Children's Liturgy of the Word
Planting the Seeds Early
“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
At the 9 am Mass most weekends, children aged Kindergarten – 3rd grade leave Mass in the Church following the Opening Prayer and meet in the gathering area or chapel. The Scripture readings are proclaimed at their level and discussed so they can be easily understood. Reading materials, worksheets, or activities are sometimes included for further understanding. The children return to the Church and join the rest of the community after the Prayers of the Faithful.
“Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”