Definitions

Sunday school

NOUN

religious instruction

Synonyms

WEAK

catechism class church school

Example Sentences

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The Muslim house of worship was a Pakistani Sunday school operating out of a warehouse in Lorton, Virginia.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

He’s held onto those letters for decades, from a women’s Bible study group, a Sunday school class, and a man who offered to paint his house for free.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

But for those who can supplement “On the Altar” with their own awareness of sacrifice, whether from Sunday school or Top 40 playlists, their encounter with this formidable book will be richly rewarded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

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 • May 24, 2025

She was wearing her Sunday school dress and hat and gloves.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles