Church School
The mission of St. John's Church School is to equip children and youth of St. John's Church for a life of fruitful Christian service and to encourage their interest and involvement in the life of the parish. In seeking to accomplish this mission, our teachers, the Youth Christian Education Committee members, parish staff and clergy focus on the following objectives:
- Minister to each child as a unique child of God;
- Proclaim the Gospel to our children in ways that empower them to receive and respond to God's love;
- Assist their formation as well-rounded Christians who participate fully in the life and mission of the Kingdom of God, embodying the five promises of the Baptismal Covenant;
- Help them explore what it means to be a Christian within the Episcopal tradition; and
- Instill in them a sense of freedom, joy, and confidence in their Christian faith as they grow to face the challenges of our world.
Church School Classes meet immediately after the 9:00 a.m. service every Sunday from mid-September through mid-May. Holiday weekends are marked on the church school schedules. Classes conclude at approximately 10:55. This schedule overlaps with the Adult Forum so that parents can participate in Christian education programs simultaneously. Church School classes are offered for Preschool through 6th Grade. Individual schedules can be found below. The 7th Grade Confirmation I Class focuses on a review of the Bible and the main themes of the Old and New Testaments and the history of the Church. The 8th Grade Confirmation II Class focuses more on the theology of faith. Students who successfully complete the requirments of the 7th and 8th Grade confirmation classes can be confirmed at the end of their 8th Grade year. Grades 9 through 12 meet as the Senior High class to discuss contemporary issues in the context of the Christian faith.
For more information, contact Lisa Fikes, Associate for Youth and Children's Ministries.
UPDATE -- Church School registration & schedules now online:
Church School Registration
Print and mail forms to Lisa Fikes. New forms are needed each year.
Print Church School Registration Form (pdf)
Print Confirmation Registration Form (pdf)
Church School Classes Open House
On the following Sundays, immediately following the 9:00 a.m. service, parents of students at each grade level will meet for an overview of their child’s Christian formation program at St. John’s Church. Then, they will join their students in the classrooms for the last half of their class.
Sunday, October 16 -- 7th and 8th Grades, Smoot Conference Room
Sunday, October 23 -- 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades, Children’s Chapel
Sunday, October 30 -- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades, Children’s Chapel
Sunday, November 6 -- Preschool and Kindergarten, Children’s Chapel
Church School Schedules
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th and 6th Grades
- 9th - 12th Grade Sunday Morning Schedule
- Confirmation I Schedule
- Confirmation II Schedule
- Special Youth Christian Education Dates
For more information, contact Lisa Fikes, Associate for Youth and Children's Ministries.
