Children

If you are new to St. Christopher's and are not yet on the Children's Programming list, please contact our Children's Ministry Coordinator. 

An animated Bible Story series, Friends and Heroes, will be shared through weekly email links directly to families, grandparents, or other caretakers of children in preschool through fourth grade to view at home.This series is well done and will engage children while sharing stories and values from the Bible. A discussion page will be part of the weekly curriculum. If you are new to St. Christopher's or do not receive parent emails from Cathy Scott, please email Cathy to add your name to the list of those receiving children's programming information.

​You will find the weekly activity cards and animated videos for "Francis and Friend" below Story Time with Ms. Cathy and Music Time with Mr. Richter.

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​​Francis & Friends - Activity Cards and Fun Recipes

Francis & Friends - Peace Prayer

Francis & Friends - Nature Art

Francis & Friends - For the Birds

Francis & Friends - Breakfast Out

Donut Hole Acorns

Fun Food for Healthy Kids - Owl Rice Cakes

​​Francis & Friends - Animated Videos

Francis & Friends - Heart

Francis & Friends - Soul

Francis & Friends - Mind

Francis & Friends - Strength

We also have a Children's Chapel video with a 'virtual' Easter egg hunt and cooking demo! (and a music time video with Mr. Richter)

click here for the recipe!

Additional "Faith at home" links:

• Faith at Home Daily activities and reflection walk families and children through the daily actions of Do, Watch, Listen, Pray, Read: https://www.dofaithathome.org/
• Children's Illustrated Ministry has coloring pages and family devotionals for purchase: https://store.illustratedministry.com/collections/family-resources
• We Wonder: A Contemplative Podcast for Children and Their Grownups, accessible on different platforms: https://www.wewonderpod.com/
• Fun coloring sheets and crafts:  https://www.pinterest.com/faithformationEDOC/fun-resources-for-kids-and-adults/  
• Service Scavenger Hunt: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/08/b8/87/08b88720c51c0f45d7ac341d8f23e5e4.jpg  

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Infant and Toddler Nursery at St. Christopher's (cancelled as of spring 2020)
for infants and toddlers up to age three 

Available from 8:45 am – 11:15 am on Sunday mornings  

• Staffed by two qualified and vetted caregivers supplied by College Nannies, Sitters, and Tutors 
• A clean space, well-stocked with toys, books, rockers/gliders, and other infant equipment

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Children's Classes (in-person classes cancelled as of spring 2020)
New in the fall of 2019!  Kids’ SPIN for children aged three years through fifth grade

Kids' SPIN is our name for a rotation curriculum by LeaderResources, which explores various stories and concepts in depth through a 4- to 6-week cycle of workshops. The rotation-style model means that children work on the same story or concept for several weeks, using different learning approaches each week.  The name SPIN illustrates the intended purpose of this curriculum:  Through study, and by use of a rotation method and practice of teaching children (pedagogy), we provide a deeper investigation of subjects in a nurturing atmosphere and environment.  

Children begin worship in church at the 10:00 am service with their families and are led to classrooms after the Collect, returning to the pews at the Peace.
The children currently are divided into two age groups:

• three years through first grade
• second through fifth grades.  

Each Sunday, the groups will explore one aspect of a topic. Workshops will include learning through storytelling, art, music, science, cooking, geography, and games. Some topics of study included in the curriculum are: “All about the Bible," “Moses Chronicles," “Advent Stations of the Creche,” “Beatitudes,” and “Baptism, Marked as Christ’s Own."

Worship bags are available at the rear of the sanctuary for children who choose to remain in church during the service.  White bags are for younger children and blue bags for older.

Live audio of the service can also be heard in the Andres Library if a child or adult needs a break from the service.

 Other Formation Opportunities for Children

​Special events are offered throughout the year for all children, and include an Easter Egg Hunt, Vacation Bible School, Blessing of the Backpacks, and a St. Nicholas Celebration.

For more information, please contact Cathy Scott
Coordinator, Children's Ministries, Email  |  317-846-8716

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Children's art created during Vacation Bible School and arranged to make a quilt

Frontal made by the children and used on St. Christopher's altar during the Easter season