We have Great News regarding Children's Liturgy of the Word!
Liturgy of the Word will return to St. Mary Church beginning on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at 11:30 AM mass.
This special liturgy will continue from October through May.

In this program, the Sunday scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to our children.
Any child may participate – no registration is necessary.

What exactly do children do during the Liturgy of the Word?
The children gather with their leaders in front of the altar, they are blessed and are sent forth by the presider to a room in the school. There, they listen to the First and Second Reading proclaimed from the Children’s Lectionary. Next, the Gospel is proclaimed by one of the adult leaders.  Next, the leader shares an age-appropriate reflection on the Word through stories, discussions, or pictures – whatever the leader finds most appropriate for conveying the scriptures’ meaning. The children are then invited to share their own thoughts and ideas. Following this, children return to their families in the Church at the time of the Presentation of the Gifts.