Welcome to our Children's Liturgy of the Word page!
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) for families with children ages 4-7 is offered as part of our Sunday 8:30am and 10:30am Masses.
Called to serve? Adult and teen leaders are an essential part of sustaining and growing this ministry. Please read through the below program description and guidelines and prayerfully consider if you may be called to serve.
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Questions? Contact Jackie Origer in the Faith Formation Office at 515-850-1883 or email [email protected]
Thank you for prayerfully considering serving as a leader or assistant for Children’s Liturgy of the Word! By virtue of your baptism, parents and grandparents and other Catholic adults are equipped to lead this children's worship ministry. Teens in 6th-12th grade are welcome to serve as assistants and, with prior approval, may also be able to co-lead CLOW sessions.
Before you sign up. Please carefully review the program description, COVID and Safe Enviroment guidelines, and sessions calendar below before you sign up to lead or assist. If you sign up, we will contact you to help you complete requirements and provide you with training for your role.
Sign up link. Please click here to sign up for one or more CLOW sessions. Scroll down this page to review session dates.
What? Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a worship experience geared especially for kids. It mirrors the worship experience of the larger community, with a style that is engaging and interactive. Jesus recognized that children have a pure spirituality, and he made them the primary spiritual model for all of us!
Why? The Word of God has a message that is as relevant for children as it is for adults. Often children fail to hear the message because they’re unable to comprehend adult vocabulary. CLOW helps children to hear the Scripture in words they understand and to share their own understanding.
Who? Here at St. Boniface, we invite children ages 4-7 to participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word. As the primary faith formators in your home, we invite one or both parents to accompany your child the first time they attend CLOW. This allows you to see and hear firsthand what your child sees and hears. After that, we encourage children to attend on their own, but parents (or older siblings) are always welcome if the younger child needs support.
How? CLOW begins with the Introductory Rites of the Mass, with children seated in the larger assembly with their families. After the Opening Prayer, Father will invite children to come to the foot of the altar, receive a blessing, then move respectfully to the parish hall with their session leaders. Children return to their families after the Prayer of the Faithful and celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the rest of Mass with the entire community.
Planning Guide. Pease click here for a guide with suggestions for how to plan and lead a Children's Liturgy of the Word session.
Content? Leaders prepare with and follow the "Children Celebrate!" curriculum from Catholic publsher, Pflaum Publishing, along with children's materials from The Kids Bulletin.com. The kids bulletin is free and published weekly. All families are welcome to access the materials!
COVID Guidelines. We will continue to follow Diocesan and state health guidelines. Click here for updated guidelines.
Safe Environment Requirements. All adult leaders and assistants over the age of 18 are required to complete Diocesan safe environment guidelines. Please contact the Faith Formation Office for assistance with these requirements.
Please note that while we do our best to maintain the published schedule, dates and times are subject to change. Thank you for understanding!
Date | Time | Location | Session, Event or Activity |
2022 Dates | |||
Sun, May 1 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, May 8 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, May 15 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, May 22 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, May 29 | NO SESSIONS | Memorial Day Weekend | |
Sun, June 5 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, June 12 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, June 19 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, June 26 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, July 3 | NO SESSIONS | Independence Day Weekend | |
Sun, July 10 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, July 17 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, July 18-21 | 9-11:30am | Faith Formation Center | Vacation Bible School |
Sun, July 24 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, July 31 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Aug 7 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Aug 14 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Mon, Aug 15 | 6:00pm | Church | Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) |
Sun, Aug 21 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Aug 28 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Sept 4 | NO SESSIONS | Labor Day Weekend | |
Sun, Sept 11 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Sept 18 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Sept 25 | 8:30, 10:30am plus Bonifest |
Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word, plus Bonifest parish celebration after 10:30am Mass |
Sun, Oct 2 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Oct 9 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Oct 16 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Oct 23 | NO SESSIONS | Parish Fall Celebration & Dinner | |
Mon, Oct 24 Wed, Oct 26 |
6:00pm | Parish Hall | Family Faith Formation Evening |
Sun, Oct 30 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Tues, Nov 1 | 6:00pm | Church | All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation) |
Sun, Nov 6 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Nov 13 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Nov 20 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Nov 27 | NO SESSIONS | Thanksgiving Break | |
Sun, Dec 4 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Thurs, Dec 8 | 6:00pm | Church | Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) |
Sun, Dec 11 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Dec 18 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Dec 25 | NO SESSIONS | Christmas | |
2023 Dates | |||
Sun, Jan 1 | NO SESSIONS | New Year's Day, Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation) | |
Sun, Jan 8 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Jan 15 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Sun, Jan 22 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
Mon, Jan 23 Wed, Jan 25 |
6:00pm | Parish Hall | Family Faith Formation Evening: Let's Celebrate! The Reasons for the Seasons |
Sun, Jan 29 | 8:30, 10:30am | Church, Parish Hall | Children's Liturgy of the Word |
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