Children's Liturgy Sunday November 2nd 2008.
Sunday
November 2nd 2008
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SAINTS/ HOLY SOULS.
At this time of the year, we remember all the people who have died and
are in Heaven with God. The saints are said to be those who led very good
lives- we know about some of them, who may be very famous (St. Joseph,
for example), but we guess there are lots more, as we never know how good
some people really are. The Holy Souls are in Heaven, growing more and
more happy as they get to know God.
We do not need to feel sad for the people who have died, but we, ourselves,
sometimes feel sad, because we miss them.
We still love them; we can still talk to them; they still love us.
We heard a story called 'Remembering Grandad' , which helped us think
about how we feel when someone we love falls ill or dies. A boy called
James loses his grandad. We also talked about and how we might behave
towards one of our friends if they lost someone in their family. Sometimes
we might not know what to say exactly, but to say something, however clumsy,
just to show we care, is all that really matters. We might ring them or
write a short note, or just stay near them at school. In the story, some
children make cakes.
Later on, James realises he has lots of happy memories of his grandad,
which he will treasure forever.He is not sad any more.
We talked about being upset when a pet dies, as we often love them dearly,
too.
We put the names of family, friends and pets who have died on to the leaves
of our memory tree. |
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in the parish has given us a prayer lantern, which, after mass, we put
in our very own place in St. Joseph's Garden of Remembrance. We will always
be able to go there to think about those we love and to light a candle.
Thank you very much. |
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For
Loved Ones Who have Died.
Lord, be good to them
And show them all your love.
Lord, be kind to them,
And grant them peace above.
Lord, be gracious to them,
For good that they have done.
Lord, be gentle with them,
For sufferings undergone.
Lord, may we meet again,
When heaven's crown be won.
Amen. |
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| Today
we were very proud that Angel, one of the children who has been coming
to our liturgy for some years, has now become a reader along with the
adults in church. Today she read the psalm. Congratulations, Angel! |
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