The Lifelong Learning Ministry: Children
Toddler to Grade 5
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School is open to children ages 16 months through 5th grade, and runs throughout the school year. There is no Sunday School on the last Sunday of the month for Level 2 (Kindergarten to 2nd grade) and Level 3 children (3rd to 5th grade), so that children can participate in Youth Sunday (see below). However, Sunday School will be held on that Sunday for the Toddlers and Level 1 children.
Children can start Sunday School at any time during the program year. If you have a child that you would like to have participate, please contact Linda Baier.
Worship for Children and Youth | The last Sunday of every month is Youth Sunday. This is a special Sunday when we can attend church with our families and the St. Matthew’s family! There will be opportunities for CGS children to participate throughout the liturgy.
Click here for more information about our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program.
Teachers
- Sandie Perusch leads the Toddlers (16 to 36 months)
- Nancy Cunningham and Nancy Williams lead the Preschool level 1 children (ages 3 to 5)
- Linda Baier and Linda Schindewolf lead the Primary level 2 children (Kindergarten to 2nd grade)
- Judy Groben leads the Senior level 3 children (3rd to 5th grade).
For questions about Sunday School, please contact Linda Baier.
St. Matthew’s Church is one of the very few churches in the country to have all four levels of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) in one place. In 2022, we celebrate 30 years of CGS at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church!

Recent Sunday School News
- Youth Sunday: Blessing of the Backpacks and Sunday School/Middle School Open HouseSunday, August 29 is Youth Sunday at St. Matthew’s! Read for details!
- Virtual Sunday School – May 2021This month we are once again offering families a flexible and vibrant pre-recorded lesson and activities!
- Virtual Sunday School – April 2021This month we are once again offering families a flexible and vibrant pre-recorded lesson and activities!
- Virtual Sunday School – March/April 2021This Holy Week, we are pleased to offer families a flexible and vibrant pre-recorded lesson and activity!
- This Friday: Stations of the Cross for Youth & FamilyFather Rodney and Anthony invite all adults, children, and youth to join us for a special Stations of the Cross service being held this Friday, March 5 at 7:00 PM.