All Saints’ is blessed with lots of children, and the programs we offer for them reflect the importance we place on their care — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Parents are always welcome to visit our nurseries and classrooms, and are also encouraged to participate as volunteers in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Vacation Bible School.

Contact: All Saints’ Children’s Formation Department:

Stephanie Diethelm, sdiethelm@allsaintsbirmingham.org, 769-3189
Jeannie Feldman, jeanniefeldman@charter.net, 769-3189
Amanda Jones, ajones@allsaintsbirmingham.org, 769-3189

All Saints’ Preschool

All Saints’ Episcopal Preschool is a ministry of All Saints’ Episcopal Church. The preschool serves children ages six months to 5K Kindergarten. Our program operates during the school year from 9:00 to 1:00 Monday through Friday. A summer program is offered during the months of June and July. Our mission is to provide a positive, nurturing, Christ-centered educational environment using developmentally appropriate activities to encourage each child to reach his or her fullest potential. With 192 children enrolled in the program and 32 classroom teachers on staff we have a world of opportunities to reach and teach these children on a daily basis.

How to get involved:

* Become involved with the Preschool Parent Organization, which
supports our school through several annual events and regular
volunteer activities
* Volunteer to be a room parent, classroom helper, workroom volunteer, playgrounds and maintenance volunteer, Spring Fiesta Fund Raiser Representative, Book Fair volunteer and Innisbrook Gift Wrap
volunteer
* Our parents also may help with our annual programs such as the Grandparents’ Day Program, Lessons and Carols Program, Spring Program and Kindergarten Graduation Program

Contact: Preschool Director- Bebe Hardin, bhardin@allsaintsbirmingham.org, 879-1092
PPO Representative – Stacey Morales, Staceyemorales@gmail.com
Elizabeth Vander Kamp, 313-7472, summerred63@yahoo.com

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a faith formation experience for children ages 3 years -6thgrade. It is based on the belief that young children can and do experience God. The atria, the rooms where the children meet are environments created and prepared to nurture children’s spirituality. This approach to the religious formation of children is rooted in the Holy Bible, the liturgy of the church, and the educational principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. Hands on materials are used to help children and adults reflect and wonder on the great mysteries of the Christian faith. Children must be three years of age by the first day of Catechesis to begin.

How to get involved:

* Become trained as a catechist & serve in the Atrium
* Become an Atrium Hall Parent

Contact: Stephanie Diethelm, Children’s Formation Director,
sdiethelm@allsaintsbirmingham.org, 769-3189
Amanda Jones, Children’s Formation Coordinator,
ajones@allsaintsbirmingham.org, 769-3189
Jeannie Feldman, Children’s Formation Assistant Coordinator, jeanniefeldman@charter.net, 769-3189

Vestry contact: Elizabeth Vander Kamp, 870-4759, summerred63@yahoo.com

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

A simple Liturgy of the Word is offered during the 11:00 a.m. service for 3-6 year-olds in the Yellow Door Room. Children set a table for prayer, hear one of the lectionary readings of the day, provide an offering for the church, exchange the peace and do a procession into the Eucharist.

How to get involved:

* Become a Children’s Liturgy Leader by observing a Children’s Liturgy in action. This takes thirty minutes during the 11:00 service. Volunteers for Liturgy come into the Eucharist during the Offertory.

Contact: Stephanie Diethelm, Children’s Formation Director, sdiethelm@allsaintsbirmingham.org, 769-3189, or Jeannie Feldman,
Children’s Formation Assistant Coordinator, jeanniefeldman@charter.net

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School at All Saints’ is known as “The Market Place”. Each summer for four days in June, over 120 children take a “journey” to a city in Israel. In multi-aged groups called tribes, children experience a language, songs, foods, and crafts that reflect the culture Jesus may have known as a boy. Registration begins in April.

How to get involved:

* Be a youth or adult volunteer for four days in June (9:00 a.m. -noon)
* Help with decorating or craft preparation
* Help with snack preparation

Contact: Amanda Jones, Children’s Formation Coordinator, alpjones@gmail.com, 769-3189

Nursery Committee

The Nursery serves children ages six weeks to three years. The staff is trained in CPR and First Aid, and offers a warm, loving, and safe environment for the youngest saints. On Sundays, nursery care is offered from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. On Wednesdays, care is offered from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The nursery is also available as needed for special events. The Nursery Committee welcomes new members.

How to get involved:

* Meet periodically to offer support to the nursery director
* Help with the annual Nursery fundraiser
* Help at scheduled work days in the nursery: painting, cleaning, small repair jobs, etc.

Contact: Felicia Noerager, fnoerager@yahoo.com, or our Nursery Director LeArden Pike, leardenpike@gmail.com, 769-3190