CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Nursery: birth-36 Months
St. Paul's Nursery provides a nurturing and safe Christian environment for infants and toddlers on Sunday mornings from 8:45 through the 11:00 worship service. Children follow a simple routine that provides stability, stimulation and continuity to their church experience. A silent pager system is available to keep families in direct contact with the caregivers in the Nursery.
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Fall Christian Formation September 11, 2011 - December 18, 2011
Christian Formation registration click here.
4 years old to 4th Grades
Godly Play- teaches children the art of using Christian language by parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action, helping them become more fully aware of the mystery of God’s presence in their lives. Godly Play is about locating each lesson in the whole system of Christian language and involving the creative process to discover the depths of meaning in them and understanding how each of the stories of God’s people connects with the child’s own experience and relationship with God.
Upper Elementary 5th and 6th Grades SOWhAT - (Story, Outreach, Wonder, Art and Theology)
SOWhAT (Story, Outreach, Wonder, Arts & Theology) fosters the spiritual formation and growth of our upper elementary students in God’s love and mercy. This program builds on the Godly Play foundation of story and wonder and prepares them for future youth formation programs.
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& 11 a.m.)
Young children and their parents are encouraged to attend Children’s Chapel every Sunday. Children are led by the Crucifer to the Children’s Chapel prior to the Gospel lesson. This interactive, formational service includes music, an “age-appropriate story” and prayer. The conclusion of Chapel coincides with the exchanging of the Peace in the church service; the children process into the church to join their families for the Holy Eucharist.
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Annual Events
Advent Workshop
The church community, young and young at heart, gathers to create traditional Advent crafts. Advent wreaths, candles, crèches, and chains are ways for adults and children to prepare for the coming of Jesus and the celebration of Christmas.
Christmas Eve Nativity Pageant
An opportunity for the children of St. Paul's to have a role in reenacting the wonderful story of the birth and adoration of our Lord Jesus. This effortless "walk-on" pageant features sixth grade narrators and a host of prophets, angels, shepherds, manger animals, magi and of course the Holy Family.
Communion Instruction
Communion Instruction is designed for children in preschool through early primary grades and their parents. It is held on a Sunday afternoon and is facilitated by clergy and the children's minister to enrich their understanding of the sacrament of Holy Eucharist through scripture, a tour of the sacristy, study of the Holy Eucharist worship service and through practice.
Palm Saturday (or Children's Stations of the Cross)
Children celebrate the events of Holy Week and Easter, the heart of our church year, with experiential activities. Multi-age groups rotate through an afternoon of stories, crafts, snacks and games.
Disciple Camp (Vacation Bible School)
There are two programs: one for preschool-age children, led by adults, and one for kindergarteners through fifth grades, shepherded by teen counselors. Both groups explore a central Bible theme through fun activities and projects. Disciple Camp also strives to promote stewardship by participating in an outreach project.
For more information about our children's ministries, contact Lisa St.Romain, director, at 254-753-4501 or via e-mail at lisa@stpaulswaco.org.
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