Liturgy of the Word with Children

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Training and formation evenings for all leaders of Liturgy of the Word with Children Details...

Liturgy of the Word with Children
is celebrated at:

9.15 am Mass
at St Stephen's, Winchester

10.30 am Mass
at St Peter's, Winchester

11.00 am Mass
at St Gregory’s, Alresford

Diocesan Guidelines for Liturgy of the Word with Children

Guidelines from the
Bishops' Conference Liturgy Office

Preparing a Liturgy of the Word
with Children

Ministering the Liturgy of the Word
to Children at Mass

Directory for Masses with Children

Sunday Gospel reflections
for families

Liturgy of the Word with Children
is a simpler version of the Liturgy of the Word.
When we gather together, young and old, we are part of one assembly. Although they are in a separate place, children are still part of this one assembly, and are still celebrating the same Liturgy of the Word as the adults are, but adapted specially for them.

At St Peter’s, Liturgy of the Word with Children takes place (in the parish centre) during the 10.30am Mass, every Sunday except the first Sunday of the month (when there is a family Mass), and except during August.

We listen to the Word of God and reflect on it together. The main elements of the Liturgy of the Word are included. We celebrate and pray with music, action, drama, discussion and silence.

We lead a liturgy geared mainly to children aged from about 4, and we welcome their carers and younger siblings as well. We particularly ask that pre-school children are accompanied. Older children, who have made their first Communion, gather in a different room.

We always welcome offers of help with this rewarding ministry.

Please contact:
Catherine Hartley (01962 622460)

Jenny Robinson (01962 882308)

On the first Sunday of the month (except January, August and September) there is a Family Mass at 10.30am at St Peter’s. We remain in the church with the rest of the congregation, and children are invited to play a more active part in the Mass.

If you would like to read a bidding prayer at a Family Mass, or carry one of the gifts in the Procession of Gifts, please contact Catherine Hartley (above).