{"id":364,"date":"2018-10-13T01:29:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-13T01:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/?page_id=364"},"modified":"2025-06-06T14:58:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T13:58:39","slug":"sunday-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/connect-with-us\/sunday-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250406-WA0012-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250406-WA0012-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250406-WA0012-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250406-WA0012-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ST. THOMAS SUNDAY SCHOOL, LONDON(Affiliated to MJSSA UK)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cTrain up a child in the way he should go;<br>even when he is old he will not depart from it.\u201d (Proverbs 22:6)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday School is a vital ministry dedicated to fostering the spiritual growth and development of children. It provides a nurturing environment where they can learn Christian values, understand the teachings of the Bible, and grow in their faith through worship.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Objectives of our Sunday School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Educate the Children in Christian Values, the Bible, and Church History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create lessons that align with the teachings of the Bible and our church values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce key sections of the Bible gradually, emphasizing foundational stories and lessons from both the Old and New Testaments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate engaging activities such as quizzes, Bible test, and storytelling to teach The Bible and the church history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Train Children in Worship Through Singing and Praying<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teach them Liturgical hymns and songs that reflect Christian teachings and encourage participation in Holy Qurbono.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize creative activities like drawing or crafting to help them express their worship and faith through art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Instruct on Regular Worship and Introduce the Faith and Sacraments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain the importance of attending Church regularly and being part of the Christian community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach the significance of Holy sacraments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guide children in understanding their role in the Church\u2019s mission and encourage them to participate in church-related charity activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES ARE HELD BETWEEN 12.30 \u2013 14.00 ON EVERY SUNDAY FOLLOWING THE HOLY QURBONO.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td>MJSSA UK Beginners (Class I &amp; II)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sunday-School-Beginners-Text-Book.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MJSSA UK Primary (Class III &amp; IV)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sunday-School-Primary-Text-Book.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MJSSA UK Sub Juniors (Class V &amp; VI)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Sunday-School-Subjuniors-Text-Book.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sunday-School-Subjuniors-Text-Book-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MJSSA UK Juniors (Class VII &amp; VIII)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Text-Book-MJSSAUK-Juniors-Class-7-and-8-JAN24-1.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class IX<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Text-Book-Class-IX.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1pKa8xUNqY3SsN9IyPl6KTGwvvAORBLQH\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class X<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/mjssa.in\/admin\/uploads\/textbook\/1213984Class%20-X.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthomasjsoclondon.org\/jsocldn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Text-Book-Class-x-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lick here <\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Some important Dates<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bala Smajam<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;<strong>29\/06\/2025<br>30\/11\/2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Half Yearly Exam<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>&nbsp;22\/06\/2025<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>VBS&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>27\/09\/2025 &amp; 28\/09\/2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Annual Exam<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;07\/12\/2025 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ST. 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