“My relationship with clergy during my teenage years has been a guiding force in my life. This whole community is vital to me — it’s my family. Everyone should have a community where they can come as they are, where they are loved and accepted. The Dominican Republic mission and Group Workcamp have changed my life. I am also changed for the better every time I come to Trinity. Here, I find faith and sustenance. I am always grateful for the chance to share a small part of that with others through our Missions.” — Griff Radulski

Christian Formation: Youth Education

We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to use: prophecy, in proportion to faith: ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
Rom. 12:13

Trinity’s 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th graders meet Sunday mornings from 9:45 am to 10:45 am for fun, fellowship, food and religious investigation. Our youth room is where we explore our faith together with our peers and adult teachers who rotate leading and facilitating the class.

Each year we hold a fundraiser in order to provide some outreach to various organizations. The curriculum used to instigate discussions and learn the word of God is the Episcopal Curriculum for Youth which incorporates games, music, media, art work, role playing and service or sharing.  Overnight and community activities are coordinated with events sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut and the Town of Branford’s ecumenical community.

High School Christian Formation: Classes and activities are designed for all high school youth regardless of confirmation ‘status’ or intent. Exploring our faith is a life long endeavor and one never graduates from spiritual growth! High school youth at Trinity have been involved in a number of community outreach projects including an extended food drive and environmental stewardship. We joined youth from all over the diocese for a trip to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NYC earlier this year.

Last summer, Trinity youth participated in the Group Workcamps Mission experience here in Branford and two of our teens visited the Dominican Republic to be leaders for Vacation Bible School.

We use the book My Faith, My Life: A Teen’s Guide to the Episcopal Church by Jennifer Gamber, for a number of our Sunday morning sessions.

If you would like more information about our Youth Program at Trinity Church please contact the church office.