Children's Liturgy of the Word Program
About the Ministry | Liturgy Format/Standard Song | Schedule
Saint James Sunday Children’s Programs
Building a Foundation in Faith
Offered on Sundays,
September - May
Children's Liturgy of the Word
9:00am Mass
Seeds
This program establishes a ritual for preschool children and enables them to develop a warm/loving ‘first memory’ and an early love for church.
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Preschool, geared towards ages 3-5.
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Children begin mass with parents and are dismissed with leader and peers before 1st reading to session held in chapel.
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Parents may attend with children or children may go on their own guided by adult leaders.
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Children will participate in a ritual each week centered on the gospel reading of the day including songs, stories, and crafts.
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Children will return to the church and join their parents to participate in Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Good News
This program enables children to better understand the gospel through discussion and participation with a small group of their peers.
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Early elementary, geared towards Kindergarten – 3rd grade.
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Children begin mass with parents and are dismissed with leader and peers before 1st reading to session held on the lower level of the church.
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Parents are encouraged to remain in the church and allow the children to proceed with the adult leaders.
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Children will participate in a gospel reading that is geared towards their age level with visuals and discussion to enhance their comprehension.
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Children will return to the church and join their parents to participate in Liturgy of the Eucharist.
For more information or to volunteer please contactMichele Fabbio at 908-630-0963 or mfabbio@optonline.net
















