Pre-K — 5th Grade

The primary experience for our pre-K through 5th graders is Sunday School. Grounded in story-telling, craft projects, games and discussion, Sunday School helps children become familiar with the stories and lessons of faith. It is taught by our high school volunteers.

We also run special events for kids, such as the Christmas Pageant, advent wreath-making, and a special Good Friday service for families.

8th and 9th grade

8th and 9th grade are special years because of Confirmation. This is a two-year program designed to help young people learn and ask big questions about God, the Episcopal church, and their faith. It’s a safe space to talk and question and experiment, all while forming community. We learn, cook and play together; we go on a weekend retreat together; do community service and take a turn leading Sunday morning worship.

High School

Being in High School has many things to offer while at Christ Church Rye. There’s High School Youth Group, led by Ella Sheth and Korbii Reiff, which are places for inclusion, fun and games and also community. Its activities include baking, scavenger hunts, the occasional game of All-Church-Hide and Seek, and many other activities that teens love. There’s also volunteering opportunities like becoming a Sunday School teacher. There’s even an opportunity to take a pilgrimage to the Taizé monastery in France. This is a unique experience that allows young people to search for communion with God through community prayer, song, silence, personal reflection and sharing.