Children
Infant - Grade 6
From the moment they enter your family, your children are welcome here at Trinity English.
Check out all of the wonderful opportunities we have for them!
Meghan Dohring
Coordinator of Children's Ministry
ext. 2570
mdohring@trinityenglish.org
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
Trinity English Lutheran Church is excited to offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a unique and enriching program for children ages 3 through Kindergarten, every Sunday morning from 9:45 to 10:25AM in Room 212.
Rooted in the Montessori method, this program provides a sacred and hands-on experience where young children can encounter God through quiet reflection, scripture, and beautiful, child-friendly materials. In this special space, called the Atrium, children will explore their faith at their own pace, discovering the love of the Good Shepherd who calls each of us by name.
We warmly invite families to bring their little ones to participate in this transformative journey.
By coming together to support Catechesis of the Good Shepherd — whether through creating materials, preparing the atrium, or simply offering our prayers — we’re deepening our own faith and strengthening our community. The program encourages us to rediscover the beauty of our faith, fostering connections between generations and renewing our spiritual life as a church. Supporting CGS is an investment in our children’s future and in our collective journey with God.
Childrens’ Sunday School
Sundays from 9:45 - 10:25AM
Before the worship service, children who are in 1st through 5th grade are invited to hear a Bible story and participate in fun faith enriching activities that include art, games and interactive play.
Lower Elementary students, grades 1 - 3, will be in room 210.
Upper Elementary students, grades 4 - 6, will be in room 205.
Students can be picked up from their Sunday School room at 10:25AM.
Baptism
Whether it’s your first child or your fifth, we want to support you on your family’s journey from the beginning! If you are looking to have your little one baptized, click here.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Sunday, July 13 - Thursday, July 17
4:30 - 7PM
Join us for this year’s Vacation Bible School, Who Is My Neighbor?, where children will explore what it means to love and serve others as Jesus teaches in the parable of the Good Samaritan. Through engaging stories, fun activities, and hands-on learning, kids will discover how they can be good neighbors to those near and far. Each day, they’ll journey to different parts of the world, experiencing the lives of others through crafts, games, and interactive lessons.
We invite parents to sign their children up for this meaningful and exciting week of faith, friendship, and service. VBS is a wonderful opportunity for kids to grow in their understanding of God’s love while building connections within our community. Don’t miss out—register today and let’s make this a summer to remember!
Open to children ages 3 (must be potty trained) through 12.
Dinner will be provided with a free will offering.
There is no cost to attend.
E³
Exploring, Experiencing, and Expressing our faith through the arts. E³ is a FREE high-quality music and arts program for children entering 1st - 6th grades. It offers an exciting opportunity to participate in choral singing (in worship once a month) and a faith-focused art class. Each session, which is taught by Trinity staff musicians and skilled artists from the local community, meets on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:15PM from mid-September through early May. Students and their families are invited to share in a dinner (free-will offering) each week at 6:15PM.
Wednesday Schedule
4:30-4:45 PM: Gathering Time
4:45-6:15 PM: Choir & Art Rotations
6:15-7:00 PM: Dinner
First Steps in Music
First Steps in Music is a free music program for ages 0-5 and their caregivers that is hosted by Fort Wayne Children's Choir in partnership with Trinity English. Children are not taught formally about the specifics of music, but rather they play with music through a series of eight to twelve well-rounded activities based on the First Steps in Music curriculum. First Steps in Music is offered in two eight-week sessions, on Wednesdays at Trinity English. First Steps in Music does not participate in Sunday services.
