Education
Education is a lifelong process. We have education classes for children, youth, and adults. Our membership class is especially useful for those who want to learn more about the Lutheran denomination.
Sunday School & Adult Classes
There is Sunday School for nursery age to adult 9:15 to 10:15 am each Sunday. The Sunday School program at Trinity Lutheran Church is a rotational program that provides a variety of activities each Sunday morning that keeps the child interested and engaged while learning important biblical lessons.
Children should check the bulletin board in the hallway in the basement to determine what classroom they attend that day. Sunday School teachers also rotate monthly and can volunteer for a monthly cycle by contacting the Parish Education Committee.
Rooms
- Lighthouse Room - songs and other activities.
- Spotlight Room - movies, stories, and other activities.
- Lyte Byte Room - computer and other activities.
- Rainbow Room - coloring, cooking, and other activities.
Grade Divisions
- Nursery (Ages 3 to Pre-Kindergarten)
- Kindergarten (Age 5 by Sep. 30)
- 1st & 2nd Grade (Age 6 & 7)
- 3rd & 4th Grade (Ages 8 & 9)
- 5th & 6th Grade (Ages 10 & 11)
- 7th & 8th Grade (Ages 12 & 13)
- 9th - 12th Grade (Age 14 & up)
- Adult Classes
- Adult Bible Study (Kerygma)
Membership Classes
Membership classes are offered twice a year (Spring and Fall) at Trinity Lutheran. The purpose of the course is to give instruction on becoming a member of the Lutheran Church by sharing the Lutheran doctrines and beliefs. We believe membership is first of all in the Church of Jesus Christ, secondly in a particular denomination, and thirdly in a specific congregation.
This course is designed to be practical and make you feel more aware of what it means to worship as a Lutheran. Since time is limited in the class sessions, there will occasionally be reading done at home. This will not be extensive, but is important.
The goal of this course is to give you a background of the Lutheran Church so you may decide if you wish to become a Lutheran. You are in no way obligated to become a member by your attendance in this course. It is our hope that if the Lutheran Church is not the church you choose to worship in, that you will seek another denomination that meets your needs and beliefs.
We want you to feel welcome at Trinity and use the services offered by the church and its pastors. If there are any questions you may have (or if you are interested in attending the next membership class) feel free to contact the pastors to discuss them.
Catechism Program
Catechism is a study of Lutheran doctrine for all 7th & 8th grade students at Trinity. Upon completion, they become voting members of the church. All 7th and 8th grade students participate in Trinity's Catechism program.
- Catechism classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm
- The Catechism group attends a weekend retreat in November
- A summer Catechism camp usually takes place in July
- Confirmation (Affirmation of Baptism) for catechism students is the last Sunday in October (Reformation Sunday)
An important part of our calling as a church is to educate people in the Christian faith. In our Lutheran tradition we do that with the goal of having people who were baptized affirm their baptism in the Rite of Confirmation. It is a special day for parents and sponsors who have fulfilled Baptism promises and for a congregation that has provided training.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School if a fun-filled week (usually in July) of games, songs, worship, and education. Watch for announcements at church or information in the monthly Trumpet newsletter. Volunteers are always needed to make this a week of enjoyment and instruction for our youth.
