
NURSERY AND YOUNG ELEMENTARY
Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children,
you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
Matthew 18:3-5
For Children Up to Grade 4
At Christ Church Cathedral we respect and nurture each child’s innate spirituality and understanding of God’s profound love for them, tailoring experiences in worship, education, and fellowship to the individual developmental needs of the child. Formation of the child begins before birth, and continues throughout a child’s life. It is our role as their faith community to help support and be with our children along the way.
Registration for 2026-2027 Sunday School Events
Parents are asked to register their children if they will take part in any of our offerings (not just Sunday School). This helps the children's and youth team plan well, and provides the information our staff and volunteers need to be responsive to your child. Here is the link to registration.
Nursery and Childcare
Caring for babies and young children from birth to age 3
Children of any age are welcome at our services. Parents who prefer to take their children to the nursery will find a bright, cheerful space staffed by experienced, loving child care workers who have received Safeguarding God's Children training and a nursery coordinator who also has First Aid training.
Our Nursery is a warm, hospitable place for the youngest members of the Cathedral family from birth to age 3. 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 at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday.
Where is the Nursery
The nursery is located in the Brantley House which is adjacent to the Servery. When you approach the Chapter House from the garden, enter by the glass doors on the garden porch. Take the second door to the right and proceed down the stairs. Please ask an usher for directions.
Children's Chapel and Sunday School
Each Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. service children ages 3 to grade 4 may attend Children's Chapel. Children gather at the back of the church where they will join the procession. They will follow their leaders to Children's Chapel, followed by Sunday School. Worship is lead by trained adults who are assisted by parents and youth volunteers. The children return to church at the time of the peace.
Acolytes
Children in grades 1, 2, and 3 are invited to attend Acolyte Training to learn to serve as Children's Chapel Crucifers. These children vest and process both at the beginning and at the end of the service. They lead the children from the church to the chapel for Children's Chapel where they serve as acolyte for that service. The Children's Chapel Crucifer returns with the children at the time of the Peace, and they are seated with the older acolytes.
If your child would like to serve on an acolyte team, please contact Fr. Thomas Heard.
