Children's Ministry News

We Need You!

We are blessed at St. George’s with an active and growing group of children participating in Christian Formation. This year, we have 200 children enrolled in our program and an average attendance of about 130 children each Sunday. These children represent over 260 parents, yet only 13 are committed to weekly involvement in our Children’s Christian Formation on Sunday mornings. Only with your help can we provide the quality formation our children deserve. Won’t you consider getting involved? A variety of opportunities are available to fit your schedule and talents. Many hands make light work!

Catechists lead the activities in the atrium each week. Current catechists need co-teachers in the atrium. A team teaching approach means that no one person carries the entire responsibility each Sunday. Course options both here and at Christ Church are available to fit a variety of schedules. Child care is also available.

Assistants provide support for the catechists each week. This role can also be shared with another adult. A one morning training session is all that is needed to be prepared to give in this way. Assistant’s training sessions will be held during the month of August in preparation for the fall program.

Greeters help newcomers find their way to the appropriate atrium as well as help children transition from the service to the atrium. No particular training is needed.

Room parents help the catechist communicate with parents, send out any special notices, and help coordinate weekly parent helpers.

Parent helpers assist in the atrium one Sunday each semester (fall or spring) and lend an extra set of hands when needed.

Please contact Joanna Williams, Director of Children’s Christian Formation, at 385-2150 x 243 or

Upcoming Events

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training

Do you wish to grow in your knowledge of the Bible and our liturgy’s connection to it?
Would you like to know more about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?
Are you considering a ministry to the children of our church?

Training for Levels One and Two of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be available to all parishioners during the coming school year whether or not you wish to work in an atrium. See Joanna Williams in the church office for details or contact her at 385-2150 x 243 or joanna.williams@stgeorgesnashville.org.

Survey for Parents

The Christian Formation team at St. George's would like to hear from you about our children as they enter the 6th grade. We are asking parents of children who will soon be affected, or have recently passed this milestone. This will include children in grades 3 through 8.

An electronic survey has been sent out via email to parents of children enrolled in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. If your email address is on file with the church office, you or your spouse should have received one already. Please fill out only one per household.

If you or your spouse have not received a copy of this survey, and you would like to give your feedback, please contact Joanna Williams to request one.

Vacation Bible School 2008

Vacation Bible School is July 14-17 this year!

We are currently accepting registration forms. You can pick up a form at the church office, or print one from the link below.

VBS 2008 Application