WHAT IS CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD?
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is a program that invites children ages 4 to 11 to leave the larger parish assembly to celebrate a concurrent Liturgy of the Word in the Parish Hall classrooms 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. Children’s Liturgy of the Word aims to reproduce the liturgical, prayerful, and ritual based environment of the Mass, with developmentally appropriate readings and homily experiences.
Children enter the church with their families. They participate in the Opening Song, the Introductory Rite, the Penitential Rite, the Gloria and the Opening Prayer. When it is time to begin the Liturgy of the Word, the celebrant or deacon invites the children to participate in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word. A Children’s Liturgy of the Word volunteer comes forward in front of the altar. The children gather near the volunteer, who leads them to the classrooms, where they experience the Liturgy of the Word.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Children's Liturgy of the Word could not exist without the dedication, commitment and talent of our fabulous volunteers. Thanks to their help, the children in our parish are able to focus on and appreciate the Word of God.
There are two types of volunteers: CLOW Leaders and CLOW Assistants. CLOW Leaders lead the Liturgy of the Word, teach (and reinforce) appropriate responses, read the Scripture readings, and prepare a homily experience, using material provided by the Faith Formation Office. CLOW Assistants help the children focus on the Liturgy of the Word and assist in bringing the children to and from the main assembly.
Contact: Christina Dombkiewicz,
Coordinator of Faith Formation
Phone: 518-877-8506 ext 312
Email: faithformation@corpuschristichurch.net