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Sacred Heart Wimbledon

Edge Hill, London SW19 4LU
Tel.: 020 8946 0305

an inclusive, welcoming and open Catholic parish serving the wider community

what's on - children's liturgy

23/06/2013 - 9:45am children's liturgy of the word
07/07/2013 - 9:45am children's liturgy of the word

children's liturgy

Contact: Christine de Lima
Telephone: Presbytery 020 8946 0305

Liturgy of the Word for children at 9.45 am Sunday Mass

The Directory for Masses with Children tells us that, in Masses with adults, it is necessary to take great care that the children present do not feel neglected because of their inability to participate or to understand what happens and what is proclaimed in the celebration.

For this reason the children have their own Liturgy of the Word every other Sunday. This is following the guidelines issued by the Bishops of England & Wales where they say that the Liturgy of the Word can happen

  1. In a separate place
  2. In the church as part of Sunday Mass
  3. Alternating both of these.

The children’s Liturgy of the Word follows the same format as the one in the Church. It includes an introduction to the Gospel, a Gospel acclamation, a simplified version of the Gospel, a homily and some kind of appropriate activity to help break open the gospel. The children then rejoin the assembly for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Therefore we need to remember that

  • The leader of the children’s Liturgy truly is a Minister of the Word
  • What the children celebrate is a real liturgy where they learn to listen to the Word and respond in prayer and silence. It is not catechesis.
  • We bring the children out to help them deepen their appreciation of the Word of God, not to contain them or give the adults some time of peace.
  • Any activity that takes place is to be for the sole purpose of explaining the Gospel message.

The children are divided into three groups:

  • 6 years and under
  • 7 to 9 years old and
  • 10 to 13 years.

We are always in need of new leaders and assistants, so if you feel you could offer this ministry contact the co-ordinator Christine de Lima via the Presbytery (phone number above).



News, announcements and further information for children's liturgy


Children's liturgy - 23rd October 2011 - CANCELLED

Dear all, please  note the children's liturgy is cancelled for the 23 October due to difficulties finding cover and half term.

resources for children's liturgy

This area will be updated shortly with information and links for liturgists:

Younger age groups:

www.catholickids.co.uk./ Resources for liturgy for younger members.  Updates just before the Sunday in question.

family mass and children's liturgy meetings

This section of the site is notes for meetings regarding the family mass or children's liturgy meetings. Meeting minutes are usually distributed by email after the event but a copy will be held here.

Liturgy meeting 19 June 2011: word document to be uploaded.

Information for liturgists

  • Breaking news - 3 July Liturgy (see below).
  • The team
  • Training
  • Joiners
  • Dates

BREAKING NEWS: PLEASE NOTE THE LITURGY ON 3 JULY HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  As this is the same day as th

LITURGY ROTA SEPTEMBER 2011 – JULY 2012

we need a new children's liturgy co-ordinator

Update: Christine de Lima has now been appointed as the Children's Liturgy Co-ordinator.

children's liturgy co-ordinator role

Job description of Children’s Liturgy Coordinator

The children's liturgy co-ordinator supports the smooth running of the children's liturgy. The current co-ordinator is Christine de Lima. Below is a description of the role.

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