Christian Formation
Spring Sunday School Schedule Pre-K thru Fifth Grade
We’re starting a new curriculum in the Bible Quest class – Weaving God’s Promises. Thecurriculum was developed and written exclusively for the Episcopal Church. The program is titled Weaving God’s Promises after the process of faith formation in which we learn how God’s promises of salvation are inextricably woven into our lives. The program follows a three-year cycle with the following themes: Weaving Our Faith, Weaving Together the Family of God, and Weaving God’s Beloved Community.
Weaving God’s Promises teaches children the way of Christ, not only in the church but also in the world, and gives them a solid grounding for future youth formation programs, which in turn prepares them for Christian adulthood.
Weaving God’s Promises foster the spiritual formation and growth of our children in Christ’s love and mercy, teaches the spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation, and sends our children out into the world as Christ’s ambassadors.
Questions? Contact Julie Ross.
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Weaving God’s Promises (3rd – 5th grade) |
Godly Play (P-2nd grade) |
Jan |
16 |
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Jesus is Baptized (p. 150) |
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23 |
Lesson 17 Jesus’ Baptism and Early Years |
Jesus in the Wilderness (p. 153) |
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30 |
Lesson 18 Jesus’ Teachings – Sermon on the Mount |
The Mustard Seed (p. 156) |
Feb |
6 |
Lesson 19 Jesus Heals the Sick |
The Sower (p. 162) |
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13 |
Lesson 20 Jesus Calls His Disciples |
The Good Samaritan (p. 169) |
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20 |
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Jesus and the Children (p. 178) |
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27 |
Lesson 21 Stories of the Kingdom of Heaven |
Jesus and Bartimaeus (p. 180) |
Mar |
6 |
Lesson 22 Scenes from the Ministry of Jesus |
Jesus with Zacchaeus (p. 183) |
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13 |
Lesson 23 The Transfiguration |
Jesus is King (p. 186) |
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20 |
Lesson 24 The Son of Man is Coming |
Jesus’ Last Passover (p. 189) |
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27 |
Lesson 25 Jesus Enters Jerusalem – Palm Sunday |
Jesus’ Last Passover (p. 189) |
Apr |
3 |
No Class – Spring Break |
Spring Break |
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10 |
Lesson 26 Jesus’ Last Supper |
Jesus is Risen: Mary Magdalene (p. 193) |
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17 |
Lesson 27 From the Garden to the Cross |
The Road to Emmaus (p. 196) |
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24 |
No Class – Easter |
Easter |
May |
1 |
Christ is Risen |
Good Shepherd & Lords Supper II (p. 204) |
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8 |
Jesus Ascends into Heaven |
Ascension (p. 207) |
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15 |
Holy Spirit at Pentecost |
Pentecost (p. 209) |
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22 |
The Books we use in Church |
Baptism (p. 212) |
New Christian Formation Offerings
New Christian Formation and Discussion Offerings on Sunday Morning & Wednesday Evening
Adults interested in group discussion on a very wide variety of topics should mark your calendar for Sunday mornings between 10:25-11:05, beginning May 8th thru June 5th.
Looking for a venue where every member of your family can learn, share ideas and have fun together? All ages are welcome and needed for our new Wednesday evening intergenerational program, running May 4th thru June 1st. Stay tuned for the theme of this engaging opportunity where all ages interact, learning about a new topic and each other. More details to follow.
Education For Ministry
EfM at St. John’s to Reconvene in September
Education for Ministry, the four-year theological study program of the School of Theology at Sewanee covering the Bible, church history, and theology, will reconvene in early September at St. John’s. The course provides a comprehensive, experiential education in the foundations of Christian mission and faith for laity. Tuition is $350 annually. Participants do not have to be members of the Episcopal Church. Because course materials must be ordered in advance, the deadline for enrollment is Monday, August 15. For more information call Ned Meekins at 873-3991 or email meeki@windstream.net – or talk to any current or former participants of the course.
Education for Ministry, the four-year theological study program of the School of Theology at Sewanee covering the Bible, church history and theology, will reconvene in mid-September at St. John’s. The course provides a comprehensive, experiential education in the foundations of Christian mission and faith for laity. Participants do not have to be member of the Episcopal Church.
For more information call Ned Meekins at 873-3991 or talk to any current or former participants of the course