The Children’s Initiatives Team has put together this Resource Library for your continued success in working with our children. Please contact us with any questions on how to use these resources, or to request additional resources.
Video Resources
Mass of Simplicity – Children’s Mass
A simple mass for children called the Mass of Simplicity. Written by Julie Hoy. Published by Oregon Catholic Press.
Yes Lord I Believe – Move Pray Celebrate
Audio Resources
Como Niños: Betsaida 5
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Tools and Strategies
If you want to receive the training and materials to put these strategies into practice, please email the Children’s Initiatives Team!
Ideas for Celebrating Holy Mass with Children
David and Goliath Homily
David and Goliath spontaneously represented by the children, with questions involving all the children of the congregation.
Penitential Act for Children
The prayers include gestures that help the children to understand them better and engage in meaningful participation.
Homily Song for Children with Gestures
During the homily they include songs that the children sing and follow with bodily movements.
Corporal Gestures with Children’s Mass Example 1
Children respond and actively participate not only in words but also with corporal gestures.
Corporal Gestures with Children’s Mass Example 2
Children respond and actively participate not only in words but also with corporal gestures.
Children Singing the Lord’s Prayer
Children involved in singing the Lord’s Prayer
Children waving at the end of Holy Mass
Children waving at the end of the Holy Mass
Example of a Christmas Play
A Christmas Play
Example of a Christmas play – an activity that reinforces children’s Catholic identity, evangelization, and community bonding. We thank Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Joslyn Campbell, Rich Behrens, and all the children and families who made it possible!
Here is the script for the Christmas play written by Rich Behrens.