But there are times when it is specifically proper to cross yourself, and times when you should not. At the same time, you need to be careful neither to grab too hard and trip up the Great Entrance, nor to push people out of the way. And be sure to help your children so that they observe these guidelines as well. Snacks for Children You can always tell where young children have been sitting in the church. The tell-tale signs are graham cracker crumbs, Cheerios, and animal crackers.
Parents often bring snacks and a cup of fruit juice along for children during church.
They need to come to Communion without food in their mouths. Handling the Holy Bread After taking Holy Communion and at the end of the liturgy, it is traditional to eat a piece of holy bread or antidoron - the bread that was left over after Holy Communion was prepared. While antidoron is not Holy Communion, it is blessed bread and as such, should be eaten carefully so that crumbs don't fall all over the place. And monitor your children as they take the antidoron and teach them to eat it respectfully. A Final Thought North American society in the late 20th century is rather casual in its approach to life.