The Church of the Open Door
Pathways FAQ
- Do I need to be a member for my child to attend Pathways Church School?
- We welcome all children, whether their parents are members or not.
- Do I need to pay a fee for my child to attend Pathways Church School?
- We do not charge a fee; however your pledge or your weekly offerings help us to provide programs for people of all ages!
- Why should I register my child?
- When you register your child and provide contact information, we are able to keep you informed about upcoming events. When we have accurate registration numbers, we are better able to estimate supply and teacher needs as well!
- We can't be here every week. Will my child get in trouble for missing classes?
- We are happy to see your child whenever your family is able to be here! Your child will have an easier time making friends and learning the Bible stories with regular attendance, but we will never scold your child for missing a week.
- Does my child need to "dress up" for Church School?
- We suggest that your child dress comfortably! Our classes often involve cooking, painting, gym, and other exciting activities.
- My child isn't comfortable participating in the Children's Sermon. What should we do?
- It is okay to let your child stay with you until the Children's Sermon is over. He can join the rest of the children as they leave the Sanctuary to go to Church School.
- How will my child know where to go after the Children's Sermon?
- You may wish to take your preschool child from the Sanctuary to the classroom, although one of the K-6 teachers can escort the 3 and 4 year-olds to their room.
- K-6 children and their teachers travel from the Sanctuary to the Theater for music time as a group. The teachers and their classes are dismissed and travel to their classrooms together as well. Your child will not need to navigate the building on her own.
- How will I know where to pick my child up after church?
- Preschool children will always be picked up in the 3 or 4 year-old classrooms. The K-6 pick-up schedule is printed in the weekly bulletin, and appears on the TV screen in the Narthex and on the bulletin boards on the upper floor of the Pathways building.
