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St.
Luke’s Episcopal Church, Gladstone,
New Jersey |
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Education at 10:45 |
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Education
at 10:45
Faith is nurtured through education: seeking
the guidance and gifts of the Holy Spirit
as we are nurtured as disciples of Jesus.
Through creative projects and guided exploration
and discussion, we learn how to apply the
Biblical story to our lives; we gain a greater
understanding of the church, its history,
practices and mission; and we learn how to
engage the larger issues of the world as Christians.
These programs begin at 10:45 on Sunday mornings.
Children finish at 11:30 and may join parents
in church for Holy Communion.
Sunday
School (Pre-K through 5th Grade)
This program helps children build a broader
foundation for faith based around the Bible,
Sacraments, the Prayer Book, church history,
and the Anglican tradition. Using Living
the Good News as its core, themes are
addressed in depth across several weeks, and
children are encouraged to respond as a group
in a variety of active ways. Intergenerational
events are held during Advent and Lent.
• Pre-K through
1st Grade
Through basic versions of important Old and
New Testament stories, the children learn
more about key Old Testament figures, the
life and ministry of Jesus, and what it means
to share the Eucharist, the sacred meal of
the church.
• 2nd & 3rd
Grade
While still learning largely through stories,
2nd and 3rd graders will deepen their understanding
of the people in the Bible and the stories
that form the underpinning of our faith. They
will learn more about the Prayer Book and
the Eucharist.
• 4th & 5th
Grade
While most of these older children are familiar
with the Eucharist, they will gain a greater
understanding of this sacrament as a sign
of our shared life with God and our community.
They will also learn about the early prophets,
the parables of Jesus, and the basic beliefs
at the core of our Episcopal faith.
Youth Programs
(5th through 12th Grade)
The Youth Programs build on the experience
of discipleship. Our young people are encouraged
to work through their own understanding of
their faith journey and how it intersects
with their
daily lives.
• Junior
High: 6th & 7th Grades
The Junior High Sunday morning curriculum
is structured to be consistent with our successful
Confirmation program. Drawing from Journey
to Adulthood’s Rite 13 curriculum and other
resources, the students this year will work
on Prayer Book literacy while actively engaging
such topics as prayer, faith and trust in
God, making informed decisions, and caring
for the created world.
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Salt & Light Youth Group
Additional time is organized beyond Sunday
morning for further exploration of faith,
socializing, hands-on service to others,
dinner, and just plain fun. St. Luke’s youth
gather regularly on Friday evenings and
Sundays.
• Salt to meet from 7 - 9 on Fridays
• Light to meet most Tuesdays from
7:30-9
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