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Ministry
to, for, and by children continues to be a high priority for St.
Elizabeth's. With nearly 50 volunteer adult teachers, we have a "faculty" characterized by enthusiasm for teaching, care for
children, and dedication to bringing the stories, songs, guidance, and
comfort of the Christian faith to our youngest members.
Our tradition of excellence in Christian Education depends on our
cooperative principle: every family with children contributes one term a
year for three years as a teacher or in a comparable role. Working with
the clergy and the Church School Committee, Lois Chapman directs our
Church School.
Church School Learning Goals In Church School, children learn
Bible stories, prayers, songs, and hymns, and they take part in a
worship service every week, either with other children or with the rest
of the congregation at the 10:00 am service. Using a variety of crafts,
art projects, and games, teachers engage imaginations. Drawing on
personal experiences and real-life situations, teachers bring the
meaning of the Bible into a current context.
Teachers and clergy provide instruction on the Eucharist within
regular classes, and the clergy offer a special Introduction to
Communion for five- and six-year-olds in the winter. Approximately once
a month, children in Grades 3-8 gather in the Willard School for their own
celebration of the Eucharist, led jointly by a member of the clergy and
nine children from the Church School. All baptized children are invited
to receive the bread and wine at any communion service. Children may
also receive a blessing instead of the bread and wine.
The Schedule
Family Eucharist:
All Church School children stay in church.
There is no Church School on those days.
Holy Eucharist:
Pre-K through Grade 2 start in chapel in Willard School; Grades 3-8
start in Church, then go to Willard School for Eucharist, and then to
class.
Morning Prayer: Pre-K
through Grade 2 start in chapel in Willard School; Grades 3-8 start in
Church, then go to class.
Parents interested in learning more about
our teaching goals or the curriculum of a class may call Lois Chapman.
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