Children, youth & family
Faith that grows with your family.
From the very first days of life through confirmation and beyond, we walk alongside children, youth and parents. Our youth programs are a huge part of who we are at Trinity.
Birth to 36 months
Frolic Family
Classes for little ones and their parents and caregivers. Explore faith concepts together, and learn alongside other parents.
- Childcare provided for older siblings
- A monthly email newsletter with age-specific developmental and faith milestones
- Friendship with other young families
Pre-K through 4th grade
Sunday School
We grow faith through teaching, games, crafts and relationships, keeping a fun, playful and uplifting spirit in every classroom.
- When
- Sundays 9:15 – 10:00 am, during worship, September through April
- Learn
- The importance of the Bible, what it means to be Christian, the Lord's Prayer and the Apostles' Creed
- Give
- Students support a mission project chosen each year with their offerings
- Celebrate
- A joyful Christmas program each December, plus “Sunday Showcases” when classes help lead worship
First Communion
Trinity offers First Communion instruction during the 5th grade year, and young people are invited to take their First Communion during worship. It's a joyful day for the whole congregation.
It's also perfectly fine if your child is already receiving Communion or would like to begin right away. This is lifelong learning, and we invite everyone to keep the learning alive!
Grades 5 – 8
Confirmation
We seek not only to fill students' minds but to give them a variety of experiences and service opportunities as they grow in faith.
- When
- Wednesday nights, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- Step-Up
- Incoming 5th and 6th graders are introduced to the program
- Learn
- The Bible and the Lutheran faith, experiential sessions and service projects
- Affirm
- The Affirmation of Baptism is celebrated with the whole congregation
Grades 5 – 12
Youth Group
Lock-ins, paintball and pizza, service projects, game nights in the Youth Room and plenty of deep conversation. Youth Group meets Wednesdays at 7:15 pm.
The Youth Room
Renovated by our high schoolers: half classroom, half coffee lounge. Popular for Bible studies, homework time and movie nights.
Youth-led planning
High schoolers plan the year's events together. Bring your ideas!
Baccalaureate
Graduating seniors are blessed in worship the Sunday before graduation, as they embark on a new chapter.
Youth trips
Hearts & hands at work
Service trips step away from the everyday routine so youth can focus on their faith while serving communities where God is already at work.
Our trips build leadership, teamwork and perseverance through community work projects, devotions, youth worship and evening activities. Recent adventures include Christikon in Montana, serving with Love INC and the Hope Center in Rapid City, South Dakota, and Weeks of Mission close to home.
It was a Trinity mission trip that inspired our youth to start The Kitchen.
Summer
Sunshine, songs & s'mores
Vacation Bible School
Fun-filled days of Bible stories, music, games and crafts for kids from Pre-K through 5th grade, plus a special presentation in Sunday worship.
Dates and registration are announced each spring.
Green Lake Bible Camp
Trinity designates camp weeks each summer at Green Lake Lutheran Ministries: a week of fun, faith and fantastic food.
Scholarships are available. Don't let cost keep anyone home. If you need help with the deposit, let us know!
Questions about kids & youth?
We'd love to help your family get connected.
Children, Youth & Family events follow the St. Peter Public Schools for weather cancellations.