Children’s Liturgy – Roman Catholic Parish of Hounslow

Dear Parents,

Although the government has lifted restrictions, due to the precautionary measure still in place in parishes in the Diocese, we are unable to conduct Children’s Liturgy in our Parish. This is still possible, however, via online video conference.

The below message is from CAFOD. You may register for FREE for the Children’s Liturgy LIVE sessions held online at 10am every Sunday by clicking here. Use the links in the message below to download the resources used at the Live session.

The sessions are Livestreamed by the CAFOD team members and their families from their homes and you are invited to join in with your family from your home.

God bless,

Lionel Pereira

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The summer holidays have arrived, and after a challenging few months, I hope you’re all getting the opportunity to have a break and enjoy some long sunny days.

Perhaps you’re looking for things to do with your family or church? If so, we are excited to be offering some brand-new prayer activities for families to explore over the summer break.

There are six different themes and we hope the ideas will help. These resources are taking the place of some of our regular children’s liturgy illustrations during August, and we would love to get your feedback on how you find using them.

Included below are the children’s liturgy resources you need to take you into September. Obviously, many groups will be gathering in different ways over the summer so please do use them in the way that best suits your circumstances.

We’ll also be continuing to stream our virtual children’s liturgy live every Sunday morning over the holiday period.

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (1 August)
Jesus tells us that he is the “bread of life.” He makes us strong and able to help others.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (8 August)
Jesus talks more about how he is the bread of life, but the crowd finds it hard to believe because they know his parents, Joseph and Mary. Sometimes we miss seeing God in unexpected people and places.

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (15 August)
We celebrate how Mary was taken to heaven at the end of her life and reflect on the special song of praise that she sang to God.
Download the accompanying activity sheet.

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (22 August)
Lots of people found it too hard to believe that Jesus was really the Son of God, and so they gave up, went away and didn’t listen to him anymore. What do we do when things are difficult?

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time (29 August)
Jesus tells us that it is not enough to say that we believe in God. We must show that we love God through our actions and by being the best people that we can be.
Download accompanying illustration

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (5 September)
Jesus helps a man who is deaf to hear and to speak more clearly. We think about how we can listen and speak out.
Download accompanying illustration

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (12 September)
We hear that it is not always easy to follow Jesus. Sometimes it requires courage.
Download accompanying illustration

Wishing you all a fun and faith-filled Summer,

Catherine Gorman
Children’s Liturgy Writer

God of love, open our ears to hear your word and open our hearts that we may always speak up for what is right.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The below are links to online resources to help families follow the Liturgy of Mass on Sundays and to pray with your children at home.

Children’s Liturgy Resources from CAFOD – CAFOD
Diocese of Westminster Resources for Children’s Liturgy.

This page will be updated with the dates of the Children’s Liturgy programme in the parish as soon as it is available

If you would like further details, please email Lionel at: hounslowcat@rcdow.org.uk