Children, Youth, and Families

At St. Wilfrid's, spiritual formation and support for children, youth, and families is a top priority. Our CYF Commission plans programs for all ages of your family. Children have an egg hunt on Easter Sunday. Youth have a Movie Night together. The Women's Ministry meets to play Bunco, while the Men's Group hosts a Trivia Night. We coordinate a family event in which all ages come together to pack Kindness Bags to support our homeless community. Our goal is to provide opportunities for support and fellowship for every age group. 

Sundays for Children

Visiting children are always welcome at the following children's programs.

  • Godly Play for ages 4yrs to 5th grade

    Offered on the first Sunday of each month at 8:30am in Room 9

    Offered on the third Sunday of each month at 10:30am in Room 9

    Traditional Godly Play is St. Wilfrid’s Christian education program for children 4 years old through 5th grade.

    Godly Play lessons are from the Bible and more, told in an interactive way with simple natural materials. Stories are short allowing more time for individual reflection and expression time.

  • Godly Play for Everyone for all ages

    Offered on the second Sunday of each month in Sacquety Hall

    All ages are invited to wonder and explore together with Godly Play, a Montessori approach to faith formation.

    Through storytelling, wondering, and creative response, this intergenerational program does not provide answers but aids in creating meaning and connections within our community - adults and children together, learning from one other.

  • Little Lambs for toddlers to children 4yrs

    Our Little Lambs program offers child care during both Sunday services throughout the year. This program is for toddlers to children 4 years of age. Children will participate in art and outdoor play (weather permitting), and will rejoin families for the Eucharist.

Youth Group

Our Youth Group is dedicated to youths in 6th grade through high school. Our Youth Group offers a place for you to know God's love, just by being you. In our Youth Group, you will be able to explore your faith, ask what it means to be a part of the church and a Christian, and be embraced by God's love. During the school year, the youth groups meets on the 1st and 3rd Sunday each month from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in our Youth Center. Other activities include our Acolyte program, mission and service trips, and outreach projects for the community. 

Acolytes

Serving as an acolyte provides a happy, nurturing environment for our youth to take on positions of liturgical leadership as crucifiers, torchbearers, and thurifers for Sunday and special services.

All are invited to participate.

Vacation Bible School

In the summer, volunteers come together to plan an exciting program for children who are entering kindergarten through those beginning sixth grade in the fall. Youth are invited to participate as assistants. The program runs for one week of learning and fun together.

Get Involved!

To learn more about our CYF Commission or to learn how your family can get involved, reach out to the church office at (714) 962-7512 or by emailing admin@stwilfridschurch.org.