Christmas Pageant & Parish Dinner - Sunday, December 4th
4:00 Christmas Pageant. 5:00 Tree Trimming & Dinner Calling all Stars, Angels, Shepherds & Lambs..... We are looking for children in grades K3 - 8th to "star" in the Christmas Pageant. Fourth grade and up may take part as readers or actors. Costume fitting will be held on Thursday December 1st from 2:30 - 5:00 by Christian Ed. Office; Friday, December 2nd from 2:30 - 3:30 in the Parlor, and a dress rehearsal at 9:00am in the Church on Saturday, December 3rd. For more information please contact Jenni Lee Boyden/Kerry Hual at Christ Church. jboyden@christ-church.net or chedchildren@christ-church.net.
Costume fitting 12/1 (2:30- 5:00) or 12/2 (2:30-3:30) Parish Hall
Dress rehearsal 12/3 (9:00 - 11:00) Day of Pageant 12/4 (3:00 -until)
Christ Church Mother's Day Out Program
Contact Kim Thompson for summer programs.
During school term, available Monday - Friday, 8 am until 12 pm (Extended Day Available) / Ages: 3 months to Preschool / Contact director Kim Thompson (Contact Us, or ccpmdo@gmail.com
What we offer: Our mission is to provide a safe, happy and developmentally appropriate place for children to cultivate their own unique talents during their preschool years, to develop socialization skills that will assist them in interacting in a preschool environment and to encourage an appreciation and awareness of God's love.
Fun is an important part of our program. An atmosphere of fun allows a child the freedom to move about, to be at work or play without undue pressures. To a child, work and play are synonymous. Our goal is for your child to leave our preschool with a love of learning and a curiosity about the world. Music, Gymboree, and Stretch and Grow are offered as part of our daily curriculum.
CHILDREN'S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Jesus Loves the Little Children...and so do we...at Christ Church, our children experience a warm, loving, and happy environment where they can safely explore their world and enjoy themselves. Throughout the year we offer Nursery Care, Children's Chapel, Sunday School, Canterbury Choir and other seasonal activities for the entire family. We have a loving and dedicated staff whose mission it is to ensure that all children sense God's love and comfort when they spend time at Christ Church. For more information, please contact Jenni Boyden or Kerry Hual at 432-5115 or jboyden@christ-church.net..
Nursery Care
Nursery Care is provided for infants and toddlers (ages 6 weeks - 3 years) for all church services and many church wide events and activities. Nurseries open at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the service or activity and remain open for 15 minutes following the event. For the protection of our children, all paid workers undergo extensive background checks and receive training in First Aid, CPR and abuse recognition and prevention.
There are three nursery rooms located in the Christian Education/Music Building which is located behind the church on the corner of Belmont and Palafox Streets.
Room 1 - Infant Nursery for Creepers & Crawlers - for infants beginning at
6 weeks until they are at least one year old and confidently walking.
Room 2 - Infant Nursery for Walkers & Talkers - when babies begin walking, they move to Room 2 and remain there until they are 3 years old and potty trained.
Room 3 - Toddler Nursery - children move to this room when they are 3 years old and potty trained. They remain here until the August following their 4th birthday when they begin attending Children's Chapel.
Sunday School
Age 3K & 4K - BUZZ is a series of Bible Stories that creates an environment that invites young children to listen, taste, touch, move and experiment. Each session centers on a Bible story chosen because of its appropriateness for little ones and its meaning within the whole biblical story of God's creative and redeeming love. This is experimental learning at its best! This class is held in Room 25, downstairs in the Christian Education/Music Building.
K5 & 1st grade - Godly Play. This is a method of Christian education based on the Montessori methods which engages children's physical senses while they learn about God. The goal of Godly Play is to teach children the art of using religious language, parable, sacred story, silence, and liturgical action to help them become more fully aware of the mystery of God's presence around them and in their lives. Children share their own experiences and make practical connections to God and the Bible. This class is held in Room 37, upstairs in the Christian Education/Music Building.
2nd & 3rd grade - Discipleship Junction! This is an All-New program that harnesses the power of FUN to learn about God's love. This complete, multi-aged children's ministry program is packed full of interactive stories and drama, Scripture memory, themed snacks and activities that will engage every child. This class is held in Room 38, upstairs in the Christian Education/Music Building.
4th & 5th grade - Sunday School Specials. We are happy to introduce this new, interactive Sunday School program for our 4th and 5th grade children. Each lesson contains an opening game or activity to grab children's attention and get them turned into the theme, along with an interactive Bible story and life application activity that helps kids apply what the Bible says to their own lives. Once a month in this class the children will act out the lesson in a drama for the class. This class is held in Room 39, upstairs in the Christian Education/Music Building.
Children's Chapel
Children's Chapel takes place during the 10:30 service in St. Mary's Chapel for children in grades K4 through 5th grade. During Children's Chapel, children enjoy a Bible story, singing, prayers and other activities. Children attend the beginning of the service in the church with their parents and follow the Children's Cross to the Chapel at the time noted on the service bulletin, returning at the Peace to celebrate the Eucharist with their families.
H.O.P. (Helping Other People)
Helping Other People (HOP) is a series of events throughout the year designed to help children better understand the ministry of helping others in need. Activities are designed to allow children to experience service in many different ways. Children will gain experience in ministering to the sick, the poor, the homeless, the elderly, children in need and providing service within the church. The H.O.P. Program is open to children beginning in Kindergarten through 3rd grade and children are not required to be members of Christ Church to participate. HOP meets six times during the year (September, October, November, February, March and April) on the third Tuesday, 2:45 pm - 4:oo pm. For more information contact Jenni Lee Boyden at 432-5115 or jboyden@christ-church.net.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible school runs from 9:00 – 11:30 for a week during the summer for children in grades K4
– 5th grade. VBS is wonderful opportunity for children to spend time learning about God’s love for them and his role in their lives. Each day children are immersed in powerful stories of Jesus’ teachings and how they apply to our daily lives. This year’s theme is Group’s “High Seas Adventure — Exploring the Mighty Love of God!” The children will take part daily in Bible adventures, fun games, tasty treats, skits, crafts and wonderful sing-a-long music that follow the theme of God’s love in their lives. These experiences make God’s word come alive with new meaning. This important week relies heavily on the work of volunteers – parents, grandparents, teenagers and adults come together to serve the children of our church during this very special time. Please contact Jenni Boyden or Kerry Hual at chedchildren@christ-church.net for more information.