Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) (Pillar of Formation)
Mission Statement: Bringing the Word of God to the young minds of our parish on their own level through an interactive program. Showing them God’s endless love and how they can model their lives to share that love with their families.
Duties: Liturgist Volunteers mirror what is going on upstairs in the adult Mass. Following the blessing of the presiding priest, the liturgist leads the children downstairs to rooms D and E. The Liturgist starts by reciting an opening prayer, then reads the Epistle, leads the responsorial Psalm and Alleluia then reads the Gospel. Most importantly the liturgist prepares and presents an interactive reflection for the Epistle and Gospel readings that is age-appropriate for all children age 3 to 2nd grade. Following the reflection the liturgist leads the children in the reciting of the Creed. Then the children are invited to present their prayers of intercession for the needs of the church, the world, those in need, the community, and prayers of thanksgiving. Timekeepers Volunteers keep the liturgist, using ear amplifiers headsets, posted on where they are at in the Mass upstairs and give the signal to return upstairs once the prayers of intercession are completed and in time for the offertory procession. Crowd Control Volunteers help escort the children to and from the D/E CLW classroom.
Time: All children from the age of 3 to 2nd grade who have not had their first communion are invited to attend CLW EVERY Sunday at 10:00 am Mass. CLW is free and is in session from August through May coinciding with the regular school year. The children will follow the liturgist downstairs after the presider’s blessing and then return to Mass at the time of the offertory.
Special Skills: All volunteers must attend 'Protecting God’s Children' workshop prior to working with children. Love working with and sharing your faith with young children.
Contact: Maria Tadlock, 636-734-2817, shmilyrt@charter.net