Children’s Liturgy

Traditionally, the parish catechists would lead little children at the start of 10:30am Mass into the parish centre. The children would spend the first part of the Mass (Liturgy of the Word) there. Children would sing children’s hymns and catechists would present that Sundays readings to the children in a simpler language. The Gospel reading would be solemnly shared and in place of the Homily, the children would have one or more activities (art/craft, acting, singing, watching a video, etc.) to internalise the Gospel message. The children would then return to the church at the Liturgy of the Eucharist and join their parents for the rest of the Mass.

As the number of parishioners grew, the frequency of the Children’s Liturgy reduced. This tradition stopped altogether during the pandemic. It has not resumed, primarily due to the large numbers of Mass attendees makes movement of the children in and out of the church unsafe. The need for seats for the large numbers mean that children often have no place to sit upon return to Mass.

Until it becomes possible for us to resume Children’s Liturgy, the parish offer online resources for parents who wish to share the Sunday gospel with their little children at home. Immediately below this message are the resources provided by CAFOD for children’s liturgy.

Further below, one will find links to other online resources and at the very bottom, one will find linked videos from the Mark 10 Mission to show your children.



Dear parent,

As Saint Paul reminded us on Ash Wednesday, “We are ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:20).During this Lenten season, we take time to stop and make a change. We seek forgiveness and change our ways. We try to listen more closely to God’s voice in our hearts – and perhaps when he speaks to us in the voices of the children we work with!I hope that the following resources will help you as you guide your children’s liturgy group this Lent.Third Sunday of Lent (3 March)Jesus gets angry when he sees something that is not right in the Temple. How can we be like Jesus when we see something unfair in our world?Download the accompanying illustration.Fourth Sunday of Lent (10 March)We reflect on how much God loves the world and all people. We think about how we can share God’s love for others.Download the accompanying illustration.Fifth Sunday of Lent (17 March)Jesus talks about how a single grain of wheat can produce a rich harvest. We explore what he might mean.Download the accompanying illustration.Palm Sunday (24 March)We remember how Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem and hear the story of how he was arrested and crucified. We think about how we can help others as Simon of Cyrene helped Jesus to carry his cross.Download the accompanying illustration.

With very best wishes,
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Generous God, we give you thanks because you loved the world so much you sent your only Son to show us how to live. May we share your love with others. 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. 

  1. Children’s Liturgy Resources from CAFOD – CAFOD
  2. Diocese of Westminster Resources for Children’s Liturgy.
  3. General Resources for Families – Catechesis at Home.
  4. The Mark 10 Mission

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  


Here’s a video on the 2nd Sunday of Lent from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 8-12)
Here’s a video on the 2nd Sunday of Lent from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 3-7)
Here’s a video on the 1st Sunday of Lent from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 8-12)
Here’s a video on the 1st Sunday of Lent from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 3-7)

Here’s a video for the Feast of The Epiphany from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 8-12)
Here’s a video for the Feast of The Epiphany from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 3-7)
Here’s a video on the 3rd Sunday of Advent from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 8-12)
Here’s a video on the 3rd Sunday of Advent from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 3-7)
Here’s a video on the 2nd Sunday of Advent from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 8-12)
Here’s a video on the 2nd Sunday of Advent from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 3-7)
Here’s a video on the 1st Sunday of Advent from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 8-12)
Here’s a video on the 1st Sunday of Advent from the Mark 10 Mission for (Ages 3-7)