Parents & Children

Christmas Pageant 2009

A big THANK YOU to all the children and adults who helped make the 2009 Christmas Pageant a spectacular success!


 




The Arise Choir Sings on October 18th.


CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

This winter children ages 3 through grade 5 will be studying the "We Believe" curriculum, designed by Presbyterians for Presbyterians, using both Old and New Testament texts through the seasons of the year.

TWOS will continue using "Little Lambs," a play-centered curriculum that instills biblical truths with simple stories and crafts, and beloved rituals to create a safe and loving environment for little ones to learn about God.

THREES and FOURS will hear Bible stories about God's love as demonstrated in Isaiah's prophecy and Jesus' birth, baptism and His welcome of and love for children.

KINDERGARTEN through FIFTH GRADERS will trace the birth narrative of Jesus and will also study how Jesus' baptism sets the stage for our celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism and how the Lord's Prayer offers a model for our prayers.

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS:
Room 107B - Crib
Room 107 - Toddler
Room 104 - Twos
Room 102 - Threes
Room 105 - Fours
Room 114 - Fives
Room 109 - 1st Grade
Room 205 - 2nd & 3rd Grade
Room 207 - 4th & 5th Grade

 

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

GRADES 6 & 7 - McDonald Youth House - Downstairs "Caffeine & Commitment" - What kind of person do I want to be? How can my faith help me be the kind of person God is calling me to be? This series helps our youth begin to explore what it means to take their faith into their own hands. Teachers: Herb Blake, Barbara Brunson, Bill Chisolm, Lola Mauer 

CONFIRMATION CLASS (8th Grade) - McDonald House - Upstairs, turn right Eighth graders are on a spiritual journey learning more about God's message as a Christian and a Presbyterian. The journey culminates in an invitation for students to profess their faith in Jesus Christ and become full-fledged members of Shandon. The winter session will focus on a series of questions that begin: "If I say I am a Christian…" Teachers: Richard Kennette, Linda McDonald, Mary Rogers, Mark Timbes

GRADES 9 - 12 - McDonald House - Upstairs, turn left "Questions for Life - Luke's View" by Akaloo. The study begins in the Bible but is propelled into our culture using movies, poetry, music, TV shows and various other media. The class is much more a discussion than a traditional teaching classroom. Students are encouraged to come with an open mind and plenty of thoughts and questions. Teachers: Sandra McKinney, Jennifer & Jesse Raley, Chris & Margaret Yeakel. 

 

 

SHANDON PRESBYTERIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The Shandon Presbyterian Child Development Center, in operation since 1958, is an extension of the church's ministry to and for children of all races, creeds, and religious backgrounds.


Child Protection Policy

Shandon is committed to maintaining a safe environment in which children and youth are nurtured and instructed in the faith, and protected from abuse and neglect, particularly sexual and physical. Our Child Protection Policy has, as its goals, to protect children and youth in church programs, to educate worker and care givers concerning abuse issues, and to protect staff and volunteers, as well as the church as a whole, from potential wrongful accusations of abuse or neglect