We invite our children and youth to wonder in love about God’s goodness. From infants to high-schoolers, we offer comprehensive formation opportunities in the classroom, in worship, and through service at the Cathedral and in the city. There is a place for your children here at the Cathedral!
Children’s Ministries
- For infants and toddlers (ages 6 weeks – 3 years old and not yet potty trained), we have a nursery space for them. The Nursery and Toddler Atrium is a caring environment for children to play, read stories, and engage in activities. We provide a snack and ask that you bring a bottle (or cup) with your drink of choice, diapers, wipes, and an extra change of clothes that are all clearly labeled.
- In early June, we offer Vacation Bible School in the late afternoon and early evening. Check our Events in April and May for VBS registration!.
- For information about baptizing your child, you can find information here. For information about our Cathedral Choristers program, you can find information here.
- For questions about our Children’s Ministries or to volunteer with our children, please contact our Canon and Associate Rector for Family Ministries the Rev. Canon Anna Russell Friedman.
Children’s Ministries
We’d love to have your child join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM! For children ages 3 (must be potty trained)-2nd grade we offer Sunday School classes rooted in Montessori-based Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) method that embraces the relationship of the child and God and encourages adults to come alongside the child as they wonder and discover more about Jesus, our Good Shepherd. In our older elementary groups (3rd-5th), we use Storymakers materials and curricula, which nurture reflection and conversation around how we feel, relate, and grow as unique, creative members of the Kingdom of God. To learn more about CGS, click here. To learn more about StorymakersNYC, click here. Register your potty trained 3-year-olds through 5th graders for our children’s ministries on Sunday mornings here:
Children’s Formation Registration 2026-27
We also have a nursery space for infants and toddlers (ages 6 weeks – 3 years old and not yet potty trained). The Nursery and Toddler Ministry is a caring environment for children to play, read stories, and engage in activities. We provide a snack and ask that you bring a bottle (or cup) with your drink of choice, diapers, wipes, and an extra change of clothes that are all clearly labeled. Register your children ages 6 weeks-3 years here:
- In early June, we offer Vacation Bible School in the late afternoon and early evening. Check our Events in April and May for VBS registration!
- For information about baptizing your child, visit this page.
- For questions about our Children’s Ministries or to volunteer with our children, please contact our Canon and Associate Rector for Family Ministries the Rev. Canon Anna Russell Friedman.
- For information about our Cathedral Choristers program, visit this page.
Youth Ministries
The Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) at Christ Church Cathedral is open to all 6th-12th graders! In addition to weekly faith formation classes on Sunday mornings during the program year at 10:00 AM, our EYC also plans 1-2 events a month that vary from social hangouts to service projects, as well as summer mission opportunities domestically and to Bolivia. EYC is where our community grows in its relationship with God through prayer, discussion, study, and other spiritual practices and activities. We also encourage our youth to serve in worship as acolytes, ushers and more, and in our city alongside organizations we partner with at Christ Church Cathedral. Register your 6th-12th graders for Episcopal Youth Community here:
- The rite of Confirmation is for all those in the 9th grade (age 14 or above) and above wishing to confirm their baptismal vows and make a mature commitment to Christ and the church. Parents and Youth will learn about confirmation each fall, with classes beginning in January and confirmation occurring at the Easter Vigil.
- For questions about our Youth Ministries or about volunteering with our youth, please contact our Director of Youth Ministries Emily Berry.
Youth Ministries
- For information about Confirmation for your youth (10th grade and up), you can find information here.
- For questions about our Youth Ministries or to volunteer with our youth, or to request a password to the EYC calendar, please contact our Director of Youth Ministries Emily Berry.