Our Mission: To share the Word of God with children at their level so they may learn to fully participate in the Mass.
 
The term 'Children's Liturgy of the Word' refers to the practice of children leaving the assembly during the Liturgy of the Word and gathering elsewhere to celebrate a separate Liturgy of the Word that is more appropriate to their level of understanding.  At the conclusion of the Penitential Rite before the first Reading. The presiding priest will call the children forward to be sent with their leaders to celebrate in one of the rooms.  The children participate in Gospel proclamation.  We share questions to reflect on what difference God's Word makes in our lives.  We explore what we can do now that we have heard God's Word.  The children make their Profession of Faith, share their prayers/intentions, and learn about stewardship.  The children return to their families at the end of the Prayers of the Faithful before the Offertory.  This ministry is for children from ages 4-11 years old.  All children are welcome that are old enough to sit quietly for 10-15 minutes as an active listener and not distracting to leaders or the other children.  We encourage teens and adults to participate as leaders and assistants.  Parents are welcome to sit with their children.  You can become a Leader or Assistant by attending a brief orientation, observe one session, complete the Ethics & Integrity in Ministry process; and get on the schedule.
 
"Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."  Matthew 19:13-15
 
If interested in become a leader or assistant, please contact Cris Maldonado at (512)785-9184 or [email protected].