Woodbury church seats fourth child bishop

From New Jersey-

On Dec. 6, Christ Episcopal Church in Woodbury seated its fourth child bishop in observance of The Feast of Saint Nicholas. Selecting a child bishop is a tradition of many English cathedral choir schools and collegiate chapels.

This year, Kaitlyn Johnson, a fifth grader, was selected as child bishop. She was vested in full episcopal regalia, processed to the altar, took her seat at the Bishop’s chair, and offered the Homily and the Prayers of the People during the service.

Kaitlyn is 11 years old. She is in the fifth grade at J. Mason Tomlin School. Kaitlyn serves as an acolyte at the church. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rob Johnson.

Students were invited to compose an essay answering the question “Who was Saint Nicholas and why is his example of being merciful so important to imitate?” The student who offered the best response was selected as the child bishop.

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http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/towns/index.ssf/2011/12/woodbury_church_seats_fourth_c.html