"'''Sunday School'''" is the generic name for many different types of [[religious education]] pursued on [[Sunday]]s (traditionally, though not exclusively, in the morning) by various [[Christianity|Christian]] denominations, especially in the [[United States]]. Most [[Protestant]] [[church]]es operate Sunday Schools. Sunday Schools, contrary to the name, are virtually never recognized educational institutions; rather than offering formal grades or transcripts, Sunday Schools simply attempt to offer meaningful instruction concerning Christian [[doctrine]] and keep little or no record of performance for any given week. Attendance is often tracked as a means of encouraging children to appear regularly (awards are frequently given for reaching attendance milestones).
Sunday School often takes the form of a one hour [[Bible]] study which can occur before, during, or after a [[church service]]. While many Sunday Schools are focused on providing instruction for [[children]] (especially those occurring during service times), adult Sunday School classes are also popular and widespread.
Sunday School teachers are usually [[laymen]] who are selected for their job by a church board, normally because of their advanced experience with the Bible—few teachers receive any formal training in education, though many Sunday School teachers have a background in [[education]] as a result of their occupations.
[[Category:Christian education]]
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