Children in Worship

You may have noticed on Sunday that children joined us for worship. (Except our littlest ones, ages 0-5, who still can attend nursery during service.) This is an intentional shift, and we want you to know why, so that you too can join us in welcoming children into the company of Jesus.
1, More stable and consistent Christian Education time. When children’s Christian Education time was held during service (until the Peace) the time allotted for it varied each week, depending on the sermon and readings length, so that it made it very difficult to plan for and very inconsistent for the children. By allotting a consistent time of 9:30-10:15am, the children can have a solid and consistent routine each Sunday.
2, Better Christian Formation. The way children learn the Liturgy, the Creeds, and the Mysteries of the Faith are by taking part in them. It is a learning process for them, for sure, to sit for a long time, to be quiet at the right times, and to pay attention; but children can and do pray, sing, read along, and pay attention to the sacred Mysteries being done in the Church. What better way for them to learn than to be a part.
Help our children grow in the Faith by being patient, praying for them when they are distracting (that will help you to grow in faith and prayer as well), and thanking God and their parents for bringing them to Jesus through the Church
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