Childcare
All children under age three are cared for by our trained and loving paid childcare staff. The nursery is available from 8:45 a.m. through the 11:15 a.m. service each Sunday morning. Parents must remain on the Transfiguration campus while their children are in the church nursery.

Christian Formation
Traditional Christian Formation, as well as two Godly Play classrooms are offered at 10:15 a.m. on Sundays for children ages three and up. Both Godly Play rooms and one traditional preschool class meet in the childcare wing off the north transept. Preschool through grade 6 use materials that cover both faith and practice and are designed to start children on the path to a lifelong spiritual journey.

Godly Play teaches children the art of using religious language – parable, sacred story, silence and liturgical action – in the Montessori Method. Registration for this class is required. Godly Play 1 is for preschool – kindergarten students and Godly Play 2 is for children in grades 1-3.

Children’s Chapel
A separate service offered during the 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday services. Chapel is designed for those too old for nursery care, but too young to fully appreciate the full service in the Nave. Children accompany their parents to the Nave for the beginning of the worship service, then follow the cross and priest to Children’s Chapel during the Song of Praise. Our Children’s Chapel service, led by a priest, reflects the service in the Nave. Children gather to hear the Gospel, sing, say the Creed and share Prayers of the People. An opportunity for an art response follows. They are escorted back to their parents during the Offertory hymn.

Bibles for Third Grade Students
Once a year Bibles are presented to our Third Grade students. The Kim Curtis Pinson Fund provides funding for these Bibles.

Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club is for students in 5th and 6th grades. They meet monthly, during the Christian Formation hour to share a fantastic breakfast, games and music.

First Informed Communion
In the fall, the first grade class studies a special unit during the formation hour that prepares them for First Informed Communion. The name of this ceremony derives from that fact that many of the baptized children already receive communion. Parents are encouraged to allow their baptized children to make their communion whenever they ask for it.

Vacation Bible School
Each year a theme is presented that invites children to learn more about the Christian faith. This week long morning program, during the summer, is available to children ages PK1-4th grade. It is an exciting program full of music, crafts, bible stories and hands on learning opportunities. View photos from the 2010 “Galactic Blast” VBS program.