Christian Education at Zion

 

Church School for Children

A joyful noise emanates from our Church School as our very active children enjoy learning about Jesus and his family and friends with the help of their teachers and aides. Classes are divided by age with the appropriate level of instruction and material and are held during the first part of the Sunday service. Children continue to learn as they join their families and the rest of the congregation at the Peace to share in the Eucharist. There are Pre-K through 5th. grade classes.

Check the latest issue of Crossroads for all the interesting things our children are up to.

Journey to Adulthood

Journey to Adulthood is our program of development for our youth. These young people are charged with the responsibility to use wisely the creative gifts given them by God. They enjoy fun and camaraderie as well as opportunities to mature in their faith.The congregation, their parents, teachers, and peers strive to do all in their power to stand beside them, pray for them, and support them in this journey. This is a six year program for each group. We currently have two active JTA groups at Zion. We have had three JTA groups already complete their Journeys

God Squad

This group is in the third year of the JTA program. They are in grades 9-11. They are contemplating confirmation. They enter church early before the Sunday School classes in order to take part in the Creed, Prayers of the People and confession.They are very positive about this move toward maturity. They are planning a mission trip to Newark, New York this summer and are busily earning money for it.

Christ Club

Our 7th. and 8th. grade class have begun their second year of the Journey to Adulthood class. This group was very active this year. They were a great help with the White Elephant Booth and with Face Painting at our Fall Fair. We are all looking forward to what this group does next!

Church School for Grown-ups

A chance to explore spiritual issues in an informal setting is offered for adults on occasional Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. (between services) Topics to explore are suggested by parishioners and are covered in a short series of sessions (from 1-6 weeks in length.) A light breakfast and child care are provided. A summer book group affords parishioners an opportunity to enjoy each others company and to share ideas in a less formal setting.

The Nursery on Notch Hill

The Nursery on Notch Hill is owned and operated by the Church and has programs for children ages 3, 4 and a Pre-K class. It is a parent-cooperative nursery school. The school has been in existence for 35 years. It has sessions on M/W/F and T/Th in the AM and follows the North Branford school schedule. The School is located beneath the Parish Hall (separate entrance from the parking lot). Please come for a visit and check the latest issue of Crossroads for their current activities.