All Saints’ Church cares for God’s children by teaching them prayer and scripture in a safe, Christ-centered environment. We are pleased to help your children grow in Christ through the preparation and celebration of these special events.

Baptism

Dates:
All Saints’ holds Baptisms on the Great Vigil of Easter, Pentecost Sunday, All Saints’ Sunday and the Sunday after Epiphany. Private Baptisms may be scheduled during weekdays and on Saturdays at 4:00 or 5:30 pm in St. Mary’s Chapel.

Preparation:
To be baptized at All Saints’, one must worship regularly for a period of six months, participate in church life, and complete spiritual instruction. To help families prepare for Baptism, the Rev. Dr. Al W. Jenkins and the Rev. L. Reid Hensarling instruct families on the following: Review of Baptism Customary, Holy Scripture and the Book of Common Prayer, pp. 298-308.

First Holy Communion

Dates:
In October during the 8:50 service, All Saints celebrates First Holy Communion with a Children’s Sunday.

Preparation:
In September, 2nd & 3rd grade Sunday School classes focus on the sacrament of Holy Communion. We invite children to dramatic and interactive classes where they will be learning about the Last Supper in different settings.

Acolytes

Dates:
All Saints’ youth serve during the worship services throughout the year by carrying crosses, torches, flags and banners.

Preparation:
Children interested in this ministry receive thorough training and may start serving as acolytes at 10 years old. Each year fun activities and surprises are incorporated in the training program.

Academy of Etiquette & Manners

Dates:
This 5-day Summer program culminates with graduation during the Rector’s Breakfast at the Terrace Hotel.

Preparation:
All Saints’ invites girls and boys in 2^nd - 5^th grade to learn the social rules for living. Each day our candidates are educated on different subjects: how to introduce oneself and others, how to behave in social places, how to be a great host and guest. The Academy sessions remind our children about good manners and help them feel more confident in social situations. Each year fun activities and surprises are incorporated in the program.

Fall Festival

Dates:
Each year we celebrate the fall season with a fun, family evening of games and costumes. the Fall festival is held on the last Wednesday of October.

Celebration:
The program invites children of all ages to enjoy fellowship and games in beautifully decorated Sunday School centers. Each room captivates children with different fun activities – fishing prizes, playing ball games, having fun with clowns, cookie walk, fall crafts and face painting.

Christmas Pageant & St. Nicholas Party

Dates:
Every year All Saints’ children participate in a Christmas program where they joyfully celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Celebration:
After the special children’s service, everyone enjoys the St. Nicholas party.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Dates:
On the Saturday morning before Easter Day, children, parents, grandparents and friends meet at Lake Bonny Park to celebrate Easter.

Celebration:
Families enjoy fellowship, have the great Egg Hunt, refreshments and Easter treats, face painting, cup cake decorating and fun games.