Our Sunday School is for young people and families- whether you come to church regularly or are just visting, we are an all age woriship group- all are welcome.
We have lots of exciting and different activities that help us to learn about the life of Jesus and what it is to be a Christian, in a fun and relaxed enviroment.
To find the most up to date information about what is happening at our Sunday School join our facebook group
❗⛔Unfortunately neither the church or the church hall will open, for the foreseeable future. Sunday School will carry on via zoom every sunday. Fellowship meeting every other Thursday from 5/11/2020 via Zoom. (Contact us for more details)⛔❗
Epiphany
Today we looked at Epiphany and discussed the wise men visiting Jesus. ❇
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda pawb. Best wishes for 2021.
Well we had such a lovely morning. We finished off the nativity story, saw a magic trick by the Vicar and Santa came to visit. A morning full of smiles, song and most important of all sharing the love of Jesus. 😍
Today we looked at Mary, Joseph and the Angels, we discussed how Mary and Joseph must have felt hearing the news from Gabriel. The angels reminded us even when we are most frightened "Don't be afraid, God is with you." \\n👼 \\n
The Shepherds
Today we looked at the Shepherds. We heard Levis story. We discussed how they must have felt seeing the angels then meeting Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. 🐑 We also met some of the elves that have come to visit our members homes over Christmas. 🎅
Advent
The Vicar joined us today we talked about why advent is observed. Also how it is celebrated around the world. We talked about Hope(the first candle on the wreath) how we always have a light shinning for us, however dim it might seem at times it's always lit. That's the power of Jesus and the hope he brings. 🕯🙏
Advent Prayer 2020
Let's join together at 6pm each evening to pray.🙏
22/11/20
On Sunday we began looking at the characters from the nativity, each week up to Christmas we will meet more characters and build our own nativity. This week it was the turn of the innkeeper and the donkey.😊
Brysia Wella.
The Sunday School are sending Get Well wishes to our vicar Rev Adrian Teale. 🙏
Christingle
Today we looked at Christingle, it might seem a little early, but it's in preparation for the Christmas DVD. 😊 🍊🕯🥜🍡🔖
Rememberance (Part 2)
🌺It may have been different this year but we still paid our respect. We will remember them🌺
Beautiful. 🎷🎺 David Johns name is on Brynaman Cenotaph. We shall remember them.
Remembrance (Part 1)
🌺We had a beautiful session today, We learnt all about Remembrance Sunday and the reason behind the poppy. We shared stories of family members who have fought in wars since world war 1 to the present day. It was very emotional, listening to each story. Lest We Forget. We Will Remember Them.🌺
Diane shared this lovely video of her son, who is in the merchant navy. The crew were observing a Remembrance Service on RFA Black Rover 11/11/08 11am, over the exact spot where RFA Sir Galahad is resting.
All Saints Day 2020
All Star Kids Go App
Wow! Two great shows to catch up on via the All Stars Kids app or on line. The light party and The Big Show were fab. A big thanks to all involved.
At St Catherine's Sunday School, we like to share light not darkness. In our last session we had a story about a little girl who was frightened, she was reminded that we always have a light shining for us. ''The Lord is my light and the one who saves me. I'm not afraid of anyone.' Psalm 27 verse 1. 🕯💡🔦🔥🌄🌅🌌
\nDewi did a covid pumpkin because that's what's scariest right now.😔
Half Term Fun.
What a fun packed morning. 😊 Catch it live all this week at 7.30am on the @Allstars_Kids app or online. Finishing off with a huge light party on Saturday at 6pm.💡🕯💡🕯 Or catch up on the app anytime. Thanks @RevVjones and gang. 🙏
Parable of the sower.
Today we spilt our session in 2, we looked at harvest, We went on a time machine and stood in the crowd and listened to Jesus tell the story of the Parable of the sower.
We also looked at Halloween but we will post this on Saturday.
https://youtu.be/VPp5xx1FV0I
Elijah
Today we finished looking at the life of Eiljah, how he kept his faith strong throughout everything and always did what God asked of him, however difficult it was. 🙏
Harvest
As our church is closed we we are unable to attend a harvest service. But thanks to Andrew a harvest service DVD has been produced with items from many members of St Catherine's. If you would like a free copy of the DVD please get in touch. Here's the Sunday Schools contribution. 🍞🌽🍎🏞
Happy 100th Birthday.
We would like to wish Mrs Iris Evans a very happy 100th birthday for earlier this week. \nMrs Evans is a lifelong friend and supporter of our Sunday School. \nPenblwydd Hapus Iawn Mrs Evans 100 oed.🎉🎁💯🙂
Elijah
Today we started to look at Elijah, we will continue to learn more about Elijah next week. Here are some of the crafts that were made.
Hannah and Samuel
Today we looked at Hannah and Samuel. We saw how even though Hannah's prayers were not answered straight away, God kept his promise to Hannah. She also kept her promise to God. Also saw how God uses people of all ages to share his message. 🙏
Today some of our staff attended safeguarding training. 👍
Jeremiah
Today we looked at Jeremiah. We learnt although he was nervous and worries, God still used him. Jeremiah was a great prophet and served God well. 🙏⚱
New Term.
We are back! Lovely to see everyone and welcome our newest member Dwynwen. Congratulations to Caryl, Julian, And the 2 proud big brothers. See you all next week at 11.30 where We will be looking at Jeremiah. 😊
Back to school.
Good luck to all our members who return to school this week. Pob lwc Pawb.🍀👍
Fun Times
We really enjoyed watching these. A huge thanks to all involved. Diolch Pawb.
Don't forget to tune in. If you miss the Welsh version it's back this afternoon at 3 in English. Join the party. 🎉
Tune in for some fun.
\n \nJoin us for an epic fun-filled week of music, competitions, games, special guests, Bible stuff, gunge and a huge slice of fun!! We’re going to be broadcasting LIVE every day from our crazy big studio straight to you in your home, car, tent or wherever you are...totally\n FREE! \n \nWe sadly can’t gather in groups and go along to holiday clubs this year - so we're going to bring a huge slice of holiday fun right to you! \n \nThe shows will totally be available to anyone around planet earth to watch and enjoy - BUT we’re creating these show especially for Wales! \nYep! Thats right. We will have a Welsh language LIVE one-hour show in the mornings and a LIVE English language show in the afternoon.\n \n \nThen to finish it all off - a super big bilingual all-age Sunday service for you, your family and even your church to watch and join in with! \n \nYou will be able to watch FREE on the AllstarsGO streaming website or the free AllstarsKidsClubGO app (available on AppleTV, Roku, Amzon, iOS, Google etc) \nSo put the dates in your diary, get ready for loads of faith-filled fun and make sure you watch and are part of the ‘The Big Party’ - especially for the kids of Wales this summer!
Congratulations.
We ended on a high today and had a few things to celebrate.🎉 Rhiannon won 2 awards in school, the head of year award, and an award for contribution to school life . Nigella also won an award in school. Well done girls we are so proud of you. 📚🏆👍
And Dewi and Deiniol had some special news....They are having a baby brother or sister! Massive Congratulations to Carly, Julian and all the family! Can't wait to meet the newest member of the Sunday School.💙👣💜👣 Xx
Joshua/ End of term
Today we had our last Zoom before the summer break. It's been wonderful to carry on via Zoom. Hopefully we will be back in Church Hall by September, if not we will continue with the zoom lessons. Try and have a lovely summer. It will be different but hopefully we can have little bit more freedom. Over the past 2 weeks we we have been looking at Joshua. Remember, Be bold be strong for the Lord our God is with us! Keep safe. Take care of yourselves. Xx
Noah's Ark
Just been sent these amazing story stones, which on of our clever families made on Sunday. What a great way to learn the story. 👍
Noah's Ark
Toda we looked at Noah's Ark. We looked at how the situation is similar to ours now. We are in our own little arks, due to Covid-19, coming out of lockdown, just like Noah we must trust God. 🌈⚓🐒🐒🐎🐎🐖🐖🦓🦓🦄🦄🐕🐕🐇🐇🐻🐻🕊
Back to school prayer.
Lord we pray for all the children and teachers, returning to school this week. Be with them lord we pray, Give them strength, wisdom and courage, to face the "new normal". Amen🙏
Creation ~ Adam & Eve
Today we went back to the very start of the bible, we looked at creation and Adam & Eve. Our creative little group made some lovely crafts. 🌍🌗🌚⭐🌊🐺🐎🐖🐤🕊🐳 👫🌳🐍🍎
Today one of our Sunday School teachers Nimalka lost her dear Mum Rosemary. Rosemary is a close friend of St Catherine's, she joined us a few weeks ago on our zoom lessons from Sri Lanka. We were truly blessed to have known dear Rosemary. Praying for you all, from your extend family at St Catherine's.🙏 God Bless.
Sul y Tadau.
Today we celebrated fathers day. We discussed how God may be our heavenly father, but he's just like our earthly father. We have thanks for our Dad and remembered the Dads who are no longer with us. Happy Fathers Day all.💕
Peter & John heal a lame man.
Today we looked at Peter and John healing the lame man. Power cuts had caused problems for some of our members and they couldn't join us. We had a message from Dewi to say remembered the story and he wanted to say ..... "Peter and John healing the lame man was the same as the vicar using the magic oil and Jesus's power to heal me when my legs wouldn't work." We shared this with the rest of the group. How wonderful that Dewi had such faith and trust in the Lord, and that this has stayed with him for many years.
Trinity Sunday
Today we looked at The Holy Trinity. We showed a few examples🔹️An apple (explanation is photos below) 🔹️Ice (God the Father), Water(God the Son) & Gas(God the Holy Spirit.) 🔹️A triangle 🔺️ Our Clever bunch came up with lots if idea's and had crafts to show.
Pentecost
What a wonderful morning we had celebrating Pentecost together. St Catherine's Sunday School spread far and wide today, from different parts of Wales to Sri Lanka. 💕🔥
The song we shared today.
Today is the birthday of the first church. Happy Pentecost Sunday, Happy Birthday to the Church. Join us at 12pm to celebrate via Zoom. 💒🔥
Thy Kingdom Come
I was honored to have been asked to lead last night's session.😊 Keeping the flag flying for our little band. I shared my through and prayers for a new vision, on how we can move forward after lockdown. The fact that we have carried on with Sunday School during lockdown proves that the church is more than just a building. Let's pray that we can continue to grow and share Jesus love together, through which ever means, be it virtually or in person. 🙏🙏 Thank you so every one for your support and encouragement. Emma. Xx
Ascension
Today we looked at Ascension. Another lovely session together, with stories, prayers, worship and as always a catchup with our Sunday School family. See you next week. 😊
Y Fendith.
So proud that 2 of our menbers were a part of this. Da iawn Rhiannon a Dewi.
Psalm 23
Today we looked at Psalm 23. The Lords my shepherd. We discussed what David was thinking when he wrote it and how it's relevant today. We had special visitors joining us from Sri Lanka, so lovely to see Rosemary and family. 💖🐑
Well done to Tim Hughes on getting tje Points of Light award from Boris Johnson.
https://www.pointsoflight.gov.uk/the-uk-blessing/
The Blessing {kids}
So beautiful.
The Good Samaritan
Today in Sunday School we read about the "Good Samaritan." All the years that I have heard this story, today this story had more meaning and more emotion than I have ever felt reading it before. There are so many "Good Samaritans" out in the world today, foing what God wants them to do. Love Thy Neighbour, In such a time as this, where our hands have to be washed so many times due to this terrible virus, and it's difficult to reach out and touch some one. Thousands of these wonderful key workers use their hands to heal the sick, hold someone's hands whilst they are dying and even to use their hands to pray, while their loved ones are not able to be with them. To me this is the true meaning of "The Good Samaritan." Whenever I hear this story again, it will always remind me of the year 2020, when so many people all the wonderful key workers. NHS staff, Carers,Teaching staff, Food bank workers, refuge collectors, post men and women. Many more, became The Good Samaritans. Remember although we may not be able to use our hands in person, there are plenty of other easy we can help, may be a phone call or a virtual meeting or even just a smile to someone else may brighten their day.
We also had Gary join us today for some worship songs. 🎤🎶
Here are some helping hands made by the children.🤲🙏 Such a lovely meeting this morning. 🙏
The Blessing
This is beautiful, so true "Our buildings maybe closed, but the church is alive!"
Breakfast On The Shore.
This morning we looked at breakfast on the Shore. \nOur little gang were organised and made their crafts in advance, they are a talented bunch, from 3D pictures, colouring on a computer, to a full beach and breakfast on the shore set up, including campfire, fish and a boat! \nDiolch pawb. 😍🚣♂️🎣🎣🐟🏖🔥
Crafts and Worksheets
Some of the lovely crafts and worksheets completed by our little gang this week. 🖍🖌🖊🗒✂️See you all at 12 tomorrow on Zoom. #VirtualSundaySchool
26/04/2020
Today we have been talking about Jesus on a road to Emaus and Doubting Thomas. Although we all have doubts, like Thomas and Peter did, they turned out to be wonderful disciples to Jesus. He knows we have doubts but he is there for us all. In good times and bad.🙏
Feel free to download activities and send what you have done to us.
19/04/2020
Good morning gang hope you are all keeping well. We are still in lock down but Jesus is also still risen!🙏 Join us next Sunday at 12 midday via Zoom, to follow in his footsteps and find out where he has been since Easter. All welcome, message us for more details. 😊
Easter Sunday 12/4/2020
Wishing you all a blessed Easter. Pasg Hapus pawb. We you you have a wonderful day, celebrating that death could not hold him, Jesus has risen!
Some lovely Easter craft's made by Dewi and Deiniol. Da iawn.
Holy week quiz.
Good Friday
Some Good Friday activities for you.
Below are the links for some songs of worship on this good Friday.
https://youtu.be/tzQj7XvKFmA
https://youtu.be/ebFji3n0cCA
https://youtu.be/nc80ZTMn3M4
Poem
How the Virus Stole Easter By Kristi Bothur With a nod to Dr. Seuss 😊
Twas late in ‘19 when the virus began Bringing chaos and fear to all people, each land.
People were sick, hospitals full, Doctors overwhelmed, no one in school.
As winter gave way to the promise of spring, The virus raged on, touching peasant and king.
People hid in their homes from the enemy unseen. They YouTubed and Zoomed, social-distanced, and cleaned.
April approached and churches were closed. “There won’t be an Easter,” the world supposed.
“There won’t be church services, and egg hunts are out. No reason for new dresses when we can’t go about.”
Holy Week started, as bleak as the rest. The world was focused on masks and on tests.
“Easter can’t happen this year,” it proclaimed. “Online and at home, it just won’t be the same.”
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, the days came and went. The virus pressed on; it just would not relent.
The world woke Sunday and nothing had changed. The virus still menaced, the people, estranged.
“Pooh pooh to the saints,” the world was grumbling. “They’re finding out now that no Easter is coming.
“They’re just waking up! We know just what they’ll do! Their mouths will hang open a minute or two, And then all the saints will all cry boo-hoo.
“That noise,” said the world, “will be something to hear.” So it paused and the world put a hand to its ear.
And it did hear a sound coming through all the skies. It started down low, then it started to rise.
But the sound wasn’t depressed. Why, this sound was triumphant! It couldn’t be so! But it grew with abundance!
The world stared around, popping its eyes. Then it shook! What it saw was a shocking surprise!
Every saint in every nation, the tall and the small, Was celebrating Jesus in spite of it all!
It hadn’t stopped Easter from coming! It came! Somehow or other, it came just the same!
And the world with its life quite stuck in quarantine Stood puzzling and puzzling. “Just how can it be?”
“It came without bonnets, it came without bunnies, It came without egg hunts, cantatas, or money.”
Then the world thought of something it hadn’t before. “Maybe Easter,” it thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Easter, perhaps, means a little bit more.”
And what happened then? Well....the story’s not done. What will YOU do? Will you share with that one Or two or more people needing hope in this night? Will you share the source of your life in this fight?
The churches are empty - but so is the tomb, And Jesus is victor over death, doom, and gloom.
So this year at Easter, let this be our prayer, As the virus still rages all around, everywhere.
May the world see hope when it looks at God’s people. May the world see the church is not a building or steeple. May the world find Faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection, May the world find Joy in a time of dejection. May 2020 be known as the year of survival, But not only that - Let it start a revival.
Holy Week
We carried on our journey through Holy Week today. It was so nice to share communion together. 🍞🍷👣💧 Also some activities for you to print off below.
Holy Week
We entered Holy Week yesterday, as we travel with Jesus through this week, there will be feelings of happiness, sadness, fear and triumph. Print out this sheet, to fill in and explore what happened during Holy Week. 🌿🍞🍷💧👣🛐➕🌅
Just recived some fantastic work from one of our members. Well done on making such a Fab video of the Easter story Caitlyn. And some great colouring too from you and your brother.👏👏
Palm Sunday
Well we just had our first ever virtual lesson on Palm Sunday 🌿\nThanks for joining us, so lovely to see you all. 😍 \nSee you at 12.30 on Thursday for the next one where we will be looking at the last supper and having our own communion and washing of feet. 🍞🍷🙏💧
Palm Sunday
It's Palm Sunday tomorrow, We may not be able to meet in person, but here are few resources you could use to help learn about Palm Sunday. 🌿 (Hold down on the image to save it.) We are hoping to have an online lesson via Zoom if all goes well!🤞
Sul y Mamau Hapus to all our Mums and Mamgus.💖 We hope you liked the craft's we made last week ready for Mother's day. 🖌🖍✉ Enjoy your special day everyone, however you may be spending it. Remember to take a minute out to thank God for our wonderful Mum's and family.🙏 Stay safe everyone and remember we are at the other end of the phone. Xx
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!!
Unfortunately due to the current situation we are going to cancel our All age service and Sunday School is also closing for now.😢 We are so disappointed but feel that it's for the best. Stay safe everyone. Sunday School may be closed, but we are only a message away if you need us. 🙏
8/3/2020
Today's lesson was on love. 💖 The teens/adults looked at the links of love shown in the bible and Les Misérables. 💕 This all ties in well with out all age worship service.
What a lovely service we had today for St David's Day. With special guest Bronwen Lewis Music http://www.bronwen-lewis.co.uk Diolch yn fawr iawn Bronwen, you were fab. A big well done to everyone for taking part in the service today. We are proud of you all.
26/1/2020
Such a wonderful session today. \\nDiolch yn fawr Victoria Jones for all your help and advice on setting the way forward for the future, and thanks to everyone else who was involved today. \\nThere are exciting times ahead as we move forward with Christ. \\nTimes are changing and we are going to step forward in faith together. \\nLet's see where this new path leads us. 🙏 \\n
December 1st 2019.
A lovely session this morning, we disscued why we have an advent wreath and what each candle represents. Some of the church members bought the children advent calanders. Diolch pawb.
24/11/19
Wow there were 16 in Sunday School today. We started our Christmas crafts and had a oractice for the Peter Karrie show on December 7th.
Remembrance Sunday. 🌺
During Sunday School today we discussed Remembrance Sunday and why we show our respect. Also thought of just like so many soldiers Jesus gave his life for us.
Harvest 2019
A huge thank you to everyone who supported our harvest service this morning. \nSo far we have raised enough for 4 toilets in our toilet twinning appeal and there's more to count. \nDiolch yn fawr pawb. 😊
22/9/19
Wow 13 came to Sunday School today! Lots of fun with arts and crafts! 🖌🖍
Penblwydd Hapus.
A very Happy 90th Birthday to a lovely lady who always supports us. Penblwydd Hapus Iawn Mrs Margaret Jones. Xx
Welcome Back.
We were back today, lovely to see everyone. \nLots to do between now and Christmas...Harvest, shoebox appeal, Peter Karrie Concert and Christmas it's self! \nFirst on the list is our harvest service (October 6th) which is going to be linked to all aspects of water, in everyday life and water within the bible. 💧💧 \n
Need to Know!
Today was our last Sunday School before the Summer holidays. 🙄 There is no Sunday School on 30th June as there will be a LMA service in Cwmllynfell. (All welcome) The Sunday School will meet in the Church on Monday 1st July forms a run through for the family service.
FAMILY SERVICE Sunday 7th July All welcome. 😁
23rd June 2019
A lovely session learning about St Paul. We learnt how he went from someone persecuted the Lord to one of his greatest disciples following his conversion on the road to Damascas. Ananais played a part in this too, we learnt this from a script which we will be performing in our end of term family service on July 7th.
Palm Sunday
We were part of a lovely service celebrating Palm Sunday today. We took part in a short play in which some of us were news reporters live from the scene in Jerusalem and others part of the procession. We also gave the congregation a sneeky peek to the song we will be singing with Peter Karrie on May 10th. Lots happening in church over Holy Week. Check out the Main page for all the services and times.
Easter Egg Donations.
Another great evening with Peter Karrie a quick run through of the songs for the show on May 10th and handing over the donations of Easter eggs for Dreams & Wishes from the Church and Sunday School. Also the donations from Tairgwaith Primary School. Thank you to everyone who supported. 😃
Our little group in rehersal with Peter Karrie, getting ready for the show on May 10th. They are such a hard working group and put 100% into everything. Diolch pawb.
March 17th 2019 After Sunday School today we went to the church for communion. The Vicar had some words of advice for us. Use your ears to listen and learn. He had some handy ears to demonstrate his message. 😁👂👂🙏
Celebration of Marriage 10th February 2019
We were part of such a lovely service this morning, celebrating Christian Marriage. Thank you to everyone involved.
Happy Advent to you all.
📍🎄Date's for your Diary 🎄📍
📌December 2nd-- Sunday School 📌December 9nd--Sunday School(10:30 start) 📌December 16th-- No Sunday School. Christingle Service and play 5pm in Church.
Family Service 8th July 2018 Theme Jesus is our Hero.
We had a lovely service today. It was a great end to what has been a fun packed year! Check out our Facebook page to see the videos of the family service. We will re open in September.
May 13th 2018
Happy 90th Birthday (for next week) to our lovely friend Margaret. She has always supported the Sunday School. Penblwydd Hapus Iawn Margaret. Xx
Easter Sunday April 1st 2018.
We had a lovely Easter service today. The children did a short sketch about our hand and how we use them. Pasg Hapus Pawb.
March 11th 2018
A lovely family service today. Thank you to everyone who took part, from readings, prayers, a Stormzy presentation and lovely gifts for the congregation form the junior church. Diolch pawb.