Nursery
Our Nursery is located in the upper parish hall directly beside
the Sunday School area. During the 9.30 and 11:00 am service times,
the Nursery will be supervised and open to children ages 0-6. A
story and craft based on the Sunday School curriculum “Seasons
of the Spirit” will be available for children of an appropriate
age.
Teen
Programme
This programme targets youths wanting to explore faith experiences
in a group setting that moves beyond our traditional Sunday School
Programme.
Age range: 12 years and older
Facilitators: Ken Reipas
Curriculum: “Attitude: Volume 1: Wholeness
and Holiness” an educational resource for youth ministry based
on Scripture.
Programme dates/times: The first and third Sundays
of the month through to December from 10.30 am to 11.15 am.
This ministry
will get teens involved in games, activities and reflective discussions
related to everyday living. It will challenge them to think about
how they feel and react to the real life issues they encounter.
The course
material is based on texts from the Bible intended to help teens
firmly relate their deepening faith to scripture. Session topics
were selected by teens, and include: emotions, questions of faith,
and growing closer to God.
Sunday
School
This programme of Christian Education targets children from ages
4 to 12 years.
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to view the Sunday School brochure
Coordinators: Shelli Jeffs and Shelley Kossatz
A programme of teaching based on the scripture readings for the
particular Sunday is offered each Sunday but at different times
( concurrent with the service times). You will have to get a timetable
to navigate yourself around the various options. The purpose is
to accommodate the fluctuating schedules of families. The teaching
is supplemented on other Sundays with music and drama.
First
Communion
This programme is intended for children of our parish whose parents
are active in the life of the parish and who are prepared to support
them in this walk, or children who are already in one or other of
our Christian Education programmes.
Age range: 7 to 9 years old
Coordinator: Barb Callery
Curriculum: “Life in the Eucharist”
Frequency: The programme consists of 4 sessions
which include the children, their parent/s and a companion assigned
to each child. First communion follows as soon as possible after
the 4th class. Classes are held when there are sufficient participant
requests.
The Programme
is designed to help children participate more fully in the Eucharist,
to truly get the feel of the “Eucharistic happening”
and therefore to live the Christian life. It is leading the child
to discover the joy of living in communion with God and the community.
The programme promotes an active cooperation between parents, sponsors,
children and clergy and lay leaders of the parish community. “Life
in the Eucharist” emphasizes the unique role of parents as
primary educators of their children.
Confirmation
Classes
This programme is also intended for those within the target age
group who are supported by parents who attend church or those who
have been involved in a Christian Education programme for children
or youth of the parish.
Age range: 12 years and older
Coordinator: Fr. Nick Morkel
Curriculum: “This is our Faith”
Timing: Classes will take place Saturdays from
1.00 to 3.00 pm - TBA
This programme
provides candidates with a straightforward explanation of what the
Church teaches and the way we worship. It guides the candidates
to be able to make a commitment not only “to be confirmed”
but to grow in their faith and knowledge of the Anglican Church;
thereby to become more active in the parish community.
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