Children are central to the life and vitality of our parish. We all share responsibility for nurturing their faith and honoring their spiritual gifts. It is our hope that children will actively participate in the worship life at Trinity as partners in the faith of Jesus Christ.

We provide children's bulletins and crayons in the Clarendon Street vestibule for younger parishioners. We encourage families with children to position themselves within the best view of the altar and to allow little ones to stand on the pew, if need be. Please feel free to answer children's questions during the service rather than quiet them. Infants and children four years and younger may visit the Nursery.

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Children ages 5 through 4th grade begin church with their families. During the Gradual Hymn, they leave for the Children's Homily in Tapestry Hall. Children re-join their families during the Peace. Fifth graders may remain in the service with their families.

11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist*
First Sunday of the month and feast days
Children begin church with their families, then leave during the Gradual Hymn for the Children's Homily in Tapestry Hall. They re-join their families during the Peace. Fifth graders may remain in the service with their families.

11:15 a.m. Morning Prayer*
Other Sundays of the month
Children begin church with their families. During the hymn that follows the Second Lesson, they leave for the Children's Gathering in Tapestry Hall. Children re-join their families during the Presentation Hymn. Fifth graders may remain in the service with their families.

*Note that the 11:15 a.m. service moves to 11:00 a.m. during the summer. For more information about service times, click here.

Children's Homily
During the sermon, children age 5 through 4th grade are invited to the Children's Homily, which is presented by Jean Ann Schulte. Four-year-olds with attention spans that allow them to participate for approximately 20 minutes are welcome to attend. Unless otherwise specified, children in fifth grade and older remain in worship services with their families. Children who are 12 years old or in the Rite 13 youth program are encouraged to join the Acolyte Program.