Children’s Liturgy

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

The children of the parish are invited to celebrate the Liturgy of The Word with their own catechists at Sunday morning Mass. Offering the children a Liturgy of The Word, which is suited to their age and adapted to their stage of development, can become one of the key ways of helping them grow in faith.

The children gather in the church and begin the Mass with everyone else. After the Sign of the Cross and the Greeting, the Priest calls the children forward, presents them with a Bible and the adult leaders process with the children to the “upper room”. The children come back into church at the offertory, where they display what they have done and then some of them take part in the Offertory procession.
This is not a closed group – all primary school age children in the church are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Gospel reflection: What do you remember from today’s reading?

The Gospel this Sunday comes from John 9:1–41, where Jesus heals a man who had been blind since birth.

One day, Jesus met a man who had never been able to see. Jesus showed kindness and care for him. He made some mud, gently placed it on the man’s eyes, and told him to go and wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man trusted Jesus and did exactly what He said. When he washed the mud away, something amazing happened—he could see for the very first time!

Many people were surprised and began asking questions about how this miracle happened. Some believed that Jesus had done something wonderful, while others doubted. But the man who had been healed knew the truth. He bravely told everyone that Jesus had helped him and given him sight.

This story teaches us that Jesus brings light into our lives. Just as He helped the blind man to see, Jesus helps us understand what is good and right. When we listen to Jesus and trust Him, He guides us and helps us see the world with love, kindness, and faith.

What will you do this week to show that you care for others?

Parents, grandparents and guardians, please feel free to share today’s Gospel with your children and grandchildren alongside the activities.

Look below for fun colouring pages and puzzles