Why is Sunday School important?  Why do we encourage our members to attend?  Why do we continue to participate in Sunday School?

It's amazing that we should ever find ourselves having to defend the importance of Sunday school. After all we can thank Sunday school for giving us pastors, missionaries and evangelists. Our churches are full of Christians strong in their faith, and established in the scriptures.

The real importance of Sunday school is one that has a dynamic ministry to every member of the family. It is a unique program that meets the needs of its participants as not other program of the church can.

Here are some reasons why Sunday school is important

• Sunday school provides a basic systematic study of the scriptures at a level of understanding for that age group.
• Sunday school allows an opportunity for its members to talk and share about their needs with others in similar life situations.
• Sunday school provides an opportunity for personal application of the scriptures based on the age level of the class.
• Sunday school provides for fellowship and a sense of belonging for each member of the class.
• Sunday school provides a platform for people to serve the Lord through teaching and administration.
• Sunday school is a training ground for young Christians to be more productive in their church and gives them the opportunity to develop their skills and talents for the Lord.