Young Children & Worship (3 Yrs-Grade 5)

Children start the morning in the 11 am worship service with their families. After the Thought for Children we will dismiss to the Chapel.

We gather using the model of Young Children and Worship where children learn and experience worship and the story in ways that speak to children and their natural wonder and spiritual nature. Children will respond to the story in creative and artistic ways. Older children may be engaged as mentors or leaders in our gatherings to promote leadership skills and develop relationships.

On Communion Sundays, children will return to the Sanctuary to celebrate communion with their classes and the whole church family. Otherwise we will dismiss them from Young Children & Worship at 12:10pm from the Chapel.

Contact Jill Reichert, Director of Children & Family Ministries if you’d like more information on the curriculum or have questions about what your child will experience with us.

We also have a Children & Families Ministry email list and quarterly newsletter of news and events! Not receiving it? let us know by contacting Jill Reichert, Director of Children & Family Ministries.

Children’s Ministry Registration Form

9:30am (Sept. – May) – WeeConnect (3 yrs thru Pre-K) – KidsConnect (Gr.K thru 5) 11:00am – (Sept. – May) – Young Children in Worship (Pre-K thru Elementary) 9:30am & 11:00am – Childcare (6 mos. thru 4 years) – Year round We, at Westminster, are excited to be back together and partnering with you in ministry for the upcoming year! For each of your children, please complete the following information so that we can better prepare our teaching teams to know your children and better facilitate their spiritual growth. Please feel free to contact Jill Reichert, Director of Children & Family Ministry (jreichert@westminsterpc.org) throughout the year with any questions or concerns. If you have any questions regarding nursery care, please contact Mary Maina (childcare@westminsterpc.org) If you have questions regarding our children’s music programs please contact Kisten Santos Rutschman (krutschman@westminsterpc.org) For siblings, please register each child separately for their specific information. Thank you!

Which ministry your child will likely attend on Sunday morning?(Required)

Choose both if it may vary.

9:30 am KidsConnect or WeeConnect

11 am Young Children in Worship

Nursery Care

Will your child participate with our children's music program on Wednesday evening?(Required)

4:15-5:00 pm – Cherub Choir (Gr. K-1)

4:45-6:00 pm – Children’s Choir (Gr. 2-5)

My child will not participate at this time

Child's Name

First Last

Name/Nickname Child Prefers

Parent/Guardian 1's Name(Required)

First Last

Parent/Guardian 2's Name

First Last

Parent/Guardian 1 – Cell Phone(Required)

Parent/Guardian 2 – Cell Phone

Parent/Guardian 1 – Email(Required)

Parent/Guardian 2 – Email

Parent/Guardian 1's Family Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Parent/Guardian 2's Family Address

If the child moves between homes, please fill out the second address.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Child's Age(Required)

Child's Birthday(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Child's Gender

Child's School(Required)

Child's Grade

Allergies, Medical Needs, or Other Special Needs of which we should be aware?

Parent/Guardian Consent(Required)

I hereby give permission for my child to participate in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Westminster, PA Children’s Ministry Activities from August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 and release Westminster Presbyterian Church and the children’s ministry leadership in West Chester. PA from any and all liability to me or my child as a result of his/her participation. Also, I understand that Westminster Presbyterian Church or the children’s ministry leadership does not assume any responsibility for loss or, or damage to, personal property of participant.

I also acknowledge that, by signing this form, I grant permission to the children’s ministry leadership & staff to take photos and video recordings for promotional and ministry related purposes only (e.g., website, Facebook, flyers, etc.) with the knowledge that my child’s name will not be used in connection with his/her photograph/video).

I agree to Westminster’s child policy

Medical Consent(Required)

Do you give consent for Westminster Presbyterian Church to administer first aid procedures in the case of minor incidents?

I give Westminster permission to administer medical aid

Ways My Child Learns Best

Curricula often respect the way children learn. There will be a range of response activities for the story that speak to different learning styles. Tell us the ways you believe your child learns best.

Word Smart (Reading, Writing, Explaining Things; Listening to Explanations)

Number Smart (Problem-solving, Math, Classifying/Categorizing, Logical Thinking)

Picture Smart (Think in Pictures, Drawing, Art, Charts, Diagrams, Puzzles, Videos)

Body Smart (Movement, Touch/Tactile, Drama, Hands-on)

Music Smart (Rhythm, Sound, Singing, Playing Instrument, Listening to Music

People Smart (Good Relational Skills, Enjoys Working/Playing with Others)

Self Smart (Insight into own Behavior, Enjoys Working Alone, Self-Directed learning, Reflecting, Thinking)

Earth Smart (Observant; Interested in Ecology, Plants, Animals, Nature Projects, Camping, Hiking)

Ways I Can Help…

We often need help with our ministries. We would love to invite you to use your gifts to make this the best ministry possible for our youngest. We will ALWAYS equip you and provide you with the tools and encouragement that you need!

9:30 am Sundays Nursery Care: Assist from time-to-time

11 am Sundays Nursery Care: Assist from time-to-time

9:30 am Sundays KidsConnect: Assist in the classroom from time-to-time

9:30 am Sundays KidsConnect: Tell or assist in telling the Bible story or helping to act out the story

9:30 am Sundays KidsConnect: Learn the classroom routine to work towards leading in the classroom

9:30 am Sundays (Ages 3-5): Assist in the gathering from time-to-time

9:30 am Sundays (Age 3-5): Learn the model of Young Children & Worship to learn to lead

11 am Sundays Young Children & Worship: Assist in the gathering from time-to-time

11 am Sundays Young Children & Worship: Learn the model of Young Children & Worship to learn to lead

4:15 Wednesdays Cherub Choir: Assist the director with choir practice

4:15 Wednesdays Cherub Choir: Provide snacks

4:45 Wednesdays Children’s Choir: Assist the director with choir practice

4:45 Wednesdays Children’s Choir: Provide snacks

How can we be most helpful in equipping you in nurturing your child's spiritual growth and walk with God?

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