Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
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Welcome!
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.
Please scroll down this page for:- Ministry Sign Up
- Program Description
- Calendar
- Leader resources
Questions? Contact Jackie Origer in the Faith Formation Office at 515-850-1883 or email [email protected]
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Ministry Sign Up
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.
Program Description
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 and Safe Environment Guidelines
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.
Calendar 2022-23
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 BonifestChurch, 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 266:00pm 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 256:00pm 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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Leader Resources
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Lesson Plans
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Internal Forms
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Parish Ministry Application
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