Joyful Kids
Welcome to Saint Barnabas’s children and family program!
Photo by Christy Lynch
We believe that children have the ability to change the world. We believe that children can perform magic. Just by being themselves, they have the power to make others happy. And by doing so, they build up their own self esteem and take pride in what they do. So by teaching the children how Jesus loved everyone and helped in all the ways he could, the kids then take those lessons and pass them on to others. Sharing kindness, love, empathy, courage are ways that the children can make a difference. No age required, no size limits…… they have the power to make our world a better place.
Our Curriculum
Our brand new curriculum is called “JOY: Jesus, Others, Yourself.” It is based on the lessons that Jesus taught us, to take care of others and to take pride in yourself. We read Bible stories, and then apply those lessons to modern day. We then do crafts, create art, sing, discuss, pray, cook, and explore. We integrate inter generational learning, and foster friendships between the kids and parishioners. We also do service projects to help our friends, families, and community. Some of the projects we have done in the past year have included:
Because we meet before our Church services start, this gives us the ability to form friendships and bonds with others in our parish. The children are able to meet our Reverends, Deacon, Music Director, and parishioners. We want the children to know these people and learn their roles at Saint Barnabas’s. It helps us connect the different generations and allows the children to get to know the community here on Sunday mornings.
Our brand new curriculum is called “JOY: Jesus, Others, Yourself.” It is based on the lessons that Jesus taught us, to take care of others and to take pride in yourself. We read Bible stories, and then apply those lessons to modern day. We then do crafts, create art, sing, discuss, pray, cook, and explore. We integrate inter generational learning, and foster friendships between the kids and parishioners. We also do service projects to help our friends, families, and community. Some of the projects we have done in the past year have included:
- Packing bags full of handmade knitted items, hand warmers, toiletries and snacks to distribute to homeless or cold of our town.
- Cooking pancakes and then sharing a Shrove pancake breakfast with our families
- Planting seeds at our home for Earth day, and harvesting fruits, vegetables and herbs over the summer.
- Creating a list of Random Acts of Kindness, and making sure to do one each day
- Planning and cooking a meal to serve to all of the parishioners after Church.
- Drawing/painting or writing cards with inspirational and encouraging messages and leaving them on windshields of health workers
- Sending cards or care packages to the sick of our parish and community
- Decorated pumpkins and created a harvest display for our town, complete with a tree full of bags of goodies for our friends to “trick or treat” at.
Because we meet before our Church services start, this gives us the ability to form friendships and bonds with others in our parish. The children are able to meet our Reverends, Deacon, Music Director, and parishioners. We want the children to know these people and learn their roles at Saint Barnabas’s. It helps us connect the different generations and allows the children to get to know the community here on Sunday mornings.
Our Schedule
Each Sunday we meet at 9:45 am outside on the Saint Barnabas’s campus. After classes we walk over to the Great Lawn where the children can sit with their families for 10:00 am worship services. At registration, children receive a bag of supplies that they will use for each class. New supply bags are handed out each 4-6 weeks. These bags go home each Sunday, and should be brought to class each week. In case of rain, we will have our class on Zoom. Emails are sent out on Saturday nights and we follow the direction of the Reverend and our Sunday worship. If Sunday Service is canceled because of a bad weather forecast, you will receive an email with a Zoom link. If the classes are on Zoom, because the children bring their bags home each week, they will have everything they need with them for their class at home.
Each Sunday we meet at 9:45 am outside on the Saint Barnabas’s campus. After classes we walk over to the Great Lawn where the children can sit with their families for 10:00 am worship services. At registration, children receive a bag of supplies that they will use for each class. New supply bags are handed out each 4-6 weeks. These bags go home each Sunday, and should be brought to class each week. In case of rain, we will have our class on Zoom. Emails are sent out on Saturday nights and we follow the direction of the Reverend and our Sunday worship. If Sunday Service is canceled because of a bad weather forecast, you will receive an email with a Zoom link. If the classes are on Zoom, because the children bring their bags home each week, they will have everything they need with them for their class at home.
StB Youth
(Grades 6-12)
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Saint Barnabas's Episcopal Church
91 Main Street (Across from the Village Green) Falmouth, MA 02540 508-548-3863 office@stbfalmouth.org Sunday Schedule Holy Eucharist-Rite I: 8:00am Joyful Kids - 9:45 am Holy Eucharist-Rite II: 10:00am Parish Hours Monday - Friday, 10 am - 3 pm |
