The Sunday School Mission
The purpose of St. John Sunday School program is to facilitate an opportunity for children to learn the fundamentals of Orthodox Christianity as taught by the Fathers of the Orthodox Church. Additionally, St. John Sunday School provides an opportunity for children to learn their Armenian culture through song, art, and creative projects.
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Program
Our Sunday School is both well-rounded and diversified consisting of religion classes, music, and special projects. Each month, students receive a spiritual message in the sanctuary. Our Sunday School program instills a greater understanding of faith which is relevant and applicable to our children's lives, and introducing them to a wide range of spiritually and culturally important topics.
The current curriculum is provided by the Christian Education Council under the direction of the Western Diocese and our teachers incorporate additional material.
Monthly Schedule (Updated for 2022/2023)
Sunday School begins at 11:00 am and concludes between 12:15 and 12:30 pm. Children must be checked in by their parent or guardian when they arrive and checked out of their class.
1st Sunday: Music Sunday taught by renowned soprano, Nadima Avakian. Afterward, as a group the Sunday School participates in the Divine Liturgy.
2nd Sunday: Religion class by grades
3rd Sunday: Religion class by grades
4th Sunday: Garden Ministry with Yn. Annie Ash
5th Sunday: Special Projects day
After Sunday School Program Schedule (Classes are from approximately 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
1st and 3rd Sundays: Dance with Carol Kazarian
2nd and 4th Sundays: Armenian Language (Eastern) with Sona Kesecker
2nd Sunday: ACYO Juniors with Charles Cherezian
How you can help
There are many ways that you can get involved and help support St. John’s Sunday School program. As in all aspects of our Children’s lives, the more we get involved, the more we can instill in our children a sense of responsibility and convey the value of our faith.
- Volunteer to help as an aid in the classroom.
- Help coordinate a community service event or activity for our Sunday School kids.
- Volunteer to teach a Sunday School session. Lessons are clearly explained and teaching materials are provided.
