Children & Youth
Children, teenagers, and adults all have important gifts and responsibilities that enrich our shared lives together.
Nursery (ages 0 to 4)
We extend a warm welcome to you and your child at Christ Church, and children are always part of worship. If you prefer childcare for little ones age 0–4, our Christ Church Nursery is available during services. When you arrive, an usher will guide you to the nursery. Our same nursery staff have been with us for years, and along with their extensive childcare experience we require background checks and Safe Church, Safe Communities training.
Children’s Chapel (Pre-K to 6th Grade)
During the 10:30 a.m. service, children from Pre-K to 6th grade are invited to process to the undercroft where they enjoy an interactive Gospel activity, prayers, service projects, and music. They return to their families during the Peace and are present for communion.
Worship Volunteers (Pre-K to 12th Grade)
Sunday morning worship is a vital formation opportunity for young people, just as it is for adults. Children and teenagers serve as ushers, lectors, leaders of the Prayers of the People, Children’s Chapel helpers, and acolytes. By experiencing and leading worship, all of us are led to greater love of God and neighbor. If your child or teen is interested in serving during Sunday morning worship, please contact the John Audette, Director of Children and Youth Ministries.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a spiritual rite marking one’s decision to make a mature and public affirmation of faith. In confirmation, that person “receives strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop” (BCP, p.860). Confirmations take place at Christ Church every year, during the bishop’s visitation on the first Sunday in March. During the Fall season before this service, we hold a series of Confirmation classes offered to adolescents in 6th grade and up. This is a unique time in a young person’s life for asking questions, seeking understanding, figuring out what’s important, and claiming one’s faith as one’s own. If you are interested in learning more about confirmation, please contact John Audette, Director of Children and Youth Ministries.
Seasonal Events
Join us throughout the year as we mark various liturgical and life seasons! We hold a back-to-school blessing at the start of each academic year; an opportunity for Advent wreath-making on the first Sunday of Advent; a Christmas Pageant each Christmas Eve; and an Easter egg hunt in Reynolds Square on Easter morning. Subscribe to our newsletter (below) to stay informed of all upcoming events.
The Chorister Program
This unique program gives children in 3rd through 12th grade the opportunity to learn music and instills a lifelong love of singing and the church. Learn more about this program!
