The Children and Youth Councils have adapted the RBC Mission statement to apply to the age groups they are working with: “To go and make fully committed followers of Jesus Christ of all children/youth, starting in our Montreal communities, through worshipping, praying, teaching, caring, serving and witnessing.”

Friday Programs for Children:
Called Challengers , this evening program is for children aged 7-12. The Program Coordinators are Richard Clarke and Darin & Tara Coones. Many other volunteers help with special activities, preparing refreshments, running sports, telling Bible stories, encouraging Scripture memorization, preparing crafts and leading music. Parents, if your child is new to this program, please complete a Registration Form and bring it with you on your child’s first visit.

Sports!

Story time

"Baking with Tara"

A fun bunch!

Friday Programs for Youth: Called Breakaways, this evening program is for youth of high school age, although we also minister to the young adults, many of whom are involved in leadership roles at Breakaways.

Typically, this program reaches between 30 and 50 teenagers. The goal of this group is to help teens know Jesus as their personal savior, to help them grow in their faith, and to empower them to share their faith at school.

A typical Friday night begins at 7 PM with prayer, worship and a sharing time, then divides into small groups based on gender and age. There is always food afterwards! Many young adults volunteer as small group leaders.

The youth also undertake various special projects/events during the year, whether serving meals to the homeless, having a gym day, or participating in World Vision’s 30-Hour famine.

You can learn more about Breakaways on their Facebook page.

Program Coordinator: Phil Hainaut

Sunday Programs for Children:

Nursery: Open during the Sunday service(s), and offers care for newborn infants until they are 18 months old. Our aim is to offer a safe and welcoming environment for the little ones entrusted to our care. The playroom is decorated with a teddy bear theme in bright primary colors, and is equipped with toys, books, and stuffed animals. The adjoining crib room offers facilities for naptime and a private place for nursing moms to feed their infants. Program Coordinator: Maryse Ianniciello

Pre-School Class(s): 

Children aged 18 months to 3 years attend the Toddlers group. The morning starts with free play and singing with the Pre-K and Kindergarten class. Snack and story time are separate, with age appropriate curriculum, which enables the children to learn about the Lord in a very simple way. Program Coordinator: Lala Kycia

In the Pre-K group, the children learn by touching, seeing and doing, so the program is very structured and full of fun things to do. There is a time of free play (puzzles, play dough, small toys, coloring etc.) singing circle, snack and story time. Older children in this group start to learn how to put their faith into action; where learning to love God, obey God and worship God is a fun thing to do. Program Coordinator: Pat Hurdle

Elementary School Classes: Bible-based teaching is complemented by Sunday School material produced by Gospel Light and other publishers. Sunday School begins when the children are dismissed from the Family Bible Hour after the singing. They attend grade-specific classes. Program Coordinator: Darin & Tara Coones

Sunday Programs for Youth:
Teen Sunday Class: Available most Sundays (excluding summer) and taught by a rotation of teachers. Program Coordinator: Phil Hainaut