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Our MissionThe mission of the Christian Education Committee is to create a nurturing and hospitable environment where all members of our parish can develop in mind and body, heart and spirit. We seek to serve all in Christ's name through religious formation programs and service projects both within Trinity and in the greater community. ---------------------- Christian education at Trinity impacts each member of the congregation whether we participate in specific programs or just witness the results. We strive to provide a variety of offerings for all. The primary responsibility and oversight for education falls to our Minister of Christian Education and the Christian Education Committee with active involvement and administrative supervision by the Rector. Our goal is to provide opportunities for all members of our parish to nurture and develop their faith.
Christian Formation for Children, Youth and Adults
The goal of Christian Formation at Trinity Episcopal Church is to implement age appropriate lessons and activities that teach and proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus Christ while at the same time providing a safe and nurturing environment where our children and young people can discover and explore their faith. For our adult members, we strive to offer programs that enlighten and expand their understanding and love for God in Christ. Pre-K and Kindergarten age explore a wonderful curriculum, “I Am Special.” This early childhood program is designed specifically to meet the developmental needs of the young child ages late 3’s through Kindergarten. We invite the youngest among us to hear the Story of God’s love especially for them and to respond in rhyme, music, song, art and prayer! Grades 1 through 3 – Children in these grades wonder and work using a program called “Godly Play.” Based on the teaching philosophy of Maria Montessori and designed by the Rev. Jerome Berryman, an Episcopal priest, “Godly Play” invites children of all ages to enter into the Story of God’s people from Creation through the life of the early Church and beyond. Children in this age group come on Sunday morning’s ready to answer two questions, “I wonder where you are in the Story” and “I wonder what part of the Story is about you.” Intermediate age students grades 4, 5, 6 use a program called “Living the Good News.” This program helps youngsters in the intermediate grades enter the Sunday Scriptures in a way that honors their unique developmental needs. In addition, art, music, and literature are incorporated within each of the lessons so as to enrich each youngster’s experience of and with the Word of God.
Grades 7 through 10– Young people in these grades are involved in a program of spiritual formation known as “The Journey to Adulthood”. This curriculum falls into two distinct phases, both of which are two years in length: Rite-13 for grades 7 & 8 and J2A (Journey to Adulthood) for grades 9 & 10. The Journey to Adulthood program provides a liturgical frame for young adults’ experiences in modern culture; celebrates their individuality and their creative potential and instructs them in skills needed for successful adult participation, with God’s grace, in church and society. The Journey to Adulthood program offers and invitation- If you seek the Christ, together we will find Him. This is a promise that we at Trinity make not only to our teens and young adults but to all whom we are privileged to serve within the ministry of Christian formation. For more specific information concerning our adult faith formation programs, or any of our children/ youth programs, please consult our monthly newsletter, the Touchstone, (found on the Trinity website) or call Theresa Bellacosa, Minister of Christian Education at 693-8172.
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