0-3 Ministry

"Beginners in Faith"

    At St. Philip's Lutheran Church, our early childhood ministry embraces young children and their parents to let them know "We Love You!  You are important to us.  You belong here."  We believe that young children aren't just ministered to - they minister to others.  It is a really important contributor to faith formation - affirming that young children are disciples already, even before they can walk!

Pre-Birth up to 3 Years Old

Baptismal Classes:

     Baptismal Classes are offered at least 6 times during the year and are intended for expectant parents, parents with an infant, non-baptized child, youth and adults, grandparents and sponsors. 

Baptism:

     Celebration and Welcome, through baptism, into the Family of God.

SPLASH!:

     Faith formation and connection for newly baptized children (ages 1 month - 36 months) and families.  SPLASH! newsletter mailed monthly to families.

Baptized in the Water:

     Yearly celebration for all children/youth/adults baptized in the calendar year.  Way to build fellowship, connect people and remember the importance and day of each newly baptized child/youth.adult that past calendar year.

Nursery/Child Care Center:   

     Our nursery/child care center is designed for infants through toddlers, up to age 3 (not yet enrolled in Church School on Sunday or Wednesday.)  The nursery/child care center is operated by a nursery volunteer co-op on each Sunday morning during the year. 

     During the school year (September-May) the nursery/child care center is open and staffed from 8:30 a.m. - noon.

     During the summer (June-August) the nursery/child care center is open and staffed from 8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

 "Education is life-long learning!"

   St. Philip's Lutheran Church - 1401 15th St West - Hastings, MN 55033 - (651) 437-6541