Christian Formation - Jenn Handi, Administrator, Christian Formation
Children
9:00-10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning
At St. Paul's we call Sunday School "Christian Formation". Christian Formation is a term used to describe the life long journey we all undertake to be Christians in the Episcopal Church. Unlike the term "Education" - there is no certificate marking an end-point to this process. We are not born Episcopalian, nor Christian, and it is up to all of us to take responsibility for what we believe, whether we want to be an active part of this faith-community, and if so, in what way can we serve - always growing in our faith. Birth-Death, we are formed. We do not use "grades", however grouping children together is a way in which we can learn effectively. We group our children together in such a way that they learn from each other and make friends with younger and older children.
9:00-10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning
At St. Paul's we call Sunday School "Christian Formation". Christian Formation is a term used to describe the life long journey we all undertake to be Christians in the Episcopal Church. Unlike the term "Education" - there is no certificate marking an end-point to this process. We are not born Episcopalian, nor Christian, and it is up to all of us to take responsibility for what we believe, whether we want to be an active part of this faith-community, and if so, in what way can we serve - always growing in our faith. Birth-Death, we are formed. We do not use "grades", however grouping children together is a way in which we can learn effectively. We group our children together in such a way that they learn from each other and make friends with younger and older children.
Acolytes
Acolytes grow spiritually in the church by actively assisting in the worship of God during the Sunday services and at other special services. Acolytes perform a variety of duties, including carrying the cross in procession (crucifer) and carrying the torches (torch bearer).They also assist the celebrant in preparing the altar for the Eucharist (server). Torch bearers may join in Grade 4 or anytime thereafter. St. Paul's also welcomes adult acolytes at both 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services.
Acolytes grow spiritually in the church by actively assisting in the worship of God during the Sunday services and at other special services. Acolytes perform a variety of duties, including carrying the cross in procession (crucifer) and carrying the torches (torch bearer).They also assist the celebrant in preparing the altar for the Eucharist (server). Torch bearers may join in Grade 4 or anytime thereafter. St. Paul's also welcomes adult acolytes at both 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. services.
Please contact Jenn Handi if you have any questions about
Christian Formation at St. Paul's: [email protected]
Christian Formation at St. Paul's: [email protected]