I would like to share with you a fun idea I came across while searching for Children's Liturgy ideas. I wish I found it earlier as it would have been great with All Souls Day at the beginning of the month, but all of November is dedicated to remembering deceased loved ones, so it would still work. If you can find a tall prayer candle (or any tall one with a tall glass jar), you can use a sharpie to write the names of those loved ones you will be praying for throughout the month. Every time the candle is lit, you will be reminded to pray those loved ones. It would be a great addition to a prayer table or shelf in your house and help the kids visualize who they are praying for.
I found the idea on pinterest but the original idea comes from http://familyatthefootofthecross.blogspot.ca/2012/10/all-souls-family-prayer-candle.html.
ALSO, a reminder of the Welcoming Mass coming up November 23rd (Next Sunday) at 10:30 a.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for the kids to see the congregation, the very people that will be praying for them throughout the year, as well as a great opportunity for the congregation to see the kids and families they will be praying for. This Mass always reminds me that this Sacramental journey is not just a matter of getting all the kids to do their Sacraments, and not just a special time for you and your kids, but a special celebration for the whole community as the kids grow in faith as individuals, as a part of your family, and as a very important part of the parish community.
If you have any questions about this Mass, please do not hesitate to ask!
Alyssa
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