Spiritual Formation
Classes and Offerings
Children
and Youth:
Sunday School: For children Pre-K through 5th Grade. Classes meet on Sunday mornings at 10:20 in the School Auditorium
Youth Formation: For youth and teens in 6th - 12 Grade Classes meet on Sunday mornings at 10:20 in the School Auditorium
Youth Confirmation: For teens in Grade 8 - 12 seeking to make a mature affirmation of their Baptismal Covenant Schedule will be announced based on interest
Adults:
Text Talk Bible Study: Meets in the School Dining Room between the Sunday Masses
Catechumenate/ Adult Christian Formation Program: Fall - Part 1: Open to the full parish. Topics include Church History, Bible, Liturgy and Worship in the Episcopal Church, Christian Ethics Meets monthly on Sundays in Laughlin Hall at 1:15pm Spring - Part 2: For those who decide to take on Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, or Renewal at the Easter Vigil (please note: all of Part 1 is required for this stage) These classes take a deeper dive into our Anglican/Episcopal spiritual life
Seasonal Retreats:
Advent and Lent Retreats (Holy Cross), Catechumens Retreat, Icon Workshop (St Luke’s), and more More details inside and on our website!
Sunday September 15th | Registration Sunday
10:20am | In-Person Registration for all CYF Programs | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Catechumenate Info Table | Dining Room
Sunday September 22nd
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Saturday September 28th
10am - 12:30pm | Acolyte Training (Grade 3 and up) | Church
Sunday September 29th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
October
Tuesday October 1st
6:00pm | David Mills Boneyarn Poetry Reading | School Auditorium
Sunday October 6th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
3:00pm | Blessing of the Animals | Church
Sunday October 13th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
1:15pm | Catechumens: Discovery Series Session I | Laughlin Hall
Sunday October 20th | St. Luke’s Sunday
10am - 1:30p | Festive Coffee Hours | Dining Room
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Sunday October 27th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
November
Sunday November 3rd | All Saints’ Sunday (Baptisms)
10am - 1:30p | Festive Coffee Hours
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Sunday November 10th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
1:15pm | Catechumens: Discovery Series Session II | Laughlin Hall
Sunday November 17th
10:20am | Sunday School Activity (for those not in Pageant) | Dining Room
10:20am | Christmas Pageant Rehearsal | Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Sunday November 24th
10:20am | Sunday School Activity (for those not in Pageant) | Dining Room
10:20am | Christmas Pageant Rehearsal | Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
December
Sunday December 1st | NO FORMATION - THANKSGIVING
Sunday December 8th
10:20am | Sunday School Activity (for those not in Pageant) | Dining Room
10:20am | Christmas Pageant Rehearsal | Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
1:15pm | Catechumens: Discovery Series Session III | Laughlin Hall
Friday December 13th - Sunday December 15th
Advent Retreat | Holy Cross Monastery
Sunday December 15th
10:20am | Sunday School Activity (for those not in Pageant) | Dining Room
10:20am | Christmas Pageant Rehearsal | Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
1:15pm | Adult Christian Ed: Advent Formation Presentation | Dining Room
Sunday December 22nd
10:20am | Sunday School Activity (for those not in Pageant) | Dining Room
10:20am | Christmas Pageant Rehearsal | Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
1:15pm | Christmas Pageant Full Dress Rehearsal | Auditorium/Church
Tuesday December 24th | Christmas Eve
2pm | Christmas Pageant Final Dress Rehearsal (meal provided) | Church 5pm | Christmas Eve Mass with Christmas Pageant | Church
Sunday December 29th | NO FORMATION
January
Sunday January 5th | NO FORMATION
Sunday January 12th | Baptism of Jesus (Baptisms)
10:20am | CYF Epiphany Celebration
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
1:15pm | Catechumens: Discovery Series Session IV | Laughlin Hall
Friday January 17th - Sunday January 19 Formation Retreat (Mariandale)
Sunday January 19th
10:20am | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL - MLK Jr. WEEKEND
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Sunday January 26th
10:20am | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL - Teacher Planning
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
February / March
Sunday February 2nd | NO FORMATION - ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday February 9th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Sunday February 16th
10 20 | S d S h l (K 5) | S h
March (cont.)
Sunday March 9th | Enrollment of Catechumens (11:15 Mass)
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
1:15pm | Catechumens: Deeper Spiritual Life Session I | Laughlin Hall
Sunday March 16th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room 1:15pm | Catechumens: Deeper Spiritual Life Session II | Laughlin Hall
Sunday March 23rd
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
1:15pm | Catechumens: Deeper Spiritual Life Session III | Laughlin Hall
Sunday March 30th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
1:15pm | Catechumens: Deeper Spiritual Life Session IV | Laughlin Hall
April
Friday April 4th - Sunday April 6th
Lent Retreat | Holy Cross Monastery
Sunday April 6th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Sunday April 13th | Palm Sunday
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Thursday April 17th | Maundy Thursday
6pm | Maundy Thursday Liturgy and Agape Meal
Overnight Watch
Friday April 18th | Good Friday
1pm | Good Friday Liturgy of the Day 6:30pm | Stations of the Cross
Saturday April 19th | The Great Vigil of Easter (8pm)
Sunday April 20th | Easter Sunday
10am - 1:30p | Festive Coffee Hours | Dining Room
10:30am | Easter Egg Hunt | Gardens
Sunday April 27th | NO FORMATION
May / June
Sunday May 4th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Sunday May 11th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Sunday May 18th
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Sunday May 25th
10:20am | NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR YOUTH FORMATION - Memorial Day Weekend
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Sunday June 1st
10:20am | Sunday School (K-5) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Youth Formation (6-12) | School Auditorium
10:20am | Adult Christian Ed: Text Talk Bible Study | Dining Room
Sunday June 8th | The Day of Pentecost (Baptisms)
10am - 1:30p | Festive Coffee Hours | Dining Room
10 20 | CYF P t t C l b ti | S h l A dit i
Support Spiritual Formation at St. Luke’s
Lead Sunday School:
We always welcome new volunteers to help with Sunday School New volunteers will be able to work with experienced leaders to gain the skills and knowledge needed Not sure where to start? Email Mother Victoria Lewis to talk about serving as a Sunday School chaperone No teaching experience required!
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Donate a Lesson:
A donation to gift a lesson will help us expand our curriculum and provide enrichment opportunities for Sunday School children A gift of any amount will help us continue to offer spiritual enrichment to children and families at St. Luke’s Thank you for supporting the work of our Sunday School with a gift that will last a lifetime!
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