Beukes, M.J. du P. (Mattheus Johannes du Plessis)2011-01-112011-01-111999Beukes, MJduP 1999, 'Die laerskoolkind in die erediens : 'n evaluering van beskouings in Afrikaanssprekende kerke in Suid-Afrika', HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies, vol. 55, no. 2&3, pp. 400-416.0259-9422 (print)http://hdl.handle.net/2263/15663Spine cut of Journal binding and pages scanned on flatbed EPSON Expression 10000 XL; 400dpi; text/lineart - black and white - stored to Tiff Derivation: Abbyy Fine Reader v.9 work with PNG-format (black and white); Photoshop CS3; Adobe Acrobat v.9 Web display format PDFThe article investigates the role of the child on the elementary-school level in ecclesiastical worship. Two different points of view are evaluated: the traditional view of complete accommodation and simultaneous but separate meetings for children and adults respectively. The conclusion is that it is not the attendance of a church service as such that is important, but the experience of worshipping, also by children. As with adults, the Holy Spirit plays a prominent role. As far as children are concerned, parents and catechists should be equipped by the church to lead children meaningfully with a view to deepen participation in the service.AfrikaansFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaChild ecclesiastical worshipWorship (Religious education) -- South AfricaChildren in public worship -- South AfricaExperience (Religion) in children -- South AfricaChurch work with children -- South AfricaArticle