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Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is an opportunity for our young parishioners to hear the word of God proclaimed on their level while participating in engaging activities, music ministry, and learning the parts of the Mass. Children that participate in CLOW will process out of Mass to the Family Life Center (either the main hall or the Angelina room) before the First Reading and return back to Mass following the Prayers of the Faithful.

We use Celebrate! Liturgy of the Word for Children by Kay Vanatta to aide in leading CLOW on a weekly basis. Within the Leader's Guide is a lesson plan detailing each Sunday's CLOW lesson along with background scripture information for the Leader. The readings for CLOW come from the Lectionary for Masses with Children (1992 United States Catholic Conference, Inc.) which have been appropriately written for a children audience. All supplies and materials are provided to the CLOW weekly leader and co-leader a week in advance for them to prepare for their lesson. Teen volunteers assist the leader and co-leader of CLOW by helping children participate and setting a good example for the children to follow. At the end of CLOW children, return to their parents with a parent letter that describes the lesson for the day. 

All resources can be found at: https://sites.google.com/view/clowsmlj/home

Want to help? Have some questions or suggestions? 
Contact Molly Schoener at schoenerclan@gmail.com or Lauren Ellisor at laurenellisor7@gmail.com