This weekend, our parish celebration of the Liturgy of the Word for Children commences at 10:00 am Mass. It allows children to gather and celebrate in a way that is adapted to meet their needs and level of understanding. It seeks to encourage the children’s full, conscious and active participation in the Mass and complement parents’ efforts to raise their children in the practice of the faith.
As it is a celebration of the Liturgy of the Word, the whole assembly gathers and celebrates the Introductory Rites of the Mass together. Once the Collect (or Opening) Prayer concludes, and we sit to listen to the readings, the priest will invite children who want to participate in the Liturgy of the Word for Children to come forward. Once they are gathered, the priest will dismiss the children and leaders, who will process to the “Red Room” for their celebration.
The Liturgy of the Word for Children will then be celebrated as the rest of the assembly celebrates the Liturgy of the Word as usual. As the assembly is engaged in the Prayer of the Faithful, the children, having completed their celebration, will prepare to make their way back into the church.
As the second collection and Offertory take place, the children will return to their families as we celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist together.
Published in our parish bulletin, Carmel, 7 September 2025
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