Children
Prioritising our Children
Erica Huntley
As a vital element of the Salesian mission to have a preferential option for youth, the Children’ Ministry ensures that the needs of children in the church, along with their parents are prioritised. Specifically the Ministry organises activities and liturgies appropriate to toddlers, pre-school and primary school children. The Children Ministry collaborates especially with the Catechesis and Youth Ministries.
Parish Pastoral Council – Key Initiatives
- Deliver appropriate Toddlers’ (approx. ages 1-3) and Children’s Liturgies (ages 4-7) regularly at Mass. Focus this year on recruitment of helpers particularly at the entry-level Toddlers’ Liturgy, and improve the rota system including ChurchSuite.
- Start up Faith Group activities for 7-11 year old age-range (in partnership with Youth Ministry), and consider non-liturgical activities for younger children.
- Consider Liturgies at 9am and 5.30pm Weekend Masses within a wider review of Mass times and trial differentiation during the liturgies to provide suitable activities for the wide range of ages and capabilities.
