Participation of Children and Youth in Liturgy

Birth to 3 years old

Families with toddlers carry up the gifts. One parent carries up gift while another carries the child or walks holding the child's hand.
Supporting parents of toddlers participation in community life (e.g., being tolerant of the child's need to be with the parents when they lector or serve as Eucharistic minister if child can be there quietly.
Parents being part of planning Family Masses.
Seeing their parents involved is important for the child's own development.

All of the above, plus:
Bringing up the cruet or empty chalice with parents during the offertory procession (Family Mass, regular Sundays, special celebrations).
Dressing the altar (Bringing the gifts as described above).
Singing in the Family Choir, with parents present.
Participating in simple dramas and dances.

All of the above, plus:
Leading Prayers of the Faithful with their family during Family Mass.
Bringing up the bread or wine with parents during the offertory procession (Family Mass, regular Sundays, special celebrations).
Dressing the altar (Bringing the gifts as described above).
Singing in the Family Choir with or without parents.

All of the above, plus:
All ministries available to confirmed members of the community, except Eucharistic ministry.
Lectoring for regular Sunday Mass.
Collecting the offering.
Singing in the choir.
Planning Family Mass (mentored).
Coordinating Family Mass (mentored).
Being a part of decision making groups.
Communicate directly to confirmed teens that all ministries (except extraordinary ministry) are available, and personally invite them to participate.