Sunday school

noun

1. a school, now usually in connection with a church, for religious instruction on Sunday.

2. the members of such a school.

Sunday school

noun

1. 1. a school for the religious instruction of children on Sundays, usually held in a church hall and formerly also providing secular education

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Sunday-school outing

2. the members of such a school

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sunday school¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

“They did scouts together, Sunday school together, played soccer for the same club, almost in the same positions. They were inseparable.”

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“As a Christian growing up in Sunday school,” Cruz said, “I was taught from the Bible that those who bless Israel will be blessed, and those who curse Israel will be cursed.”

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Elissa Bjeletich Davis, a former Protestant who now belongs to the Greek Orthodox Church in Austin, is a Sunday school teacher and has her own podcast.

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Iskander says he knew the story of David well from Sunday school, but it was while watching “The Chosen” that he spoke aloud a destiny to manifest.

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She was an active member in her church, serving as a Sunday school teacher.

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