Saint Matti's for Kids

Ages 0-2 

We invite parents to keep children ages 0-2 with them during the Sunday Service.  We do not expect these children to be completely silent.  However, if the child gets upset or restless, there is a cry room available in the back of the Church with a speaker system that provides the full audio of the service, so parents can still follow along.   

Ages 3-6 

Children ages 3-6 may begin the service at Sunday School next door in our Parish Hall.  Sunday School activities include a Bible Story, singing, crafts, and snack.  Before the service arrives at communion, the children are returned to their families for the rest of the service.   

Ages 7-11 

At Saint Matthias we want our kids to feel as involved in the service as possible.  Therefore, by 6 or 7 we want to give them opportunity to have a role in the service as Torchbearers and Bannerbearers.  There is no schedule, but any Sunday a child wants to serve they are invited to robe and carry a torch or the banner, leading the other ministers as they process at the beginning and end of the service, as well as at the reading of the Gospel.  

Additionally, children of this age are also invited to Sunday School, where they can assist the teachers with the younger children while learning about the Lord themselves.  

Ages 12 & up 

Kids ages 12 & up are invited to remain in the service.  They are invited to serve as Torchbearers or Bannerbearers, but also in the more involved role of Lay Eucharistic Ministers (some training required).  

Teenagers are also welcome to assist Sunday School teachers with younger children.