Spiritual Formation Programs for Children and Youth

Church School for Children

The St. Mark's Church School takes place on Sundays during the Education Hour from 10–10:50 am. Children may attend either the 9 am simplified Holy Eucharist or the 11 am Eucharist.

The Church School comprises children ages 3 through 6th Grade. The Church School curriculum is All Things New, a multi-cultural curriculum that focuses on 78 best-loved Bible stories and the basics of church liturgy, music, and tradition.

Journey to Adulthood for Youth

Youth in 6th grade through high school participate in a specially designed youth program called Journey to Adulthood. This program includes indepth exploration of self, spirituality, sexuality and society and enables young people to discover and experience the love of God. The program consists of three two-year segments: Rite 13, Journey to Adulthood (J2A), and Young Adult Christians (YAC). The youth meet on Sundays and weekdays throughout the year. In the final year of the Journey to Adulthood segment, young people may decide to be confirmed in the Episcopal Church.

A Variety of Programs for Children and Youth

Other children's and family programs that occur throughout the year include: observance of the Children's Sabbath, Children's Christmas Craft Festival, the Epiphany Feast and Pageant, Children's Good Friday Service, Vacation Church School, Gifts of the Spirit (Children's Outreach Projects) the St. Mark's Choristers, and an Intergenerational Orchestra.

Children's Instruction about Communion

We provide age-appropriate seminars for children and parents on receiving communion at an early age. These programs are offered periodically through the year and allow children to reflect on and be guided in their regular practice of receiving the sacrament.