The Children’s Liturgy of the word is a specially adapted celebration of the Sunday’s Gospel. We begin by discussing the main theme of the Day’s reading; the children then listen to a simplified version of the Gospel and this is followed by an activity designed to reinforce the theme. The aim is to help children understand the Gospel and relate it to their own lives.

The children’s liturgy is currently offered every Sunday during term time at 10.00am Mass.

This is an important part of our parish life. It’s about helping the children, even quite small ones, feel that our Church is their Church. We learn our best lessons for life when we are small – the pre-school years have a huge influence on us. A great modern theologian in our Church, Cardinal Walter Kasper, wrote recently that he had learned most of his theology by the time he was 5, at his mother’s knee! If we acquire in our early years the profound truth that God loves us and that we matter to Him so much that He sent His Son, to show us how much, then we shall have acquired much of the essential of our faith. Everything comes from God and everything can point us to God.

Phew! When we see it in print like that it is quite something. Not to be missed! The parish is, or can be, our second home and that’s why it is so important from an early age to feel at home. The Children’s Liturgy is one way of helping the little ones feel that they have a place … it is their Church.

We currently have a team of volunteers who take it in turns to lead the group, but we are always looking for more, if you feel that you could help we would love to hear from you. The “only” qualification needed is to love the children and to want to help them on their way. Of course tips and know-hows will be available. If you feel that you could do this, and would like to, could you have a word with Celia Sparkes (01844-346 628) or Fr Gerald.

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