We offer formal religious education for children ages three through the eighth
grade. Every child is on a spiritual journey, a journey that can be
greatly enriched by the care and guidance of others. Shown here are some of our sixth
graders getting ready to help first graders understand what it means to be baptized.
We in the Scarsdale
Congregational Church School hope to provide ways for each child to know the
stories of Jesus, to feel close to God, to acquire the tools for articulating
that feeling, and to learn how to live in this world as a person of faith.
The elements of this journey include:
Time With Children
We invite children of Church School age to attend the first portion of worship
for our special "Time with Children". Given by one of the ministers,
this time is set aside to provide an experience of education and worship with
the entire faith community. The "Time With Children" concludes with the Lord's
Prayer, after which the children are dismissed with their teachers to their
classrooms. We provide a class for each grade level. Each class is staffed by
volunteer teachers, like yourself, who believe that supporting the
education of our children is one way to serve and contribute to this community.
Whole People of God Curriculum
The Church School uses the Whole People of God curriculum. It is
Bible-based and designed to creatively present the stories of our faith. Our goal
is to help children understand and experience what it means to live as a Christian
in today's world. Additionally, we invite and encourage students to participate
in our wider church activities so they can experience the full life of the community.
Child Care
Child care is available for 0 - 3 year-olds from September through May, and the
nursery room is equipped with plenty of toys. A professional child care worker
is there to care for and engage the children throughout the worship hour. Parents
may leave their preschool age children in the nursery before worship begins. Parents
who wish to keep their infants with them may, if needed, use the air conditioned,
carpeted Archibald room in the lower sanctuary. TV broadcast of the service is
available there with toys, crayons, papers and books suitable for the very young.
Confirmation Class
Our Confirmation Class is a two-year cycle for seventh and eighth graders. It
is team-taught by the Senior and Associate Ministers. Through discussion, Bible
study, and special events, the students gain a wider view of the role of religion
in our culture. The aim is to further assist and encourage the students to articulate
their beliefs in a meaningful way.
A Positive Experience
We believe Church can be a positive experience for children of all ages! If there
is some way in which we can better serve you, or if you are interested in offering
your time and talent to the Church School, please contact me by phone at the
Church Office at 914-723-2111 or by
confidential e-mail.
Elizabeth Junod, Minister of Christian Education
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