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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
4501 Main Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
(630) 968-6231

Welcome to Sunday School at Gloria Dei
2012-2013 year – Starts September 9th

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Dear Parents,

Welcome! This letter includes information about our upcoming Sunday School year at Gloria Dei.  I hope that you will make Christian Education a priority in your family schedule this year.  You’ll find lots of information in this letter, including: Rally Day highlights, a Registration Form, Church Nursery information, a brief description of the Milestone Ministry Program, and some Sunday School dates for your calendar.  Please let me know if I can answer any questions for you, or if you have any suggestions about Sunday School at Gloria Dei.  I look forward to working with you as your child explores their faith!

Kate Huron
Director of Youth and Family Ministry
Kate.huron@gloriadeichurch.org
630-968-6231 ext. 105


RallyRALLY DAY – September 9th - 9:45-10:45am
The official kick off to the Sunday School Year


SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM – Everyone should fill one out!

PencilYour child’s safety is a top priority.  Therefore, all parents should fill out the a registration form (even if we already have one from a previous year, even if there aren’t any changes).  We want to be SURE our information is current. 


NURSERY AVAILABLE DURING SUNDAY SCHOOL

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MILESTONE MINISTRY

The Milestone ministry program runs throughout the year, and was created to encourage and help facilitate families to live out the promises made the day of their child’s baptism.  Come discover the “faith stepping stones” we celebrate each month at Gloria Dei.

Each milestone includes a child learning piece, parent learning piece, recognition and celebration during worship, and a small stone as a reminder of each.

Hear more about the milestones at the Adult Form on September 16th (in the chapel), you will find a schedule of milestones below.  We encourage you to find the ones that apply to your child, and mark the dates on your family calendar today.

Starting Sunday School September 16 3 year olds (or those new to our PK class)
Reading God’s Word October 7 3rd Grade
Entry to Confirmation October 7 6th Grade
Welcome to Worship! November 4 4 year olds
Learning to Talk to God December 2 Kindergarten
Kids and Money January 27 1st Grade
First Communion February 24 ages will vary (typically our 5th graders)
Lord’s Prayer March 17 2nd Grade
Apostles’ Creed April 7 4th Grade
One Year Anniversary May 5 those Baptized within the past year
Affirmation of Baptism May 19 8th Grade

IMPORTANT SUNDAY SCHOOL DATES

September 9 Rally Day
November 25 Family Sunday School Day
December 23 Family Sunday School Day
December 30 No Sunday School
March 24 Family Sunday School Day
March 31 Easter – No Sunday School
May 19 Final Day of 2012-2013 Sunday School Year

*What is a Family Sunday School Day? A day when everyone is invited to attend together! (usually near a holiday or school break).  Families are invited to rotate through a variety of crafts, games, snacks, and other activities together or with Sunday School friends.