Our Mission Statement:
“To encourage and nurture our youths’ personal relationship
with Christ and the church community through
Christian fellowship and service to others.”
We are working toward this goal by investing in our future–our children. We support and encourage all children and youth to participate in the many faith-based programs at King of Kings, all geared toward doing God’s work in our community and the world.
Children’s Message Time
King of Kings is trying something new! This alternative to “traditional” Sunday School will be held during worship service on Sundays. It is based on one of the readings during the service, and will include an interactive exchange between the children and a puppet. Follow-up activities for the children will be completed independently and immediately following at the children’s table in the sanctuary and/or to be taken home to complete later in the week.
This dialogue can also help adults better understand the meaning behind God’s word and how it can apply to our lives.
Faith Stepping Stones
FSS is a faith-journey ministry involving ten stepping stones which equip parents and guardians to share their faith with their youngsters from the cradle through high school. These steps include:
1. Baptism
2. “Let the Children Come to Me” – Age three
3. “Prayer Tents” (Learning about prayer) – Kindergarten
4. First Holy Communion – 1st grade
5. “Receiving God’s Word” (Discovering what’s in the Bible) – 3rd grade
6. “Stand Up, Sit Down” (Why we worship) – 5th grade
7. “Ready, Set, Go!” – Confirmation classes (Salty Syracuse Youth) begin – 6th grade
8. “A New Beginning” (Confirmation/Affirmation of Faith) – 8th grade
9. “Keys to Forgiveness” (Power/Responsibility of the Keys) – 10th grade
10. “Roots & Wings” (Graduation) – 12th grade
Children in Worship
When children attend Sunday worship, they can color and play quietly in the children’s area in the sanctuary, or parents and children can take a break in the nursery, if needed. Children are always welcome in the sanctuary. They are also welcome to come forward for Holy Communion or to receive a blessing by Pastor.
Salty Syracuse Youth
Salty Syracuse Youth is a group to prepare youth in Grades 6-8 for Confirmation. This fun-filled group is eager to learn more about God and are seeking ways to develop their spiritual lives. For more information on our Confirmation program, please speak with Pastor.
Senior Youth
Our Senior Youth program is looking for high school age youth interested in growing connections with other youth. This group can also assist with the Salty Syracuse Youth as mentors for Confirmation students.
