All Saints’ Church cares for God’s children by teaching them prayer and scripture in a safe, Christ-centered environment. We are pleased to help your children grow in Christ through the preparation and celebration of these special events.

Baptism

Dates:
All Saints’ holds Baptisms on the Great Vigil of Easter, Pentecost Sunday, All Saints’ Sunday and the Sunday after Epiphany. Private Baptisms may be scheduled during weekdays and on Saturdays at 4:00 or 5:30 pm in St. Mary’s Chapel.

Preparation:
To be baptized at All Saints’, one must worship regularly for a period of six months, participate in church life, and complete spiritual instruction. To help families prepare for Baptism, the Rev. Dr. Al W. Jenkins and the Rev. L. Reid Hensarling instruct families on the following: Review of Baptism Customary, Holy Scripture and the Book of Common Prayer, pp. 298-308.

First Holy Communion

Dates:
The 2010 First Holy Communion service will be in November at the 8:50 service. The exact date will be announced at the start of the school year.

Preparation:
In September and October  2nd & 3rd grade Sunday School classes focus on the sacrament of Holy Communion. We invite children to dramatic and interactive classes where they will learn about the Last Supper in different settings, as well as, the traditions of the importance of the Eucharist in the Episcopal Church.

Acolytes

Dates:
All Saints’ youth serve during the worship services throughout the year by carrying crosses, torches, flags and banners.

Preparation:
Children interested in this ministry receive thorough training and may start serving as acolytes at 10 years old. Each year fun activities and surprises are incorporated in the training program.

Vacation Bible School

Dates:
This 5-day Summer program is a fast paced week of hands on bible fun. Vacation Bible school is held in the morning for one week in June.

Preparation:
All children from age 4 through those completing the 5th grade are invited to participate. Children are encouraged to invite friends as an outreach ministry. Registration begins in May.

Fall Festival

Dates:
Each year we celebrate the fall season with a fun, family evening of games and costumes. the Fall festival is held on the last Wednesday of October.

Celebration:
The program invites children of all ages to enjoy fellowship and games in beautifully decorated Sunday School centers. Each room captivates children with different fun activities – fishing prizes, playing ball games, having fun with clowns, cookie walk, fall crafts and face painting.

Christmas Pageant & St. Nicholas Party

Dates:
Every year All Saints’ children participate in a Christmas program where they joyfully celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Celebration:
After the special children’s service, everyone enjoys the St. Nicholas party.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Dates:
On the Saturday morning before Easter Day, children, parents, grandparents and friends meet at Lake Bonny Park to celebrate Easter.

Celebration:
Families enjoy fellowship, have the great Egg Hunt, refreshments and Easter treats, face painting, cup cake decorating and fun games.