STS. VARTANANTZ CHURCH’S SUNDAY SCHOOL MARKS GRADUATION
On Sunday, May 18th, the congregation of Sts. Vartanantz Church in Providence, Rhode Island, gathered in the sanctuary to celebrate the graduation of the 8th grade Sunday School class. In the presence of Rev. Fr. Kapriel Nazarian, Pastor, Yn. Debra, parents, grandparents, and parishioners, each graduate was given the opportunity to share a passage or verse from the Bible and explain how it inspires or relates to their lives. Prior to sharing their readings, the graduation began with a message from Fr. Kapriel and Stacey Khatchadourian. Jason Simonian who co-teaches the 8th grade class was not able to attend.
The graduates, Matthew Burke, Sareen Khatchadourian, Leila Khatchadourian and Aren Khatchadourian, were reminded to remain strong in their faith, and remember what they have been taught at Sunday School.
Just like home, the doors of Sts. Vartanantz are always open. The graduation concluded, with a closing prayer and graduate pledge, the singing of the Lord’s Prayer (Հայր Մեր, Hayr Mer) and the distribution of a certificate and Bible for each student.
