Hoping to bring Children’s Liturgy of the Word back to the Mass October 2023!
                                         Stay tuned for details!

What is Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)?

Children's Liturgy of the Word is an opportunity for the children of our collaborative, Preschool - Grade 5, to partake in the Liturgy of the Word in a manner that appeals to their age level. 

The children will be called forward following the Collect Prayer at the beginning of the Mass. They will then be led to the parish hall, where they will celebrate the Liturgy of the Word including: First Reading, Psalm, Second Reading, Alleluia, Gospel, and Prayer of the Faithful. They then return to the church at the Preparation of the Gifts to join their family in the celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Ideally, we need a coordinator for each parish or someone willing to coordinate for all three parishes
• We are looking for teams of 2-6 Adults/Confirmed Teens who can rotate serving as Leaders
  • 2 leaders needed per Mass
  • Commitment involves reading over the prepared Lesson and Mass time only
  • Volunteers receive training and must have attended/attend Protecting God’s Children Workshop 
  • Confirmed teens are welcome to teach with one adult presen
• A Team of 4-6 Adults who can rotate leading the Liturgy of the Word
• Adult Shepherd, for those not reach to be a CLOW leader, but want to be involved in this ministry
  • Assist the children during the Liturgy and help them get to and from Mass
  • Volunteers must attend Protecting God’s Children Workshop
• Teen Shepherd 
  • Assist the children during the Liturgy
  • Volunteers should be in sixth grade or above
• Time Commitment
  • Mass time and lesson review (less than one hour) approximately once a month

Contact Heather Hannaway, Director of Faith Formation at hhannaway@theholyrood.org for more information or to volunteer.