Youth & Family Ministry
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.
Each week trained SPY Club guides will lead the children through a reading from Scripture and provide discussion questions, a hands-on activity, a micropractice, and a prayer. All components are built on the Scripture reading for the week. The discussion questions invite children to imagine and wonder, helping them to connect more deeply with the Scripture. A fun mix of activities helps children to think creatively about Scripture through building, earth care, social justice, science, art, and compassion. The micropractice offers children a simple ritual anchored in daily activities to help them form healthy, spiritual, and mindful habits. The prayer closes out the time together creating a sense of community and preparation as the children go out into the world.
Each SPY Club guide is an adult over the age of 18, trained in SAFE CHURCH practices and in the implementation of the miniREVOLUTIONS curriculum.
SPY Club is open to children in grades K-7th.
The Pray-Ground
Children: Birth – Kindergarten
Every Sunday During Service in the Cathedral
The Prayground is a section of nave (north/east corner) dedicated to young children and their families. It is a space for children to spread out, rather than be confined to seats, and engage in worship or simply be present in our service.
There is strong evidence that including children in worship from the earliest ages is effective in keeping them engaged in church as they grow up. Regular presence at worship allows children to absorb the foundations of our faith in a profound way.
We are a congregation that welcomes all and hope that this is reflected in all that we do as a community.
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
Volunteering
Children are the future of St. Paul’s and our country. We appreciate all those who already spend their time and energy investing in our children and youth. If you feel called to become a Spy Club guide, support the Pray-Ground or help in any other way please contact our Family Minister Kate Gould (gouldk@stpaulcathedral.org).
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.
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)
