CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD AT HOLY FAMILY
Drawing Our Youngest Parishioners Closer to Jesus
Children’s Liturgy of the Word provides the children of our parish with an opportunity to grow in the faith and learn more about the Mass through activities and interactive learning.
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earning about the faith is important for those of all ages — and at Holy Family, Children’s Liturgy of the Word provides children in our parish with the opportunity to do exactly that. The children meet during 10 a.m. Mass, starting just before the first reading until after the homily. The program includes teaching, songs, and crafts, all providing the children with interactive opportunities to learn about the faith. “The curriculum follows the teachings of the church and is simplified and summarized
in easy and fun ways for young children to grasp,” says Angie Petersen. “Weekly teachings and the Gospel readings follow the liturgical calendar year, so what we learn during our time together is similar to what the rest of the congregation hears upstairs.” The target age for the curriculum is children ages 3 years old through kindergarten, although older siblings of the children are welcome to attend and help with reading as well as with the craft materials. “This is a fun way for families to
As parents, it’s fun to see what they learn about and to see their excitement when they come back with their projects. On the way home, it opens up conversations that help broaden their knowledge about God and Jesus.
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