St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Mason, TX began Sunday School classes on May 11. We hope your child, grandchild and/or small neighbor will join us for fun, fellowship and learning about God.
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Sunday School is located in the parish hall behind the church and will begin at 11:00 AM, when the church service begins. Children will return to their parents at the time of Holy Communion.
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The curriculum St. Martin's will be using for 2-5 year-olds is the “Great Big Bible Story Walkthrough” developed by Meredith Anne Miller. Curriculum for older age groups will be added as needed.
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Each week the children will explore: a paraphrase of an Old Testament or New Testament story using age-accessible language; a “Story Poem” that sums up the plot with a fun rhyme; and then two response ideas to play, imagine, make, or move. Kid-friendly snacks will also be provided.
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All adults leading the Sunday School have completed the national Episcopal Church's “Safeguarding God's Children” required by the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas. There will always be two adults working with the children.
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Other Resources for Youth:
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Episcopal Children's Curriculum from Virginia Theological Union with all archived activities and extends over nine years for children from ages 3 to 11. Lessons are organized around the seasons of the Church year and draw from The Bible, The Book of Common Prayer, the hymnal, church liturgy and tradition. ECC lesson plans include tips for adapting sessions to small and large class sizes and offer a variety of fun activities that help children grasp important concepts.
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Episcopal Youth Curriculum for Younger Youth and for Older Youth.
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Godly Play is a formative program that invites children to walk around inside the faith, its stories, traditions and favorite characters and find themselves and their own stories nestled and active there. The child is invited to respond directly to what he or she has experienced in the ‘story.’
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Catechesis of the Good Shephard is an approach to the religious formation of children. It is rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori.
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The Journey to Adulthood (J2A) is a complete youth ministry program of spiritual formation for 6th – 12th grades. It uses Bible study, prayer, rites of passage, outreach ministries and both serious and playful activities to underscore its core messages: 1) Manhood and womanhood are free gifts from God. 2) Adulthood must be earned.