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Children's Religious Education (CRE)

"The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves" — Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

 

Our Religious Education Program for Children is Designed to:  

  • Develop the children's sense of their own worth and dignity and that of others;
  • Promote their responsibility and responsiveness toward others;
  • Challenge them to think creatively and act courageously;
  • Promote their appreciation of, pride in, and identification with Unitarian Universalism;
  • Increase their understanding of humanity's search for the meaning in life and the expressions of this quest; and
  • Provide opportunities for community service.

A Typical Sunday

Our whole community begins worship in the sanctuary together Sunday mornings beginning at 11:00 am (September 13 - June 6). After “Time for All Ages,” children, youth and their teachers adjourn to the Education wing for classes.

A Children’s Corner in the sanctuary is reserved for little ones whose parents are not ready to take them to the nursery or classes. Here they can draw, color or look at picture books.

Nursery care for infants and toddlers is available during worship in our “Dream Room,” beginning at 10:50.  

Do you have gifts to share? Of course you do!

Here are some ways to share your talents:

  • Become a teacher
  • Join the RE Committee
  • Volunteer for intergenerational events
  • Sign up to be a Mystery Buddy
  • Help clean up a classroom
  • Coordinate a social justice project
  • Remember CRE in your current leadership roles
  • Say hello to our kids
  • Thank a teacher or committee member

     

Classes for Children

“Sprouts” This class features circle-time with stories, followed by snack and free-play. Children will begin to learn cooperation, sharing and group traditions.

“Maiasaurs” Using basic Unitarian Universalist preschool-kindergarten curricula, Children in this class explore UU rituals and values in a fun and engaging setting.

“Explorers” (1st-6th grades) This year’s “Explorers” will be learning about world religions with the innovative curriculum, “Holidays and Holy Days.” Cooking, crafting, building and the occasional field trip will help children in this class learn about some of the world’s different faith paths and traditions.

To talk more about what class might be right for your child, contact Director of Religious Education, Becky Brooks

Special Programs

Religious Education doesn’t happen only in Sunday School. Special programs like Mystery Buddies, our annual Halloween party, and social justice activities not only let the congregation get to know our children and youth, but also infuse fun and learning outside the classroom.

For Details:

    Adult RE
    Youth RE
    Childrens RE

RE-Connect Baltimore, our Religious Education blog, for news, announcements, resources, links, documents, surveys and more that relate to Lifespan Religious Education at First Unitarian

Brochure

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By Mail (pdf file)

For More Information:
Idalee DiGregorio
RE Committee Chair - Children and Youth

Becky Brooks
Director of Lifespan RE