Relax! God put the wiggle in children, don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. All are welcome! Sit towards the front where it is easier for the little ones to see, and to hear, what’s going on at the altar. They tire of seeing the backs of other’s heads. Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and the actions of the priest, altar servers, choir, etc. Open up the Missalettes and have the children follow and read the Mass responses and prayers. Help them to follow the hymn texts. Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you. The chapel is available for those times where the children happen to get a little too noisy. However, we encourage you to bring them into the general assembly when they are old enough. Do not miss the opportunity to socialize the children into the Christian community. If you have to leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said: “let the children come to me.”

Remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the Church, to God and to one another. Let them know that they are at home in this house of worship. Help them to realize that the parish is a family and that all these people care about them and are there to help them.

The 9:30AM Mass has been designated as the parish FAMILY MASS. We invite parents with young children to come to the Family Mass. The Liturgy is “child friendly” and noise is expected by all who attend.

Christmas Family Masses:  EVE at 4PM & DAY at 12:30PM IN THE AUDITORIUM This Christmas we will celebrate TWO Family Masses. “Family Mass” is a “child friendly” liturgy with a special homily in a space where the noise and movement of little ones is welcomed. Those with young children are encouraged to attend.