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Christian Formation is an integral part of our individual spiritual journeys and a significant piece of our lives together at Christ Episcopal Church.
“Our Life Together”
is our way of intentionally focusing our time together to grow as a parish family. Through this theme we will explore how important relationships are – our relationship first to God and then our relationship with one another.
Core Classes
Core Classes are those which provide a solid foundation on which our spiritual lives can flourish.
Companion Classes
These classes provide smaller group settings for parishioners to explore a variety of interest and topics that will stretch and grow their faith.
The coming year is sure to be an exciting one at Christ Episcopal Church especially as we share "Our Life Together". We are looking forward to the coming journey and being formed by Christ with you joining us.
Children's Formation
Building a sense of wonder and community for 3 year olds through 5th graders
3 Year olds - 3 graders
Godly Play
Godly Play allows children to discover who God is instead of being told who God is. It responds to the child's request to "help me do it by myself". Teachers act as spirtual nurturers who fully accept that each child already has a relationship with God. Using multi-sensory materials, stories are presented as a mysterious gift. Children have time to "wonder" about the story verbally, using arts materials, or playing with the story pieces. The entire "lesson" follows the pattern of Christian worship.
4th & 5th Grades
Club 45
Children entering 4th and 5th grade are welcomed into the Club 45 Boys and Club 45 Girls program. The curriculum - "All Things New" is both child-focused and biblically based.
For more information on the Children's Formational offerings, contact Mary Pickett.
Following in the way of Jesus.
Middle SChool (6th - 8th grade)
Spice Rack Curriculum developed by Mark Devries is designed to get kids geared up for their day, their life, and the youth program. After announcements and snacks, kids will hear from a different leader each week and engage in activities that reveal how God is working in his or her own life or on how they can understand the messages found in pop-culture through the gospel.
High School (9th - 12th grade)
Welcome to Film School: We will be looking at today’s media through the Christian perspective and connecting the dots. We will watch video clips from popular movies and find out how these stories relate to our own lives and how the messages can help us to see the world through God’s eyes.
Contact Nathan Huddleston, Director of Youth Ministries for more information about Youth Formation and Youth Ministry.
Core Classes - San Juan
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Companion Classes
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Sunday Morning Classes
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Weekday Classes
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formation events
In-Reach Ministry Fair - The In-Reach Ministry Fair offers parishioners an opportunity to meet ministry leaders, explore our on-campus ministry options and ask questions in order to better understand how they can individually and collectively make a valuable contribution of their time, talent and treasure to do God’s work.
Rally Day at formation fair - A Sunday morning carnival kicks off the fall Christian Formation season with activities including pony rides, clowns, face painting, snow cones, cotton candy, carnival games, train rides and crafts. Parishioners are given an opportunity to learn about Christian Formation class offerings and programs for adults, children and youth as they meet teachers, ask questions, and register for classes.
Rally Day at formation fair - A Sunday morning carnival kicks off the fall Christian Formation season with activities including pony rides, clowns, face painting, snow cones, cotton candy, carnival games, train rides and crafts. Parishioners are given an opportunity to learn about Christian Formation class offerings and programs for adults, children and youth as they meet teachers, ask questions, and register for classes.
Formation Resources
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Adult Christian Formation Teachers support the spiritual growth of other adults by teaching a variety of classes covering topics such as spirituality, the Bible, church history, ethics and contemporary life. Children’s Christian Formation Teachers support the children’s ministries of the church by instructing classes and activities including: Godly Play, Club 45 for Boys and Girls, and Creative Kids. Vacation Bible School is also offered in the summer. All teachers are required to take a class on Safeguarding God’s Children and additional training if needed.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Stepping Stones is a series of programs designed to help parents and youth deal with the difficult questions and issues in life, such as transition times, in an intentionally spiritual, and Christian way. This new and expanding program currently features talks led by licensed professionals for parents of children entering kindergarten, middle school, high school, and college-age youths.
Tract Racks
Tract Racks offer small booklets and short tracts with information on the Episcopal Church, Christian Formation, worship, outreach and pastoral ministries. They are located in the church narthex, Parish Center and main office.
The Bookstore at Christ Episcopal Church
A variety of books and gifts are available. Click here to visit our bookstore page.
Young Theological Library
The library is located in the Christian Family Center, room 201, and has research materials, dictionaries and volumes of non-fiction literature on religion, theology and spirituality.
Adult Christian Formation Teachers support the spiritual growth of other adults by teaching a variety of classes covering topics such as spirituality, the Bible, church history, ethics and contemporary life. Children’s Christian Formation Teachers support the children’s ministries of the church by instructing classes and activities including: Godly Play, Club 45 for Boys and Girls, and Creative Kids. Vacation Bible School is also offered in the summer. All teachers are required to take a class on Safeguarding God’s Children and additional training if needed.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Stepping Stones is a series of programs designed to help parents and youth deal with the difficult questions and issues in life, such as transition times, in an intentionally spiritual, and Christian way. This new and expanding program currently features talks led by licensed professionals for parents of children entering kindergarten, middle school, high school, and college-age youths.
Tract Racks
Tract Racks offer small booklets and short tracts with information on the Episcopal Church, Christian Formation, worship, outreach and pastoral ministries. They are located in the church narthex, Parish Center and main office.
The Bookstore at Christ Episcopal Church
A variety of books and gifts are available. Click here to visit our bookstore page.
Young Theological Library
The library is located in the Christian Family Center, room 201, and has research materials, dictionaries and volumes of non-fiction literature on religion, theology and spirituality.
