Children & Families

Children learn about the seasons of the church year in Sunday School.

Children's Sunday School, 10 a.m.

During the academic year, children and families are invited to participate in Sunday school as Saint Mary’s seeks to make a relationship with Christ real and tangible for our children. Through our teachings, we invite the children to develop a solid foundation of Biblical knowledge while encouraging them to share in our parish mission statement: “FAITH. FAMILY. FRIENDS”

Sunday School
(K5 – Grade 5)
We have an active and lively Sunday school program. Saint Mary’s parents volunteer to assist our children in learning Bible lessons through arts & crafts, games, music, and videos which together make for a fun learning environment.

Youth Program (Grades 6 – 12)
Saint Mary’s Youth Ministry is programming for grades six through twelve. SMY’s direct focus is to assist parents’ efforts to prepare our young people for the challenges presented growing up in today’s society. SMY normally meets on second and fourth Sundays in the “Youth Room”.

Acolyte Corps
Our acolyte teams, comprised of youth in grades 3-12, serve Sunday at the 10 a.m. service and at Holy Day services throughout the year.

Saint Mary’s Episcopal Day School
Saint Mary’s Episcopal Day School is a ministry of Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church and was founded in 1953 by a rector and a dedicated group of parents who saw the need for a church-affiliated school with a strong academic environment. Emphasis is placed on attracting top-level faculty members who combined their teaching skills with a desire to offer individualized attention to each student. Learn more about Saint Mary’s Episcopal Day School at their homepage ttps://www.smeds.org/

June 6, 2021, Confirmation at St. Thomas Chapel, Dayspring: Hope Nellis, Kathryn McAteer, Wyatt Mayfield, Bishop Dabney Smith, Ellen Russell, Gianna Williams, Fr. Eric Kahl (retired).

Learning about the Widow's mite.

An early summer gathering of children, PreK to 5th Grade, for a week of Bible adventure. This year, in the mornings of May 31 through June 3, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will host an off-road Monumental adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the southwest right here in Tampa. We will be exploring God’s awesomeness, helping kids form a rock-solid faith for the road ahead. See the registration link on the home page.