Sunday School
Sunday School
The mission of Sunday School is to educate our children in the Orthodox Faith, helping them build a strong foundation that will guide them throughout their lives.
Our goal is to partner with families to build this strong foundation of faith in a supportive and nurturing environment. We strive to foster a classroom setting where every child is personally known, loved, and encouraged in their spiritual growth.
We offer classes for children ages 2 through 18, including Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 12. Each Sunday, students begin by attending the Divine Liturgy with their families. After receiving Holy Communion, they proceed directly to their classrooms. Classes run from September to May and conclude by the end of Divine Liturgy.
Our Sunday School Program uses a carefully designed curriculum that deepens each student’s understanding of the Orthodox Christian Faith. Lessons cover core areas such as the Holy Bible, Church history, Doctrine, Spirituality, and Worship. Alongside spiritual education, we emphasize the communal nature of our faith, fostering strong bonds within our local Christian community and parish.
Our efforts are rooted in scripture and Christ’s love for children:
– Matthew 19:13-14: Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, ‘Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.
– 2 Timothy 3:15: And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
– Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go; Even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Through Sunday School, we aim to nurture the spiritual growth of our children, helping them connect deeply with their faith, their community, and God. Together with families, we seek to raise the next generation to embrace and live their Orthodox Christian faith with love and devotion.
Fr. Demetre's Letter to Parents
At your Orthodox Marriage service we prayed that God would bless you with, “The sight of sons and daughters.” We asked God to grant you, “Children for education in the faith.” There has never been a point in history where holding our precious children close to the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ has been more crucial. Our society is an increasingly secular and morally ambiguous one. Our kids need a spiritual compass and support to navigate our complex digital world.
Our church school is here to complement the home based Orthodox Christian life. Nothing can make up or replace living the faith out in your home- in prayer, virtue, and spiritual formation. St. Katherine is here to support you and reinforce the spiritual foundation you plant in your home. Our lives in the church and in our homes should not be disconnected from each other.
It is in the church that your children will be with friends, learn about the Gospel of Christ, the core teachings of our Orthodox Faith, and the central message of Jesus Christ’s love in their life. The church cannot accomplish this alone- we need your help living it in your day-to-day lives.
A child’s spiritual life begins with the experience of worshipping God. Every Sunday, it is our responsibility to bring our children to the Divine Liturgy which begins at 9:30 AM, much later than most schools begin during the academic week. We should begin by teaching our children to enter God’s house with reverence- to venerate the icons, light candles, offer prayers for themselves and others.
This beautiful model is not achievable if sporting activities take on the priority in our lives that was once held by our Lord and His Church. Our priorities in life always come down to the choices that we make.
With love, +Fr. Demetre

Lukia McLean
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- Tuesday - 09/8/2026
- Sunday School Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Sunday - 09/13/2026
