Church School
Church School
| Church School Director | Nancy Close |
| Staff | Bertina Kurker |
| Joan Teebagy | |
| Carol Hazerjian | |
| Bob Kurker | |
| Brian Hazerjian | |
| Tori Sabbag | |
| Dianne Mercado | |
| Rachel Hazerjian |
Letter from the Church School Director
September 2024
Welcome back to Church School!
We are pleased to announce that St. John of Damascus Church School classes will begin for all students in grade Preschool (age 2.5) through grade 10 and up on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Our overarching theme will once again be “fellowship and friendship” which is so important as we grow in Orthodox Christianity! The staff are busy working on curriculum development at each grade level, and we strive to create a well-rounded, comprehensive Church School program through which our children can come to know the faith, and to know God Himself. This year we will do a deep dive into the gospels of Luke and Acts, focusing on how we walk with Jesus as our guide.
Our classes begin immediately after Holy Communion. Children will be dismissed from their pews into the Communion line, and then will proceed directly to their classrooms. Adults will be ushered into the Communion line after all children and Church School staff have gone, so that we may start our program as quickly and smoothly as possible. School will be in session until noon each Sunday.
Our program cannot be carried out without your support! We rely on you to reinforce and enhance what your children learn in class. If you need any help with expressing your faith to your children, please contact Fr. John or any of us and we will be happy to assist you.
It’s never too late to bring your kids to Church School. All are welcome anytime even if you’ve been away for awhile!! We have an amazing staff of devoted, creative folks who are passionate about instructing and inspiring St. John’s students.
With love in Christ,
Your Church School staff
Nancy Close, Director and our wonderful teachers - Bob Kurker, Brian Hazerjian, Joan Teebagy, Carol Hazerjian, Bertina Kurker, Rachel Hazerjian, Dianne Mercado and Tori Sabbag
Church School Activities
Christian "Family" Bracelet
The Lord's Prayer Puzzle
The Book of Genesis
The "Colors of Christ" Cross
The New Testament Pyramid Game
Church School Year
No Classes on these Sundays |
| October 13, 2024 -long weekend Indigenous People’s Day |
| November 10, 2024 - long weekend Veterans Day |
| December 1, 2024 - Thanksgiving weekend |
| December 29, 2024 - school vacation week |
| January 19, 2025 - long weekend MLK |
| February 16, 2025 -school vacation week |
| April 13, 2025 - Palm Sunday |
| April 20, 2025 - Easter |
| May 25, 2025 - long weekend Memorial Day |
| Church School Graduation - June 8, 2025 |
Registration
Click the button below to complete the CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM for the upcoming church school year.
Your child will be placed in his/her public school grade.
Attendance Reminder
In order for children to benefit from our Church School program, regular attendance at the Divine Liturgy and in class is essential. The continuity provided by weekly attendance makes it possible for students to understand, appreciate and embrace our Orthodox faith.
All students who have attained at least 50% attendance during the school year will be awarded a certificate of completion and will be eligible for other awards at graduation.
If you have questions regarding your child's attendance record, please contact us.