The Children’s Liturgy of the Word is an important part of the Mass because it allows our children to hear the Word of God in language they can understand, question and discuss. The readings are the same as those read I n the church only in simplified language fore children to comprehend. After the opening prayer, and before the proclamation of the Word of God, the children are gathered before the altar and they process out from the main assembly to gather in the chapel where they are able to listen, pray, sing and discuss what they heard. They return to the main assembly in time to present the gifts to the priest. This is the children’s time to celebrate the ritual event of the Word where God speaks to them through His Word, and they hear an understand. Our children excel at the prayer of the faithful where they offer their own prayer and intentions. The program is meant for children in grades K through 5. It is not for toddlers and infants. We hope parents will bring their children to these masses and encourage them to attend. Our program will be conducted at the 9 o’clock Mass on the Sundays when CCD is in session starting Sun, Sept. 26th.