Christian Education
Our commitment to spiritual
development
reflects the importance of how our own stories relate to God’s story
as revealed in Scripture and the traditions of the Church.
Sunday School:
Sunday School starts at 9:45 am and
runs until the Peace when the children join their parents for communion.
Sunday School meets every Sunday with the exception of four Youth and
Family Sundays and designated holidays.
Contact: Tom Lycan,
(908) 277-1814 ext 15
Child Care for
Young Children During
the Church Service
Calvary's Cradle Room nursery is staffed by experienced, paid caregivers
who love attending to young children. Volunteers supplement the staff
during the service. Silent pagers are available to connect nursery staff
to parents as needed.
Godly Play
Godly Play is the curriculum used for the pre-K through second grade
classes. It uses lovely wooden figures to illustrate the Bible stories as
it teaches children how to become more fully aware of the mystery of God's
presence. It allows each child to respond to the materials from their own
spiritual base and allows children to ponder the stories on their own.
Rite 13
The curriculum focuses on building community and helping 11- to
13-year-olds through the difficult transitions of adolescence, with
particular emphasis on Christian values as they apply to adolescent
experience. Central to the program is the Rite 13, a ritual that
recognizes God’s gift of adulthood with a special liturgy of
presentation to the parish family and friends. Contact:
Brent Bates
(908)
277-1814 ext 13
J2A
J2A continues to enhance the spiritual journey that students begin in
Rite 13. Comprised of 8th through 10th graders, J2A seeks to provide a
Christian forum for exploring issues relevant to students. The program
develops specific skills needed for successful adulthood, including
listening, problem solving, negotiating and working partnerships. In the
second year of J2A, students are prepared for confirmation. Contact:
Brent Bates
(908)
277-1814 ext 13
YAC - Young
Adults at Church
The last component of the Journey-to-Adulthood, YAC invites students in
10th through 12th grades to find ministries within the church as well as
to design and execute programs for outreach within the community. Contact:
Brent Bates
(908)
277-1814 ext 13
Adult Forums
A series of Adult Forums is scheduled from September through May. Held
in the Beckwith Room, these forums explore contemporary Christian themes
and issues. Adult Forum Schedule Contact: Denise
Haines
Book Discussion Group
The Adult Book Discussion Group meets each Sunday at 11:15 a.m. in the
Guild Room on the second floor of the Parish House. New members and drop-ins participate easily.
Contact: Don Peck
Lectionary
Bible Study
Meets Thursdays from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the Parish House to study
the upcoming Sunday's scripture readings. Contact:
Brent Bates
(908)
277-1814 ext 13
Holy Conversations
An opportunity to connect with other parishioners while reflecting
deeply on your life and faith.
Meets Fridays from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM in the Reception Room. Contact:
Brent Bates
(908)
277-1814 ext 13
Bible Book of the
Month: Monthly Bible Workshop
Ever wonder what’s really in those books of the Bible you’ve never read,
or have read and still want to know more about? Read the book the month
before the lecture. Then come to the presentation for further background
and discussion.
www.interweave.org
Education for Ministry
(EFM)
Participants in EFM study the entire sweep of the Christian tradition. Students
enroll one year at a time
for this four-year program. It covers the basics of the Old and New
Testaments, church history, liturgy, and theology. Students meet
regularly, usually once a week, in seminars under the guidance of
trained mentors. Tuition is $325.00 annually. Contact: Chris Brdlik
908-277-1814 ChrisBrdlik@calvary-summit.org
Interweave
A community learning center teaching skills for wholistic living
that strengthen wellness, deepen spirituality and promote the common
good. Founded in 1980 by the Rev. Robert C. Morris, this pioneering
grass roots adult-education ministry serves participants from the region
through workshops, classes and seminars drawing from a multiple sources of
spiritual inspiration.
Contact: 908-277-2120 More
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