Children’s Ministry
Our goal is to demonstrate the love of our Savior to our children, teaching them about Jesus so that they may know Him, love Him and follow Him all the days of their lives. I have no greater joy that to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4
Sunday morning programs include nursery & toddler care (newborn - 3 years), children’s church during service (PreK age 4 - 2nd grade) and educational classes for all divided by age. Click on the program of interest for more information.
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Newborn to 24 mo. | 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. Services
• Child must be registered prior to drop off in nursery room.
• Registration can be completed at check-in desk.
• Our nursery is staffed by two paid caregivers and a small team of youth group volunteers.
• All Children’s Ministry staff members have undergone a background check and have completed the Anglican Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic Protecting God’s Children training course.
Nursing Mothers
• Nursing chairs are provided in nursery and women’s ministry office.
• Baby changing tables provided in nursery and women’s restroom.
• Seating area provided in foyer with audio feed of church sermon.
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9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Services
Learning
• During your child’s time in our toddler room, they will experience play based learning, sing songs and hear Bible stories. A new Bible story is part of our curriculum every Sunday morning.
• To ensure a clean play area, please no food or drinks in the classroom.
• Child must be registered prior to drop off in the toddler room.
• Registration can be completed at the check-in desk.
• Our toddler room is staffed by two paid caregivers and a small team of youth group volunteers.
• All Children’s Ministry staff members have undergone a background check and have completed the Anglican Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic Protecting God’s Children training course.
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Pre-K Age 4. - 2nd Grade | 9:00 a.m. only.
Learning
• During your child’s time in Children’s Church, they will be learning a new Bible story every Sunday.
• The curriculum used is designed to cover the entire Bible within a four-year time span of Sunday classes.
• Classes include a Psalm, Hymnal review, Bible lesson, Bible Story video and a coloring worksheet.
• We have two separate classrooms. Pre-K4-Kindergarten & 1st and 2nd grade.
• Child must be registered prior to drop off for Children’s Church.
• Registration can be completed at check-in desk.
• Our Children’s Church classes are taught by a team of church member volunteers.
• All Children’s Ministry staff members and volunteers have undergone a background check and have completed the Anglican Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic Protecting God’s Children training course.
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Kindergarten - 2nd Grade | 10:20 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Childcare provided for newborns - Pre-K Age 4 during this time.
Learning
• During Education and Formation, children learn about scripture, knowing God, and become familiar with Bible stories.
• To ensure a clean play area, please no food or drinks in the classroom.
• Child must be registered prior to drop off for Education and Formation.
• Registration can be completed at the check-in desk.
• Our Education and Formation classes are taught by a team of church member volunteers.
• All Children’s Ministry staff members and volunteers have undergone a background check and have completed the Anglican Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic Protecting God’s Children training course.
More Information
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Upcoming Baptism Date: October 26, 2025
If you desire to have your child baptized, at least one parent must be an active and baptized member of Christ the King. In addition, we request you schedule a preparatory class with Rev. David Glade prior to the baptism.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to have your child baptized. The baptism request form can be found here.
Contact Rosemary Hollingsworth at rhollingsworth@ctkalexandria.org
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Recommended for 3rd Grade and Up
November 2nd, 9th, and 16th.
Attendance to all classes is requested to complete the course
Location: Room E
Our First Communion class is a key part of the sacramental preparation for children. This class is designed to prepare children to receive the Eucharist for the first time and to deepen their understanding of the sacrament and structure of service.
If you would like for your child to participate in the class please contact, Rosemary Hollingsworth at rhollingsworth@ctkalexandria.org
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For children in 3rd grade and up.
Serving as an Acolyte is a wonderful way for children to get involved in our church services. Acolytes have the important role of helping with the lighting and extinguishing of candles and assisting in various other aspects of worship. It is a meaningful job that helps set a reverent tone for our services.
To learn more or to join our acolytes team, please contact Steve Basilici at: steven.basilici@gmail.com
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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Room E
Join us for CtK Moms — a moms’ group that we pray will provide a dedicated time for moms to connect, grow spiritually, and support each other in their parenting journeys, no matter the phase. We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the church.
To learn more or to join us, please contact
McCaughan Andrukonis at mcc.andrukonis@gmail.com
or
Meredith Shields at childminasst@ctkalexandria.org
Dates:
Sept 9 & 23
Oct 7 & 21
Nov 4 & 18
Dec 2 & 16
Jan 6 & 20
Feb 3 & 17
Mar 3 & 17
Apr 7 & 21
May 5 & 19
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Our children's ministry is only possible with the help of volunteers and parent participation.
Children’s Ministry Parent Participation Policy
Effective September 1, 2025
Families who have been known to Christ the King Anglican Church for six months or longer and who have children enrolled in children’s ministry (Nursery through 5th Grade) are required to participate in the ministry’s rotating teaching / childcare schedule.
As part of this commitment, parents are expected to serve in one of the designated areas of need at least once every other month.
This policy is to ensure that the responsibility of teaching and supporting children’s ministry is shared among participating families. Parent participation is a great gift to the ministry as it allows us to provide a consistent and reliable class schedule for the youngest members of our church.
Opportunities for Engagement and Service:
• Nursery Class: New born - 24 months.
• Toddler Room: 2- & 3-Year Olds
• Children’s Church: Pre-K4 -2nd Grade
• Education & Formation: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade or 3rd - 5th Grade.
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Join us to learn about how to protect the children in our church as well as in our community! This training is mandatory for any new volunteers looking to serve in our Children’s Ministry Program.
Next date: October 19, 2025
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Contact Rosemary Hollingsworth to register.
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We take our children’s safety very seriously. Our childcare and children's programming are staffed by a combination of staff and volunteers. All of our volunteers are required to complete a background check and attend our child safety training. Our Five Steps for Keeping Children Safe will give you a greater description of what we do to ensure our children's safety.
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We welcome your child and want to make appropriate accommodations to make sure he/she is comfortable and able to fully participate in our children's programming. Please contact the Director of Children’s Ministry if you feel that your child needs extra support in order to participate.