Families - Junior Church

10.15 during The Parish Mass

We have a carpeted area for children to use with a seasonal display board. You are welcome to make use of it.

This may be found in the north aisle nearest Collingwood Road. The space is equipped with a range of child friendly resources and activities intended to help those with younger children in particular to engage with their surroundings, and the stories of the Christian faith. Parents are able to support their children whilst enjoying good sight-lines that help them participate in the service with the rest of the congregation.

We also provide activity sheets from the all-age resource, Searchlights by David Adam. This flexible material is based on the readings and themes for each Sunday, and is available in three age groupings - Candles (3-5 year olds) - Lamps (6-10 year olds) - Torches (11 plus). Different age groups need a different approach and things that relate to their experience and ability. God seeks each of us and desires to speak to us and through us.

At the present time, the Candles activity sheets are most popular. The author writes, "Searchlights is as much about God's search for us as our search for God. It is about our probing the darkness and uncertainty of our l ives to discover the light and the sureness of God."

Toilet and changing facilities are available at the base of the church tower.

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