Youth & Family Ministry

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Welcome!

St. Paul’s believes each child is gift from God and children are welcomed and celebrated at our church — no exceptions. We offer a safe, inclusive environment where children can learn about God’s love through stories, songs, worship, and activities.
 
Our goal is to support all of our families as they guide their children through every part of their faith lives, including the youngest years. We are honored to partner with your family on this journey.

SUNDAY SCHOOL 

Every Sunday, 10:20 am
We offer Sunday School every week for children in Preschool through 5th grade. St. Paul’s Family Minister leads each session with the help of a trained volunteer. 
 
Check-in starts at 10:20am in the Queen’s Courtyard (right outside the church’s entrance). You must complete a waiver and provide emgerency contact information the first time your child attends. 
 
Our church uses the Sparkhouse curriculum, which includes accessible Bible stories, songs, and fun activities. The Sunday School classroom is a joyful place that we look foward to visiting every week. We hope you can join us!

 

The Pray-Ground

Children: Birth – Kindergarten  
Every Sunday During Service in the Cathedral
We also have the “Pray-ground” at the front of the church (on the left hand side) that’s dedicated to young children and their families. It is a space for children to spread out and engage in worship or simply be present in our service. You’ll find quiet toys and a welcoming environment where young children are included and celebrated. 
 
Parents/guardians must be with children at all times and there are seats all around the area to make it easier to worship together as a family. 

 

Meet Kate Gould…

Kate Gould, is St. Paul’s Youth and Family Minister. Kate is a graduate of the Iliff School of Theology (MDiv, June 2022) and a former early childhood educator and children’s advocate. She has two children and moved to San Diego in April of 2022. When she’s not working she enjoys reading, family days at the beach, and being an Uber for her children. Her favorite quote is from Dr. Cornel West: “Justice is love in public.” Kate shares “I am grateful to be part of the St. Paul Cathedral family and am excited to grow a vibrant youth and family ministry here.”

gouldk@stpaulcathedral.org 

Let’s connect

St. Paul’s Youth & Family Minister, Taylor, is always happy to answer questions and welcome new visitors: milamsamuelt@stpaulcathedral.org

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SUNDAY SCHOOL

Children: Kindergarten – 7th Grade 
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday, 10:20 am

Sunday School is called SPY Club and implements the progressive, miniREVOLUTIONS curriculum from Illustrated Ministry. The curriculum is based on the Revised Common Lectionary and follows the rhythms and experiences of the church year through the revolutions of the liturgical calendar. Embracing this cyclical way of moving through the liturgical seasons promotes sacredness and rhythm and allows children to enter SPY Club at any point and not feel behind or as if they have missed out.

Although you may enter at any point please sign up below so we can prepare materials for you. 

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 As a church, we are called to minister to and nurture the spiritual emotional needs of our children, youth, and their families. Through our weekly formation groups, at-home resources, age-inclusive worship, and a wide variety of events, we hope to empower them to receive and respond to the liberating and life-giving love of Christ; in themselves, their communities, and the world. 

Spring/Summer 2023: A Time of Transition

Our Family Minister Maya Little-Saña’s last day is Sunday, April 30. As we enter this period of transition, please take note of our amended schedule of offerings and Summer events. Keep an eye out for updates in our weekly e-bulletin (click here to subscribe) or contact Chapter Member Lucero Cuarezma-Samano at lucerosamano@gmail.com

Pentecost Play day at bahia point

June 3, 2023 – 2-7pm – – Bahia Point – Grades 6-12 – Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun with young people from all around our diocese. There will be the opportunity to sail, swim, play games, and relax with friends. Please let Mykel Resino if your child plans to attend by Tuesday, May 30 by emailing mykelresino@yahoo.com

 All youth must bring a completed waiver. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REQUIRED WAIVER.   

two vacation bible school offerings at st. james by-the-sea

Love is… Godly Play VBS will be held June 26-30 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm for ages 2.5 years to rising Kindergarten campers.  Max: 12 campers
 

Love is… VBS will be held July 17-20 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm for rising 1st-6th grade campers. Campers must have completed Kindergarten to register for this VBS.
Max: 36-40 campers (depending on volunteers/leaders)

Tuition is $85 for first camper, $75 for each additional camper and a cap of $175 per family.

Click here to for more information and to register ASAP

Ash Wednesday Family Service

Wednesday, March 5

5 pm – C.S. Lewis stated, “The perfect church service would be one we were almost unaware of. Our attention would have been on God.” If you are looking for a short, transformative, family friendly service join us at 5pm on Wednesday, March 5th in the Great Hall for the Ash Wednesday Family Service!”. (View Service Bulletin)

Interested in our other Lent/Holy Week services? (Click Here For Details)

Thank you FOR YOUR PLEDGE!

Because of you, we can continue to serve as a center of transformative love, faith and service!

Have questions or need to make changes?
Feel free to contact us, and we will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

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