Helping Children Hear and Respond to God’s Word
At Saint Joan of Arc, children in kindergarten through third grade are invited to participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) during the 9:30am Sunday Mass. CLOW is normally offered throughout the school year, except on the first Sunday of each month (Donut Sunday).
Children begin Mass with their families. Following the Opening Prayer, they gather with adult leaders to hear the Sunday Scripture readings in language they can understand, explore what Jesus is teaching them, and participate in prayer.
CLOW gives children an opportunity to ask questions, share their thoughts, and discover how God’s Word relates to their own lives. It’s an opportunity for them to participate in the Mass in a way that speaks to their age and understanding.
The children return to their families during the Preparation of the Gifts for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Help Us Share God’s Word!
We’re looking for two more adult CLOW leaders!
Do you enjoy working with children and sharing your Catholic faith? Consider joining our Children’s Liturgy of the Word team!
Our leaders help children discover the meaning of Sunday’s Scripture readings through conversation, reflection, and prayer.
You don’t need to be a professional teacher. We’d be happy to talk with you about what serving involves and how to get started.
Interested in learning more?
Contact Matthew Krumdrick at mkrumdrick@sjalisle.org.
