There’s always something going on in the Church, whether it’s a feast day or other celebration or we’re in the midst of a special liturgical time. Knowing where we are in the Church/Liturgical Year* will help keep children and young people more engaged in the Mass. Encourage them to notice the colors worn by the priests and deacons and displayed on the altar and ambo. Ask: Which time in the Church/Liturgical Year does this color stand for? What does it symbolize?
You may choose to use The Liturgical Year / El Año Litúrgico with your Visions students or as a send-home resource for families guiding younger children. Visit the church sanctuary as a class and identify the time of the Church/Liturgical Year. Find out who facilitates the “changing of the seasons” (Arts and Environment Committee) in your parish and thank them—it’s a big responsibility!
*The Gospel Weeklies use the term Church Year for younger children (Seeds, Promise, and Good News) and Liturgical Year for older children (Venture and Visions).
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