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How to Lead Children’s Liturgy of the Word

by Pat Fosarelli

Book Details

Publisher:Liturgy Training Publications
Published:2021-01-25
Pages:79
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

This booklet is a primer for those who serve as prayer leaders of Children's Liturgy of the Word. Offering valuable insight into the role that Children's Liturgy of the Word plays in child development, this guide explains how prayer leaders can best meet the unique developmental needs of children. This booklet is an essential resource for parish training programs and ongoing formation for both new and experienced prayer leaders. This booklet provides an understanding of the origins and practice

Our Review

This practical guide offers essential guidance for volunteers leading Children's Liturgy of the Word, providing both theological foundation and developmental insights for engaging young worshippers. Drawing from child development principles, it explains how to adapt scripture and prayers to meet children's spiritual needs during their special liturgical time. The resource covers everything from the historical roots of this practice to practical techniques for making biblical stories accessible. It serves as a comprehensive training manual for creating meaningful worship experiences that respect children's cognitive and emotional capacities.

What distinguishes this resource is its dual focus on spiritual formation and age-appropriate pedagogy, making it valuable for both novice and experienced liturgy leaders. The developmental approach helps adults understand why certain methods work better than others when sharing faith with children. Parish teams will appreciate the structured guidance for training programs and ongoing volunteer formation. This booklet ultimately empowers leaders to create worship moments that help children genuinely connect with scripture in ways that nurture their growing faith.

Themes

Religion

Subjects

Religion