| LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH
CHILDREN |
Children gain a fuller and meaningful scripture experience at Sunday Mass. The
Liturgy of the Word with Children is celebrated in a "child friendly"
environment.
Children in grades 1 through 6 are invited to gather in the chapel during the
liturgy of the word at 9:30 am mass and return to the congregation to celebrate
with their families the liturgy of the Eucharist.
| Name of Ministry: |
Liturgy of the Word with Children |
| Ministry Director: |
Barbara D'Arrigo |
| Ministry Coordinator: |
Carolyn Straka |
|
Ministry
Purpose: |
To celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with children in
a "child friendly" environment |
| People served: |
Children in grades 1 thru 6 |
| Work / Service: |
To plan and administer the Liturgy of the Word with
children so they may have a fuller, enriched and meaningful scripture
experience at Sunday mass. |
| When / How Ministry meets: |
One organizational meeting in the Fall. Everyone
receives a Fall and Spring schedule with dates of masses that they are
to participate in. They may switch masses dates if need be. Everyone
serves every four to six weeks. Tuesday meetings are used to review
scripture that will be read the following Sunday. Cantors and musicians
only need to review response psalm at their convenience. |
|
Time
Commitment: |
Once every four to six weeks from September thru May.
There is a Tuesday meeting before the committed Sunday for half an hour
to one - hour to review the scripture readings. Additional time for
preparation at home ay be required. Cantors and musicians only need to
review response psalm at their convenience. |
|
Specific
Gifts / Talents Required of Volunteers:
|
If you can read to children or if you sing in the
shower, then you can serve in this ministry. |
| Training Provided: |
On the job training provided. Small group training by
coordinator available. |
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