SAINT PETER'S CHURCH ESSEX FELLS
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Sunday School

About the Program

​The Sunday School program begins with Pre-K (age 4), and continues through Grade 6. Sunday School meets most weeks during the academic year from 10 a.m. until about 10:40 a.m., at which point the children join their families in church for Holy Communion. Sunday School lessons are interactive, discussion-based explorations of faith with stories, crafts, and imaginative exercises.

Classes

The Pre-K–Grade 3 class uses Godly Play. This Montessori method of teaching uses visual prompts to tell sacred stories, parables, and liturgical action lessons, all to help children become aware of the mystery of God's presence.

The class for Grades 4–6 uses Living the Word, a lectionary-based curriculum in which children study the same biblical lessons as the adults in the main service. Arts and crafts, role-playing, and age-appropriate discussions are all used to enhance the children’s learning experience.

Once a month, the children attend a 10 a.m. family-friendly service, instead of Sunday School. During this Family Eucharist, they serve as lectors, ushers, oblationers, and musicians.

To register for Sunday School, download this form and return it by email, mail, or bring it with you to church. Contact Sunday School Director Lindsay Thompson for more information.​
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​271 Roseland Avenue
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Essex Fells, NJ 07021
973-226-6500
​[email protected]
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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • WELCOME
    • CALENDAR
    • CLERGY & STAFF
    • VESTRY
    • CONNECT >
      • PARISH DIRECTORY
      • NEWS AND UPDATES
      • STREET FAIR
    • HISTORY
    • DIRECTIONS
  • WORSHIP
    • SERVICE TIMES
    • WHAT TO EXPECT
    • WORSHIP LEAFLETS
    • SACRAMENTAL RITES
    • HOLY DAYS
    • ALTAR FLOWERS
  • MUSIC
    • CHOIRS
    • ORGAN
  • CHILDREN
    • SUNDAY SCHOOL
    • NURSERY CARE
    • SPY & MISSION TRIPS
    • VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
    • ST. PETER'S NURSERY SCHOOL
  • ADULTS
    • EDUCATION
  • SERVE
    • IN THE PARISH >
      • PASTORAL CARE
      • LITURGICAL
      • FOOD
    • IN THE COMMUNITY >
      • OP SHOP
      • DAVID ST. GEORGE OUTREACH ENDOWMENT
      • ANGEL TREE
      • CALDWELL FOOD PANTRY
      • CHRISTINE'S KITCHEN
      • CROSS ROADS CAMP
      • ST. PAUL'S SHELTER
  • GIVE
    • STEWARDSHIP
    • Pledge Form