Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)

Children’s Liturgy takes place most Sundays of the school year during the 9:00 AM Mass. After the Introductory Rites, children are invited forward for a blessing and then dismissed with trained leaders to the social hall. There, they hear the readings, sing, and reflect on the Gospel through age-appropriate activities before returning to church after the Prayers of the Faithful. The experience lasts about 15–20 minutes.

This is a beautiful way for children to encounter God’s Word in a way they can understand, while parents and volunteers still fulfill their Sunday Mass obligation.

Volunteers Needed

We are building a team of faithful adults to lead and support this ministry. Roles range from leading the children in prayer and reflection to helping with supplies, scheduling, and communication.

Requirements to serve:

• Practicing Catholic

• Prevent & Protect trained (Archdiocesan requirement)

• CLOW training (provided)

Whether you can help regularly or occasionally, your “yes” makes this ministry possible.

Get Involved

If you feel called to serve, contact our Children’s Liturgy Coordinator, Whitney Godfrey, at clow@stpatsch.org. Training and mentoring will be provided. Thank you for helping share the beauty of the liturgy with our youngest parishioners!