Oh we were posting at the same time.

If you are able to keep the kitty in the kennel, it would be better all around as it would probably just stay hidden under your bed. It looks pretty scared so I wouldn't advice trying to pick it up as you wouldn't want to risk getting bitten or badly scratched.

Use your own judgement in regards to picking it up. You said that you were able to pet it through the bars and it just sat there. Some rescue people use a pillow case to transport rescues. Maybe you could try that. If you can, try and get the pillow case over the kitty and when it goes to bolt, scoop up the pillow case and make sure you keep a tight hold on it. This way it would be easier for you to transfer it from the trap to the kennel.

Good luck and bless you for doing all you can to help this precious kitty.

I just read your reply and I hope you are able to keep it so we can see it grow into a beautiful mature cat. He/she has such a sweet face.