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Board of Education Profile Study The Mission of the Education Committee of Augustana Lutheran Church is to provide an opportunity for all ages to study, learn and grow in their Christian faith. Sunday School: -3 year olds through 9^th grade Pre-School – 7^th Grade (46 students) -Witness materials are used -The Small Catechism to study the Apostles Creed and the Lords Prayer -Story telling and crafts once a month 8^th and 9^th Grade (11 students): -The Luther Small Catechism with Explanations is used -Studying the Old and New Testaments, The 10 Commandments, and the Lords Prayer --Sunday school curriculum for all grades Opening before Sunday School, -Offering, announcements, music, prayer, morning devotions Communion education classes for 5^th- 6^th grade -optional Vacation Bible School (3 yr. olds – 6^th grade): -Community event with St. Willibrord Catholic Church 2^nd week in June, 3 nights Confirmation (8^th & 9^th grade): -The confirmation class meets Wednesday nights. Events: Rally Sunday Bibles presented to 5^th graders; in October Souper Bowl Sunday 8^th grade; Acolyte Training – 7^th grade; Sunday School students sing during church services; Pre-school – 6^th grade; Mentors — Confirmation students during Lent; Friendship Sunday - 9m grade; Christmas Program - directed by 9^th grade, ages Pre-school – 8th grade Goals: -Provide a room for each Sunday school class. -Have a more consistent attendance for Sunday school students -Have the Pastor involved in the Sunday school classes. -To continue to keep the programs we have. -Have articles written up for newsletter from Sunday school teachers or Superintendent on Sunday school activities. -To have some "intergenerational" activities with the church members. -Have fundraisers to help out with expenses for Vacation Bible school and Sunday school materials. -Have a more consistent material for confirmation classes. -To continue to have a good thematic Vacation Bible school. -To concentrate more on Sunday school curriculum. -Get students more involved in singing, playing piano during Sunday church services. -To have traditional Christmas programs. (Nativity play, readings and songs.)