Christian Education
Our commitment to spiritual
development
reflects the importance of how our own stories relate to God’s story
as revealed in Scripture and the traditions of the Church.
Sunday School:
NEW TIME
Sunday School starts at 9:45AM and
runs until the Peace when the children join their parents for communion.
Beginning in October, the first Sunday of every month will be an
intergenerational service that all children will attend unless they are
in the nursery. Sunday School will meet 15 minutes at 9:45 and then the
children will join their parents in the service. The services will
provide an opportunity to have more youth involvement and to try out
some creative music.
Contact: Parish Office 908-277-1814
Child Care for
Young Children During
the Church Service
Calvary's Cradle Room nursery is staffed by experienced, paid caregivers
who love attending to young children. Volunteers supplement the staff
during the service. Silent pagers are available to connect nursery staff
to parents as needed.
Godly Play
Godly Play is the curriculum used for the pre-K through second grade
classes. It uses lovely wooden figures to illustrate the Bible stories as
it teaches children how to become more fully aware of the mystery of God's
presence. It allows each child to respond to the materials from their own
spiritual base and allows children to ponder the stories on their own.
Rite 13
The curriculum focuses on building community and helping 11- to
13-year-olds through the difficult transitions of adolescence, with
particular emphasis on Christian values as they apply to adolescent
experience. Central to the program is the Rite 13, a ritual that
recognizes God’s gift of adulthood with a special liturgy of
presentation to the parish family and friends. Contact: Laurie Matarazzo
908-277-1814 LMatarazzo@calvary-summit.org
J2A
J2A continues to enhance the spiritual journey that students begin in
Rite 13. Comprised of 8th through 10th graders, J2A seeks to provide a
Christian forum for exploring issues relevant to students. The program
develops specific skills needed for successful adulthood, including
listening, problem solving, negotiating and working partnerships. In the
second year of J2A, students are prepared for confirmation. Contact:
Laurie Matarazzo 908-277-1814
YAC - Young
Adults at Church
The last component of the Journey-to-Adulthood, YAC invites students in
10th through 12th grades to find ministries within the church as well as
to design and execute programs for outreach within the community. Contact:
Laurie Matarazzo 908-277-1814
Adult Forums
A series of Adult Forums is scheduled from September through May. Held
in the Beckwith Room, these forums explore contemporary Christian themes
and issues. Contact: Kay Lark
Book Discussion Group
The Adult Book Discussion Group meets each Sunday at 11:15 a.m. in the
Guild Room on the second floor of the Parish House. New members and drop-ins participate easily.
Contact: Don Peck
Bible Book of the
Month: Monthly Bible Workshop
Ever wonder what’s really in those books of the Bible you’ve never read,
or have read and still want to know more about? Read the book the month
before the lecture. Then come to the presentation for further background
and discussion. more
Education for Ministry
(EFM)
Participants in EFM study the entire sweep of the Christian tradition. Students
enroll one year at a time
for this four-year program. It covers the basics of the Old and New
Testaments, church history, liturgy, and theology. Students meet
regularly, usually once a week, in seminars under the guidance of
trained mentors. Tuition is $325.00 annually. Contact: Chris Brdlik
908-277-1814 ChrisBrdlik@calvary-summit.org
Interweave
A community learning center teaching skills for wholistic living
that strengthen wellness, deepen spirituality and promote the common
good. Founded in 1980 by the Rev. Robert C. Morris, this pioneering
grass roots adult-education ministry serves participants from the region
through workshops, classes and seminars drawing from a multiple sources of
spiritual inspiration.
Contact: 908-277-2120 More
Parents’
Bible Study
Meets Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Parish House to study
a book of the Bible or other books on spiritual topics. (You do not need
to be a parent to attend.) Childcare is
available. Contact: Laurie Matarazzo: 908-277-1814
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