Children's Liturgy of the Word 2022–2023 enables teachers and catechists to confidently lead children through the Liturgy of the Word. Each liturgy guide offers: -An overview of the season -Weekly guides for leading and preparing the liturgy -Suggestions for the liturgical environment -Weekly Scripture citations and commentary on all three readings and the responsorial psalm -Weekly Scriptural connections to Church teaching and tradition -Weekly reflections for the children's Liturgy of the Word Scripture Backgrounds by: Mary A. Ehle, phd Peg Ekerdt Marielle Frigge, osb Jean Marie Hiesberger Biagio Mazza Mary M. McGlone, csj Season Backgrounds by: Mary A. Ehle, phd Abbot Gregory J. Polan, osb Denise Simeone George Smiga Paul Turner

Designed to provide school leaders and catechists with a complete order of prayer for every day of the school year, this annual resource offers students a chance to pray together. The format invites children to participate in the prayer service, while including time for silent reflection to encourage children to examine what the Scriptures mean for their everyday lives. It also includes prayer services for the liturgical seasons and special feasts, and reproducible prayer services for children to take home to their families to celebrate occasions when they are not in school.

Suggested Sermon Outlines and Liturgy

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2021–2022 is the perfect resource for those looking to enrich their family’s life of faith! Simple and approachable, this book is designed to guide even the busiest families to more fully integrate the Sunday Gospel into their everyday lives. Use Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2021–2022: In your car At the dinner table Before bedtime And start reflecting on the Gospel as a family! Encouraging family attendance and participation at Sunday Mass, this invaluable resource provides parents with a guide for reflecting on the Gospel as a family. Prompts for conversation on the way to and from Mass inspire children to focus and engage with different aspects of the liturgy, while simple family activities reinforce the connection between the Gospel stories and daily family life. A wonderful tool for every family you know, this book is the perfect gift for every occasion!