Sunday School Reflections
This fall more than 20 teachers have met with the children of Holy Cross to bring the stories of our faith to life. From Godly Play for our little ones to a high school class that encourages our teens to delve into the deep questions of faith, our young people are being formed through the stories of God’s promise to be God for us.
Some of our elementary age children have made some very astute observations. We tend to think of what we can teach them but they are teaching us every Sunday and asking very pointed questions about sometimes uncomfortable stories. Here are some quotes the teachers have shared:“Why is the Bible one book but the chapters in it are called books?”
“Why would God ask Abraham to kill Isaac? How is killing your son a good thing?”
“God is in my heart.”
“Why do Sunday School teachers act like God and everything in the Bible are always nice when I can see that’s not true?”
“I would freak out if I were alone in the Temple and God called out to me.” (reference to Saul)
“Did people in the Bible ever have problems with their kings?”
Child Care
Holy Cross provides child care for infants and toddlers from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. every Sunday. The Nursery is staffed by professional child care workers and overseen by dedicated volunteers. Age-appropriate toys and activities are available, and the nursery is equipped with a silent pager system so that parents can feel comfortable knowing that they will be contacted if the need should arise.
Children’s Choir
The children's choir sings about once a month in church and for special events such as the Blessing of the Animals. All children are welcome, but it is especially geared to kids from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
Please contact , Assistant Director of Music Ministries for Children and Youth to find out more.
Sunday School
Holy Cross provides religious education to all children Pre-K to high schoolers on Sunday mornings. Sunday School is held from 9:00 to about 9:45 a.m. for those age 3 through 5th grade. The children join their families in the service in time to participate in communion. 6th-12th grade classes are held at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School is held most Sundays from September through May. Parents are asked to register their children in September at the beginning of the school year, but children are welcome in Sunday School at any time. Please see the classes page for more information about the Sunday School program.
During the summer months, a summer story time is offered, in which children begin the service with their families and step out before the Gospel reading for a short story and lesson, returning to the service to participate in communion.
Youth Group
Youth group is open to all 6th to 12th graders, and meets about twice a month on Sunday afternoons or evenings. The youth group plans its activities with the supervision of adult volunteers, which includes fund raising activities, field trips, and movie nights.
The youth group has traditionally hosted the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, and wrapped Christmas gifts for residents of nearby Iliff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Youth are invited to attend any and all meetings and activities, and adults are invited to act as chaperones for Sunday meetings and other outings that are scheduled throughout the year. Contact for information.