Celebrating the Word with children on Sundays when the parish assembles is a significant development in the liturgical and Christian initiation movement. This custom of adapting the scriptures for children reflects a profound respect for the spiritual life of children. At Saint Joseph Church, we offer the Liturgy of the Word for children ages 4 to 10 at the 9:30 AM Mass. Children will be invited to participate by the celebrant prior to the reading of scripture. They will then proceed to the chapel until the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, at which time they will rejoin the community for the continuation of the Mass. 

This is an opportunity for young children to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in an atmosphere that allows them to hear the Gospel proclaimed in words that they can relate to and be able to discuss what they have just heard. We retain the Sunday readings of the liturgical year and follow the same cycle as the Church. 

Family Liturgy Events 

Children's Liturgy of the Word Coordinator:                                                   
Hanneli Hudock     

The Children's Liturgy of the Word program is open to children from preschool through 6^th grade.  

We will invite the children at the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass to process into the Chapel after the opening prayer for a special age appropriate liturgy and reflection.  The children will rejoin the congregation after the homily. 

Dates of 2023 - 2024 Children's Liturgy of the Word
September 10
September 24
October 08
October 22
November 12
December 10

January 14                                 
January 21
February 11
February 18
March 10
April 07
April 14
April 21
April 28
May 05
May 12
May 19
June 02
June 09
June 16