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Sunday School

Sunday School for all ages is at 9:15 am on Sunday mornings.

• Baby Preschool Class-The Baby-Preschool class primarily uses a curriculum called “Finding our Feet.”
• Ages 5-9 will be using “Lesson Plans that Work,” from the Episcopal Church, Year B through Advent
• The 10 to Teen class will engage with Skye Jethani’s What if Jesus was Serious about Prayer: A Visual Guide to the Spiritual Practice Most of Us Get Wrong.
• Adult Formation begins at 9:45 in the library and ends at 10:15 AM

First Communion

In the Episcopal tradition, Baptism is a full entry into the community of Christ’s followers, and all baptized persons may receive communion. Many families, however, wish for their children to have further instruction in the Holy Eucharist (Communion) before their child receives communion.

Our First Communion class, which offers instruction on the theology and practice of communion, is held each spring before the Bishop’s visit. It is open to all children, whether they have already been receiving communion or not. Contact us for more details.

Confirmation

Confirmation is the sacramental rite in which the candidates “express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop” (BCP, p. 860).

Those who were baptized at an early age and those baptized as adults without laying on of hands by a bishop are expected to make a mature public affirmation of their faith, recommit themselves to the responsibilities of their baptism, and receive laying on of hands by a bishop (BCP, p. 412).

The Prayer Book rite for Confirmation also includes forms for Reception and the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows. Those who have already made a mature Christian commitment in the Roman Catholic or Orthodox denominations are recognized as already confirmed by a Bishop and are received into the fellowship of the Episcopal Church. Anyone who has experienced a renewal of faith or desire to renew their Christian commitment may reaffirm their baptismal vows.

Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation are rooted in the baptismal covenant. The candidates reaffirm their renunciation of evil and renew their commitment to Jesus Christ. They reaffirm the promises made by them or for them at the time of baptism. All those present in the congregation promise to do all in their power to support the candidates in their life in Christ. The bishop leads the whole congregation in renewing the baptismal covenant.

Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation class is offered each year for both youth and adults. Learn more.

Youth Group

Our Youth Group is for those in 7^th thru 12^th grades and is open to our members and their friends. We meet every Wednesday during the school year at 6pm. We start with dinner, followed by fellowship from 6:30-7:30pm. Once a month, our activity is a service project for a non-profit organization. Sign up.

Vala’s Pumpkin Patch

Every fall, the Youth Group enjoys a fun evening at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch! This evening includes hot dogs, smores, and Halloween spookiness! Vala’s is located in Gretna. Watch for more information about this event. Learn more.

Confirmation

Kick-Off Sunday and Confirmation

Our annual Fall Kick-Off Sunday is an exciting time as we hold confirmation of our youth on this day.