Sunday School

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Sunday School starts for the new year on Sunday, August 17th.

The goal of our Orthodox Christian Sunday School is to partner with our families in building a strong foundation of faith for the children. We hope to foster a classroom setting where children are personally known, loved and supported in their growth.

There are classes for Pre-K as well as K and Grades 1st through 12th.

Please register your children for Sunday School.

Church School Policies:

TIME: Church School begins right after Holy Communion. The Church School Staff and children will receive Communion first and then meet on the steps outside of church to go together to their classrooms in the ELC. Church School students will be dismissed at 12:10 PM—please try not to interrupt the class earlier, and parents of preK-3rd graders, please pick up children promptly at that time in their classroom. Older children will dismiss to Coffee Hour in the Cafenio. IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE ENTIRE FAMILY BE IN CHURCH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DIVINE LITURGY AT 10:00 a.m. as our program foundation is the experience of worship, Gospel and communion that unites us as one family in Christ. 

ATTENDANCE: Regular and faithful attendance is crucial to the success of our Church School Program. Parents: we are counting on your commitment! 

Meet our teachers:

PreK: 3 & 4 years old: Diakonissa Karen Koloniotis, Presbytera Roxanne Louh, and Elisha Mustoe

Kindergarten – 1st Grade: Tracey Bilanin and Michelle Brent

2nd – 3rd Grade : Robin Dewey, Angela Amorgianos, and Bethany Dewey

4th – 5th Grade : Lewis Preddy and Pam Toundas

6th – 7th Grade : Staci Spanos Gibson, Musa Farmand and Brennan Schneider

8th – 12th GOYA Grades: Maria Chrissovergis and Stratis Lagoutaris

K-Grade 7 Curriculum: Our classes combine 2 grades per classroom, with curriculum that provides a 2-year journey through the Bible: “101 Scriptures” developed by Fr Evan Armatas / St Spyridon GOC in Colorado. Lessons are provided for youngest, middle, and oldest, with the aim of presenting the same message to all at age-appropriate levels. Our goal is to teach with well-planned Bible lessons, crafts, and friendship-affirming interactions. The weekly Parent Handout is a great review of the day’s lesson, so we hope you take advantage of these for conversation-starters on the ride home and further discussion around the dinner table!

New this year:

9^th-12^th Grade GOYA age class:

The Teen class will focus on personal relationship with Christ, with discussion and application of the Sunday sermon each week. The goal is Orthodox “theosis,” or growth in the likeness of God. This happens through faith, love, the witness of the Saints, the Holy Mysteries of the Church, and our own determined will to follow Christ. The Way is preserved through Holy Tradition, and as we seek Christ, this Holy Tradition becomes a living treasure!

Please Note: Our teachers are all volunteers who take personal time from busy schedules in order to prepare and teach our children each week. Please take time to speak with them and express your appreciation. If you have comments or suggestions, kindly refer them to [email protected].