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:
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Fall Sunday School
We are focused on supporting every family, every parent, and every child. We want to partner with parents to help nurture their child’s faith. Our team of caring volunteers introduces children 5th grade and younger to Jesus Christ, plants the seed of God’s Word into their hearts, models the love of Jesus, 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 Level 1
- Grades 1 – 3: Storymakers
- Grades 1 – 3: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 2 (begins Nov)
- Grade 2: Preparation for Communion (register online by Sept 1)
- 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 register at check-in on Sunday morning.
Children's Ministry Staff
Fr. Neal has been a priest for nearly six years and loves serving young adults and young families. He is married to Jennifer, and together they have two young children. When not doing churchy stuff he enjoys being outside, reading long Russian novels, listening to obscure music, and watching British mysteries with Jennifer.
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
Advent Wreath Making
Dec 01, 2024 • 10:15am - 12:00pm
Begin your observance of Advent by making Advent wreaths with your church family.
Kids Night Out: Winter Dance Party!
Dec 06, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Children 6 months old through 3rd grade are invited to enjoy pizza, a movie, and a winter dance party.
