CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Nursery: 3-36 Months
The nursery provides a nurturing, fun Christian environment for children ages 3 months to 36 months. Children follow a simple routine that provides stability, stimulation and continuity to their experience at the church. It is located in the Undercroft.
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Christian Formation registration click here.
Preschool 2 -3 years
Teachers of the two and three year-old classes present a Bible story and enrichment activities and provide a light snack. The format is experiential and includes games, songs, and a simple art activity. With parental permission, two and three year olds will participate in this Sunday School class wile under Nursery supervision.
Godly Play
The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the art of using religious language - parable, sacred story, silence, and liturgical action. And to help participants become more fully aware of the mystsery of God's presence in our lives. Each Sunday, children are invited to enter into our sacred stories then respond with art materials or "play." And finally, a "feast" is shared followed by a blessing and dismissal much like in the Holy Eucharist.
Preschool Godly Play - Prekindergarten and Kindergarten
Primary Godly Play - First and Second Grades
Middler Godly Play - Third and Fourth Grades
SOWhAT - (Story, Outreach, Wonder, Art and Theology) Fifth and Sixth Grades
Building on the years of experience gained from participating in Godly Play Christian Formation, thse upper-elementary learners will engage deeper in the familiar sacred Bible stories to discover what is new. Lessons will begin with the story of Creation and will include art and outreach components.
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Children's Chapel (9 a.m.
& 11 a.m.)
*New Children's Chapel is located in Fellowship Room
Young children and their parents are encouraged to attend Children's Chapel each Sunday. During both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services, children are led by the crucifer before the Gospel lesson to the lovely Chapel worship space. This interactive, formational service includes music, an "age-appropriate story" and prayer. Some of the basic responses and prayers from the Book of Common Prayer are included and set to music. 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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Children's Choir is here! God's Children Sing! Children's Choristers Wednesday Evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Choristers will explore the Fine Arts through Music and Motion. Participants will have the opportunity to play instruments and discover God's unconditional love through music and motion activities designed to nurture higher order thinking skills. Simply put, it will be lots of FUN! Please join us!
Children Pre K - 1st Grade
Children 2nd - 6th Grade
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. Takes place on March 28, 2010 from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. in Parish Hall.
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)
Planned for late June, with 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. Dates: July 12-16, 2010.
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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