What to Expect at Calvary’s Back to School Event
Prayer of Blessing
A special blessing prayed over students and educators at every service as they begin a new school year –– whether you're learning, teaching, leading, or supporting students behind the scenes, we want to pray for you.
Free Kids' Haircuts
Help your child head back to school looking and feeling their best with a free haircut.
Parents must accompany children during haircuts.
Parents must accompany children during haircuts.
Face Painting
Kids can enjoy colorful face painting after service.
Family Fun
Celebrate together with large inflatables for kids and ice cream for purchase after service.
FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
The Whole Family is Welcome
We've planned something special for every age. Come as you are and bring the whole crew.
- K – 5 students will have the opportunity to participate in a special prayer of blessing during service.
- Junior High and High School students will attend the main service.
- Free kids' haircuts will be available before and after services –– Parents must remain with their children.
- Face painting and inflatables after service for all kids.
FOR EDUCATORS
We're Celebrating You
Whether you teach in a classroom, drive a bus, coach a team, work in the front office, counsel students, or keep the school running behind the scenes, we want to celebrate you.
Join us in our reserved seating during service, where we'll pray a special blessing over educators, then stop by the VIP Educator Lounge afterward for refreshments, school supplies, a special gift, and time to connect with fellow educators.
Join us in our reserved seating during service, where we'll pray a special blessing over educators, then stop by the VIP Educator Lounge afterward for refreshments, school supplies, a special gift, and time to connect with fellow educators.
VIP Educators' Lounge
Free Supplies & Teacher Appreciation
If you work in education, this space is just for you. Enjoy refreshments, free school supplies, a special gift, and the opportunity to connect with other educators from around our community.
Whether you're a teacher, administrator, coach, counselor, bus driver, office staff member, custodian, paraprofessional, cafeteria worker, or serve in another school role—we'd love to celebrate you.
EVERYONE'S INVITED
Wear Your School Gear
Show your school spirit by wearing your favorite school, college, or university shirt, hoodie, or jersey. Everyone can participate in this day!
Calvary Church is located at 9S200 State Route 59 in Naperville, Illinois, serving families across Naperville, Bolingbrook, Aurora, and the surrounding DuPage County communities.
Calvary Church is located at 9S200 State Route 59 in Naperville, Illinois, serving families across Naperville, Bolingbrook, Aurora, and the surrounding DuPage County communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Back-to-School Sunday for?
Everyone is welcome! Whether you're a student, parent, grandparent, educator, or simply want to support the next generation, we'd love for you to join us.
Why do you pray over students and educators?
A new school year brings new opportunities, new relationships, and new challenges. At Calvary, we believe one of the best ways to begin the year is by asking God to guide and strengthen the people who will learn, teach, and lead throughout the months ahead. Our annual Back-to-School Sunday is a chance for our church family to encourage students, educators, and families as they step into a new season.
Do I need to be a member of Calvary Church to come?
Not at all. Back-to-School Sunday is open to everyone in our community. We'd love to have you, whether it's your first visit or you've attended for years.
What happens during the service?
Our service include music/worship and a sermon from our lead pastor, Marty Sloan. We’ll also take a special moment to pray a blessing over students and educators as they prepare for the new school year. We'll ask God to give them wisdom, courage, strength, and peace in the year ahead. All students will join adults in the main auditorium for this portion of the service.
Who can visit the VIP Educator Lounge?
Anyone who works in education is invited. Whether you're a teacher, administrator, paraprofessional, coach, bus driver, counselor, office staff member, custodian, cafeteria worker, or support staff, we'd love to celebrate you.
Are the kids' haircuts really free?
Yes! Professional barbers and stylists will be providing free 15-20 minute haircuts for children from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Do I need to register?
No registration is required. Simply join us on Sunday morning.
What should I wear?
Come as you are, so wear whatever makes you comfortable! We also encourage everyone to wear their favorite school, college, or university shirt, jersey, or hoodie to show their school spirit.
What time should I arrive?
We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes before the service you'd like to attend, especially if you're checking children into Calvary Kids.
Is Back-to-School Sunday free?
Yes. All services and activities are free to attend. This is a chance for us to love on the community!
Is childcare available?
Yes. Calvary Kids programming is available for children from infants through fifth grade. Junior High and High School students will join adults in the main service.
Can homeschool families attend?
Absolutely! Whether your student attends public school, private school, or is homeschooled, your family is welcome.