5th-6th Grade

Mount Olivet establishes a dynamic partnership with families in the Christian education and faith development of their children. Children in 5th and 6th grades are invited to enhance their faith through educational, service, and fellowship activities.  Students experience the importance of Christian friendships and faith for life.  We focus on Jesus' call to serve others.

The Way      Register Online

In 5th grade, students advance into The Way – a unique Sunday morning spiritual adventure designed just for them – focusing on topics that relate to the important and changing pre-teen years.  Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, all room assignments will be mailed the end of August.

Minneapolis: Classes for 5th - 6th graders available at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.
West: Classes for 5th - 6th graders available at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m.
 
For more information, contact Angie St. Dennis (Minneapolis Campus) angelas@mtolivet.org or 612.767.2245; or Kris Ridler (West Campus) krisr@mtolivet.org or 952.767.1501.

Choir    Register online

Chapel Choir (4th - 6th Grade)
A choir for the intermediate age singer.  4th through 6th graders use their musical knowledge to begin part-singing as well as explore the use of "hands on" instrumental accompaniments.  These advanced choristers will utilize their musical gifts in a variety of different ways through the choir year!

Minneapolis: Elaine Sergeant, chapel@mtolivet.org or 612.767.2307    
   Mondays: 6-7 pm
   Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30 pm
     Pizza available for $1.50 beginning at 5 pm - Youth Center

West: Erin Kirchoff, chapelwest@mtolivet.org or 952.767.1535
   Tuesdays: 6-6:45 p.m.
     Pizza available for $1.50 beginning at 5 pm - Fellowship Hall


Instrumental Ensembles    Register online
Joyful Noise! - Orff Ensemble (4th - 6th Grade)
An instrumental ensemble of xylophones, glockenspiels, metallophones, and rhythm instruments. Students learn to play the various instruments while singing, moving, playing, improvising, and composing

Minneapolis: Elaine Sergeant, joyfulnoise@mtolivet.org or 612.767.2307
   Mondays:  5:20 - 5:50 p.m.
   Tuesdays:  5:30 - 6 p.m.
 

Joy Bells (4th - 6th Grade)
Joy Bells is a handbell ensemble where rhythmic and musical skills are learned.  Some previous musical knowledge is preferred but not necessary.

Minneapolis: Holly Widen, 612.920.6566
   Tuesdays:  5:30 - 6:15 p.m.