The Catholic Mass: teachers' resources

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Gone are the days when the role of childrenwas to be seen and not heard. As members of today’s church, the challenge is include children in full and active worship even though many rituals and traditions have a deep significance that adults can find difficult to understand.

The Mass is the central act of worship that unites every believer in the church. The challenge for parents, teachers and leaders is to include children in the Mass within the children’s endurance and understanding.

 

Preparing children for what to expect

Preparing children for what to expect at the Mass might be the best first step. If children are aware of the significance of the Mass, they will be more likely to connect with its truth and beauty in the future.

Catholic writers and publishers provide a growing resource of books and activity materials to prepare children for involvement in the Mass. Books of prayers, Catholic Bibles and books dedicated to the Rosary and other Catholic traditions form a complete resource for parents, teachers and leaders.
 

Resources parents, teachers and leaders

Engaging children with the Catholic Mass needs sensitive preparation. Books and activities that children will find attractive and easy to understand will help parents, teachers and leaders prepare children for what they’ll see and hear.

Books and activities preparing children for what they’ll see and hear at the Mass, and other Catholic rites and services are simply worded and colourfully illustrated. Children’s prayers, Catholic Bibles and books explaining the Rosary and other Catholic traditions provide a comprehensive resource for Catholic parents, teachers and leaders.

For Eden.co.uk’s full range of Catholic resources for children, go to Eden.co.uk and type 'the Mass for children' into the search bar.

Quick Guide to The Catholic Mass: resources for teachers

What are they?

  • Teaching and parenting resources to prepare children for the Catholic Mass.
  • Books and activities for children to better understand the rite of the Mass.
  • Supported by books and activities given to other Catholic rites and traditions.

What will they do for me?

  • Prepare children for what they’ll see and hear at the Catholic Mass.
  • Engage parents, teachers and leaders with the needs of children in church.
  • Provide a gift to support parents and children growing in the Catholic faith.

Over to You

At Eden.co.uk you can find a truly interactive Christian community helping you find all you need to live, learn and grow your faith.

  • Do you remember your first experience of the Mass, or how you were prepared for it?

Tell us. Post your ideas, views and tips - beautiful, bizarre and brilliant at Eden.co.uk

13th March

March 13th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Les Ellison

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