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Trinity Church School - A Place to Belong
Elementary Church School Curriculum
Children in pre-school through Grade 6 are using the Bible in Life Curriculum in their classrooms. Their Church School teachers use this curriculum to introduce concepts such as being a caring friend, making choices, and respecting others. These conceptual ideas are discussed with scriptural relevance before the children are given opportunities to do activities, play games, or complete projects that connect the concept and scripture to their every day life. Children bring home take-home guides every week to share with their families.
Middle and High School Curriculum
The Middle and High School classes use the Claim the Life curriculum series. Claim the Life is a 6 year long curriculum for youth that addresses the topics and struggles that teens deal with at this point in their life. The youth have the opportunity to use conversation, role-play and written and creative exercises to explore these challenging topics.
Trinity Youth Group
Trinity’s Youth Groups welcomes middle school and high school youth. They meet twice a month before Church School, once a month for youth events, seasonally for Diocesan events, and at other times for church and community outreach. Trinity’s Youth Group is a fun and enjoyable way for youth to stay connected to their religious roots as they explore friendship and spirituality.
Nursery Care
Drop-in babysitting for infants and toddlers is available in our Nursery room during the 10:00 service. Volunteers from our congregation staff the nursery. Nursery care is a time for playing, reading and coloring and does not follow a curriculum.
Other Opportunities for Involvement
Our Acolyte Program and Children’s Choir offer many opportunities for children to be involved in our Sunday services.
Diocesan Youth Events:
- There are Middle School events during the year in the fall and early spring.
- And...two High School events, Happening in the fall and TEC "Teens Encounter Christ," in March.
- Bion (Believe It or Not) Youth Camp takes place in August.
- Camp Bishopswood is open during the summer months and is a popular opportunity for all youth.
Paula Levier, Parish Administrator -Telephone: 772-7421; email: office@trinitychurchportland.org