Greetings to all from Liturgy Brisbane.
This issue of Lited is devoted to celebrating liturgy with children and teenagers.
As emphasised in the Directory for Masses with Children, careful preparation is required when celebrating Mass or a Liturgy of the Word with children, since children’s faith grows through liturgical experience appropriate to their developmental level.
The articles in this issue offer a wealth of practical strategies for promoting children's engagement in the multi-sensory, dynamic event of the liturgy and fostering their participation in the spoken responses, singing, and embodied action.
Some helpful resources are also suggested.
We hope you enjoy this edition of LITed.
Blessings and very best wishes from all of us.
This issue of Lited is devoted to celebrating liturgy with children and teenagers.
As emphasised in the Directory for Masses with Children, careful preparation is required when celebrating Mass or a Liturgy of the Word with children, since children’s faith grows through liturgical experience appropriate to their developmental level.
The articles in this issue offer a wealth of practical strategies for promoting children's engagement in the multi-sensory, dynamic event of the liturgy and fostering their participation in the spoken responses, singing, and embodied action.
Some helpful resources are also suggested.
We hope you enjoy this edition of LITed.
Blessings and very best wishes from all of us.
Articles
The Liturgy Is for (Little) KidsTimothy O’Malley describes how little children learn about the liturgy by being immersed in worship where all the senses are involved in beholding colour, light, silence, music and embodied action.
Let the Children Have Their Liturgy of the WordAnne McGowan describes the importance of welcoming and accommodating the full liturgical engagement of children in developmentally appropriate ways through Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
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Ritual Celebrations in the Catholic SchoolClare Schwantes outlines the process for preparing liturgical celebrations in the Catholic School with regards to texts and music, roles and ministries, space and symbols, and preparing children to celebrate the liturgy well.
Getting Teens Excited about MassMark Hart addresses the challenges of getting teenagers to really engage in the Mass and offers some simple but powerful strategies for parents and youth ministers.
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ONLINE LITURGY TRAINING COURSE FOR PRIMARY TEACHERS
Formation for teachers to confidently and creatively prepare liturgy in the primary school
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Course Overview Module 1: Introduction to Liturgy Module 2: Structure of the Mass & Liturgical Year Module 3: Singing & Music Module 4: Adapting & Creating Liturgical Prayers Module 5: Ministers & Ministries Module 6: Liturgy other than Mass Module 7: Preparing a Mass Step by Step (Total course time: approx. 5 hours) |
Topics Include - Using the Directory for Masses with Children - Recommended adaptations for children - The parts of the Mass - Adapting & creating prayers - How to choose music for different parts of the Mass - Using projection screens in liturgy - Creating a liturgical space - Bringing the Liturgy of the Word alive for children - Children in liturgical ministry - The importance of participation by all - Preparing “non-Mass” liturgies - Step-by-step guide to preparing a Mass |
CHILDREN'S MASS BOOK
Promoting Participation and Understanding
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This publication gives children all the texts which the assembly say or sing, along with short and easy-to-understand descriptions of what is happening. Illustrations have been drawn from the child’s perspective, and emphasise that Mass is not something the priest is doing, but something that the priest is leading the people in doing. The liturgy is conveyed as a joyful event for families and communities to participate in together. Click here to learn more |
Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children
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There are three Eucharistic Prayers for Children for use with the Roman Missal. These prayers will help children to participate more fully and with greater understanding. These Eucharistic Prayers have been approved by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and confirmed by the Holy See for use in Masses with Children. A copy of these prayers is essential for every school and parish. The version pictured here is a hard-bound altar edition. In addition to the Eucharistic Prayers for Children, it also includes the Directory for Masses with Children. |
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NEWLY REVISED WITH
Praying Together With Young People is a daily prayer resource for weekdays designed to help teachers, parents and catechists to lead prayer with a class or family. Designed to be used in its digital flipbook version for easy display on screens, with hyperlinks that allow easy access to online videos, reflections and songs. Hard copy book also provided for display on prayer tables. Best suited to children from Grades 3-6. |
Preparing Young Children for Baptism
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The newest addition to the suite of resources for family centred sacramental preparation prepares 4-7 year old children to celebrate the sacrament of BAPTISM. This bright and colourful activity book is designed to be used in a family setting with the child and parent working together. |
Children's Liturgy of the Word - for parishes and primary schools
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Subscribers receive immediate access to all weekly liturgies for the liturgical year.
Each week is presented as a webpage with:
To view some examples, click on the links below.
http://www.yearaprayingwithchildren.org/h01asi8h.html http://www.yearaprayingwithchildren.org/gpl3h4lm3.html http://www.yearaprayingwithchildren.org/h1b12d4y.html |
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