Children
Diddy Disciples (0-8 years)
As a church we are preparing to launch a new programme for babies, toddlers and young children, following the Diddy Disciples programme. Once we are up and running, Diddy Disciples will take place in the Lower Hall on Sundays during the Parish Mass.
First Holy Communion (8 years +)
We support children over the age of 8 to receive Holy Communion before confirmation, once they feel ready, and after attending a 6-week preparation course.
Servers & Readers
Children are valued members of our Church family and are invited to contribute to our worship in appropriate ways as soon as they would like to do so. Children who can read confidently are encouraged to become readers at the Parish Mass. Children who wish to can join our enthusiastic team of servers.
Other Groups
Children of all ages are encouraged to engage with the whole community of Pembroke House by joining in groups such as the Pembroke Academy of Music, Into University and DT-7 Dance Group. There are also a growing number of clubs for children at the Walworth Living Room.
Young People
We are blessed with a dedicated and enthusiastic group of 11-18s at St Christopher’s and we aim to encourage them in their personal journeys of the Christian faith, to support them as valued and respected members of the Church family, and to provide space for fun, fellowship, discussion, and food! We encourage our young people to discover who God might be calling them to be and support them as a whole Church family.
Young people at St Christopher’s form a vital part of our Church family, and we are continually blessed by them as they challenge our own perceptions of faith and engage with the life of our Church.
There is a PCC Action Group for Children & Young People’s Ministry, which is working to develop youth and children’s ministry leaders from within our congregation.
Other Groups
Young people are encouraged to engage with the whole community of Pembroke House by joining in groups such as the Pembroke Academy of Music and Into University, as well as the other activities at the Walworth Living Room.
Beyond the Youth Group
We have a number of Young Adults (18-30s) who are active in the life of the church and are exploring how best to offer ministry with them.