SUNDAY MORNING
KIDS & YOUTH CLASSES

When

Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
September 8, 2024 to May 11, 2025

Where

Presbyterian Church of the Cross
1517 South 114th Street
Omaha, NE 68144

Groups for

Preschool
K-5th Grades
6th-8th Grades
9th-12th Grades

Sunday School for Every Age

Dear Parents and Youth,
We’re excited to begin another year of Sunday School on September 8.
Our Youth Sunday School Classes are divided into two classes, 6th – 8th grade, and 9th – 12th grade. Both classes will be learning from PCUSA’s Feasting on the Word Curriculum. The curriculum follows the Revised Common Lectionary, so the youth will be learning the same stories and reading the same Bible texts that we will be hearing in worship that morning. Youth are invited and encouraged to attend each week as we dive a little deeper into God’s Word and how we can apply the Bible’s teachings to our own lives. Can’t make it every week? That’s ok! Come when you can. You are always welcome, no matter how long you’ve been gone.
Grab a drink and a snack in Fellowship Hall and then come on down for class at 10:00 a.m. Feel free to bring a friend!
If you have any questions, please let me know.
We can’t wait to see you at Sunday School on September 8th!
Yours in Christ,
Heather Berry
Director of Christian Education

 

Preschool Class

The 3 and 4 year olds will be using the “Growing in Grace and Gratitude” curriculum developed by our denomination, PC(USA). The key Bible stories that the children will hear are similar to those in any church curriculum, but how the session unfolds reveals the grace of God and our gracious response.

Bible Explorer’s Workshop

Classes for Kindergarten through 5th graders
We will continue to use Deep Blue—A Weekly Adventure Through the Bible! In a rotational learning setting, the same Bible story is taught for several weeks. Each week, learners rotate to a different station. The story remains the same, but the children encounter it in different ways in each station. Repetition is an important part of Deep Blue!

Jr. High Sunday School (6th – 8th grades)

Holly Baddley, a Music teacher at Buffet Middle School and a former SHF leader, will be leading the Junior High Class (6th – 8th grade). They will meet downstairs in Room 8.

Sr. High Sunday School (9th – 12th grades)

Dan Kerr, attorney and previous educator at Hastings College and the University of Kansas, will be leading the Senior High Class (9th – 12th grade). They will meet downstairs in the Great Room.

Dear Families of Presbyterian Church of the Cross,
I hope this email finds you well. As we strive to continuously improve our Christian Education programming, we have observed a concerning trend of declining participation among families with school-aged children. Your input and feedback are crucial in guiding us towards revitalizing and enhancing our programs to better meet the needs of our children and families.
To gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities we face, we have developed a brief survey. Whether you are actively engaged in our programs or not, we urge you to participate honestly. Your responses will provide invaluable insights into how we can better support the spiritual growth and development of our children.
Your candid feedback will help our Christian Education Committee tailor programs and initiatives that resonate with the needs and aspirations of our community. Together, we can ensure that our church remains a nurturing environment where our children can flourish in their faith journey.
Please take a few moments to complete the survey linked below
Thank you in advance for your participation and commitment to the future of our church family.
Blessings,
The Christian Education Committee

Kids Corner

PCOC is a great place to grow your faith! In this section, we feature highlights of children’s events and showcase the talents of our PCOC kids. If you have something you would like to contribute, please send to heather@pcoc.us.

Palm Sunday Poem

Inspired by the shadows from her palm branch on Palm Sunday, Maya (age 8) traced the shadow and wrote this poem to share with the congregation.