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The
Education HourHoly Cross Church offers Christian education for all ages on Sunday mornings throughout the school year. The Education Hour is held between the two worship services, from 9:15 - 10:15 am, with classes for children and adults.
Sunday School
Sunday School is an educational ministry for elementary-age children, which emphasizes the teaching of bible stories. Each week features activities, music, and crafts.
Beginning with Nursery (age 3 and below) up through 6th grade, there are classes for each age group. A “Youth Forum” is offered for young people of 7th grade and above. All children of the church participate.
Adult Education
Holy Cross has a strong and solid tradition of adult education. There are many opportunities for bible study offered throughout the year.
The Adult Forum is our biggest adult education opportunity. This informal topical Bible Study is held on Sunday mornings during the education hour, in the Fellowship Hall. Different forum series are presented over the year by the pastor on various biblical and theological topics.
Women’s Evening Bible Study meets at the Martinsons (821 Beech Lane in Annandale) on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Contact LoAnn Martinson for directions.
The Women's Group Bible Study is held on the first Monday afternoon of the month (1pm), at the church.
A Mom’s Bible Study is held on Monday mornings from 9:15 -10:30 am, led by Pastor King. For information on this series, contact Shannon Vietmeier.
Vacation Bible School (VBS) a special week of education held in the first full week of August each summer for elementary age children: preschool through 7th grade. Children from other churches in the community are welcome to attend, just as our children often attend VBS in other churches.
Church Bible CampEvery year, a number of young people from Holy Cross spend a week at Green Lake Bible Camp, near Spicer Minnesota, or at the associated camp at the Shores of St. Andrews. The cost of this camping experience is shared by the parents and the church. Advance sign-up is required for campers the previous February.
Holy Cross also sponsors a Married Couples' Retreat at Green Lake, as a relaxing "get-away" for adults.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church is a Corporate Member of Green Lake Ministries, an outreach of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Broadly defined, the Confirmation Program of Holy Cross Church includes several different periods of instruction throughout the life of a child, including the following:
Gift of the Holy Scriptures 3rd Grade
Each year, on Reformation Sunday, our third grade students receive a gift of the Holy Scriptures from the hand of their parents.
First Communion Instruction 5th Grade
On Wednesday nights during Lent, fifth grade students receive instruction from the pastor on the meaning and importance of the Sacrament, in preparation for their First Communion.
Confirmation Instruction 7th - 9th Grade
Holy Cross has an engaging and effective program for Confirmation Instruction, based on the Scriptures and the Catechism, with classes meeting every Wednesday night throughout the school year.
Confirmation Service 10th Grade
The “Service for the Affirmation of Baptism” (Confirmation Service) takes place in the fall of a student’s 10th grade year.
