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Mission Statement
The Parish Education mission is to teach those who participate in our programs
through Christ centered active curriculum and interactive events.
Sunday School and Singspiration
Sunday school is an integral part of the Parish Education program. We strive to
teach the children of our congregation the Holy Bible, the church year and the
ways in which God would want us to live our lives. Our Education Hour runs
throughout the school year and begins at 9:15 am. We are very grateful to
everyone involved in our program,
Every Sunday morning we gather in the learning center, located downstairs, for
our Sunday school opening. During this time we sing favorite songs, learn
new songs, announcements and offering totals. We close each each week with
the "Lord's Prayer" - camp style! Our opening provides students with a
chance to raise their voices in song and it gives them the opportunity to join
with all of the other students to share in the spirit of the Living Christ.
Our Sunday school offering is an integral part of our curriculum at Christ
Lutheran Church. Through our weekly giving we are able to support a child
through the Christian Children's Fund and Compassion International. We also give
to the Souper Bowl of Caring, Arcadia Food Pantry, Operation Christmas Child,
Stand with Africa and various other charitable organizations.
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Christ Lutheran Church Parish Education
Pre-School Through High School Curriculum Highlights
Nursery While parents participate in worship, nursery care is available
for children under the age of 4. The nursery is located in the 3-year-old Sunday
school room and is staffed each Sunday with volunteers during both services.
3 Year Olds/Pre-Kindergarten: "Intro to Sunday school through stories and
crafts... & Christian Virtues" Children receive positive introduction to Sunday
school at Christ Lutheran Church. They will hear Bible stories about Creation
and Jesus, as well as learn about God's gifts including love, kindness,
patience, joy, and gentleness. Children will also participate in lessons that
reinforce Christian values, encourage Scripture memorization, emphasize daily
prayer, and build character all in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.
Kindergarten: "Old Testament and Characters of the Bible" Children will
hear Bible stones from the Old Testament starting with Creation through Daniel
and Esther. They will also be learning about prayer and baptism. Included
throughout the year, the children will be learning about Biblical people and
their stories through drama and role-playing.
1st Grade: "New Testament" Children will learn Bible stories from the New
Testament. They will learn about the life and times of Jesus including his
birth, life, and death. The children will learn the Lord's Prayer and will begin
to study Martin Luther, as well as study the customs of the people during that
time.
2nd Grade: "Seasons of the Church Year" Children will explore through
discussion and crafts the seasons of the church year, including symbols and
colors. The children will decorate the Sunday school halls for each season. They
will also be learning more about church symbols, the church building, and
worship and liturgy.
3rd Grade: "The Holy Bible" At the beginning of the Sunday school year,
each child will receive a Bible as a gift from the Women of the ELCA. During the
year, the children will be learning the books of the Bible and how to use their
Bible. The children will participate in many games and drills to aid in their
learning of the Bible.
4th Grade: "Parables of Jesus" Children will hear the parables that Jesus
taught using a variety of teaching methods including puppetry and role-playing.
The children will come to know and appreciate the parables as a valuable
resource in understanding the teachings of Jesus.
5th Grade: "Integrating Scripture into Action" Children will learn about
the life of Moses. They will also be studying the seasons of Advent and
Epiphany, as we!l as learning about sin and forgiveness. The children will learn
about the meaning of Baptism and Communion, and will further explore Jesus'
death, resurrection and his great commission.
6th Grade: "Wild Truths" Children will participate in a Seder Meal for
Passover. The children will look deeply into a Max Lucado book entitled "Tell Me
the Secrets" and will begin to learn about John the Baptist. They will also be
diving into finding out the wild truths about many stories from the Bible.
7th Grade: "Faith4Life" Faith4Life will show our teenagers how the Bible
is relevant to their lives. We will help them to see that God can invade every
area of their lives and change them in ways they can only imagine. Students will
go deeper into their faith - faith that will sustain them for life!
8th Grade: "Getting to Know God" Students will learn that if we know God,
we can trust Him and work for Him. They will learn to see the powerfulness of
our God as He relates to the world and history. The children will be helped to
understand the how's and why's of the Old and New Testament times.
High School: "Taking Christianity into the Real World" Students will look
at how to make an impact with their faith in their school, workplace, and
friendships. They will continue to learn about the Scripture and real life
within the framework of skits, sketches, activities. |
Additional Studies Available
In addition to our Sunday school curriculum, we also offer these studies:
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Third Tuesday of every month - St. Joseph Bible Study, 2:00 pm
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Every Wednesday - 7th & 8th gr. confirmation, 6:30-7:50 pm
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Every Wednesday - Faithweavers (1st-6th Grade), 3:30 pm
Arcadia Public School Gym
Congregation and Teacher Resources
The Parish Education Committee has a number of resources available to promote
Christian education in the family and within the home. You can find these
resources in the Library and the Parish Education office. Check out of special
materials can be made in the Parish Education office. We subscribe to Parish
Teacher, Children's Ministry, Campus Life and Drama Ministry magazines. Please
feel free to use all of the resources available.
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