Trinity School of Frederick is committed to being a strong witness of Judeo-Christian traditions while honoring and respecting the diverse religion traditions of its students.
The Trinity School Prayer
Thank you Lord, for this fine day
And for three special things we pray:
Bless our families, bless our friends,
Bless our school.
Help us Lord, to be like you,
Loving, kind and forgiving too. Amen.
Chapel
Chapel is held weekly at 8:30 a.m. for lower grades (K-5) and 9:00 a.m. for upper grades (6-8). Occasionally through out the year, all-school chapel services are held and the entire school community attends at the same time.
Chapel is a time when students and faculty come together to worship through prayer, song, and scripture lessons. Chapel services are led primarily by area clergy from the Episcopal and Lutheran churches and parents are always welcome to participate in this important part of the school week.
Click here to view the K-5th grade Chapel Liturgy
Click here to view
the 6th-8th
grade Chapel Liturgy
Religion Classes
In keeping with the mission of Trinity, the religion program reinforces and
continues to educate our students on what it means to be a part of a caring
community of faith. This is done through various activities in both chapel
and religion class. Once a week students gather, by Division, for a chapel
service led by a member of the clergy from Evangelical Lutheran Church in
Frederick or from the clergy of the Frederick Regional Council of Episcopal
Churches for a shared time of Christian worship and learn about God's love
for us. Students actively participate in these services through readings,
prayers and musical offerings. Once a month and on special occasions our
worship is a combined service with the entire school community.
The classroom curriculum includes specific units for each grade as well as on-going education on the elements of being a community of faith (prayer, worship, and community service). All teaching is from a strong commitment to Judeo-Christian traditions while honoring and respecting the diverse religious traditions of our students.
Kindergarten/first grade studies the Old Testament Bible stories and characters, the church seasons, symbols and traditions.
Second/third grade studies the New Testament Bible stories and characters, reviewing the church seasons, symbols and traditions.
Fourth/fifth grade explores the Bible by examining the books of the Bible, how and why they are arranged, the authors of the different books, and why they are important to our faith today.
Sixth grade meets once a week for a 45-minute class and study church history in relation to what was happening in the world and current trends within the churches of the United States.
Seventh and eighth grade classes meet for one hour. Seventh grade studies world religions, the foundations, practices and culture of each religion, comparing and contrasting them, and discussing the impact these religions have on our current world.
Eighth grade explores faith through popular culture, current events, how their personal faith affects their decision making and actions in the world. There will be a large focus on community service with opportunities to serve the community of Trinity as well as outside the school in the city, state, and world.
The Trinity School Christmas Pageant
An important part of our school life is the preparation for and presentation of our annual Christmas Pageant. Generally scheduled for the final day before Christmas break, the pageant is a culmination of learning experiences that include the integration of graphic arts, music, drama, religion and literature.
The spirit of community is celebrated as students, faculty and volunteers work to bring the Christmas story to life and share it with parents, grandparents, friends and members of our larger community.