What We Do in Church

Last week, the younger Faith Formation students explored what we do in church as part of their preparation for the upcoming lesson on Holy Communion. Miss Elsa’s class practiced making the Sign of the Cross, participated in a small procession with a processional cross, and explored a model altar by learning about the chalice, paten, cross, altar cloth, and candles. They also decorated their own Church Journals, which they can bring to church to draw or write about their experiences during worship.

Miss Wendy’s students took a deeper look at Episcopal worship and the structure of the Eucharist. They arranged wooden Order of the Liturgy cards in sequence, learning about key parts of the service, from the Gathering to the Dismissal. Like the younger class, they created personalized Church Journals to use during worship, encouraging them to observe and reflect on their experiences.

The students in the Confirmation Class helped prepare and serve a meal for the residents of the East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) Shelter as part of their commitment to service. Before serving, they heard about the mission of EECM, which provides food, shelter, and support for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Through this experience, the students reflected on ways they can continue serving their local community, including donating food, volunteering their time, and advocating for those in need. Their participation reinforced the call to live out their faith through acts of love and service.