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Children's Formation


Children’s Ministry

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd– A Montessori based Christian formation program offered on Sunday mornings 9:00 until 10:15 September thru May.

Atrium of the Lambs (18 months – 3 years)

Atrium Two: The Good Shepherd (3-6 years)

Atrium Three: The True Vine (6-9 years)

Atrium Four: The Parousia (9 years – 5th Grade)

Solemn Communion – A Montessori based Christian formation program that looks to deepen the Eucharistic experience for children K through 5th grade. Children must have had at least one year of Catechesis.

Christmass in White Horse – A ministry program to provide Christmas gifts to the children of White Horse, Cheyenne River Reservation, South Dakota.

Baptism Preparation– A two-hour class to help parents and godparents look at the journey of Baptism.


Peanut Butter Sunday – Ingathering of peanut butter and other canned goods for Loaves and Fishes the second Sunday of each month.

Vacation BibleSchool – Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church joins with St. John’sBaptistChurch (ABC) each June for a one week VBS experience, mornings 9:00 am until 12:00 noon.

Child Fellowship & Childcare– A parent ministry on Sunday mornings for children birth thru 5 years old providing childcare during the 10:30 service; a professionally staffed nursery is provided during the 8:00 and 10:30 services.

Catechesis Training – Catechesis training is available on an as needed basis at Saint Martin’s and/or locally for all levels.

Christmass Pageant – A children’s  pageant is held at the 4:00pm service on Christmass Eve. There is a rehearsal for the pageant the Saturday before Christmass Eve. All children birth thru 5th grade are encouraged to attend

St. Martin’s Episcopal Preschool – A ministry of this parish for almost 35 years, serving children from all levels of our community with quality preparation for schooling.

            Level One – One year olds to Toddlers

            Level Two - Two year olds

            Level Three –Three year olds

            Level Four - Four year olds

Chapel – Opportunity for the preschool children to hear Biblical stories and sing songs; held every Tuesday morning