Welcome to Sunday School
Our Mission Statement:
We are passionate about providing exceptional Christian education based on biblical foundation and the Syriac Orthodox traditions as we help our children follow Christ and carry the Syriac faith to the next generation.
Our Vision
Introduce children to the Bible & the Syriac Orthodox Faith
Minister to their needs – spiritual, emotional, & social (Ministry)
Pray for them and teach them to pray (Spiritual Support)
Accept Christ as their Savior (Worship)
Connect them with other Christians (Fellowship)
Train them for a life – long relationship with Jesus Christ and impact the world
Goals for the Sunday School
The Children in the Sunday school of St. Mark’s Cathedral shall:
- Develop an understanding of and reverence for the Bible.
- Learn about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
- Learn an appreciation of the Syriac Hymns of the church.
- Learn the responsibilities of church membership
- Learn the beliefs and history of the Syriac Orthodox Church
- Learn to respect all people
- Learn the value of the Christian Way
- Develop a personal faith and commitment to the Syriac orthodox church
- Develop a personal relationship with God
To accomplish our mission we will use the curriculum from Parables & Books Publishers:
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
Our Pledge
We, the Sunday School teachers and administrators, pledge:
- to teach the Bible & The Syriac Orthodox Faith
- to model faith and practice
- to prepare each lesson well
- to make lessons interesting
- to keep in touch with parents
- to protect and care for each child
- to be on time
- better myself with continuous Christian education
Sunday School Handbook & Forms
Looking to register for the upcoming school year? Below is a link to our registration form and handbook.