Children are a wonderful and vital part of the church. The church has the responsibility to equip and support parents in discipling their children.
See our Philosophy of Family Ministry for more information.
Sunday School has two nurseries: 0 to 18 months (or strong walkers) and 18 months (or strong walkers) to 2 years. Children age 2 and above have Sunday School classes.
Several cribs are available for naps in a separate but connected room. This room is also used by nursing mothers.
Morning Worship has three nurseries: 0 to 18 months (or strong walkers); 18 months (or strong walkers) to 2 years; and 3 to 4 years. See below for older ages.
Several cribs are available for naps in a separate but connected room. This room is also used by nursing mothers.
Evening Prayer has one combined nursery: 0 to 3 years. Children 4 and older may attend Covenant Kids (see below).
Contact Hope Bennett for current Nursery Volunteer Schedule.
All the children’s classes follow a unified, age-appropriate curriculum that is aimed at training our children in the whole of God’s Word. A typical class will include a time of singing, a teaching/story from the Scriptures, and an activity based on the lesson. There are multiple classes divided by age and grade.
Children from age 4 to fifth grade meet on the third floor during the Sunday evening prayer meetings at 6:00 pm.
Covenant Kids is an interactive time when our associate pastor teaches children what it means to be a part of God’s church. It includes a time of singing, prayer, and brief instruction.
After meeting as a large group, children divide by age and work on memorizing age-appropriate catechisms together, with the help of adult volunteers.
We take the safety of our children seriously. We screen all our children’s workers and train them on child safety, as well as church and government policies.
Below are some of our volunteer safety procedures:
Children’s Worker Approval
• All workers must be members of Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church.
• Christian Education teachers must be approved by the HTPC Session.
• All adult workers must complete a background check (Note: All of these records are confidential and all workers must be approved in order to serve.)
Worker Guidelines
• All school-aged volunteers must be members of Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church.
• Minors may work ONLY when accompanied by an adult (18 years or older).
• In the infant room, student helpers must be in 8th grade or older
• In all other classrooms, student helpers must be in 6th grade or above.
• Two men may work together only when accompanied by another adult female volunteer.
Onsite Police Officer
HTPC hires an off-duty police officer on Sunday mornings and evenings to aid the security team if need should arise.
We invite children PreK – 5th grade to join us for Covenant Kids Class on Sunday evenings. We gather as a church family in the sanctuary from 6:00-7:00 pm for worship and prayer. Children are dismissed to their class at 6:30 for a lesson and time spent memorizing age-appropriate catechisms.
During the school year, we meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm (following a fellowship meal at 6 pm) for devotions and additional catechism memorization work. This is followed by an art class concluding at 7:30 pm. The Fall semester begins September 11th. Register here.
We would love for you to join us! Contact Sarah Fisher with questions.