Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word
All children are welcome to Liturgy of the Word. It is a time
for children to hear God's word and discuss and reflect on how to
apply it to their own lives. When a grade or grades are invited
out, children who are present in that grade may attend, even
visitors. We do ask that younger siblings do not come along as the
Leader has prepared for the grade called out. If your child is
nervous about coming, please bring them in and you may sit or stand
in the back so your child knows they are okay. We also welcome any
parents who want to see what their children experience.
We follow the same structure as the Liturgy of the Word for the
main assembly. We have an Opening Prayer and lighting of the
candle. We read the First Reading which is followed by a Reflection
and then the Responsorial Psalm with a Reflection. We sing the
Gospel Acclamation and read the Gospel. We then have a discussion
and reflect on the Word. The readings and discussions are all done
at their age level so they can understand the Word and apply it to
their own lives. This is followed by the Profession of the Faith,
Prayers of the Faithful and then we return to the main assembly
after the Offertory Gifts have been taken to the Altar. We remind
the younger ones to think about where they were sitting (everything
looks different when they walk back in). We tell them that we will
stay in the back and help them find their families if they can't
remember where they were sitting. We appreciate those parents who
stand or walk toward their disoriented child and help them return
to their seats.
We currently meet during the school year for the 5:00pm, 8:45am,
10:30am and 12:15pm masses. We do not celebrate Liturgy of the Word
during major feast days. Both men and women are welcome to become
Leaders. If you want, you can team lead. You pick the mass and the
grade level you wish to lead. You must attend "Protecting God's
Children" and then sit in on a couple of sessions with another
Leader. We give you all the reference materials that you will need.
We are always looking for Leaders at all masses! This is a
wonderful and very rewarding Ministry. Just call and we'll set you
up.
Mass Schedule
The following is the list of when the children are invited out
by grade for each mass. There are times when, unavoidably, a Leader
is unable to attend and the children are not called. We apologize
for those times. "Canx" means that there is something else going on
at mass and there will be no Liturgy of the Word at that particular
mass. "NO" means that there is a Newcomer's Orientation at that
time and that there is no Liturgy of the Word for that mass.
2/4&5 5:00 K&1; 8:45 2; 10:30 K; 12:15 K&1
2/11&12 5:00 2&3; 8:45 3; 10:30 1; 12:15 2&3
2/18&19 5:00 4&5; 8:45 K; 10:30 2; 12:15 4&5
2/25&26 5:00 K&1; 8:45 1; 10:30 3; 12:15 NO
3/3&4 5:00 2&3; 8:45 2; 10:30 K; 12:15 K&1
3/10&11 5:00 4&5; 8:45 3; 10:30 1; 12:15 2&3
3/17&18 5:00 K&1; 8:45 K; 10:30 2; 12:15 4&5
3/24&25 5:00 2&3; 8:45 1; 10:30 3; 12:15 NO
3/31&4/1 5:00 4&5; 8:45 2; 10:30 K; 12:15 K&1
4/14&15 5:00 K&1; 8:45 3; 10:30 1; 12:15 2&3
4/21&22 5:00 2&3; 8:45 K; 10:30 2; 12:15 4&5
4/28&29 5:00 4&5; 8:45 1; 10:30 3; 12:15 NO
5/5&6 5:00 K&1; 8:45 2; 10:30 K; 12:15 K&1
5/12&13 5:00 2&3; 8:45 3; 10:30 1; 12:15 2&3
5/19&20 5:00 4&5; 8:45 K; 10:30 2; 12:15 4&5