Legion of Mary & The Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Serving with Faith and Devotion: Growing in Holiness Through Prayer, Study, and Service
Mission
The Legion of Mary’s mission is to glorify God and grow in holiness through prayer, study, and service. As a vibrant and dedicated group, we seek to bring others closer to Christ by embracing Mary’s example of faith, humility, and service. Our primary focus is to nurture a deep and personal relationship with God, strengthening our spiritual lives through daily prayer and reflection. In service to our parish and beyond, we actively educate our children, helping them understand and appreciate the richness of the Liturgy of the Word and the message of the Gospel each Sunday.
FAQs
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Children aged 5 to 8 years old are welcome to participate.
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Yes, if you prefer, your child can be accompanied by an older sibling, in which case children aged 3 to 10 years old can participate.
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Yes, parents are welcome to join their children during the Children’s Liturgy.
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Yes, grandparents are welcome to accompany children during the Liturgy.
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No, the children actively participate by reading portions of the Liturgy, such as the first and second readings (when applicable), and singing the Alleluia. After the Gospel reading, the teacher asks age-appropriate questions to help children understand the teachings of the Church. Volunteers who participate are rewarded with holy cards, holy medals, or rosaries, and all children receive a "Children's Bulletin" to take home.
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Children who can project their voices, typically from 3rd grade or higher, are chosen to read.
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The "Children’s Bulletin" is a worksheet provided by the parish that relates to the Sunday’s readings. Parents can help younger children complete it at home to reinforce learning.
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Yes, children begin with a prayer of thanksgiving, and, time permitting, may say the Apostles' Creed and pray for the needs of others. We also pray the Hail Mary for the world, and review the Guardian Angel prayer and the Our Father. During October, we focus on the Rosary.
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The Legion of Mary offers a traveling statue of Our Lady of Fatima to promote the Rosary and consecrate families to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Children can learn prayers through the Rosary, which includes essential prayers such as the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, and Apostles' Creed.
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To sign up for the traveling statue, contact Rosa Goodman at 713-480-9206. The statue is moved every two weeks on Tuesdays.
Join the Legion of Mary: A Call to Serve and Grow in Faith
We always need passionate volunteers to help in several areas, such as assisting with the Children’s Liturgy, helping with the teaching and distribution of faith materials, and participating in our prayer groups. Your involvement can make a significant impact in bringing others closer to God. Whether you have a few hours to volunteer each week or would like to participate in one of our special projects, we would be delighted to have you join the Legion of Mary and help us spread God’s love throughout our parish.