CATARAQUI UNITED CHURCH
A Family Church Since 1794
Sunday School
Enrollment: The Sunday School is a small but busy one. On an average Sunday numbers have varied from 1 - 15.
On regular Sundays, the young people attend the first part of the worship service and then reconvene in the church hall for the Sunday School programme. Currently all ages are accommodated in one large group with varied activities for different interests.
Children’s Programming
The Sunday School at Cataraqui is small but active. It feels
like a family with the children together in one room. Currently we are using a
curriculum called “One Room Sunday School”. Activities appropriate to each age
group are provided. Bible stories as well as current stories about Christians
around the world are told in the Sunday School time and in the larger worship
service. Children are encouraged to both learn and teach as they develop their
Christian understanding and faith.
At Cataraqui we believe that children are not just the future
of the church – they are the present. With this in mind, opportunities for
children to share in the leadership of the church worship service are offered.
Some choose to read, join the choir or take part in pageants.
In the Advent and Christmas season, families participate in
candlelighting services each week, lead a special service in December and
celebrate together on Christmas Eve. Children are also encouraged to recognize
their role in helping others in their community through fundraisers for children
in need. Other special events during the year include our family Christmas party,
intergenerational services and fun times such as a farm visit.
Our goal is to walk with our younger members as they develop
their own relationship with God. We are committed to providing a warm and safe
family environment where each young person can ask any question and tell his or
her own story.