Church School
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Children 6-12 Years
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Church School is offered by St. John’s for children aged 6-12 years and meets downstairs in the Godly Play Room from 10am through 10:30am — when the children come upstairs for the Holy Eucharist with the parish community.
St. John’s Church School uses the Godly Play curriculum, which teaches children the art of using Christian language – parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action – helping them become more fully aware of the mystery of God’s presence in their lives.When Christian language is learned by the Godly Play approach, it is learned as a means to know God and to make meaning of our lives. This approach is quite different from the traditional model in which the teacher tells the children what they need to know. Godly Play is not about things that are that simple. It is not just about learning lessons or keeping children entertained. It 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. It’s about understanding how each of the stories of God’s people connects with the child’s own experience and relationship with God. Godly Play respects the innate spirituality of children and encourages curiosity and imagination in experiencing the mystery and joy of God.
(From http://www.godlyplayfoundation.org)
To register for Church School, please click here.
For more information, please contact Jan Gilpin.
Older Children
Feasting on the Word
Teaching the Revised Common Lectionary is an ecumenical resource that incorporates the uniqueness of the award-winning Feasting on the Word commentaries. This innovative resource incorporates the Feasting on the Word commentary style to explore one of the lectionary passages in ways suitable for all participants.
This curriculum begins with a solid scriptural and theological base for leaders and invites leaders and learners deeper into the rhythm of the church year. It utilizes a common Bible passage for all learners, making it easy for families to learn and live out their faith together.
(From feastingontheword.net)
To register for Church School, please click here.
For more information, please contact Nicky Chapman.