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Children's Liturgy of the Word (ages 4 thru 1st Grade)

Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place during the "Liturgy of the Word" section of the Mass. All children ages 4 years through First Grade are invited to participate at the Saturday evening Mass, or on Sundays at the 8am, 10am or Noon Masses. The children are invited to come to the altar for a blessing, and then are led to the chapel by the adult facilitators. The readings they hear are from the children's lectionary and correspond with the readings the adults are hearing in the church. Following the readings the children enter into a discussion of the readings they heard, and how they can relate them to their life. The children recite the Apostle's Creed, and participate in their own Prayers of the Faithful. Returning to Mass occurs following the Prayers of the Faithful. Parents, please watch for your children when they return from their Liturgy of the Word during Mass. Some of our little ones are confused, and it would help if they knew you were expecting them!

Our Ministry
To provide an informal setting that helps our children grow in their faith through the teaching of ordinary women, men and teens.

Our Requirements
1. Age 13 and older
2. Safe Environment cleared (we can help)
3. Devote a few minutes to class preparation - lessons are provided
4. Be willing to volunteer every few weeks for about 20 minutes during Mass

Our needs: Women, Men and Teen volunteers
1. Saturday 5:00pm Mass
2. Sunday 8:00am Mass
3. Sunday 10:00am Mass

Grandparents and parents - please consider being a volunteer for our younger members! If you do not want to be a "regular," please consider being a substitute. For more information, please e-mail
Sandra Cheek
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Safe Environment
All volunteers who teach Children's Liturgy have completed the Safe Environment program which includes a criminal background check and a safe environment training program.

Parents are invited to attend with their children, and we also encourage you to take the training and become a group facilitator. Please contact Jeanne Girsch for more information.


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