Mission Statement for Children’s Liturgy Ministry:
The goal of the Children’s Liturgy sessions is to instil in the children a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. The children are given the opportunity to have relevant experience of God through celebration and gathering to hear the Word of God.
Our trained team leads the children in their own liturgy, with age appropriate readings and teachings geared to the liturgical season. The Liturgies of the Word are sufficiently adapted. All those who minister to children in a formal capacity, as well as parents who long to share their faith with their own children are aware of the necessity for such adaptation. Selection and adaptation of the readings have been guided by four principles:
– Retain the Sunday Readings of the Liturgical Year
– Remain Faithful to the Meaning of the Text
– Use a Language that is Understood by Children
– Use a Language which is Inclusive of all God’s People
As well, each year those who participate are invited to take part in our annual Children’s Christmas Pageant which takes place at the 5 p.m. mass on Christmas Eve.
Who Can Join?
Children: Your children are welcome to join the group at any time.
Volunteers are asked to adhere to the following policies and procedures, based on Diocesean guidelines and direction from the Pastor:
– Screening in Faith (Diocesan Policy)
– Confidentiality Policy (Regina Mundi Parish Policy)
– Guidance Policy
– Position Descriptions
– Format for Liturgy Session with Children
– On-Going Volunteer Support
– “Volunteer Feedback”
Meeting Schedule
Each Sunday morning at our 9 a.m. mass, we offer the opportunity for your child to participate in our Children’s Liturgy Program.
The program runs from September until June each year.
The children are dismissed at the beginning of mass and return to the church during the offertory procession.
If you are interested in becoming a children’s liturgy please see the ministry description here.
Please note a Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this ministry.