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Children & Church School

Nursery through 5th grade β€” a nurturing place where children encounter the stories of faith, build lasting friendships, and grow as followers of Jesus.

Sundays at 10 AM

Church School

Church School meets on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of each month at 10 AM, downstairs in the undercroft. Our kindergarten through 5th grade classes use the Godly Play curriculum β€” a Montessori-inspired approach to Christian formation developed by Jerome Berryman that honors children as naturally spiritual beings, already in relationship with God. Rather than simply conveying facts about scripture, Godly Play invites children into the biblical story through carefully crafted narrative, three-dimensional wooden figures and materials, and open-ended "wondering questions" that encourage genuine theological reflection.

On the first Sunday of every month, children are invited to join the full liturgy upstairs, serving as readers, acolytes, ushers, or choir members. On the remaining Sundays, children come upstairs before Communion to rejoin their families, so the whole family can receive together.

Kindergarten – Grade 2
Primary Class
Room 4, Undercroft
Using the Godly Play approach, young children encounter sacred stories β€” parables, Old and New Testament narratives, and the seasons of the church year β€” through handcrafted wooden figures and three-dimensional materials. After each story, children wonder together and choose their own creative response.
Grades 3 – 5
Elementary Class
Room 3, Undercroft
Continuing in the Godly Play tradition, older children explore the great sweep of the Old Testament, the Psalms, the life and mystery of Jesus, and what it means to be an Episcopalian. The wondering questions grow richer as children bring their deepening life experience to the stories.
Church School Schedule
1st Sunday Children worship with the congregation β€” readers, acolytes, ushers, choir
2nd–4th Sunday Church School in the undercroft at 10 AM
5th Sunday All-ages worship together (when applicable)
To Register Contact Dr. Brian Litzenberger β€” 978-369-3715 ext. 116
Children gathered in a circle for a Godly Play story time in the Trinity undercroft

Children gather around the story materials during a Godly Play session β€” one of the moments of wondering that shapes Trinity's Church School experience.

Infants & Toddlers

Nursery Care

Our nursery provides loving, professional care for children under the age of 4 during the 10 AM Sunday service. Two adult care providers are ready to welcome and watch your little ones in a safe, clean, and cheerful space.

The nursery room runs a professional air purifier and toys are cleaned and sanitized weekly. For parents who wish to stay with their child, the worship service is live-streamed on a flat-screen TV in the nursery β€” and parents are always welcome to come upstairs for communion.

Nursery Details
Ages Infants through age 3
When Every Sunday, during the 10 AM service
Where Nursery room, lower level
Care providers Two adult staff
Young children of Trinity in a joyful outdoor Pentecost procession

Trinity's youngest members bring energy and joy to our parish life every Sunday.

Music & Formation

Young Singers

Trinity's Young Singers program offers children a wonderful gift: learning to sing sacred music in the context of worship. Based on the model of the Royal School of Church Music, the program teaches children not only how to sing and read music, but how to understand the texts they sing β€” connecting music directly to the life of faith.

The group meets on Thursday afternoons to prepare music for the first Sunday of each month and for special services throughout the year. Currently the group meets as a combined ensemble; as membership grows, we plan to split into two groups: grades 2–4 and grades 5–10.

"In addition to learning how to sing and read music, singers learn the music for worship in context and sometimes have lively conversations about the texts."
Young Singers Details
Ages Grades 2–10 (combined for now)
Rehearsals Thursday afternoons
Perform First Sunday of each month + special services
More Information Robert Barney β€” 978-369-3715 ext. 120
Children and youth celebrate Pentecost inside the Trinity sanctuary, red petals flying beneath the Kepes window

Youth choir members enjoy singing during Sunday services.

Sacramental Life

Holy Baptism

Trinity warmly welcomes families who wish to have their children baptized into the Body of Christ. Baptism is the foundation of Christian life β€” not merely a ceremony, but a full and permanent initiation into the community of faith.

"Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble." β€” Book of Common Prayer, p. 298

Baptisms at Trinity are typically celebrated at the Great Vigil of Easter, the Day of Pentecost, All Saints' Day, and the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. We encourage families to be in contact with the parish office well in advance to prepare.

Contact us about Baptism: 978-369-3715 ext. 112

A baptism at Trinity Episcopal Church β€” a joyful moment of welcome into the Body of Christ

A baptism at Trinity β€” one of the most joyful celebrations of parish life.