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Contact Person: Germaine Leahy
703-525-3250
leahyhome@aol.com
"They brought children to him to touch. The disciples rebuked them, but
when Jesus saw this he was indignant, and said to them, 'Let the children come
to me; do not try to stop them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
I tell you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will never
enter it.' And he put his arms round them, laid his hands upon them, and blessed
them." Mark 10:13-16
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a special part of the 9am and 11am Sunday
liturgy. It is usually held the first through third Sundays of each month. Children
from 3 years old are invited to hear the Word of God in a version of the Sunday
scripture especially prepared by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and
approved for children.
At the beginning of mass, the children are invited to the altar by the celebrant,
blessed, then led to the Chapel by an adult leader. In the Chapel, Liturgy of
the Word begins with a song, followed by readings and psalms/responses from
the Children's Lectionary and reflection. Older children are invited to assist
with the scripture readings. Adults lead the prayer and reflection on the Word.
Liturgy of the Word concludes with a circle of prayers offered by the children.
The children return to their families before the Offertory when the congregation
is seated.
Through Liturgy of the Word, we seek to involve the children in the liturgy--the
joy of song, the holiness of silence and the richness of ritual–the colors of
the liturgical seasons, refreshing water, oil, fire, light. As friends, neighbors
and family within the parish, the children bring to us the simplicity of God's
Word as scripture stories are told, retold and discussed at home, on the bike
path, in the car, at bedtime. We seek to show each child that they are important
participants in the liturgy of God's Word, thereby enriching the entire parish
family. We seek to show them the Wonder of God's Word.
Parents are encouraged to periodically accompany their child to Liturgy of the
Word and assist with the care of all children. Teens or adults interested assisting
with the Children's Liturgy of the Word one or more Sundays during the year
should contact Germaine Leahy leahyhome@aol.com.
2008 Schedule for Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children's Liturgy of the Word Advent Reflections 2007
Advent (in Word) | Advent (in PDF)
Children's Liturgy of the Word Lenten Reflections 2007
Lenten (in Word) | Lenten (in PDF)
Children's
Liturgy of the Word Advent Reflections 2006
Advent (in Word) | Advent
(in PDF)
Children's
Liturgy of the Word Lenten Reflection 2006
Lenten (in Word) | Lenten
(in PDF)
Children's
Liturgy of the Word Advent Reflections 2005
Advent (in Word) | Advent
(in PDF)
Children's Liturgy of the Word Lenten Reflections 2005
Lenten (in Word) | Lenten (in PDF)
Children's Liturgy of the Word Advent Reflections 2004
Additional Advent Resources
Children's Liturgy of the Word Lenten Reflections 2004
Lenten (in Word) | Lenten (in PDF)
Children's Liturgy of the Word Advent Reflections 2003
Advent (in Word) | Advent (in PDF)
Children's Liturgy of the Word Lenten Reflections 2003
Lenten (in Word) | Lenten (in PDF)
Children's Liturgy of the Word Advent Reflections 2002
Advent (in Word) | Advent (in PDF)
You'll find more information on PDF (for Portable Document Format) files on our St. Charles PDF information page.
Revised/reviewed November 26,
2006