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Welcome to the Trinity Church School web page! Read on to learn more about our Church School, our programs, and our service to the community and to God.
Who We Are
Trinity's Church School is made up of children from all over the greater New Haven area, coming from as far as Madison, Trumbull, Cheshire - and every town in between.
We gather each week to worship with our families, spend time learning about our faith, and sharing the Holy Eucharist as a community. And during the year there are many opportunities for youngsters to get involved in cultural and educational activities at Trinity.
The Church School offers a Christian education program each Sunday, based on the weekly lectionary texts, at 10.10 a.m., between the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. In addition, we have Church School each Sunday during the 10 a.m. summer service.
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What We Teach
We welcome all children from infancy through high school; everyone has a place here at Trinity! Our teachers are experienced and committed to making each Sunday a learning experience for each child.
Children in pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and grades 1 & 2 are taught the stories of the Bible through activities and interaction with teachers experienced in working with young children.
Youngsters in grades 3 through 8 are provided with opportunities to learn valuable lessons through the use of a curriculum that connects the lessons and gospel of the day with their daily lives, making the material relevant to them on a very personal level.
Middle and high school youth meet with an experienced facilitator each Sunday, and are offered the opportunity to discuss a different topic each week, based on the lectionary material or on a subject of their choosing. Youth ages 14 & up are encouraged to be a part of Trinity's Youth Group, which meets Sunday evenings in the Church.
Our Nursery, for little ones through age three, is stocked with toys and books and comfy furniture and is run by our experienced childcare staff every Sunday morning, as well as during many special events throughout the year. Parents are welcome to stay with their children, and listen to the service on the speaker located in the Nursery.
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Service to the Community
Each year, Trinity's Church School spearheads one or two projects to benefit the less fortunate of New Haven. During the Winter of 2003, Trinity collected nearly 100 winter coats for people of all ages; in Spring 2004, nearly 200 children's books were gathered for distribution through local support organizations.
Special Events
Each December, in conjunction with Trinity's Music Department, the children of the Church School stage a tableau-style Christmas Pageant. Lights, costumes, music and children all combine for a sweet, spiritual, and moving interpretation of the Nativity story. For a description of the Christmas Pageant on December 16, 2007, with lots of pictures, click here.
The twice annual Parish meetings provide an opportunity for Church School children to socialize while their parents meet and discuss church business. Lunch, entertainment and supervision are provided.
Other special events are scheduled throughout the year for families to share - watch the Still Small Voice for announcements.
We Want to Hear From You
Have questions? Want more information? Contact Trinity's Church School Director Linda Sheehan at linda_j_sheehan@sbcglobal.net.
Related pages:
Youth Group
Acolyte Program
Children
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