Children's Education

Sunday School (Pre-K)

Sunday School (1st - 6th Grade)

First Communion

Presentation of Bibles to 2nd Graders

Easter Story Walk

Ice Cream Social

Vacation Bible School

Games

First Communion Instruction

for 3rd graders and older
March 15, 2009
2:00-5:00 p.m.

Participation in the Lord’s Supper is an important way to nurture growth in faith. Instruction in the sacrament insures that young people have a basic understanding and appreciation of the gifts God gives through Holy Communion. Parents are asked to attend the instruction with their child for an opportunity to share this significant faith experience.

The instruction is interactive and experiential, rotating between three learning centers following an introduction in the Great Hall. Please plan to arrive by 1:45 p.m. It is important to sign in so we have a complete list of participants! We would like to begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. Please bring your Bible!!

Registration Form

Optional Craft Activity:
A tradition of our First Communion program is making a stenciled plaque as a remembrance of this important occasion. This optional craft activity will be done prior to the instruction, from 1:00-1:45 p.m. in room 405. All participants in First Communion classes are invited to participate in this activity, and we always appreciate extra help from parents!


Celebration of First Communion:
The celebration of First Communion is a family occasion at the Maundy Thursday service on March 15 at 7:00 p.m. Children may dress in any appropriate “Sunday” clothes. First Communicants will be presented with a red carnation before the service.

Participation in the sacrament of Holy Communion will be done as usual with families communing together. As a special part of the worship service on Maundy Thursday, First Communicants will participate in a foot-washing ceremony. (Children will need to easily remove shoes and stockings.)