We desire to partner with families to help nurture a love and understanding for God’s Word and its essential doctrines in order to lay a strong foundation for a lifetime of faith for the Glory of God.
Here at church, our strong foundation starts in our nursery and preschool classrooms where we use the Truth 78 curriculum A Sure Foundation. In these classrooms, children are prayed over as they learn simple truths about God and hear foundational Bible stories. Then as the children grow, we transition into The Gospel Story Curriculum that is used with older preschool through fourth-grade students. This curriculum is a three-year program comprising 156 lessons equally divided between Old and New Testament. Each lesson has a “Where is Jesus?” section to help children connect the Bible story to God’s greater plan of redemption. There is a companion Story Bible used with this curriculum as well as a family devotion resource.
Additionally, there is a Scripture Memory program!
Memorizing Scripture is one of the best ways to pass on the gospel to children. Join other Calvary Kids families in memorizing monthly Sword Bible passages that are perfect for the whole family!
Children have the opportunity to earn pins that reflect a theme or main idea from each month’s Sword Bible passage. These unique pins are to be displayed on a lanyard that has been gifted to each child, providing a tangible reminder of the truth of God’s Word.
We encourage kids to wear their lanyards to Sunday School each week!
Please reach out to a Calvary Kids Staff Member or email Ann Bagley with questions! abagley@calvarygr.org
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105
2026 Monthly Sword Bible Memory Passages
Ephesians 6:10
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. “
Ephesians 6:12
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. “
II Timothy 3:16-17
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Hebrews 4:12
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
James 1:2-4
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
James 1:5-6
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.”
James 1:12
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
Colossians 1:16
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.”
Titus 2:11
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.”
II Timothy 1:9a
“He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.”
Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
Reciting Bible Passages
Demonstrating memorization and mastery may look different for some children; here are a few ways children can demonstrate their memorization:
- Recite the passage to a Sunday morning volunteer.
- Complete a fill-in-the-blank verse quiz, provided by a teacher or helper.
- Record a video of a child (or all your children!) reciting the passage and email your video to abagley@calvarygr.org. We may play your family’s video during Large Group to encourage other children and teachers!
Families, please communicate with a Calvary Kids staff member if there is a different way for your child to demonstrate memorization. The staff wants ALL children to know the joy of hiding God’s Word in their hearts.