CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD PROGRAM

The Children’s Liturgy of the Word program is an informative, well received, and enjoyable program open to all children ages four through ten. The atmosphere is geared to children and is warm and welcoming. 

Participating children leave the congregation after the opening prayers and go to a separate room to hear the readings of the day. The gospel is taught at a child’s level and is followed a supporting activity and craft project. Children return to the general assembly before communion.

The Children’s Liturgy is offered during the Fall and Spring at the 10:30AM Mass.

Coordinator: Betsy Robinson 609-861-4448

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Liturgy of the Word program is intended to form children in the liturgical language of the Church, nourish and guide their spiritual growth, and immerse them in the Word in ways that they understand. 

The structure of the Children’s Liturgy of the Word is the same as the Liturgy of the Word with the general assembly except one of the first two readings is omitted.  The Children’s Liturgy area always reflects the current liturgical season.  

The bullet points below reflect how this program works and what the children will experience.

1. Gather with the assembly
2. Invitation and sending the children forth
3. Gather the children
4. First Reading
5. Psalm and/ or Psalm Response
6. Gospel Acclamation
7. Gospel – the highlight of the celebration
8. Interactive Homily – e.g. question and answers, games and correlating crafts
9. Profession of Faith
10. General Intercessions- children are given the opportunity to add their own intentions
11. Procession back to the assembly for Liturgy of the Eucharist and Concluding Rite

Parents are always welcome to sit in too!