Liturgy of the Word with Children

We are offering Liturgy of the Word with Children all summer! Thanks to our dedicated Prayer Leaders, we are happy to welcome your children every week at the 9:30 Mass!

LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN

To help children participate more fully in the Mass, the Liturgy of the Word with Children is offered during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Children do not need to be registered to participate.

Children four years of age through elementary school age are encouraged to participate and do not have to register. Children younger than four MUST be accompanied by a parent.  The materials are written for children at the second or third grade developmental level so children in kindergarten through fourth/fifth grades will gain the most from the experience.

After the opening prayer at Mass, a team of volunteers brings the children into the day chapel for their own Liturgy of the Word.  The Scriptures are read from an approved text especially for children.  The Psalm and Gospel Acclamation are sung.  The Gospel reflection and discussion helps them to understand what God is saying and how to live the message.  The children profess their faith and offer prayers from their hearts.  The children then return to their families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

VOLUNTEER: Contact Pam.Neumann@stcatherine-austin.org
Adult and teenS are encouraged to serve as prayer leaders for this ministry. The commitment is once a month serving with a team of 3 - 4 others.  (Volunteers can also choose to serve every week.)  Leaders share the following responsibilities with their team:  proclaim the Scriptures, lead the reflection/lesson on the Gospel, lead the singing and/or music of the Psalm and the Alleluia, and lead the praying of the Creed and Prayer of the Faithful.  St. Catherine will provide resources, materials, and training for leaders. 

LEADER ORIENTATION: August 27 at 10:45 AM in the Cenacle.

Please Note: Because volunteers are still participating in Mass with the children during Liturgy of the Word and then participating in the Liturgy of the Eucharist with the main assembly, this does fulfill a volunteer's Sunday Mass obligation. 

Here is an example of an online version of our Liturgy of the Word with Children series for the community of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Austin, Texas held during the pandemic. It gives you an idea about our offering. Enjoy, and may God bless you!  

Previous Videos:
May 24, 2020       Liturgy of the Word with Children -    Ascension Sunday
May 17, 2020       Liturgy of the Word with Children -    6th Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2020       Liturgy of the Word with Children -    5th Sunday of Easter 
May 3, 2020         Liturgy of the Word with Children -    4th Sunday of Easter  
April 26, 2020      Liturgy of the Word with Children -    3rd Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2020      Liturgy of the Word with Children -   2nd Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy
April 5, 2020        Liturgy of the Word with Children -    Palm Sunday
March 29, 2020   Liiturgy of the Word with Children -  Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2020   Liturgy of the Word with Children -   Fourth Sunday of Lent