Here are some of the ways that you can help the next generation. The two main functions of this committee are to set direction and policy for the children's Religious Education Program and to provide support to the teachers working in the classrooms. Members also sign up for other responsibilities in such areas of interest as curriculum selection and evaluation, intergenerational event planning, and teacher training. The RE Director, RE Assistant, and the Minister are ex-officio members of this committee. Monthly meetings are held on Sunday mornings and there is an annual retreat on a Saturday in June.
Members commit to a three-year term.
At Paint Branch, we view teaching in our RE program as an opportunity to share our gifts and help children develop their own theologies. The average teacher would serve as the assistant teacher one week, then be the lead teacher the next week, then take the third week off from teaching. We can accommodate a variety of busy schedules. Teachers are asked to commit to one church year, from mid-September through May, with days off for holidays and intergenerational services. The curricula are written for non-professional teachers and are easy to follow, fun, and interesting.