Saint Paul's Church School - Age 3 through 12th Grade
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The Church School theme for this year is: "Praise and Worship are Your due." God alone, as our Creator, is worthy of our praise and worship, and we are commanded to praise and worship Him. Psalm 96:9 says, "Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth." Psalm 29:2 says, "Give unto the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." Many people think that praise and worship is only reciting prayers or singing hymns in the Divine Liturgy, but it is so much more! It is also a willingness to put Jesus Christ first and follow His will in all things. Praise and worship is an expression of love to the God Who gives us more than we deserve. Whether we express our worship by singing or in some other way, we want to remember that we are called to worship God with our every action, every day of our lives. God is holy, loving, and worthy of all our praise and worship. Our theme this year hopes to remind us that giving glory, praise and worship to Christ, our True God, is not only the goal of the Divine Liturgy, but is the goal of all life. |
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REGULAR SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL SCHEDULE (Ages 3 through High School) |
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10:00 a.m. |
Divine Liturgy - Families worship together |
11:15 a.m. |
Students will be dismissed by ushers and follow the Choir for Holy Communion. (Teachers will receive Holy Communion before the Choir) Students will exit at rear of Church, then proceed to their classes. |
12:00 - 12:15 p.m. |
Classes are dismissed at different times. Parents are asked to wait until class has been dismissed before calling for children. Sometimes a student needs to be released prior to dismissal. To avoid lesson disruption, he or she should come to class with a parent note indicating the time and reason for early release. |
Classes will meet on every Sunday, except: December 22, 2012, December 30, 2012, May 5, 2013– Holy Pascha (Easter) Sunday, and May 12, 2013– Godparent/Godchild Sunday Attendance awards are given in three categories: Perfect Attendance (0 absences), Exemplary Attendance (1-4 Absences) and Excellent Attendance (5-7 absences). Students will be given up to 4 credits for attending another Orthodox Church—in the Exemplary or Excellent categories only. Please provide a note immediately upon returning to class. |
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ABOUT SAINT PAUL THE APOSTLE
The
"Apolytikion" or "Hymn" of St. Paul Facing
danger at sea and fearful persecution,
you
became a chosen vessel of the Savior.
By
your sermons you enlightened the nations
and
to the Athenians you revealed the unknown God.
Teacher
of the nations, St. Paul the Apostle, protector of us all,
keep
us who honor you safe from every trial and danger.
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GUARDIAN ANGEL O Angel of God, my holy Guardian given to me from Heaven, protect and enlighten me this day, give me strength to overcome temptations, and save me from all evil. Teach me to do what is right, and guide me in the steps of Christ, my Savior. ALL-HOLY TRINITY All-Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. A TABLE GRACE O Christ our God, bless the food and drink of your servants, for you are Holy always; now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. HEAVENLY KING O heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and fills all things. Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life, come and abide in us and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O Good One. |
