Divisions Sabbath School is a function of the Seventh-day Adventist Church,[1] Seventh Day Baptist,[2] Church of God (Seventh-Day),[3] some other sabbatarian denominations, usually comprising a song service and Bible study lesson on the Sabbath.
Sabbath School may be conducted in one large class, or the congregation may separate into smaller groups for discussion in the sanctuary or in different rooms.
During the "13th Sabbath Program," youngsters may present a music or acting special based on the subject learned that quarter or explain the traditions and dress in the attire of the countries or world regions which offerings collected will benefit.
A 2002 worldwide survey of local church leaders estimated that 67% of Adventists, including 63% of under-18s, "attend Sabbath School nearly every week".
[4] Sabbath School teachers are usually lay people selected by a designated coordinator, board, or committee.
The quarterly is designed to be read during the week, so that during Sabbath School, the class members are ready to discuss questions and topics raised in that lesson in small groups.
All Seventh-day Adventists around the world use the same Sabbath School quarterly, translated into the necessary languages (with few exceptions such as Germany, where members cover the same topic with different material).