Christian Formation for Children

Children are an important part of our life as a community.  Our Christian Formation programs acknowledge that children have an innate sense of the holy, and we seek to nurture their natural inquisitiveness about God and church.  Older children are introduced to ideas about their connectedness with all people and creation.

Our Christian Formation programs for children meet on Sunday mornings from 10:50-11:50am.  Classrooms are located on the upper level of the Office/Education wing.

Calendar for Children’s Programs
 [Fall 2011 Calendar in PDF]

Registration for 2011-2012 Program Year
Registration begins on Sunday, September 11 after the 9:30am service.
All children participating in Christian Formation programs need a new registration form each year.  See the bottom of the page for a PDF form you can download and fill out in advance.  Registrations may also be mailed to the church office (6 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 02420).

For Children birth through age 4 – The Nursery page

For Children age 3 through 3rd Grade – The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based program which encourages the child to “fall in love with God.”  Click here to read a brief description of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program.

Children in this age group are divided into two learning groups:  age 3 through Kindergarten meet in the Good Shepherd Atrium, and 1st – 3rd grade meet in the True Vine Atrium.

If you would like more information about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program at Redeemer, please contact church office.

For 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade
This class bridges between the Catechesis program and the Journey to Adulthood program (our youth program).  In alternate years the group includes 6th grade, along with 4th and 5th grade.  This group uses storytelling, music and games to explore the history of the people of Israel, the liturgy, and Scripture.

If you would like more information about the 4th-6th grade class, please contact church office.


Forms
[ PDF of Children’s Registration 2011-2012 ]
[ PDF of Permission Slip] for single-use, off-site events


For Additional Information about our Children and Youth Programs, contact The Rev. Sabeth Fitzgibbons.