What is it? Liturgy of the Word for Children is a program in which the Sunday scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to children in grades K-6 at the 9am and 1030am Sunday Masses from September through May. Any child in this age group may participate - no registration is necessary.
What exactly do they do? The children gather with their leaders in the front of the altar after the Opening Prayer and are sent forth by the presider. They process to the Chapel at the 9am Mass and at the 10.30 am Mass, to a special section of our church which has been prepared for them with banners, a candle, and a lectern. After a brief Welcome and Opening Prayer, they listen to the First Reading proclaimed from the Children’s Lectionary. They are then led in singing a Psalm and Gospel Acclamation. Next, the Gospel is proclaimed by one of the adult leaders. Reflection on the Word is shared by the leader through stories, discussions, or pictures - whatever the leader finds most appropriate to conveying the meaning of the scriptures. The children are then invited to share their own thoughts and ideas. Following this, the children profess a simple Act of Faith, pray their Prayers of Intercession, and finally return to their families at the time of the Presentation of the Gifts.
What is the schedule? 9am in Polish and 10.30am
How can you help? We are currently in need of:
Adult Leaders - to lead the Scripture service, reflection and prayers at first sunday of the month.
Child Leaders - to carry the Children’s Lectionary in the Entrance and Dismissal Processions with the Adult Leader