Education
We encourage both children and adults to spend time learning and growing in Christ. We offer Sunday School for children (ages 3 and up) and adult Bible Study each Sunday morning. And there are other educational opportunities during the week. The current schedule is listed below.
Youth Sunday School
"Second Sundays" at 10:30 a.m. (Ages 3 to Junior High School)
We offer Sunday School for ages pre-K through Jr. High on the second Sunday of each month. The Sunday School hour will include a lesson, snacks, an activity, and fellowship. This is a great opportunity for our younger members to grow in faith, knowledge, and community. So, come join us! Our "kick-off" will be Sunday, Spetember 13. The class is from 10:30 - 11:30 am.
Sunday Adult Class
Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in Parish Hall
Holy Baptism from the Small Catechism with Explanation – We now take a look at the "means of grace," using Holy Baptism as the lens for understanding how God brings the gifts of Jesus' life, death and resurrection to us here and now. When we take the Bible's teaching of Baptism at its plain meaning, it turns out that Baptism isn't something that was done to you once, so that you can move onto other things in the Christian life. Baptism is your life, and affects how you approach every day, how you look to the future, what you expect from God, and how you stand against the devil. Join us as we rejoice in the gift of Baptism as it is set forth in the Catechism together. Meets in the Parish Hall at 10:30 am.
Men's Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Gebby's - 726 E War Memorial Drive, Peoria Heights
The Augsburg Confession: While the 95 Theses often are credited with getting the Reformation "started," the document that gave the "Evangelische" Church (as opposed to the "Catholische" Church) its distinct shape was the Augsburg Confession of 1530. The Holy Roman Emperor called the teachers and leaders of the evangelical churches to present their confession of faith at Augsburg so that it could be examined and judged. The document they presented stresses the common ground shared between the Evangelicals and Catholics, while at the same time marking the areas of disagreement. The "Augustana" remains one of the confessions that Lutherans around the globe share in common. Join as we read through this confession and explore its riches.
Lunch Together & Bible Study
Thursdays at Noon in Parish Hall
We’ve added a little extra to our Thursday lunches: a Bible study. We gather for lunch at Noon, eat and visit for a while, and then read a chapter of Scripture together and talk about it.
We’re working through the Gospel according to St. Luke. Trained as a physician, Luke is inspired to give an orderly account of Jesus' work so that all who hear can be "certain" of the things in which they have been catechized. He emphasizes the universality of God's grace in Christ, the completeness of the forgiveness that Jesus won for all, and Christ as the seeker of the lost and lowly. Come, join us!
Concordia Lutheran School
Mt. Calvary is proud to support Concordia Lutheran School, a kindergarten through eighth grade school located on Glen Avenue in Peoria. Since 1959, Concordia has been providing top-ranked academics in a Christ-centered, nurturing environment.
As one of three sponsoring congregations, we are pleased to offer financial support as well as our prayers and pastoral involvement on campus. If you’d like information about current tuition rates and financial aid for families, please call the church office at (309) 688-4321.
Several of our church members are Concordia teachers. We thank the following individuals for the dedication and commitment to these young students: Elizabeth Tagge and Brooke Barr.
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Christ-Centered Education
- At Concordia Lutheran School, God’s Word is the foundation for everything we do. Not only do we have weekly Chapel and Bible memory work, but we also pray daily and incorporate the Gospel into our curriculum.
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Top-Ranked Academics
- With dedicated teachers, the highest and top quality resources, we provide students with every opportunity to succeed academically. Starting in kindergarten and going through eighth grade, children are challenged to perform at their optimum potential. The results speak for themselves. Time after time, our eighth graders leave Concordia equipped to move right to the top of their high school classes.
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Award-Winning Extra-Curricular Activities
- From optional violin instruction for kindergarten students to competitive junior high basketball teams, we provide access to a full range of activities for nearly every interest. In addition to sports and music, we also offer a rich selection of art, drama, science and scholastic groups. Students of all ages are encouraged to participate in service and ministry-driven philanthropies.
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Nurturing Environment
- Dedicated to knowing the whole child, all teachers introduce themselves to students and their families during home visits before the start of each school year. This personal approach to education gives the student an opportunity to get to know his or her teacher in a very comfortable situation. The teachers and staff of Concordia have high standards and expectations for our students, but we also love them and nurture their individual God-given gifts.
