Christian Education

Education for Children

Children are a very special part of our church family. They participate in almost all levels of worship at St. Andrew's. Our young people read lessons, sing in the choir, and serve as acolytes. Children may receive the Eucharist from the time of Baptism.

We also recognize that Sunday worship might be a challenge for some youngsters, so we have created a children's corner, which is located at a front corner of the Church with a good view of the altar. Here they may look at books, color pictures, or sit in a rocker with a parent. We also supply a Sunday packet, which includes appropriate literature, puzzles, and pictures to help them through the mass.

While we try to make the Sunday liturgy a meaningful experience for children, we are also dedicated to offering a weekly Christian Education program for all members of the church, especially our young people. We currently have Sunday classes for children in grades K–9. These classes begin at 9:45 on Sunday mornings. We are very conscious of the need to offer Christian Education to all children in the parish; so we add classes as the need arises.

To augment the Sunday school curriculum, occasionally a children's sermon is part of the 10:00 Eucharist. We also have activities in the children's chapel several times throughout the year.

Adult Faith Formation

Our Adult Faith Formation program consists of a variety of activities designed to assist adults of the parish in their personal faith development. We proceed in the Anglican way using Scripture, Reason, and Tradition. By availing ourselves of these opportunities we hope to grow in understanding of our Christian faith. By becoming more fully formed as people of faith we can better live into our Baptismal Covenant.

Sunday Mornings

Scripture Reflections — for all who want to reflect on the Sunday Scriptural readings, taken from the lectionary, in the light of their own faith and experience. This group meets Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

Science and Religion — a video series on religion and contemporary issues in science, beginning Sundays in October.

Tuesday Evenings

Benedictine Experience
This weekly event will follow in the tradition of St. Benedict. Everyone is asked to bring a sandwich and share a meal in silence while listening to Scripture. There will be a brief discussion and sharing after the meal followed by evening prayer.

Sunday Adult Forums

Adult forums are held several Sundays each month following the 10:00 am Eucharist. Topics are announced in the Sunday leaflets, and in The Network.

Special Event

Advent Quiet Day — a hands-on workshop introducing a variety of prayerful activities including Anglican prayer beads, Mandalas, and more — this year on Saturday, December 12.