Children
Many families came to Zion
first for its exceptional programs for children and our focus on developing the
Christian faith of our youngest family members.
Zion strives to offer a safe, comfortable, enriching and fun atmosphere
for our children to grow in their faith and develop into the disciples that
will one day lead the church.
Education
Here at Zion, Sunday School is a weekly opportunity for children ages 3 to 6th grade to learn about the Gospel, the Bible and the faith. Sunday School runs from September through June, 9:45-10:45 am every Sunday morning.
As all children look forward to
summer, anyone who has been before looks forward to Zion’s Vacation Bible School. All are welcome to a week of music, crafts,
games, learning and fun. This year VBS
will be June 27 – July 1.
Worship
Children are welcome at 8:30 and 11:00 worship at the church. Many Sundays feature a Children’s Sermon, and there are activity bags in the narthex filled with fun. The entire congregation lights up when we are treated to a performance by Zion’s Children’s Choir or Jr. Bell Choir.
On the second Sunday of each
month during Sunday School hour, the Great Room at the Christian Education
Building is rocking with Family Worship.
Designed specifically for families with children, Zion’s Family Worship
features the liturgy of a traditional worship service, cranked up with
energetic music provided by Zion’s Praise Band.
Whether you’re 8 or 88, Family Worship will fill you with the spirit and
have you singing and clapping the whole week long!
Milestones
First Holy Communion
The sacrament of Holy Communion is offered to all
students in grade 4. Both parents and
students attend a series of classes held during the season of Lent. Students receive Communion for the first time
on Maundy Thursday.
Confirmation
Students in grades 7 and 8 are invited to begin
preparation for confirmation. Zion’s
2-year confirmation program incorporates weekly classes and special programs
during the Sunday School hour and uses the curriculum Free to Be and
Chosen. During confirmation preparation, students are expected to
regularly attend worship and weekly classes and complete one personal project and
one family project.
Youth of Zion
After Confirmation, young members can join the
Youth of Zion and participate in Faith Talk class on Sunday mornings, plus get
in on truly life-changing service trips and a host of activities for High
School youth. Check out YOZ here.