Children's Activities
There are great ways for the children of Redeemer and their families to be involved in parish life to the fullest! If you would like more information on how your child can participate, call Jacki Boedecker, Christian Education Director, at 955.8369.
Sunday Mornings
Children’s Chapel - held Sundays during the 9:00 am Eucharist, the children leave for the Gillespie Hall chapel after the reading of the Gospel, and return following the Peace. Included is a retelling of the Gospel, age appropriate homily, Creed, Prayers of the People, confession, absolution, and the Peace.
Nurseries and Preschool classes - Redeemer is blessed to have an infant and toddler nursery, a nursery for 2 and 3-year-olds, and a preschool class for 4-year-olds. The nurseries are open every Sunday during the 9:00 and 11:00 am Eucharists. The preschool class is open only during the 9:00 am service during the academic year. While there are staff members in both the nurseries, they depend on a great deal of volunteer help. The preschool class is entirely staffed by volunteers.
Church School classes take place throughout the academic year for all children from 10:10 to 10:45 am on Sunday mornings. Grades K-3 meet in the church school wing (beside the Bell Tower), and grades 4 and 5 meet in the classrooms above Gillespie Hall. Teachers are always needed.
Every year, Redeemer children learn about Christian Saints
and participate in an All Saints Wax Museum re-creation.
Acolytes: Contact Kris Grade in the parish office, 955.4263, for more information. (minimum age -10)
Baptism: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is administered on scheduled Sundays throughout the year. Baptism instruction classes, required for parents and godparents, are conducted the four Sundays prior to each of these Sundays. Contact: Fr. Rick Marsden in the parish office, 955.4263.
Choir Program: Westminster Choir, for elementary school girls and boys grades 2 - 5, and Cherubim Choir, for 4-year-olds through 1st grade, meet Wednesdays from 5:00 - 5:45 pm. Contact : Ann Stephenson-Moe, 955.4263.
Guild of the Christ Child: Expectant parents and babies are prayed for prior to birth/adoption by the congregation as the baby’s arrival nears. Continuing contact is maintained with the new family through the child’s 5th birthday. Contact: Fr. Rick Marsden, 955.4263.
LOGOS: is Redeemer’s mid-week opportunity for Christian fellowship for children grades K-5, and takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 - 6:30 pm. LOGOS provides playtime/homework, worship, art, choir, and Bible study, as well as family style dinner. Parent involvement is required. For more information, visit our parish calendar or call the Parish office at 955.4263.
Vacation Bible School: Always held the week prior to the start of the Sarasota County schools, Vacation Bible School at Redeemer is a tradition for children age 4 through those entering 5th grade! Held 9:00 am - 12:00 noon daily, Monday through Friday. Youth 6th grade and up help as aides, as well as adults who are shepherds and center leaders. It is followed by VBS Sunday. For more information, visit our parish calendar or call the Parish office at 955.4263.