Christian Education and Nurture at Westminster

Providing Christian education opportunities to members of the church is a vital part of the church’s responsibility, and Westminster has developed a comprehensive program of spiritual formation, Christian education, and nurture for adults and youth & children.  The Session is responsible for these offerings, and an overview of those responsibilities are stated in the following mandates:

Book of Order:

“The Session is responsible for the mission and government of the particular church. It therefore has the responsibility and power to provide for the growth of its members and for their equipment for ministry through personal and pastoral care, educational programs including the church school, sharing in fellowship and mutual support, and opportunities for witness and service in the world; to develop and supervise the church school an the education program of the church.” 

Goals of the 2003 Christian Education Task Force

The stated goal of the Christian Education Task Force 2003 was for Session to provide a “cradle to grave” Christian education program that nurtures all Westminster Presbyterian Church members in committed and faithful discipleship. Christian education at Westminster Presbyterian Church should:

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prepare children, youth and adults for full participation in worship and mission.

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develop and follow clear and definite goals that reflect the overall goal of Christian education.

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utilize curriculum materials that contribute to an understanding of reformed theology.

4.

review the goals of Christian education opportunities to ensure they enhance the overall goal.

Statement of Westminster’s Child Protection Policy

Westminster and its members are committed to the safety, welfare and protection of all children and youth participating in the activities and programs of the church. On August 28, 2006, the Session passed the Child Protection and Sexual Misconduct Covenant. It has done so not because it was necessary, but because it is what we should be doing to protect our children. The Covenant is available on this website and in the church office for you to read. We are asking all people of the church who work with our children, or plan to, to read the covenant and sign it.