St. Paul's Episcopal Church Children's Programs
Wednesday Night Friends - Children's Chapel - St. Paul's Acolyte Ministry - Sunday School - Youth Confirmation – Vacation Bible School – Children’s Church – First Communion – MMO - St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School
Wednesday Night Friends – This is a program open to children ages K4 through fifth grade. The evening begins with dinner at 5:30. This is followed by a Bible study, music, crafts, games and snack time, and concludes at 7:45. Children are grouped into small groups according to age and gender. Each of our small groups is led by a college student. back to top
Children’s Chapel – is part of our Day School program. Every Tuesday and Thursday the children attend a thirty-minute chapel time. The children learn to say the Lord’s Prayer, hear a Bible story and message, sing songs and pass the Peace. The children learn that God loves them and how the stories in the Bible apply to them. back to top
The acolyte is an important person in the worship service and is of great help to the celebrant.
The word acolyte means "follower" or "one who helps". When becoming an acolyte you will be joining the ranks of those who have assisted at worship since 250AD . This is a great opportunity for the youth at St. Paul's to become a part of this important ministry.
For those who accept this position you will be serving as a companion or helper to assist our priest: performing a number of important functions before, during and at the close of the liturgy, whether it is a typical Sunday Eucharist, a marriage, a baptism, funeral or other worship service.
An acolyte team is made up of two Torch Bearers, Junior Server, and a Master Server. These positions have specific responsibilities during the service. When called upon the team may require a Banner Bearer or Thurifer.
After reading this and there are any youth who feels like they would like to become a part of our Acolyte Team please feel free to contact me.
Jim Selee: 843-903-0577
Email: sealsd13@aol.com back to top
Sunday School – is available to children from K4 through high school. We use the rotation model for Sunday School. We spend between four to six weeks studying a particular lesson using a variety of methods. The methods include drama, food, art, maps, games, music and more. This semester we will be studying the Beatitudes, the Great Commandment, Acts of the Apostles and a comparison between the Gospels in regards to the Easter story. back to top
Youth Confirmation – This is a nine-week program including a diocesan weekend retreat. Classes begin in February and conclude in April. We believe the decision to be confirmed is that of the youths. Parents must attend an information meeting prior to the classes beginning. The youths will study such things as God, Son and Holy Spirit, the Old Testament Prophesies regarding Jesus, Church History, the Creeds, the Book of Common Prayer and the Hymnal. There are a variety of session leaders and homework is given. The classes provide the youth with a firm understanding of the promises that were made on their behalf at Baptism they will now be affirming. back to top
Vacation Bible School – The last week of July is Vacation Bible School time. We run VBS from Sunday evening through Thursday evening. The night begins with dinner, followed by program. Children explore Bible stories through story time, games, crafts, music and snacks. We have many adult and youth volunteers helping with each station and leading small groups. Check back soon for this year’s program .back to top
Children’s Church – is available during our 11:00 service for children ages 3 through 5. Children are led out of the service following the Gospel to our Chapel for a Bible lesson delivered on their level. Children return to the service during the passing of the Peace. back to top
First Communion – This is a three one-hour session course designed for children to prepare them for their First Communion. The classes are held the three Saturdays prior to Easter. Parents must attend the class with their child. Children learn about why we take Communion, what it means, about the service of Communion and “table” manners. back to top
MMO - Our mom's morning out program is an extension of St. Paul's Day School available Monday through Thursday 9-12. This program is open to children ages 6 month's to 3 years old. The program is designed to provide a loving environment for children to play and explore. We limit our program to 12 children per day with two adults present at all times. back to top
St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School - is an outreach program of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church designed to provide Christian and social nurturing for preschool age children We see our preschool as a way to expose our children to beginning skills using a Christian approach. We will work together as a Christian community to support each child and each individual need. We believe that all children should have every opportunity to develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually to their fullest potential. back to top St. Paul's Day School Web Page