Children’s Liturgy of the Word 11:00 AM Sundays (Sept-May) Children ages 3* - 11 y.o.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a time for children to gather to pray, ask questions, and hear the good news of God’s love. The Sunday scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to children ages3-11 y.o. during the 11:00 AM Sunday Service. Any child in this age group may participate - no registration is necessary.
Children are invited to gather with adult leadersafter the Opening Prayer and process to the Refectory.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. The leader shares an age-appropriate reflection on the Word, and the children are 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 Peace Offering.
*Children should be capable of returning to their parents with minimal assistance.