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Allowing children the opportunity to hear the readings of the Mass at their level, Liturgy of the Word for Children makes Mass more meaningful.
During the 10:30 a.m. Mass, your children will be invited to come before the Altar for the Children's Liturgy of the Word. There is no charge for this program and no need to register. Just come to Mass and allow the children to enjoy! After the "Collect," the Opening Prayer, Fr. Ray will invite the children to go with one of our Children's Lectors into our gathering room while the rest of the parish community listens to the readings and the homily.
They participate in age appropriate reflections on the week's readings and then discuss the readings in relation to their lives.
The children then return to their families after the homily. They return during the Presentation of the Gifts in the main church, so that they can rejoin their families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
This program is meant for children aged 3 years and up. However, younger children are welcome to attend, when accompanied by a parent, so long as they can sit quietly and participate appropriately for 15 to 20 minutes.
Jesus said, "Let the children come to me and do not hinder them...." Then he embraced them and blessed them, placing his hands on them. (Mark 10:14-16)