CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW)
Ages 4 Years–Grade 3
CLICK HERE to view this week's Gospel.
Online materials will be available beginning September 12. Look
for the link to participate under the live-stream Mass on Saturdays.
Along with the Children's Lectionary translation of that week's Gospel,
there is an easy to follow instructional sheet is available to guide
families through the Gospel and suggested activities.
The
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) ministry enables children to
participate in the Sunday worship experience, to nourish and guide their
spiritual growth, and to immerse them in the Word of God in ways that
are understandable to them. All children ages 4 years old through 3rd
grade are welcome to participate. They enjoy the Word of God on their
level, shared prayer, singing, and activities. There is no prior
registration or fee for participation. Contact Renee Dignan for more
information, rdignan@paxchristi.com.

GODLY PLAY
Ages 4 - 5, Pre-School / Kindergarten
Curriculum:
Godly Play is a method
of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in the lives of
the children, utilizing key events of the Old Testament, the parables of Jesus,
and the Christmas/Easter events. In
addition, we help the children connect to the liturgical seasons.
At the heart of the
Godly Play methodology is the belief that children already have an innate sense
of the divine in their lives. What they may lack is the necessary language to
express their experiences of God, so the sessions allow for the children to
develop their faith vocabulary, both in verbal sharing as well as through
creative expression, i.e. artwork, play time, etc.
The preferred
experience for this setting is regular, i.e. weekly, in-person, small groups,
during which time we will provide a nurturing and safe environment for the
children to expand their religious vocabulary and faith. A typical session last
for 60 minutes, during which time the children will participate in a
presentation of a Biblical story, engage in creative play to help them further
develop their faith, and share in a communal meal that somewhat mirrors our
experience of gathering around the Eucharistic table.
In addition, a fully
at-home curriculum option will be made available for families who are not able
to participate in one of our weekly gathering options. This option will include
video and material support.
Program Options & Dates:
Sunday
Evenings from 5:15-6:15pm
Fall Sessions: October 3,10,17, November 7,14,21
Winter Sessions: December 5,12,19, January 23,30, February
,13,27
Spring Sessions: March 6,13,27, April 3,10
Wednesday
Evenings from 6:30-7:30pm
Fall Sessions: October 6,13,27, November 3,10,17
Winter Sessions: December 1,8,15, January 26, February 2, 16,23
Spring Sessions: March 9,16,30, April 6, 13
Family Support:
Weekly family pages
will be sent home/e-mailed to support the weekly scripture story and overall
lesson, along with links to suggested online videos and supplemental curriculum.
Families who opt to engage in the program completely at home will be supplied
with activity kits that mirror the crafts and activities the onsite program
offers.
Communication:
Flocknote will be the
primary mode of communication for all participants. You will receive these
communications via e-mail.
Formation of Groups:
Groups will be formed
based on room capacity for social distancing and the number of available
catechists. Godly Play leaders will need
to be recruited and trained and will receive a leader guide along with on-going
weekly support.
Needs:
Adult leaders (2 per
group). All families that provide a catechist for one of our programs will
receive a full tuition break for the entire family.