Children's Faith Formation
Sunday Formation Sessions begin
September 22, 2024
10:15–11:15 am
Upstairs Education Wing
PreK - 12th Grade: Sundays: 10:15 - 11:15AM - Drop-ins welcome!
2nd - 8th Grade: Wednesdays 5:30PM - 6:30PM - RSVP required to lbrown@christchurchgp.org
Open House for Parents and Children
Sunday, September 15th at 10:15AM
For more information contact Lisa Brown, Associate for Children, Youth and Family Ministries, lbrown@christchurchgp.org, 313-885-4841 ext 104
September 22, 2024
10:15–11:15 am
Upstairs Education Wing
PreK - 12th Grade: Sundays: 10:15 - 11:15AM - Drop-ins welcome!
2nd - 8th Grade: Wednesdays 5:30PM - 6:30PM - RSVP required to lbrown@christchurchgp.org
Open House for Parents and Children
Sunday, September 15th at 10:15AM
For more information contact Lisa Brown, Associate for Children, Youth and Family Ministries, lbrown@christchurchgp.org, 313-885-4841 ext 104
Godly Play
Pre-K –1st grade
In an uncluttered and unhurried setting, our children gather to learn the foundational stories of faith through storytelling, “wondering” about God’s story, and engaging in creative responses.
Pre-K –1st grade
In an uncluttered and unhurried setting, our children gather to learn the foundational stories of faith through storytelling, “wondering” about God’s story, and engaging in creative responses.
Atrium Faith Formation
Grades 2nd - 7th
In our Montessori-based, imaginative, interactive Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) style presentations and creative response time our children not only deepen their bond of community, but learn that the expression of faith is a life of compassionate peacemaking and service to our neighbor. Grades 2nd - 4th gather in our upstairs education wing in Atrium 2. Grades 5th - 7th gather in Atrium 3.
Grades 2nd - 7th
In our Montessori-based, imaginative, interactive Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) style presentations and creative response time our children not only deepen their bond of community, but learn that the expression of faith is a life of compassionate peacemaking and service to our neighbor. Grades 2nd - 4th gather in our upstairs education wing in Atrium 2. Grades 5th - 7th gather in Atrium 3.
Atrium Faith Formation Assistants
Grade 8
Our 8th graders are invited to serve as assistants with our younger children in the atrium and to attend our volunteer orientation, along with our adult leaders, on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at 10:30AM.
Grade 8
Our 8th graders are invited to serve as assistants with our younger children in the atrium and to attend our volunteer orientation, along with our adult leaders, on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at 10:30AM.
High School Formation
Grades 9th - 12th
Our high-school age young people gather each Sunday to delve deeper into what being an apprentice (aka follower/disciple) of Jesus looks like in our world today and build a rich community of faith, friendship, and connection through discussion and activities, sharing all the joys and challenges of being teenage believers.
Grades 9th - 12th
Our high-school age young people gather each Sunday to delve deeper into what being an apprentice (aka follower/disciple) of Jesus looks like in our world today and build a rich community of faith, friendship, and connection through discussion and activities, sharing all the joys and challenges of being teenage believers.
Thursdays at Christ Church
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist (Nave)
Community Dinner
6–6:30 pm (all ages)
The Christian community first formed around the dinner table and we continue the tradition. With few exceptions, join us each Thursday evening for a wonderful community dinner all to enjoy.
6–6:30 pm (all ages)
The Christian community first formed around the dinner table and we continue the tradition. With few exceptions, join us each Thursday evening for a wonderful community dinner all to enjoy.
Youth Gathering
6:45 pm - 7:45pm
Upstairs Education Wing
Grade 6th - 12th
Over the course of the year, our youth gather for conversation and reflection upon the fundamental elements of our faith. Building upon the foundational stories of God and exploring the core practices and expressions of the Episcopal tradition through candid questions and ancient practice.
6:45 pm - 7:45pm
Upstairs Education Wing
Grade 6th - 12th
Over the course of the year, our youth gather for conversation and reflection upon the fundamental elements of our faith. Building upon the foundational stories of God and exploring the core practices and expressions of the Episcopal tradition through candid questions and ancient practice.
Confirmation Preparation
Beginning in 8th grade, our youth are invited to reaffirm the promises of their baptism and take up their journey of faith through Confirmation by the Bishop. Confirmation Preparation is offered every other year. Our next cohort will begin Fall of 2025.
Beginning in 8th grade, our youth are invited to reaffirm the promises of their baptism and take up their journey of faith through Confirmation by the Bishop. Confirmation Preparation is offered every other year. Our next cohort will begin Fall of 2025.