Here at St Matthew’s Church we’re delighted to see so many families and children attending our 9.30am service on Sundays. On the first Sunday of the month, a Mass For All Ages is held, and the whole church family worships together. Children under the age of 3 are welcome to use the creche room if they are accompanied by a parent or carer. We have a children’s craft table so children (and their parents) may enjoy activities while participating in the main service. We prepare children aged 8 and over to receive Holy Communion. If you would like your child to be prepared, please speak to Father Alastair.
Rafters
Roller disco at Rafters
Creche
If you have little ones, why not come and have fun at the Toddler Group?
Young people in school years 8-13 are invited to join Rafters, a space to discover friendship, belonging, faith and your place in the world. This is a joint group across the four churches in the parish, which meets on Sunday evenings from 6.00-7.30pm - the next sessions are at St Matthew’s on 9 November followed by St Mary’s on 16 November . Please ask Father Alastair for further details.
If your baby or toddler is not enjoying the service, and is making their feelings known, do not worry! We are relaxed about children being in church and we want everyone to feel comfortable. We have a creche at the back of church near the door which contains craft activities, toys and books, and parents and children under the age of 3 are welcome to use it. There is a loudspeaker in the creche which means that adults can hear what is going on in the church. All children must be accompanied by an adult in the creche, otherwise it is chaos!