To help children develop a love and appreciation for the Word of God

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW) is a program that invites school-aged children (kindergarten through grade 5) to leave the larger parish assembly to celebrate a concurrent Liturgy of the Word in the courtyard rooms and then to return to the main parish assembly for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The children experience the same readings and rituals as the larger parish assembly, but use a special children's lectionary with a homily experience geared specifically for their age group.

The Children's Liturgy program is being coordinated by Cathy Buchele, assisted by Kirste Moline. Cathy is an Educational Audiologist with many years of experience working with children. She served as a liturgist in a similar program before she moved to Canton. Kirste has a Master's degree in Elementary Education and many years of teaching experience. Cathy Buchele works with Pastoral Associate Debbie Miller and the Worship Commission to ensure the highest quality program.

Children's Liturgy of the Word will be offered at the NOON Mass only on the following Sundays in 2008-2009:
September 7, 21
October 5, 19
November 2, 16
December 7
January 4, 18
February 1, 15
March 1, 15
April 19
May 3, 17
June 7

Download a Children's Liturgy brochure for more information about the Children's Liturgy of the Word program.