Department of Youth and Education

Following the second round of balloting, the delegates heard from the Diocesan Department of Youth and Education.

Delegates asked about the Sunday School curriculum update project. The 15-volume curriculum was released in 1987. A new kindergarten text was released this year, and a middle school resource on the Divine Liturgy is forthcoming. Also in progress are resources for grades 1, 4, 5, 7, 8. At the end of the year staff will begin work on grades 2, 3, 6. Delegates also asked for increased resources and attention to adult Christian education programs.

Delegates also asked about staffing levels in the Department of Youth and Education. The Primate said two women studying at St. Nersess Seminary (one who will graduate this year and the other next) will join the Department.