Sunday school

American  

noun

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

2. the members of such a school.

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Sunday school British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of Sunday school

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.”

From Los Angeles Times

“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.”

From Salon

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.

From BBC

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC