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.

Third Sunday of Advent

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

Today’s readings tell us some really good news: God is close, and wonderful things are happening!

In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah describes a world where everything is made better. He says the desert will bloom like a garden, people who cannot see will see, people who cannot hear will hear, and everyone will be filled with joy. It’s like when something broken is fixed or when a sad day suddenly turns happy—God is making the world new again.

In the Gospel, John the Baptist is in prison and feeling unsure. He sends his friends to ask Jesus, “Are you really the one God promised?” Jesus doesn’t just answer with words—He shows them! He heals people who are sick, helps people walk again, and brings hope to those who are sad. It’s a bit like knowing someone is kind not because they say it, but because you see them helping others every day.

Jesus tells them that these good things are signs that God’s kingdom is already here. God’s love is at work right now!

This Sunday is called Gaudete Sunday, which means “Rejoice!” It’s like being excited when Christmas is almost here—you can feel the happiness growing! We light a pink candle to remind us that joy shines even while we are still waiting.

Jesus asks us to get ready too—not by being perfect, but by being kind, helpful, and patient. When you share your toys, help someone who is sad, or include someone who feels left out, you are helping God’s joy grow.

So this week, try to notice the good things around you—and be one of them! How will you share joy today?

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