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Sunday Morning Christian Education
for Children
Little Lambs: The Little Lambs atrium for children age
2 (as of June 1, 2009) is located downstairs in Blaisdell. This
beginning Catechesis class starts in the Toddler center (west
end of main hall) at 10:35 when they travel downstairs to a specially
prepared room. Here Little Lambs will be introduced to practical
life skills in a Montessori environment They will return to the
Toddler Center at 11:00. If you take your child for a blessing
during the 9:00 Eucharist, please lead them back to the Toddler
Center after church.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:
For 3 year old - 3rd grade children: Parents, please decend the
stairway just outside the West Nave doors to enter Blaisdell dining
room both when dropping off and picking up your children. Someone
will be there to help you & your child find their atrium group.
Children ages 3 to 6 will go to the Mustard Seed area and children
grades 1-3 will gather at the Precious Pearl or True Vine areas
before being lead to their atrium.
For 4th-6th grade children: All fourth some fifth & sixth
graders will meet in room 323, the Plan of God atrium. To get
there travel down the main level office hallway, turn right at
the end and proceed to the stairway at the end of that hall. Go
up to the third level and the Plan of God atrium is the first
room on the right.
Blast: 5th- 6th grade, continuing from last year, gathers
on the third floor in room 314. Go up the steps out of the West
Church doors turn right, go up the stairs and take a right. Go
past the choir room and wind around to the right and 314 is on
your right.
Childcare for Infants & Toddlers
 As
Church of the Holy Communion continues to grow, we are determined
to provide the finest space anywhere for child care and children's
programs. We have new child care facilities on the second floor
right down the hall from the church offices. Being nurtured with
care in a loving, trust-filled environment is one way young children
develop trust in the predictability of events. That loving care
serves as the foundation for future faith development. Child care
is available on Sunday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The
Infant & Toddler Centers are located all the way down the hall
from the west door of the church and to the left. The Infant Center
is for ages 0-2 and is in Room 212. The Toddler Center is for ages
2-4 and is in Room 213.
Contact: Debra Satterfield., 767-6987
ext. 30
Children's Chapel
 A
special child-centered service with music and story based on the
liturgy of the day is held every Sunday during the 9 and 11:15 a.m.
services (in summer during the 10 a.m. service) for children ages
3 - 7. It provides an environment that enhances spiritual growth
and prepares children to better understand the worship service.
During the opening hymn, the crucifer stands at the steps leading
to the altar as the children gather and process to the Children's
Chapel, located upstairs in Room 309. The children are accompanied
by the children's chapel leader and adult volunteers. The children
return to the Eucharist during the passing of the Peace. All are
welcome to join with our youngest members to celebrate the word
of God.
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 This
Christian formation program for children is based on the belief
that any interpersonal relationship is always a mystery and that
there is a deep bond between God and a child that produces in the
child a desire to draw near to God. The catechist's role is to prepare
the environment and to make presentations that "call forth"
the child's response rather than "pour in" information.
The adult is a co-wonderer with the child as they meditate together
questions generated by the Scriptures with the prepared environment
as a developmental aid.
Catechesis is offered to children age 2 (by June 1 of the current
school year) through age 9, who meet in groups according to age
in a special space called an atrium. Currently we offer Level I
atria for ages 3-6, Level II atria for First - Third grades and
Level lll for Fourth-Sixth grade. The Little Lambs atrium is for
two-year-olds. The atria are led by trained catechists, assisted
by trained adult volunteers. Parents and other interested adults
are encouraged to visit any atrium to gain an understanding of the
program. The Catechesis is always in need of volunteers willing
to take the time to be trained to work in the program. If you are
interested in visiting or becoming a catechist, assistant, or support
volunteer please contact Debra Satterfield.
BLAST (Bible Lessons and
Adventures for my Spiritual Trek)
 Fifth
and Sixth graders will continuing in BLAST (Bible Lessons and Adventures
for my Spiritual Trek) at Holy Communion every Sunday through the
2009 - 2010 education year. Classes begin in room 314 following
the 9 a.m. service where Beverly Russell, Landon Despeaux and Tracy
Williams team teach lessons specific for "Tween-agers".
For more information on BLAST, contact Debra
Satterfield.
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