Children & Youth

Sunday School

St. Paul's celebrates the multiplicity of gifts that children bring to our church! We believe that all children have an innate spiritual sensitivity and we honor that in all of our life together. We seek to nurture and encourage the exploration of and engagement with God, Jesus and a life-long journey of faith through creative art, music and play. Our Children's Chapel is the focal point of Biblical Storytelling and creative response in our adjacent art room. We welcome and invite all God's children, beginning with ages pre-kindergarten through elementary school ages to participate in our Godly Play program.

Godly Play — meets Sunday mornings from September through June in the Children’s Chapel at 10 a.m. This program, for pre-K through Grade 3, provides an innovative and imaginative approach to children’s spiritual formation using the Montessori method of wonder and art. A deeper learning, building upon the developed foundation is provided for children ages 9-12.

Register for Sunday School

Children's Ministry Special Events

St. Nicholas Day — for children pre-K through Grade 3, on the Saturday closest to December 6, offering the opportunity to learn church history and religious origins of Santa Claus. Includes arts & crafts, games, cookie baking, and — most importantly — a visit from Old Saint Nick!

Christmas Pageant — children and youth present the birth of Jesus through scripture readings and songs on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. Children in the community are welcome to participate.

Palm Saturday — is a special Saturday morning program using arts & crafts, music, bread baking, and more to help prepare children Grades pre-K to 4 to better understand Holy Week and Easter.

Vacation Bible School Camp — offered the LAST TWO WEEKS OF JUNE, for children pre-K through Grade 4, this program is ten days of sunshine, faith, and fun! Using arts & crafts, music, Bible stories, and water/lawn games, young people experience day camp with a creative twist and spiritual themes.

Register for VBS Art Camp Register for Palm Saturday

Youth

Youth Group — for students from 5-8th grade meets every other Wednesday evening at 6 p.m., for dinner, followed by lively discussions and fun activities. The FAITHLENS program is used to kickstart important conversations on topics relevant to young peoples’ lives in today’s world.

High School Group — meets twice monthly at 6 p.m., on Sunday evenings for dinner. This program focuses on group activities and community service projects that relate to the practical expression of faith in meaningful and real-life ways.

Confirmation — High School only. This class is normally held every other year. It is for ninth grade and up, meets approximately twice a month for about seven months during the program year. The last two sessions have been held on Thursday evenings at the church from 7 to 8:30. Dinner is served. Students must have been or plan to be baptized and a commitment to regular participation is required. Led by clergy.

Acolyte Program — All Middle and High School students are invited to participate in St. Paul's Acolyte Program, serving in our Sunday worship services. Training and support are provided. A commitment to participate when scheduled or finding a sub is required.

Summer Mission Trips — Every two years, High School students are invited to be part of our youth mission to help build schools in the Episcopal Diocese of Costa Rica. The trip is usually eight days long and includes worship and recreation time. Led by clergy and lay leaders. Participation in fundraising events, beginning in the September before the trip, is required.

Sunday School Registration

First Name

Last Name

Email

Best Phone

Authorized First Name

Authorized Last Name

Authorized Best Phone

Child Registration Information

Child First Name	Child Last Name	Child Grade	Baptism Info	Confirmation Info	Allergies/Medical Info

I grant permission to St Paulâ€™s Episcopal Church, Riverside CT, its agents, employees and its designated volunteers the irrevocable and unrestricted right to produce photographs and video taken of my child, myself, and members of my family while at St. Paulâ€™s Episcopal Church, Riverside CT, or any off-site church-sponsored event for any lawful purpose including publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, trade, or historical archive in any manner or in any medium. I hereby release St. Paulâ€™s Episcopal Church, Riverside CT and its legal representatives from liability for any violation or claims relating to said images or video. Furthermore, I grant permission to use the statements of my child, myself, or my family members given during an interview or for the purpose of advertising and publicity without restriction to time limit or geographic area. I waive my right, my childâ€™s rights, and my familyâ€™s rights to any and all compensation stemming from the use of these materials.

I consent to joining the St. Paul's newsletter and I consent to sharing the above information in accordance with the privacy policy.

VBS Arts Camp Registration

VBS Camp Registration

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Phone

First Name

Nanny/Au Pair Phone

Child Info (Up to 3 Children per family)

Child's First Name	Child's Last Name	Child's Age	Allergies/Medical Conditions	Program Duration

I consent to St. Paul's Riverside VBS Arts Camp photographing and/or video recording my child during camp activities. These images may be used for promotional purposes, including brochures, newsletters, websites, and social media. I understand that my child's name and personal information will not be used without additional consent and that no financial compensation will be provided.

Register for Palm Saturday

St Nicholas Day Sign Up

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Phone

Child Info

Child's First Name	Child's Last Name	Child's Age

I consent to St. Paul's Riverside VBS Arts Camp photographing and/or video recording my child during camp activities. These images may be used for promotional purposes, including brochures, newsletters, websites, and social media. I understand that my child's name and personal information will not be used without additional consent and that no financial compensation will be provided.