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Popular Activities
Special Services and Events: With the unfolding of the church year, the Church
School participates in special activities such as Carnivale just before Lent, a St. Nicholas
Party in early December, and a Blessing of the Animals (or St. Francis of Assissi Day).
Additionally, children can participate in confirmation, a Rite 13 celebration, and pilgrimages.
Performing Arts: Many children sing in either the Cherub or Junior Choirs, which perform one or two Sundays a month, as well as at Easter and Christmas. St. Andrew’s also has a very active theatre program, giving children and adults the opportunity to perform in religious productions and popular musical theatre. Pageants and skits are presented during the Sunday services throughout the year to enhance the Gospel. Each spring, the Church School joins with parish adults to present a spring supper theatre musical - the 2011 musical was Annie!
Outreach: Children have the opportunity to share what they have with others through several outreach initiatives. Common outreach activities include volunteering with the Breakfast at St. Andrew's, raising money with classmates to support non-profits, and raising money to be donated to those in need following natural disasters. Additionally, the entire church school sponsors an international foster child through PLAN USA.
Summer Camps: Children who have completed Kindergarten through Fifth Grade can participate in Marketplace, our VBS experience. Come and join youths from neighboring churches to re-enact life in a village marketplace during the time of Jesus’ ministry, living in family tribes and learning the customs and wonder of the time. St. Andrew's also sends a group of kids to Living Waters Ministries summer sleep-away camp, Camp Michiluca.
Performing Arts: Many children sing in either the Cherub or Junior Choirs, which perform one or two Sundays a month, as well as at Easter and Christmas. St. Andrew’s also has a very active theatre program, giving children and adults the opportunity to perform in religious productions and popular musical theatre. Pageants and skits are presented during the Sunday services throughout the year to enhance the Gospel. Each spring, the Church School joins with parish adults to present a spring supper theatre musical - the 2011 musical was Annie!
Outreach: Children have the opportunity to share what they have with others through several outreach initiatives. Common outreach activities include volunteering with the Breakfast at St. Andrew's, raising money with classmates to support non-profits, and raising money to be donated to those in need following natural disasters. Additionally, the entire church school sponsors an international foster child through PLAN USA.
Summer Camps: Children who have completed Kindergarten through Fifth Grade can participate in Marketplace, our VBS experience. Come and join youths from neighboring churches to re-enact life in a village marketplace during the time of Jesus’ ministry, living in family tribes and learning the customs and wonder of the time. St. Andrew's also sends a group of kids to Living Waters Ministries summer sleep-away camp, Camp Michiluca.
Come for a Visit!
Elementary School
Kindergarten through Sixth Grades
Kindergarten through Sixth Grades
Staff
The individual and collective effort of St. Andrew's staff and 30 Church School volunteers
makes it possible to provide an enriching learning experience for more than 150 children and
young adults each year. Your contribution of time and talent brings the Good News of Jesus
Christ to life for all. Please contact Nancy Heusel 663-0518, ext. 206, for volunteer
opportunities, which are tailored to each individual's interests and availability.
This group uses ‘‘Godly Play,’’ an age appropriate curriculum that tells scripture stories with
figures and uses activities to stimulate young minds. Visit www.godlyplayfoundation.org for
more information.
This year we are asking that each family commit to partnering with the Morning Glories teacher(s) one Sunday every 2 - 3 months (depending on enrollment numbers). To sign-up go to Lotsa Helping Hands The group's name is St Andrews A2 - Young Children. Contact Chris Greene Hutchings with any questions or concerns, 734-355-2297 (cell).
On the Sunday that you volunteer, please arrive at church by 9:45 and partner with the teacher until children are picked up at communion. Wear clothing in which you can sit "criss-cross applesauce" style comfortably.
This year we are asking that each family commit to partnering with the Morning Glories teacher(s) one Sunday every 2 - 3 months (depending on enrollment numbers). To sign-up go to Lotsa Helping Hands The group's name is St Andrews A2 - Young Children. Contact Chris Greene Hutchings with any questions or concerns, 734-355-2297 (cell).
On the Sunday that you volunteer, please arrive at church by 9:45 and partner with the teacher until children are picked up at communion. Wear clothing in which you can sit "criss-cross applesauce" style comfortably.
Morning Glories
Threes and Fours
Threes and Fours
Students in early elementary grades participate in the "Living the Good News" curriculum.
LtGN is produced by the Morehouse Group and uses the week's lectionary in tandem with
games, activities and art projects to present each week's lesson.
The Journey to Adulthood Curriculum
Rite 13 | Journey to Adulthood (J2A) | Young Adults in Church (YAC)
Rite 13 | Journey to Adulthood (J2A) | Young Adults in Church (YAC)
Journey to Adulthood is a complete curriculum that gives young people in middle school and
high school a firm foundation for the lifelong process of Christian formation. The program
has three parts, and groups are formed as part of a two-year cycle. The program builds a
strong sense of community among these young people as they balance Bible study and
prayer with fun activities together. For more information about this spiritually enriching
curriculum, visit http://leaderresources.org/j2a.
Rite 13 is comprised of students in seventh and eighth grade. Their curriculum culminates in a special liturgy (Celebration of Manhood and Womanhood) which serves as a rite of passage from chlidhood into adulthood.
J2A is for students in ninth and tenth grades. A focus is put on the importance of our Christian community as well as developing skills for adulthood. This group regularly serves at the Breakfast at St. Andrew's. Participants will go on a pilgrimage in the summer of 2012.
Young Adults in the Church (YAC): Older youth (Grades 11, 12) take the preparation for Confirmation. Guided by adult advisers, YAC also encourages them to take on adult responsibilities in parish life. Many in YAC serve as acolytes or assist in church school classrooms.
Rite 13 is comprised of students in seventh and eighth grade. Their curriculum culminates in a special liturgy (Celebration of Manhood and Womanhood) which serves as a rite of passage from chlidhood into adulthood.
J2A is for students in ninth and tenth grades. A focus is put on the importance of our Christian community as well as developing skills for adulthood. This group regularly serves at the Breakfast at St. Andrew's. Participants will go on a pilgrimage in the summer of 2012.
Young Adults in the Church (YAC): Older youth (Grades 11, 12) take the preparation for Confirmation. Guided by adult advisers, YAC also encourages them to take on adult responsibilities in parish life. Many in YAC serve as acolytes or assist in church school classrooms.
Our Curriculum
Sunday, January 29
Annual Parish Meeting
9:00 am: Church School Classes
Saturday, February 11
10:00 am: Valentine Party for Preschool Families
Sunday, February 19
11:30 am:Carnivale
Ash Wednesday, February 22
4:30 pm: Children’s Service
Saturday, March 10
10:00 am: First Meeting for Spring Supper Theatre
Annual Parish Meeting
9:00 am: Church School Classes
Saturday, February 11
10:00 am: Valentine Party for Preschool Families
Sunday, February 19
11:30 am:Carnivale
Ash Wednesday, February 22
4:30 pm: Children’s Service
Saturday, March 10
10:00 am: First Meeting for Spring Supper Theatre
Bring your children to the Welcome Table in
the lobby and someone will help you find
the appropriate classroom. Children are
welcome to join the classes any time
during the year. Currently, approximately
150 students, age 2 - 18, are enrolled in
our Church School.
Sunday Schedule
September through June, classes meet at
9:45 am Children join the adults in the church
service during the Offertory, at approximately
10:45 am. The Nursery is available from 9:00
am until 12:15 pm and is located on the
second floor of the Parish Building.