and care of children: Give us
Almighty God, heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the joy
may teach them to love whatever
calm strength and patient wisdom as we bring them up, that we
Christ. Amen.
is just and true and good, following the example of our Savior Jesus
— The Book of Common Prayer, p. 829
rtant teachers of their children. We also
We know that parents are the first and most impo
tion, “Will you who witness these
know that at each baptism, in response to the ques
ons in their life in Christ?” we in the
vows do all in your power to support these pers
St. James’ Church, we share serious
congregation answer, “We will.” As members of
in this brochure opportunities to help
responsibilities. It is my hope that you will find
Jesus (whether you’re a parent or a
you help our children become better followers of
parishioner who answered “We will”!).
Vicki Hall
Director of Children’s & Families Ministries
(reach me at 212-774-4232 or [email protected])
IN THIS BROCHURE
• Sundays for Children.......................p. 3
• Special Opportunities......................p. 4
• Music for Children & Youth...........p. 5
• Weekday programs...........................p. 5
• Playgroups..........................................p. 6
• Mission & Service.............................p. 6
• Formation for Parents.....................p. 7
• Glossary...............................................p. 8
• Fall/Winter 2017 Calendar..............p. 9
• Registration form............................p. 11
• Parish Weekend Away...................p. 12
HOW DO WE SIGN UP?
Register online at stjames.org/calendar for
all events or check the appropriate box on
the registration form on the back page of
this brochure. Contact Vicki Hall for more
information or instructions about anything
you find here!
NEW!
COMMUNION AWARENESS
CLASS
Saturday, Oct. 28, 10:00 a.m.
All baptized children (of any age!) are encour-
aged to take communion at St. James’. The
decision about when to involve a child in Com-
munion is totally up to the parents — and we of-
fer some help in making that decision. Join us
this fall for a class to orient children to the lo-
gistics and significance of the Eucharist and to
answer any questions parents may have about
their children and the worship service.