Other PSR Programs
- Children's Liturgy of the Word
- Vacation Bible School
Children's Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word is a planned program to enrich our children's liturgical experience experience of God's presence in the ritual proclamation of the Word. We emphasize liturgical in contrast to catechetical.
It is through ritual itself-the activity of gestures, movement, singing, as well as quietly sitting or standing in a reflective posture listening to God's Word proclaimed and to the Spirit within us that we are brought closer to God.
When?
St. Peter Chanel offers Children's Liturgy of the Word at both the 9:00 am and 10:45 am. Mass most Sundays of the year.
Where?
The children (ages 4 through 4th grade) are dismissed from the Church after the Opening Prayer and process to the Chapel. Children return to their parents during the Offertory. No registration is required.
Why?
The Liturgy of the Word is celebrated and ritualized at a level of understanding appropriate for children's ages, developmental capabilities, and spiritual needs. The primary purpose of the celebration of the Liturgy of the WOrd for Children is the experience of worship and prayer.
Growth in the faith will naturally flow from this ritual as the Word just proclaimed is examined, explained, and connected to the life experiences of the children.
What is involved for those who volunteer?
Teams of Lay Adult Volunteers of the parish facilitate the Liturgy of the Word with Children. Each team of four to five adults serves at one mass each month. Each team is paired with a staff coordinator who helps in planning and provides live music for the liturgy.
Contact
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Cathy Marbury
Director of Religious Education
Phone: 678-832-1229
FAX: 678-277-9423
email: cmarbury@stpeterchanel.org
VBS 2011 PANDAMANIA IS ALMOST HERE!!!
Vacation Bible School General Information
(VBS) is held for two weeks each summer. Two sessions; morning (9:00 AM), and afternoon (Noon) are offered. VBS sessions are held Monday-Thursday of the designated week. On Friday of VBS week, following the noon Mass (approximately 12:30) parents and children are invited to our "VBS Review" and family picnic.
VBS is open to all children entering Kindergarten through those entering 5th grade. Middle School and High School students may participate and will be introduced to leadership skills. There will be a mandatory VBS training night for all middle school and teen leadership participants. During this event, leaders-in-training will actively experience VBS activities and learn skill to help them lead. The format for VBS is entertaining and active. The week revolves around specific Bible Verses and typically follows an overall theme.
A large number of adult volunteers is needed to lead groups, or facilitate specific activities such as crafts, drama, music and more.
Nursery and preschool programs are available for children of full-time volunteers.
VBS 2011 Forms
- Vacation Bible School Registration Form
- Vacation Bible School Middle School Registration Form
- Vacation Bible School Teen Volunteer Form
- Vacation Bible School Adult Volunteer Form
Contact
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Caroline Morris
Phone: 678-832-1240
FAX: 678-277-9423
email: cmorris@stpeterchanel.org