The best time to introduce children to religious leadership is around 10–12 years when they can understand abstract concepts and know right from wrong. Early exposure with age-appropriate discussions will help them understand without feeling overwhelmed.
Teaching children about religious leadership must be aligned with their cognitive and emotional development.
10–12 years seems to be ideal as they could start understanding a bit of morals and ethics as well, for the purpose of discussion about leadership role in religion, but it should also be initiated using stories, value, and compassion leader examples first.
Impositions of beliefs cannot be made instead; there would be open conversations on various kinds of faith and opinions. Hence, the entire approach helps create respect for diverse thought and gives children critical thinking.
You equip them to understand religious leadership as a guiding force for community and personal growth by encouraging curiosity and empathy.