Order of Mass
The Baptism of the Lord (Year B) – 11 January 2015
Colour: White
Props: baptismal candle, water, white shawl
==== 7:00 - 7:03 ====
Entrance Song:
Chorus
Jesus Loves the little children, all the children of the world, there are yellow, black and white, but they are precious is His sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world.
Today We hear about Jesus’s baptism in the river Jordan. Ask: What is Baptism? <let the children answer - a sacrament, often given to babies, etc.> Baptism is a sacrament where a person receives God’s grace and is welcomed into the church. Do you think that Jesus needed to be baptized? <discuss> Today while we listen to the readings, let’s think about why Jesus might have been baptized.
Focus:
<The Lord will bless his people with peace.>
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the HolySpirit. Amen.
May The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
And the love of God,
And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with you all.
And with Your Spirit.
==== 7:03 - 7:08 ====
NEWS TIME :-)
==== 7:08 - 7:11 ====
Penitential Rite
Dear little children, let us acknowledge our sins,
and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
Confession of our sins
I confess to the Almighty God,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned
in my thoughts and in my words
in what I have done and In what I have failed to do
-strike the breast 3 times as you say-
through my fault
through my fault
through my most grievous fault
THEREFORE I ask Blessed Mary Ever Virgin
all the Angels and Saints
and you, my brothers and sisters
to pray for me to the Lord our God
Have Mercy on us oh Lord
For we have sinned against you
Show us, Oh Lord, your mercy
And grant us your salvation
You were sent to heal the contrite of heart
Lord have Mercy
Lord have Mercy
You came to sinners
Christ have mercy
Christ have mercy
You are seated at the right hand of the father to intercede for us.
Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy
May the almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to life everlasting
AMEN
==== 7:11 - 7:14 ====
GLORIA - Eco
During Advent, we the Gloria
Opening Prayer
God of light, you sent your Spirit down upon your Son Jesus at his baptism. Send us your Spirit too, so that we may be filled with the courage to do all that you ask of us. Amen.
=== 7:14 - 7:24 ====
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading
A prepared child comes to takes the first reading or second reading..
The first reading today is taken from the letter of(Isaiah 42:1-2, 4, 6-7)
The Lord's Servant
42 The Lord says,
“Here is my servant, whom I strengthen—
the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased.
I have filled him with my Spirit,
and he will bring justice to every nation.
2
He will not shout or raise his voice
or make loud speeches in the streets.
4
He will not lose hope or courage;
he will establish justice on the earth.
Distant lands eagerly wait for his teaching.”
6
“I, the Lord, have called you and given you power
to see that justice is done on earth.
Through you I will make a covenant with all peoples;
through you I will bring light to the nations.
7
You will open the eyes of the blind
and set free those who sit in dark prisons.
“This is the word of the Lord”
All say “Thanks be to God”.
.Welcoming the Gospel
..with Alleluia!! -
Welcoming the Gospel
You are welcome Lord of Lords,
You are welcome King of Kings
You are welcome Lord of Hosts
You are welcome Prince of Peace..
You are welcome here, Alle-lluia,
Alle..lluia Might God!!!
Silently say: ”Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, that I may worthily proclaim your Holy Gospel.
The Lord be with You,
AND with your Spirit
Gospel Reading: The Gospel reading is from the book of ...”Mark 1:7-11
And at the end, say “The Gospel of the Lord” and all repeat “Glory and praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ”
Mark 1:7-11Good News Translation (GNT)
7 He announced to the people, “The man who will come after me is much greater than I am. I am not good enough even to bend down and untie his sandals. 8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus
9 Not long afterward Jesus came from Nazareth in the province of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, he saw heaven opening and the Spirit coming down on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you.”
The Gospel of the Lord”
(*)Tell an interesting story according to the Gospel and children’s level of understanding like in the Gospel reflection:
AskToday we hear how John baptised Jesus in the River Jordan. What happened as Jesus was baptised?
The Holy Spirit came down and rested on him. And God spoke saying to Jesus, “You are my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on you.”
Who here has been baptised? Do you know?
Most of us are baptised when we are babies, so you might not remember it. Have you ever been to a baptism that you do remember?
What happens at a baptism? Talk the children through a baptism, the promises that are made on, pouring of water, anointing with oil, lighting of a candle etc.
Why do we get baptised?
Through baptism our sins are forgiven. It is also the way that we are welcomed as a member of the Church community – a big family that stretches all around the world. We are committed to God and to trying to live our lives the way that God wants us to.
How do you think God wants us to live our lives?
God calls us to be kind and generous, to share with others and forgive others and to try always to do what is right. God asks us to love our neighbour as ourselves.
==== 7:24 - 7:27 ====
Profession of our faith
I believe in God the Father, Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth:
And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord:
--bow down--
Who was conceived by the power Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary:
Suffered under Pontius Pilate;
was crucified, died and was buried:
He descended into hell:
On the third day, He rose again from the dead:
He ascended into heaven,
and He is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty:
From there he shall come to judge the leaving and the dead:
I believe in the Holy Spirit:
the holy catholic church:
the communion of saints:
The forgiveness of sins:
The resurrection of the body:
And the life everlasting.
Amen.
==== 7:24 - 7:26 ====
Prayer of the Faithful
Now is the time to pray for our stuff :-)Intercessions You may want to ask the children to offer their own prayers or you can use the suggestions below.
We pray together to God, who loves us all:
Prayer 1 We pray for the Church throughout the world: that it may continue to spread Jesus’s message of love for all people.. Lord, hear us…
Prayer 2 We pray for all God’s children, especially those of us who are poor: that we may find hope of a world free from poverty. Lord, hear us…
Prayer 3 We pray for our parish, family and friends: that we may do all that we can to live the way that God wants us to – in sharing withothers and standing up for what is right. Lord, hear us....
Closing prayer: Loving God, you call us by our name and we are your children. Help us to share your message of love and hope with others, and to make the world a fairer place for all to live Amen.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.
Amen
Song Interlude: Walk Walk in the light, walk walk in the light, .........
==== 7:26 - 7:30 ====
Sing as we give in our offertory and we walk to the big church...
NOTE-- after the song, is being sung, we pick the children that will perform next Sunday....
