Children’s Liturgy of the Word

For children ages 5–9 | Offered during the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass

** Coming soon to the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass **

Our Children’s Liturgy of the Word program offers a welcoming and age-appropriate way for young children to learn and engage with the Sunday Mass and grow in their understanding of God’s Word.

Currently, this program is offered during the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass and runs through the end of June each year, resuming in September. Plans are underway to begin offering the program at the 9:00 a.m. Mass as additional volunteers become available.

At the start of Mass, the priest invites children ages 5 to 9 to come forward. They are then led to the chapel where, using the Lectionary of the Word for children, they:

· Hear an age-adapted form of the First or Second Reading and the Gospel

· Sing the Responsorial Psalm and Gospel Acclamation

· Hear and participate in a Gospel Reflection to help them understand the message of the readings

· Share their thoughts and participate in discussion

· Sing hymns and pray together

Children return to their families in the main church before the Offertory, rejoining the Mass with a deeper connection to the Scripture they’ve just experienced.

One-time registration and completion of the diocesan Consent Form are required for participation. All children in the age group are welcome to take part. Children under the age of 5 may join with a parent or guardian.

To register your child, please complete the Registration Form below. Before submitting, be sure to download, complete, and upload the required Consent Form.

More volunteers are always needed to help run this program. If you’re interested in volunteering your time, please email us at the address below or fill out the Ministry Sign-up Form which can be found by clicking here.

Leaders: Erika N. and Katherine YP @ childrensliturgy@holyspiritparish.net

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Program Participation and Registration Form

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I understand that a certain degree of risk that could result in injury, death, or loss or damage to person or property is inherent with this Activity, and I voluntarily permit my child to participate in the Activity. After carefully considering the risk involved, I hereby release, hold harmless, and waive all claims associated with this Activity which I may personally have against the Parish, the Diocese of Calgary, and their clergy, employees, officers, directors, agents, and volunteers (collectively the “Diocese”). I understand this Release does not prevent claims being made by or on behalf of my child.

I understand that reasonable precautions will be taken to protect the health and well-being of my child who is participating in the Activity. I will be notified as soon as possible in case of an emergency, but if neither emergency contact person can be reached, I consent to the Diocese Program Coordinator and/or their representative securing emergency medical care for my child at any hospital or authorized health care center they deem necessary and appropriate for the care of my child and that I will be financially responsible for any costs associated with the medical services provided.

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