Children's Ministry
Our children’s ministry assists families with children in 5th grade and younger by introducing the children to Jesus Christ, planting the seed of God’s Word into their hearts, modeling the love of Jesus through a team of caring volunteers, and nurturing and shepherding them into a lasting relationship with God.
Weekly options include:
Sunday School
We are focused on supporting every family, every parent, and every child. We want to partner with parents to help nurture their children’s faith. Our team of caring volunteers introduces children in 5th grade and younger to Jesus Christ, plants the seed of God’s Word in their hearts, models Jesus's love, and nurtures and shepherds them into a lasting relationship with God.
Nursery: 8:30 am — 12:30 pm
- 2 months - Age 2: Room 104
Sunday School: 10:15 — 11:10 am
- Age 2: Room 113
- Age 3 – Kindergarten: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd | Learn More
- Grades 1 – 3: Storymakers
- Grades 1 – 3: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 2
- Grades 4 & 5 girls: Storymakers
- Grades 4 & 5 boys: Storymakers
You may register your child before their first visit to the nursery or Sunday school or at check-in on Sunday morning.
Children's Ministry Staff
Luci is from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and came to the United States as a nanny. She got her Associate in Teaching here in Houston and started working at SJD in 2006 as a Nursery Worker. She became the Nursery and Preschool Associate in 2018. She loves working with children because she believes they are angels sent by God to bring joy to our lives!
St. John the Divine has been a second home to ReBecca and her family. She has been blessed to have her four children baptized and confirmed in this parish. More importantly, they are all active members of this amazing community.
Tany is a native Houstonian and attended The Kinkaid School and The University of Texas at Austin. She was a buyer for a boutique clothing store and went on to be Director of Recruiting and assisted with marketing at Chamberlain, Hrdlicka law firm.
She has four grown children and one grandson. Tany spent many years as a “professional volunteer” with the Junior League of Houston and at her children’s schools, as well as with numerous non-profits in Houston and serving in board positions.
She began at SJD in the rector’s office and after many years of serving God and others who are in need through our Go Outreach ministry she is happily supporting our formation and family ministries.
Get Involved
Maundy Thursday for Kids
Apr 17, 2025 • 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Kids are invited to commemorate Maundy Thursday with an interactive Last Supper while their parents attend the Maundy Thursday service in the Church. A hearty snack will be provided, and children will join their families in Church after the passing of the Peace.
Self-Guided Stations of the Cross
Apr 18, 2025 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Families of all ages are invited to walk a self-guided, interactive, outdoor Stations of the Cross
