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Children’s programs

The goal of our Church School program is to introduce children to the Bible in a chronological fashion over a three year period in an engaging, relevant, interactive manner. Our primary goal is that, over the course of a child’s Church School experience, they will have completed the three year cycle three times, giving them, hopefully, a good sense of the chronology of the Bible and an awareness of the major stories of our faith.  

Lesson planning is based on the belief that children grow best in their faith through experiential learning, based on a Biblical Story. Each week the children read or hear a story from an age-appropriate Bible and then spend time with their teacher wondering about the story, rather than trying to find the absolute, pre-determined truth about the passage. The class then proceeds with an interactive activity which, if one were looking in from the outside, might seem like nothing but fun. However, there is always a “truth” about the passage contained therein. 

With newly expanded classrooms, each group has a large, bright, well-equipped space in which to learn the stories of their faith. We offer innovative programs for children ages 3 - 6, grades 1-3, 4/5 and 6-8, with nursery care provided for babies to age 2.   

Dedicated weekly teachers know their children and encourage their growth on an individual basis. Our children join people of all ages to participate in "family" services several times a year. Often based on a theme from everyday life, we've enjoyed The Grinch, The Polar Bear Express and Happy Feet, to name some favourites.    

A weekly email is sent to Church School Families to remind them of the upcoming lesson so that they can read ahead at Home. As well, a schedule of Classes and Stories is available via email.  Faith development has never been so much fun! 

A one time registration is requested of new families in order to obtain accurate contact and allergy information.  Our primary contact with families is via email so we ask that you provide an address for blind copy group emails. For the Registration Form click HERE. When complete, please forward to the Rev. Sheila Murray at ryrsheilaatrogersdotcom or through the church office.   

In addition to our Church School, we have a Cherub  Choir (ages 3 - 6) and a Junior Choir (ages 7 - 12) under the direction of our Music Director, Kelly Galbraith The Resource Centre has books for children that bring Bible stories to life, while others help them through some of life's 'unfair' times.

The Resource Centre has books for children that bring Bible stories to life, while others help them through some of life's 'unfair' times.

 

 

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