Infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds
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3-year-olds
Three-year-olds begin with stories about Jesus. The rest of the year they learn Old and New Testament stories of promise, taught in relation to Jesus. Using an in-house curriculum, teachers read from The Beginner’s Bible and Read-Aloud Bible Stories, reinforcing each lesson with both structured and unstructured activities such as games, crafts, and learning centers. Everything that takes place in the class-firstly teacher/child relationships, secondly the lessons-is to nurture children in the love of Jesus. The 3s also learn the Lord’s Prayer.
4-year-olds
Four-year-olds survey Old and New Testament using an in-house curriculum. Old Testament stories are grouped according to promise, salvation and kingdom, and the 4s focus on stories ofsalvation. They learn that there was a time before Jesus came and a time after Jesus came. All stories are taught within their larger scriptural context, pointing to Christ. Everything that takes place in the class-firstly teacher/child relationships, secondly the lessons-is to nurture children in the love of Jesus. Teachers read from The Beginner’s Bible, Read-Aloud Bible Stories, and Read with Me Bible, reinforcing each lesson with both structured and unstructured activities such as games, crafts, and learning centers.
5-year-olds
Five-year-olds survey Old and New Testament using an in-house curriculum. Old Testament stories are grouped according to promise, salvation and kingdom, and the 5s focus on stories ofkingdom. They review that there was a time before Jesus came and a time after Jesus came. All stories are taught within their larger scriptural context, pointing to Christ. Everything that takes place in the class-firstly teacher/child relationships, secondly the lessons-is to nurture children in the love of Jesus. Teachers read from the Jesus Storybook Bible and The Bible for Children, reinforcing lessons with structured and unstructured activities such as games, crafts, and learning centers.
First Grade
We learn about the life of Jesus:
- The significance of Jesus
- The miracles Jesus preformed
- The parables Jesus told
- The various teachings/sermons Jesus gave
Second Grade
In the fall we learn about the Cathedral Church of the Advent and the Episcopal Church in general. In the spring the church gives us a Bible, and we learn how to use it. Throughout the year we work on memorizing the 23rd Psalm. At the end the year, we present our Annual 2nd Grade Bible Play.
Third Grade
We learn about the Old Testament from a curriculum from the Episcopal Resource Center called, “A Light to the Nations: God’s Covenant People.” We learn about the Beginnings, the Patriarchs (Abraham, Jacob and Joseph), the Exodus (Moses), the Judges, the Kings and the Major and Minor Prophets.
Fourth Grade
We learn about the New Testament from a curriculum from the Episcopal Resource Center called, “Mine Eyes Have Seen Thy Salvation.” We learn about Jesus through the eyes of His followers.
Fifth Grade (above)
This year will focus on the lives (and deaths) of many of the beloved heroes found throughout Christian history and literature (spending some of the second semester in The Pilgrim’s Progress); through them, we find much to strengthen our own lives. Of course, a highlight of the year is the Christmas Pageant, not to missed by anyone …
Sixth Grade (above)
The first half of the year is spent studying the Bible and what it has to say to the myriad of questions and issues which begin to face you in sixth grade, while the second semester finds one of the most important steps many of us ever take: Confirmation.
Seventh and Eighth Grades
Here, we will look at some of the big questions, all centered around who God and Christ are and how each work in our lives. We’ll cover lots of bases: God’s nature, our identity, how God works and speaks today, prayer, and the Church.
Ninth and Tenth Grades
The ninth and tenth grade class will dive deep into the New Testament, looking at the four gospels and the book of Acts. By the end of it all, we’ll have covered a lot of ground …
Eleventh and Twelfth Grades
Our exit class, preparing our juniors and seniors for the end of high school and beyond: our hope is quite simply (but quite fully) to put it all together.
