Sunday School 

Day care for infants and children 3 yrs old and younger during the 10 am service is provided by Samira Sameni, a preschool teacher at our Saint Andrew’s Children’s Center.

Sunday School for children 4 yrs and up is taught by Tammy Smecker-Hane. Both happen together in the Kangaroo Room, whose entrance is located in the far left-hand corner of the Children’s Center courtyard (simply follow the sign).  Drop your children off there before the 10 am service begins.

Our Sunday School year is centered around stories from the Old Testament in the Fall, the Parade of Saints on All Saints Day, a unit on gratitude, thankfulness & prayer in November, the story of Jesus’ birth in December ending with the children’s Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve, stories from Jesus life in the Winter/Spring leading up to Easter Sunday, and the celebration of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in May and June.   

Our weekly lesson each Sunday include Bible stories, prayer, artwork and crafts, lots of play and fun. The children are brought back to their parents during the 10 am service in time for everyone to participate in communion. Please stop by the bulletin board in the Fellowship Court to see a selection of our children’s artwork from the previous few months and visit the mosaic stepping stones on the side of the church facing Barranca Parkway, which the children made recently to celebrate the story of God’s creation in Genesis.

If you have any questions about Day Care or Sunday School, please contact Tammy Smecker-Hane or the church office.

Acolytes

Youth in grades 6-12 are welcome to become acolytes, assisting the clergy during worship. Acolytes light altar candles, carry the torches and cross, present offertory plates to ushers, assist with communion preparation and, at special services when incense is used, handle the thurible. Typically, acolytes are scheduled to serve once a month.

St. Andrew’s Children’s Center

Open 6 am – 6 pm, Monday -Friday

 

Saint Andrew’s Children’s Center, an outreach ministry of St. Andrew’s Church, provides childcare and education for children and babies age 6 weeks through preschool. Our well-trained, professional staff members create a warm, nurturing environment where children and busy families thrive.

 

The Center is recognized as one of the finest child development centers in Orange County. We work hand in hand with parents to provide comprehensive child development services and support to families.

 

For more information please visit www.sa-kids.org.