Children & Families

Children’s Ministry

Sunday Morning Children’s Ministry: Infants-6th grade | 8:45 & 10:45 am

Children receive age-appropriate Bible teaching about God’s unstoppable love in a fun, loving atmosphere. Each Sunday includes time for free play, worship, a large group teaching, small group time, and an activity. We want Children’s Ministry to be the best hour of your child’s week! For more information or to register your child, stop by the Children’s Ministry Courtesy Desk on Sunday mornings, or contact Theresa: 920.730.8383 ext. 322.

CTR Kids Christmas Sunday information and important dates coming up!

The kids have been learning and practicing their song for CTR Kids Christmas Sunday on December 10th!
Ages 4 years old through 4th grade will be singing/leading a time of worship during both services. Please come to whatever service you normally attend.
On Thursday December 7th we will practice! Please have your kiddos checked in (just like Sunday mornings) before 6:30pm. Practice is only about an hour long- 4 year olds and kindergarten might be done a little sooner. This time is to help kids feel more comfortable being on stage, practice our transitions, and do a run through with the worship team!

We ask that one parent stay in the church during practice. We want to invite all parents to our ‘Parent Social’ during that time! Fireside Cafe will be open for a cozy drink- we will provide a sweet treat. Enjoy the fireplace and the company while the kids practice!

Breakout Jr. | Grades Kindergarten – 2

BRAND NEW THIS YEAR! Wed. 6:30-7:45 pm | October 2023 – April 2024 |

Parent Meeting: Wed., Oct. 4 – 6:30-7:30 pm | Kids begin Oct. 11 – 6:30-7:45 pm

Kids in grade K-2 are welcome at Breakout Jr for discipleship, connection, fun, and age-appropriate Bible teaching and small group time. We also do Invite-a-Friend nights, like PJ & Popcorn Night and a Neon dance party, so kids can invite neighbors or classmates to hear about Jesus’ love for them in a fun setting. Other fun nights on site will be included throughout the year also.

Kickoff Night on Wednesday, October 11, 6:30-7:45 pm.

*Note – 2nd grade is currently full. Email Jen to be put on a waiting list.

Interested in serving as a small group co-leader? Email or call Jen at 920.730.8383 ext. 311

Breakout | Grades 3-5

Wed. 6:30-8:00 pm | October 2023 – April 2024

Parent Meeting: Wed., Oct. 4 – 6:30-7:30 pm | Kids begin Oct. 11 – 6:30-8:00 pm

Kids in grade 3-5 are welcome at Breakout for discipleship, connection, fun, and age-appropriate Bible teaching and small group time. We will have a night at the Bowling alley for small group bonding in October. We will also do Invite-a-Friend nights, like PJs & Popcorn and roller skating, so kids can invite neighbors or classmates to hear about Jesus’ love for them in a fun setting.

Kickoff Night on Wednesday, October 11, 6:30-8:00 pm.

Interested in serving as a small group leader? Email or call Jen at 920.730.8383 ext. 311

Current lesson series in Children’s Ministry:

Elementary Theme: Light It Up
There are so many things to love about Christmas- music, presents, decorations, bad sweaters, and crazy uncle Sal dressed as Santa! And to top it all, the twinkling lights. Christmas is sometimes referred to as the season of light. Not just because of the colorful lights you see hanging on houses and trees, but because we celebrate the birth of Jesus- the light of the World. During “Light It Up,” kids will get clues about the consents of a present. At the flip of the switch, the present will light up, magically revealing the contents and shedding light on the amazing story of Jesus’ birth.

Preschool Theme: Tippy’s Merry Mouse House
It’s Christmas time at Tippy’s Mouse House! Just as mice are prone to do, Tippy has tiptoed into the preschool room and scurried of with the Christmas story pictures. Together, the preschoolers get to peek into Tippy’s festive Mouse House and search for the pictures amongst all the other doodads that Tippy has collected. It’s a yuletide search that culminates in the discovery of God’s greatest gift- baby Jesus.

Be part of our Children’s Ministry volunteer team!

Help show kids God’s unstoppable love and disciple them in following Jesus! Email Theresa to get started: tgoyette@christtherock.org

Volunteer Information:

Sunday Morning Hallway Huddles | 8:15 & 10:15 am: As we dive into summer we still plan on meeting before each service on Sunday Mornings. Our vision behind this is to create a space where we’re able to gather together, briefly talk about the morning while giving you a place to ask any final questions about activities, schedule, etc., and then PRAY and commit ourselves to God and ask for HIM to provide us with what we need to serve the kids well. When you are scheduled to serve, we ask that you make sure you arrive 30 minutes prior to the service: 8:15 am or 10:15 am.

Beautiful and powerful things happen when God’s people gather to pray, and we grow and connect together as a CTR Kids team when we make these huddle times a priority.

CCB Training Video: https://www.christtherock.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CTR-KIDS.mp4

Child Protection Policy: https://www.christtherock.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Child_Protection_Policy_-_August_23.docx

Child Protection Statement of Agreement Form: https://myctr.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/415/responses/new

Children’s Ministry Volunteer Handbook: https://www.christtherock.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Volunteer_Handbook_1_.docx

Ignite

Sun. mornings, Sept.-May | 8:45 & 10:45 am

Ignite is a worship team for kids, by kids! Using music, dance and motion, they engage our Kindergarten – 4th grade Sunday morning large-group classes. Auditions are held each spring for kids entering grades 4-12.

Volunteer with our kids!

Email or call Theresa to join our Children’s Ministry team. Show kids God’s unstoppable love as you serve on Sunday mornings!