“He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.” ~ John 10:3b-5
A loving and nurturing environment is provided at IPC for children and their families to learn and grow in their faith and to become active participants in the church community.
Get Involved

IPC Kids needs Adult Volunteers to prepare and help lead Bibletimes Marketplace (June 6 -10). Volunteer opportunities include craft prep, help with Marketplace activities, and more! Please use the linked forms or contact Courtney Kraus if you are interested in volunteering.

EVENT IS POSTPONED: A new date for the Summer Splash will be announced soon. Please watch for communications from IPC with updated information.
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The Children's Fresh Air Farm and Parenting Sub Committees invite you to the Children's Fresh Air Farm. Gather at the Farm for an evening of swimming, fellowship, dinner, and fun for the whole family! We will enjoy pool fun, a bouncy house & slide, hamburger or hot dog dinner, and the Kona Ice truck!

Registration is closed for IPC's 2023 BTMP. Details for those already registered are below.
- June 5-9 (Monday-Friday) from 8:30am-2pm (OR for bus riders 8am to 2:30pm)
- BTMP is for children who have completed Kindergarten-5th grade (IPC Day School Top Dogs can choose to do either VBS or BTMP or both)
- BTMP Tribal Assistants are for youth who have completed 6th - 12th grade
- All parents must complete the Ministry Participant Form for their child to attend

Online registration for Summer 2023 APPLE camp will open with a first-come, first-serve policy, based on the following dates:
- Current Day School families: Monday, March 6
- Families new to the Day School for the 2023-2024 school year: Thursday, March 9
- Registration for the public: March 13
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2023 Camp Sessions:
Session 1: June 6 - June 8 | Summer Fun and Games
Session 2: June 13 - June 15 | Beach Trip
Session 3: June 20 - June 22 | Busy Builders
Session 4: June 27 - June 29 | Little Artists
Session 5: July 11 - July 13 | Camping Trip
Session 6: July 18 - July 20 | Island Adventures
Sunday at IPC
Atrium (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Sunday School)
Children gather on Sundays for Atrium as we share developmentally-guided Christian religious formation inspired by Catechesis methods where the focus is on the contemplation and enjoyment of God.
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What is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd?
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based method of spiritual formation for children, and this program serves the three to ten-year-old children at IPC as their Sunday school. It is a religious experience shared by children and adults listening to God’s word together. The children work in an atrium, which is a special classroom prepared with hands-on lessons to help them explore the Bible and our Presbyterian worship practices.
The central parable of Level I catechesis is the Good Shepherd, who calls us by name. The 3 to 6-year-old child is ripe for relationship, and in catechesis they learn and grow in Jesus’ love for us, his sheep. The True Vine is the central parable for Level II. Through questions and discussion we think about how Jesus and the word of God is our sap, and just as it feeds the plant, it feeds us and our lives. When we “remain on the vine,” we bear fruit. As the children grow and develop in the six to ten-year-old age group, they are gaining a greater capacity to place themselves in the context of time and contemplate their role in the world and God’s kingdom.
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Catechesis Glossary
Catechesis: [pronounced ka-tə-'kē -səs] The word “catechesis” is often defined as oral instruction given to catechumens (those preparing for baptism). It is from a Greek word, related to the word “to teach,” and means “resounding” or “echoing down.” It refers to the passing on of the truths of our faith. It is a religious experience shared by children and adults listening to God’s Word together.
Atrium: [pronounced 'ā-trē-əm] The dedicated space or room for children to listen to Scripture, meditate on it, pray, and begin to live it according to their own rhythm. The atrium environment contains furniture and materials that are child-sized, correspond to the child’s developmental needs, and encourage freedom of movement to engage in their own personal religious work. In the atrium, children are taught to talk quietly and move slowly; creating a calm, quiet, and sacred space where children actively work on their religious lessons, pray, sing, listen to Scripture, and contemplate the presence of God.
Catechist: [pronounced 'kat-i-kist] The trained educator who directs the activity of the child in the atrium in a discreet manner, and leaves the child to continue on his or her own whenever the child is capable of doing so. He or she serves as a director and guide to assist in the child’s spiritual formation and religious education, recognizing that the religious education is the child’s personal work, and it is the Holy Spirit who engages the child in a personal dialogue and is, thus, the true Teacher.
The children are divided into atria by age/grade for classes. All classes begin at 10 am.
- Toddler Atrium (ages 2) | Room G05
- Atrium Level I (ages 3- 5K) | Room 109
- Atrium Level 2 (grades 1- 3) | Room 108
- Atrium Level 3 (grades 4- 6) | Room 107
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Nursery Care
Care for infants under the age of two from 8:30 am - 12 pm in Room G22/Day School Nursery.
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Worship Care | Room G08
For the 11 am worship service, children (age 2 – 5K) may either stay in Atrium and be taken to worship care by our volunteers and Catechists, or you can pick up from Atrium and have them join you in worship. Noted in the bulletin, there will be a time in worship for children 5K and under to be led out of the sanctuary by our acolytes and taken to worship care. This allows older children to experience part of worship in the sanctuary and prepare to stay for the entire service at age 6. Pick up from worship care at the conclusion of the 11 am worship service. Worship care is supervised by parent volunteers and IPC childcare employees