Children’s Liturgy:

Children’s liturgy – Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) Nov 15^th 2015

Colour: Green

Props: Note: [today’s readings are hard to understand, especially for little ones.  The focus should be on acting with love and going to heaven.  That is what we are promised when we make the right choices.  You may get questions about death, heaven, hell, etc.  Be prepared to handle them lightly, but remember to be positive, honest and comforting - never frightening.  As followers of Jesus, we are promised eternal life]

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Entrance Song:

Verse 1

Longing for light, we wait in darkness.

Longing for truth, we turn to you.

Make us your own, your holy people,

light for the world to see.

Refrain

Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.

Shine through the darkness.

Christ, be our light!

Shine in your church gathered today.

Welcome;

Say Today we hear about the time when Jesus will come again. We do not know when this will be, but we must try to be ready. Let’s think a bit about how we get ready for other special events in our lives today…

Explain: Today is the thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B.

//V// In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

//R// Amen.

//V// May The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

And the love of God,

And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,

be with you all.

//R//  And with Your Spirit.

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NEWS TIME :-)

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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

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GLORIA - Eco

Opening Prayer

Generous God, help us to share what we have, even when it is not much, so that all people may leave in harmony. Amen.

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Liturgy of the Word

First Reading, Introduce the reading.

Say: Today’s first reading is from the Old Testament, the book of the prophet Daniel 12:1-3,  It is one of the stories in the Bible that tells us what will happen at the end of the world.

A prepared child comes and takes the first reading or second reading.

Daniel 12:1-3International Children’s Bible (ICB)

The Time of the End

12 “Daniel, at that time Michael, the great prince, will stand up. (He is the one who protects your people.) There will be a time of much trouble. It will be the worst time since nations have been on earth. But your people will be saved. Everyone whose name is written in God’s book will be saved. ² Many people who have already died will live again. Some of them will wake up to have life forever. But some will wake up to find shame and disgrace forever. ³ The wise people will shine like the brightness of the sky. Those who teach others to live right will shine like stars forever and ever.

 “This is the word of the Lord”

All say “Thanks be to God”.

Let us focus on our responsorial Psalm:

< Keep me safe, O God, you are my hope!.>3x.

Introduce the Gospel

Explain:  In this reading, like the last one, we hear about the end of the world.  It is hard to imagine that the world will end.  Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that there is a better world than this one.  But we are told that heaven is so much better.

NOW;

 Let us welcome the Gospel:

..with Alleluia!! - OR

Welcome the Gospel through a song.

Alle-lu Alle-lu Alle-lu Alle-lluia,

Lets praise the Lord,

Alle-lu Alle-lu Alle-lu Alle-lluia,

Lets praise the Lord,

Alle-luia, Lets Praise the Lord

Alle-luia, Lets Praise the Lord

Alle..lluia Lets praise the Lord!!!

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.

The Gospel Reading was written by Mark 10:17-27 (full reading Mark 10:17-27) International Children’s Bible (ICB)

Let Lord’s Word be in my mind <make a cross on forehead>, and on my lips <make a cross on lips>, and in my heart <make a cross on the left side of the chest>         OR

Glory to You Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Mark 13:24-32International Children’s Bible (ICB)

²⁴ “During the days after this trouble comes,

‘The sun will grow dark.
    And the moon will not give its light.
²⁵ The stars will fall from the sky.
    And everything in the sky will be changed.’ Isaiah 13:10; 34:4

²⁶ “Then people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.²⁷ The Son of Man will send his angels all around the earth. They will gather his chosen people from every part of the earth.

²⁸ “The fig tree teaches us a lesson: When its branches become green and soft, and new leaves begin to grow, then you know that summer is near. ²⁹ So also when you see all these things happening, then you will know that the time is near, ready to come. ³⁰ I tell you the truth. All these things will happen while the people of this time are still living.³¹ The whole world, earth and sky, will be destroyed, but the words I have said will never be destroyed.

³² “No one knows when that day or time will be. The Son and the angels in heaven don’t know. Only the Father knows.

The Gospel of the Lord”

“Glory and praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ”

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(*)Tell an interesting story according to the Gospel and children’s level of understanding like in the

Gospel reflection:

Ask: What do you think about this reading?  Allow some discussion.

Say: You are the shining stars in God’s heaven.

 Let us stand up and we profess our faith.

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 of the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary:

Suffered under Pontius Pilate;

was crucified, died and was buried:

He descended into hell:

The third day he rose again from the dead:

He ascended into heaven,

and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty:

From there He will 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.

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Prayers 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 do not know when Jesus will come again and so we pray together:

Prayer 1. Let us pray for church leaders: Our Pope, Pope Francis, our Arch Bishop, Doctor Cyprian Lwanga, Bishops, Priests and all the Clergy, that they may be an example of generosity, and welcoming love towards all people, leading the way until Jesus Christ comes again.. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer 2. We pray for all civil leaders throughout the world: But Uganda in particular that is going through campaigns for new leadership, we pray the whole process is peaceful and with love, the country receives perfect people in those positions of responsibility. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer 3.  And for us children, we pray that we all pass our exams highly, and for all children around the world: that they may have the chance to go to school, to learn and prepare for the future, and build a better life for themselves... We pray to the Lord..

Prayer 4.  We pray for our parish, families and friends: that we may always try to be kind, loving and generous to others, so that we may be found ready when Jesus comes again. We pray to the Lord...

Prayer 5. God of power, show us how to live in peace and harmony. May You heal the sick, and for the souls of the departed, eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.. We pray to the Lord...

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Silently, each one tell God your petition.

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

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Song Interlude: Walk Walk in the light, walk walk in the light, .........

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....