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Christian
Education
Our
Sunday School offerings are offered in an effort to better serve
the ever-expanding group of young children here at St. Stephen’s.
Classes run from 10:15 AM until the children join us for communion
during the 10:30 worship service. Read on to find out more . . .
Nursery
(Birth through Age 2)
Our
nursery at St. Stephen's is a beautiful new facility with plenty
of room for your babies and toddlers. The walls are decorated with
murals of Noah's Ark painted by one of our talented parishners,
Dolores Bennett. This welcoming and joyful space is supervised by,
Doris DoPadre who has had 12 years of experience caring for our
tiniest. Doris is assisted by church volunteers who have all been
trained in, Safeguards for Children and Youth.
Classes
are divided as follows:
3yrs. to Pre-K; K-1st Grade; 2nd-3rd Grade; 4th-5th Grade; 6th-8th
Grade; 9th-12th Grade
Children
ages 3 through 5th Grade
These
age groups will experience the Bible in a wonderful way. We are
using the curriculum, Living the Good News, at all grade levels.
This curriculum is lectionary-based, learner-centered, and experiential.
Each week the children will bring home an activity in which the
entire family can participate. These shared activities will strengthen
the relationship between family and church. Children will gain tools
developing relationships with God, and learn ways in which to apply
their faith on a daily basis through dynamic, interesting and entertaining
lessons. Although the same lessons will be taught to children from
ages 3 through 5th grade, the activities will differ and are age
appropriate.
This
is an exciting time for our Sunday School, and you are invited to
be a part of it! Classes 3yrs. - K and 1 - 3rd will be meeting in
the two classrooms in Mann Hall. Stephanie Hernandez will instruct
3 yrs. - K, while Jennifer Hughes and Amy Kiker will team teach
levels 1st - 3rd grades. Tina Brogan will be teaching 4 - 5th grades
in the new classroom just off Parish Hall. Assisting with classes
and substituting when needed are Brian Still, Aurora Farthing, Dana
Richards and Nora Stubblefield.
St.
Stephen's Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)
EYC is open to
parish youth in grades 6-12. The mission of St. Stephen's EYC is
to build fellowship and community with old and new friends, deepen
Christian formation, and learn how to serve God and others. Through
our time together, the group seeks to create a safe place to encourage
individualism, interaction with each other, and a deeper knowledge
of God.
Sr.
High EYC (grades 9-12)
meets
on most Sundays, following the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist for fellowship,
food & fun. EYC members look forward to participation in a variety
of outreach, Bible Study, and outreach activities throughout the
year. For current EYC information:
http://www.lubbockeyc.org/
Jr.
High EYC (grades 6-8) meets
Sundays during the Sunday School time at 10:15 a.m. and
on some Sundays after the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
for fellowship, food and fun. For
current EYC information: http://www.lubbockeyc.org/
City
Wide Youth Group
www.lubbockeyc.org
At St. Stephen's,
we believe it is a priority to love and nurture our children. We
strive to work as a community to wholeheartedly educate and surround
our children in love as they learn about our faith. Please come
and experience it! Please be a part of it yourself!
STAFF
and VESTRY
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