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Christian Education Week Set for November 2-9

Episcopal News Service. September 18, 1980 [80314]

NEW YORK -- The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church has designated the week of Nov. 2-9 as Christian Education Week in the Church. The Council took that action last February when it urged "the support and celebration of this week by all parishes and dioceses of the Episcopal Church. "

The Office of Christian Education at the Episcopal Church Center here has produced a packet of material to assist parishes and dioceses in observing the week. One set was sent to each congregation and diocesan office in the Church.

The designated week is the octave of All Saints' Day which lends itself to liturgical, theological and historical resources for celebrating Christian education within the life of the parish and diocese, according to the Rev. Frederick Howard, staff officer for Christian education at the Church Center.

However, he said, an alternate week may be designated if it is impossible to hold the observance the first week in November.

The purpose of the week is to celebrate Christian education as a vital part of the total mission and ministry of the Church, Howard said.

Program suggestions for observing the week include All Saints' Day liturgy and worship, an education open house, an all Saints' Day fair, a parish dinner honoring education leaders and a diocesan or ecumenical exchange program.