Families faces more challenges in the 21st century than ever, Christ Church Cathedral Church is committed to providing support and resources for children, youth, and parents.  From our loving nursery staff to preparation for the rite of Confirmation, we invest significant attention and resources in this area of our shared life.

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Christ Church Cathedral wants to be a place where parents of children from birth until they graduate from high school can find support and resources.  Ongoing information will be available on this page, in our weekly worship notes, and in our publications.

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Email Newsletter for Parents

Sign up for the family ministry newsletter here.  

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Please explore the links below to learn more about each of these areas.

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Christian Formation Registration

Please register your child for all Cathedral Children's and Youth activities.  

 

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Christian Formation Classes

Nursery—Age 3 and under

Our Nursery is a warm, hospitable place for the youngest members of the Cathedral family. Ms. Shameca Williams is the cornerstone of this ministry, who along with Hayley Nicole Autry, tailors Sunday mornings to the needs of those in her care. A curriculum is utilized when children are age appropriate. The nursery is open each Sunday morning from 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

 

Children's Chapel & Sunday School—Age 4 to Grade 3

We are embarking on Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Curriculum.  We will use a three-week format  presenting stories from Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.  Week one the story will be introduced, week two there will be a craft related to the story, and on the third Sunday there will be prayer practice.  

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Communion Preparation

This class is for children, ages 10 and under, who currently receive the bread and wine at Holy Communion, as well as those who have never consumed.  We use a wonderful book by Jennie Turrell,  an art teacher and wife of the dean of the School of Theology at Sewanee: The University of the South. Through meaningful story and discussion children learn the importance of ritual and connection found in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.  If possible please be present with your child on both Sundays when the class is presented.

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​FUN CLUB—Grades 4, 5, 6

Youth come together after worship on Sunday mornings upstairs in the Sunday School room where there are soft drinks, snacks, and other treats. Students enjoy fellowship and conversation.  Once a month the group will have a specials gathering.  Look for the Fall calendar for dates.

 

Episcopal Youth Community—Grades 7-12

Fall 2026 calendars are being prepared.  Look for more information to follow.  Please watch our publications to learn of upcoming events and contact us if you would like to help out or to be added to our e-list for announcements and reminders.

 

Affirm—Grades 7 and up

Youth in grades 7 and up are invited to join this monthly Bible Study. Information about this fall we will follow.

 

Youth Confirmation—Grades 7 and up

For students in grades 7 and up will be held on the Sunday afternoons in Lent 2027.  Confirmation will be during the Easter season in the spring.  Sign-up for confirmation will be in January 2027.

 

Milestones

We have been intentional in structuring how we celebrate the milestones in our children's lives within the Cathedral family.  Some of the milestones are new and others have been given guidelines so that we are present for our children and young families as they grow.

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Birth and Baptism

The purpose of this milestone is to allow the church to be involved in a helpful and significant way in the life of a family and a newborn from the announcement of the pregnancy through the child’s baptism.  For details on Baptism, please click here for the Baptism page.  

 

Worship Readiness

The purpose of the Worship Readiness milestone is to help children in grade 3 and their families transition the children into the Sunday morning worship service in helpful and meaningful ways that will provide children and families with the tools they need to integrate into the worship service fully. 

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Communion Preparation

This class is for children who will take communion for the first time. Two sessions will be scheduled for the fall of 2026.  Parents are invited to attend.

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Confirmation

The purpose of this milestone is to engage youth in the 7th grade and up in the life of the parish by taking confirmation classes.  The culmination of the class is confirmation by the Bishop when he is here for his annual Parochial visit.  The curriculum is I Will With God's Help.  The next class will begin in Lent 2027.  If you have a youth who would like to join the class, please contact Carolyn Jeffers.

 

Graduation

The purpose of this milestone is to celebrate and appropriately send off the graduating high school seniors in the Cathedral Family.

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New to the Episcopal Church?

Adults who are new to the Episcopal Church (or new to Christianity) may wish to attend the Inquirers Class, which may lead to their wishing to be baptized or confirmed.  The Inquirer's Class lead by Dean Gibson will be held during Lent in 2027.  Please email Carolyn Jeffers in the Cathedral office to be added to the class.

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