Children and Family Ministries
Our teachers are committed to introducing your children to the culture of worship and biblical instruction and to preparing them for a lifestyle of knowing God and making Him known. We begin by worshiping God together as a large group before separating for a time of study.
Our elementary-aged children in kindergarten through second grade and in fifth grade use the “Show me Jesus” curriculum from Great Commission Publications, focusing on God’s unfolding story of salvation from Genesis to revelation. God’s covenant of grace is a key thread tying the scriptures together.
In third and fourth grades we use Great Commission Publications’ “Kid’s Quest Catechism Club” materials to promote memorization of the catechism through biblical teaching, skits, and games. Through the study of scripture and the memorization of the catechism, our children learn the tenets of the Christian faith from creation to Jesus’ second coming. By doing this, we establish our children’s faith and equip them to defend it.
Our Vision and Sunday School Programs (11:00 am Sundays)
Our Nursery is far more than a babysitting service. The volunteers that serve in the Nursery wish to introduce your children to the culture of worship and Biblical instruction, and to prepare them for a lifestyle of knowing God and making Him known.
For children under two years of age, this is done primarily through stories and teachable moments. Once a child enters the two-year-old classroom, we begin to formalize this instruction through a time of singing and age-appropriate instruction.
Our two and three-year-olds learn how much God cares for them through the “God Loves Me” curriculum. Each week they are introduced to God through the lives of Biblical characters (Abraham, David, Jesus, Paul, etc.) with a Bible story and a craft or activity to bring the story to life. Our four and five-year-old class uses the “Show me Jesus” curriculum from Great Commission Publications. Children learn that they belong to Jesus because of God’s great love in salvation, and that He is the God who keeps his promises faithfully to his people.
** This summer, children ages 2-years through Pre-K will meet in Room 210 for Sunday School. Rising Kindergartners through students in 5th grade will meet in the "Big Room" on the 3rd floor for our special summer program, featuring "Owlegories," an animated series in which a school of owls learning about God by studying the world He created.
Atonement Babies & Tots Club (ABC)
The Atonement Babies & Tots Club (ABC) meets twice a month in the baby nursery for time to play, sing Bible songs, share ideas, chat and build friendships, and possibly even create a craft! ABC meets every other Friday during the school year from 10 am to 11:30 am. Join us for a laid-back time of fellowship for babies, preschoolers, and caretakers – primarily moms.
** ABC is napping this summer, but stay tuned for special ABC announcements...coming soon! **
Let’s raise children and families who will grow up loving Jesus and knowing Atonement as a place of love, support, and family. For more information contact Dawn Molloy at [email protected] or 301-649-4131.
Parenting Christian Kids, Children’s Ministry Edition
Church of Atonement’s monthly newsletter for families.
Links for Parents
Montgomery County Public Schools Division of Early Childhood Services
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/earlychildhood/
Information about Prekindergarten, Head Start, and Kindergarten registration
Child Find of Montgomery County
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/specialed/childfind.shtm
Identification and services for young children with disabilities
Locate Childcare
http://www.mdchildcare.org/mdcfc/mcc.html
Resource for locating childcare providers
Our elementary-aged children in kindergarten through second grade and in fifth grade use the “Show me Jesus” curriculum from Great Commission Publications, focusing on God’s unfolding story of salvation from Genesis to revelation. God’s covenant of grace is a key thread tying the scriptures together.
In third and fourth grades we use Great Commission Publications’ “Kid’s Quest Catechism Club” materials to promote memorization of the catechism through biblical teaching, skits, and games. Through the study of scripture and the memorization of the catechism, our children learn the tenets of the Christian faith from creation to Jesus’ second coming. By doing this, we establish our children’s faith and equip them to defend it.
Our Vision and Sunday School Programs (11:00 am Sundays)
Our Nursery is far more than a babysitting service. The volunteers that serve in the Nursery wish to introduce your children to the culture of worship and Biblical instruction, and to prepare them for a lifestyle of knowing God and making Him known.
For children under two years of age, this is done primarily through stories and teachable moments. Once a child enters the two-year-old classroom, we begin to formalize this instruction through a time of singing and age-appropriate instruction.
Our two and three-year-olds learn how much God cares for them through the “God Loves Me” curriculum. Each week they are introduced to God through the lives of Biblical characters (Abraham, David, Jesus, Paul, etc.) with a Bible story and a craft or activity to bring the story to life. Our four and five-year-old class uses the “Show me Jesus” curriculum from Great Commission Publications. Children learn that they belong to Jesus because of God’s great love in salvation, and that He is the God who keeps his promises faithfully to his people.
** This summer, children ages 2-years through Pre-K will meet in Room 210 for Sunday School. Rising Kindergartners through students in 5th grade will meet in the "Big Room" on the 3rd floor for our special summer program, featuring "Owlegories," an animated series in which a school of owls learning about God by studying the world He created.
Atonement Babies & Tots Club (ABC)
The Atonement Babies & Tots Club (ABC) meets twice a month in the baby nursery for time to play, sing Bible songs, share ideas, chat and build friendships, and possibly even create a craft! ABC meets every other Friday during the school year from 10 am to 11:30 am. Join us for a laid-back time of fellowship for babies, preschoolers, and caretakers – primarily moms.
** ABC is napping this summer, but stay tuned for special ABC announcements...coming soon! **
Let’s raise children and families who will grow up loving Jesus and knowing Atonement as a place of love, support, and family. For more information contact Dawn Molloy at [email protected] or 301-649-4131.
Parenting Christian Kids, Children’s Ministry Edition
Church of Atonement’s monthly newsletter for families.
Links for Parents
Montgomery County Public Schools Division of Early Childhood Services
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/earlychildhood/
Information about Prekindergarten, Head Start, and Kindergarten registration
Child Find of Montgomery County
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/specialed/childfind.shtm
Identification and services for young children with disabilities
Locate Childcare
http://www.mdchildcare.org/mdcfc/mcc.html
Resource for locating childcare providers