Children's Sunday School
NURSERY
Ages 6 weeks to 3 yearsThe nursery offers quality care on Sundays from 10:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m., enabling parents to participate more fully in worship. Infants and toddlers from the age of 6 weeks through three years are invited to play in the Nursery. There they receive the care of our team of childcare professionals who provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for younger children.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School takes place on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of the month from October through April. It begins at 11:00 a.m. on the second floor of the Parish House at 1904 Walnut Street. Children join their families in the church for Holy Communion and remain with them through the end of the service.
On the first Sunday of the month, when the Joyful Noise worship service takes place at 9:45 a.m., there is no Sunday School. Any 5th Sunday in a month is an opportunity for children to worship with their families for the entire 11:00 a.m. service.
The Sunday School program is currently divided into two classes: Godly Play and God Squad. Each class engages in age-appropriate learning activities with a dedicated and talented group of teachers.
GODLY PLAY Ages 3 to 6 years
Based on Montessori-style education, children are supported, challenged, and nourished in their spiritual quest. Children experience the mystery of God, and this program facilitates their encounter with God, with Jesus, and with the people of God through the use of stories, objects, and wondering. They are given the opportunity to learn about God in a playful and accepting atmosphere.
GOD SQUAD Ages 7 to 13 Years
We have combined the older groups to encourage a multi-age experience. The curriculum is based on Howard Gardner’s Nine Multiple Intelligences. The Workshop Rotation Model involves hands-on learning, using both sides of the brain, and working to bring out the best in each child based and how s/he absorbs information. There will be Old Testament Lessons and New Testament Lessons. Students are encouraged to apply the Gospel message to situations in their daily lives.
Your children are invited to join us anytime!
If you have any questions, please contact:
Soozung S. Rankin
Director of Community Development
srankin@htrit.org
215-567-1267 x19