Children's Liturgy and Choir

The Liturgy of the Word for our younger children is now part of the 10.00 am Mass on Sundays during term-time (except when there is a first communion or confirmation Mass). All primary school children are invited to celebrate their own Liturgy of the Word in the hall with a group of catechists. We want our children to have a community worship experience and to know that they are part of that experience. Parents may bring younger children if they feel they will benefit. The children gather at the front of the church and, led by the Book of the Word, the children and their leaders process to the hall where they listen to a simplified version of the Gospel of the day. There is some discussion and an activity to help the children understand. This is followed by a simple Creed and bidding prayers. The children return to the Church — often with some evidence of what they have been doing — bringing the Liturgy of the Word to an end. Some of the children are then invited to bring the offertory gifts and the Liturgy of the Eucharist begins. We are always looking for volunteers . If you would like to help, please contact the presbytery.