Children's Sabbath Celebration

  • National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths®

    This annual observance is more than a single service or event; it is a movement of the multitudes intentionally working together to center the voices, needs, and concerns of children.

    October 16-18, 2026

  • 2025 National Observance of Children's Sabbaths® 

    Join places of worship, faith-based organizations, and child advocates across the country for the 2025 National Observance of Children's Sabbaths®, an annual celebration that brings together people of every faith to raise a moral voice for children.

    October 17-19, 2025

    National
  • Voting for the Future

    Every third weekend of October congregations across the nation join Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) in participating in the annual multifaith National Observance of Children’s Sabbaths® Celebration.

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  • National Observance of Children's Sabbaths® Celebration

    In communities nationwide, places of worship join in the meaningful observance of Children’s Sabbaths. These observances occur during customary worship, prayer, educational, or community gatherings. Some places of worship collaborate with others, creating joint events. Others connect with numerous faith leaders and worship spaces for expansive, multi-faith community-wide celebrations.

    October 19-20

    National
  • Houston Children’s Sabbath

    Children’s Sabbath is a multi-faith event that encourages places of worship to center their prayers, religious messages, and education programs around the needs and urgent problems that young people face. Additionally, Children’s Sabbath encourages communities to respond with outreach and advocacy to inspire new, year-round efforts dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth.

    Sunday, January 28th, 2024

    Texas