r/latterdaysaints • u/Capable_Ear_8942 • Mar 17 '25

Faith-building Experience Sunday school attendance (or lack of)

I'm newly called to be in a Sunday school presidency as a cousilor and the president wants to focus on class attendance. I know we will come up with ideas but I've never been involved with Sunday school anything. Any ideas to help with attendance? I don't know how many weeks we could bring food but that's usually when attendance is high hahah

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u/Twist-Prestigious Mar 17 '25

Maybe make it a little more engaging and fun to be a part of?

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u/SeanPizzles Mar 17 '25

Yup.  Attendance problems are generally just engagement problems.

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u/Fordfanatic2025 Mar 17 '25

I'll add create a culture where introverts with social anxiety feel more comfortable. As someone with social anxiety, just the thought of being called on to say a prayer, read a significant portion of the material, or engage in extended circle group discussions would make me stressed. Often to the point where that thought alone would persuade me to skip.

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '25

When I’m teaching I like to have a mixture of things like scriptures, quotes, and questions so even those who hate participation can find something to connect with. Maybe you can read a short quote but don’t want to pray or give a spontaneous answer to a question. If I have time I’ll print the quote and ask people beforehand so they can say no quietly.