Children, Youth & Family Ministry

 
Holy Trinity’s Children, Youth & Family (CYF) Ministry programs run during the traditional school year (September – May). Vacation Bible School is held for one week during the summer. Subscribe to Holy Trinity’s weekly e-newsletter, HTLConnections, to receive CYF program news!
 
The goal of Children, Youth & Family Ministry is to experience the love of Christ through every encounter at Holy Trinity. These are some of the most formative years of a child’s life and it is a great privilege to partner with parents to help students grow spiritually.
 
Feel free to reach out to Kate Kienow, Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministry or call 952.758.3513.

Programs

 
Registration for the 2024-25 program year is NOW OPEN for all children and youth, ages birth – 18.
Please complete one registration form per child.
 
 
Whether you are a seasoned pro or a brand new to Holy Trinity, check out the CYF Ministry descriptions below!
Sunday Morning Worship
Check out the temporary schedule changes as construction is finished. This schedule will only be utilized Sunday, Sept. 8 – Sunday, Oct. 20.
 
  • Worship @ 9 am in Fellowship Hall
  • Livestream via YouTube and Website
  • Choir Rehearsal, 8 am in Fellowship Hall
  • Crew Time students (Pre-K through 5th grade
    • Rooms 7 & 8 – Please bring/pickup students before/after worship.
  • Confirmation instruction for 6th – 8th grade students
      • After worship in the Conference Room
Wednesday Evening Worship
Check out the temporary schedule changes as construction is finished. This schedule will only be utilized Sept. 11 –  Oct. 25.
 
  • NEW LOCATION! KC Hall (411 4th Ave SW, New Prague. Next to Dairy Queen)
    • Dinner (5 pm) and Worship (6 pm)
  • Children’s Message during worship (No Crew Time)
  • Confirmation instruction at 7 pm
    • 6th – 8th grade students at Holy Trinity
    • 9th grade students at Praha Village
  • Agape (10th – 12th grade students) at Praha Village at 7 pm.

Faith Milestones

Faith Milestone events are held throughout the lives of children in response to promises made in baptism.
 
Welcome to Worship (Birth – 3 years)
Beginner Bibles (3-year-olds)
Lord’s Prayer (Kindergarten)
Ten Commandments (1st grade)
Apostles’ Creed (2nd grade)
Student Bibles (3rd grade)
First Communion (4th grade)
Luther’s Small Catechism (5th grade)
Confirmation Bibles (6th grade)
Confirmation (9th grade)
Senior-led Worship (12th grade)
 
Individual invitations will be sent to families as their Faith Milestones approach.
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Children’s Ministry

Birth – 3 years
Register your little ones to prepare for upcoming Faith Milestones.
 
Pre-K through 5th Grade
Crew Time provides an age-appropriate message for children during worship on Sundays (9 am), and Wednesdays (6 pm).
 
Through worship, hands-on activities, friendships, songs, and stories, children begin to explore their faith in a safe, loving environment with trusted adult leaders.
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Youth Ministry

6th – 9th Grade
Confirmation instruction is an important step in the faith journey of middle school youth. NEW THIS YEAR! Instruction takes place on Sundays, 9 – 10:30 am, or Wednesdays, 6 – 7:30 pm. Students will publicly affirm their faith in front of trusted adults and peers in the fall of their 9th grade year.
 
Key Components
  • Weekly Participation: Students participate in worship, followed by large & small group discussions where they dive into what it means to be a Lutheran and a Christian in today’s world.
  • Sermon Notes: During worship, students answer questions in the bulletin to discuss with their small group leaders.
  • Service Teams: All students will serve on a service team. 
 
9th – 12th Grade
All high school students are invited to bring a friend to Agape for worship, food, and fun! 
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm
 
“Agape” (ah-gah-pay) is a Greek word that means “unconditional and enduring love for all from God.” Holy Trinity believes high school students are the leaders of today. By providing a space where students can ask tough questions, develop meaningful relationships with their peers, and pursue leadership opportunities within the church, the goal is to feel “Agape” as the beautiful person that God created them to be. 

Volunteer

 
Holy Trinity is blessed to have dynamic and vibrant CYF opportunities that only exist because of incredible volunteer support! Here are a few ways you could support CYF programming at Holy Trinity.
 
** Crew Time Leader
** Confirmation Leader
** Agape Leader
** Help with special events like the Early Family Christmas Program, Easter Egg Hunt, etc.
** Help organize or prepare craft projects
 
Please register as a volunteer by clicking the “VOLUNTEER” button.
Annual Youth Protection Training for all volunteers is on Wednesday, September 4, 5:30-6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall.