What makes an excellent church school?
The outstanding church school A place where there is welcome and hospitality, encouragement and comfort, trust and understanding, good things happen and everyone enjoys being there; healing and wholeness are present and there is a sense of the ‘shalom’ of heaven. In other words, a place that feels very much alive.
What can you teach children in church?
Pre-K Through Early Elementary
- Theme: Jesus Hears Our Prayers.
- Theme: Jesus is Our Anchor.
- Theme: Becoming a Fisher of Men.
- Theme: Convicted for Christianity.
- Theme: Take Time to Rest and Enjoy God.
- Theme: Me and My Big Mouth — Understanding Gossip.
- Theme: Worrying about “Stuff”
- Theme: Knowing the Holy Spirit.
How do I choose a school theme?
Here are my top tips for choosing a theme to fit your style—your “Schoolgirl Style”!
- Work with what you have. My number one tip is to work with what you have; whatever you’ve already invested into your classroom.
- Get social! Connect with fellow teachers who share your interests.
- Go shopping!
What it means to be a church school?
A church school is a school which has a special relationship with a particular branch of the Christian Church, and where there is strong emphasis on worship and the teaching of religion.
What are church run schools?
The word parochial comes from the same root as ‘parish’, and parochial schools were originally the educational wing of the local parish church. Christian parochial schools are called ‘church schools’ or ‘Christian schools’.
Why Sunday School is so important?
1) Kids learn church is a fun, safe place. 2) Children develop relationships with other trusted Christian adults. 3) Kids connect with other Christian kids. 4) Kids can learn from others’ creativity and perspective, not just mama’s.