Children
Child Protection
Whatever the format of a church's work with children, it is important that child protection guidelines and good practice are implemented at all levels.
There is a House of Bishops' Policy on Child Protection, called "Protecting All God's Children".
The regulations are in place to protect not only children and young people, but also those adults who are committed to working with and for them.
Children and Holy Communion
The dilemma for the Church has been (and still is for many): if baptism is full membership of the Church, then on what grounds are children excluded from receiving Holy Communion?
Each of the 43 dioceses in England is debating and implementing these guidelines.
Meanwhile, for many parishes the traditional pattern of baptism, confirmation and first communion will remain the norm and this is the case here at Holy Trinity.
Sunday School
Sunday School at Holy Trinity is for children aged upward of 3 years. It is held at 10.15 a.m. in the Parish Centre on all Sundays except the first Sunday in each month and during school holidays.
Sunday Schools (sometimes known as Junior Church) exists to teach children the basic beliefs of our Christian faith and how these beliefs apply to them in their daily lives. It also gives children the experience of regular worship in a way more relevant to them.
Sunday School Contact is Mrs Jane Howarth (tel: 01704 220342)
You can email Waterbaby1@ymail.com for information regarding all Scout & Guide Groups
- Scouts: Tuesdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm
Contact: Mrs Mandi Marsh (01704 386155); Mrs Edith Campbell (01704 544010) - Cubs: Mondays 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Contact: Mr Ian Butler (01704 808268); Mr James Watson (01704 530961) - Beavers: Mondays 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Contact: Mrs Susan Abbott (01704 543483); Mr Mike Duffy ((01704 808933) - Rangers: Tuesdays 7.45pm - 9.30pm
Contact: Mrs Jackie Robinson (07889533476); Mrs Nicola Ainsworth (07843083982) - Guides: Tuesdays 7.30.pm
9.00pm - Contact: Miss Kirsty Watkinson (07967215239); Mrs Carol Bennion (01704 538341) - Brownies: Tuesdays 6.15 pm - 7.30pm
Contact: Mrs Emily Hopson (07538134322); Mrs Jean Dougherty (07811685971) - Rainbows: Tuesdays 6.15 pm - 7.30pm
Contact: Mrs Carol Bennion (01704 538341); Miss Katie Hibbert (07746134656) - Youth Club - 1st and 3rd Sundays from 7.00pm
* The Church will welcome you.
* The Church will accept and value you.
* The Church will work to meet your needs.
* The Church will be Christ-like in its approach to you.
* The Church will nurture you in faith and worship.
* The Church will provide you with appropriate teaching.
* The Church will offer you relevant worship.
* The Church will encourage you to serve others.
* The Church will endeavour to provide you with a sense of community.
* The Church will support you in sharing the Good News of Christ in word and deed
Written by the Children's Committee, Diocese of Blackburn, 1997
©The Archbishops' Council of the Church of England, 2001
SUNDAYS
8.30am Holy Communion
10.15am Parish Communion (First Sundays in month are usually a Family Communion with children taking part)
10.15am Sunday School
(For 3 year olds upwards - on all except first Sundays and school holidays)
6.30pm Evening Prayer
WEEKDAYS
11.30am Tuesdays
Holy Communion
7.15pm Wednesdays
Choral Evensong
7.15pm 1st Friday in month
Book of Common Prayer Communion
OTHER SERVICES
(e.g for Saints Days): as announced
Practising members of other Christian denominations are invited to receive Holy Communion.
If you are not confirmed but would like to receive a blessing please come forward with other communicants and place your hands below the altar rail.
We hope you will join us for refreshments in the Parish Centre after the Service
