Bethesda offers a variety of regular Church School classes and activities for children of all ages. Our dedicated staff and volunteers lead the children through lessons, craft activities and interactive discussions as they explore a new theme each week.

Pre-K/Kindergarten Class for children 3 years through Kindergarten
The Pr-K/Kindergarten class meets Sundays from 9:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. in the Church School. Each session begins with a children's chapel followed by a lesson, art and crafts and play time. Living the Good News, a lectionary based curriculum is followed through the year.

Godly Play
Grades 1 - 5 meet upstairs in the Church School on Sundays from 10:10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. They will experience Godly Play, a practical and innovative approach to religious education that strives to assist children to develop spiritually by experiencing God in the midst of play. Children learn how to "wonder" in religious education rather than merely repeating religious language. They are guided to choose their own work as a personal response to their experience, and learn to work together in community by supporting and respecting each other and their environment. Classrooms are designed so that materials are easily accessible. Manipulatives are used to tell sacred stories. In this uncluttered and unhurried setting, children can experience the stories presented.

Jr. Youth - Rite 13
Jr. Youth meet in the Guild Room on Sundays from 10:10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Specifically designed for 6th, 7th and 8th graders, the Rite 13 program focuses on celebrating the individuality of each youth and their unique, God-given potential. In addition to exploring the Bible the Rite 13 curriculum will help our youth engage such topics and questions as Prayer: Talking to God-Listening to God; The Image of God; I am Made in the Image; Decisions, Decisions-Life is all about Decisions; Compassion and Acts of Mercy. In addition to the regular Sunday program, we will offer special activities to deepen our youths’ relationships with one another, broaden their learning, and provide them with opportunities to reach our in service to others.

Youth Confirmation
Eighth Grade and above meet in the ECW Room on Sundays from 10:10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Led by Father Drew and Dr. Cogan, the Youth Confirmation Class provides a unique opportunity to share the faith we have received with our youth as they prepare themselves for Confirmation. Not only are these preparatory classes required for those who wish to be considered as candidates for Confirmation, they will assist him or her in making an informed decision regarding being Confirmed. The 2008 Confirmation is scheduled for May 11.