Children's Formation

Drawings made by children in Godly Play

In the Episcopal tradition, Children's Formation is the name given to Christian Education or Sunday School. All children are welcome and will find caring adults.  All those working with children have attended "Safeguarding God's Children."

Our Children's Formation offerings include Godly Play, for children age three through first grade, and Godly Discoveries, for children in second through fifth grades. Godly Play meets in Room 104. Godly Discoveries classes meet in Room 203. If you are a newcomer or guest, please check with our greeters who will direct you to the children's classes in the Education and Administration wing of the church.

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Godly Play
(for children age three through first grade)

Godly Play is offered weekly during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday service for children age three through first grade. Godly Play is a Montessori-inspired program which allows children to experience Bible stories, liturgical action, and the language of our faith through the use of manipulative story pieces. After the story circle, there is a brief creative response time, after which the children join their families in worship for the Eucharist. Throughout the year, children will have opportunities to enjoy music, art, outreach projects, and time in our feeding ministry garden during the summer months.

Learn more about Godly Play by watching a video from the Godly Play Foundation. (This video is on YouTube.)

Godly Discoveries 
(for children second through fifth grade)

Children in second through fifth grades read Bible stories from the Shine On Story Bible. Lessons explore many of the same concepts learned in the Godly Play, but in more depth. Children will also take part in outreach projects, as well as learn how to find and read passages in the Bible.  

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.

Nursery 

The Nursery is staffed during the 10 a.m. worship service.

For more information, please contact Cathy Scott, Coordinator, Children's Ministries:
cscott@stchriscarmel.com  |  317-846-8716

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