th grade)
The "Discovery Video Series" will be used. It is thought-provoking video series developed for high schoolers and young adults. It encourages challenges to the faith as well in depth, thought provoking discussions about the core of the Christian faith. It consists of a 15-minute video clip each class, followed by guided discussion and open conversation. Its goal is to prepare these young adults for church leadership.
Adult
"Living the Questions" is an adult education video series that incorporates video clips of various religious leaders of our time and encourages open discussion about a variety of Christian subjects. It promotes an understanding of God’s word, and helps participants to continue their faith journey and accept the challenges of church leadership. This class will begin Sunday, September 14, 2008.