Ministering to children & their families:
Children under five

If we can give young children a positive first experience of church, great! Children under five also bring with them their mum, dad, or carer, allowing us the opportunity to build relationships with the whole family.

Across the Diocese we have some excellent examples of a variety of ways churches can reach out to this age group. Whether it be a short informal service in church followed by refreshments, chat and playtime, or a toddler group. They both provide a combination of worship, teaching and prayer which is understandable and enjoyable for young children. By doing so they provide a non-threatening introduction into church for non-churchgoers with a young family.

There are lots of good resources available to help with this age group. Here are just a few:-

Pupfish Books
Why not take a look at Pupfish books for pre school children Susie Poole has written several books for use with this age group. Many of them are based on verses of scripture with beautiful illustrations.