Christmas Eve is a time of anticipation for our young children...........they are anxiously waiting to see what gifts Santa will bring them. It is often an evening filled with family and tradition and laughter.
One of the best ways to teach our children the true importance of Christmas and to instill in them that our Catholic Faith is the reason we celebrate Christmas is to celebrate together at the Eucharistic Table.
Each year on Christmas Eve our Parish has a Family Mass
.................still leaving plenty of time for dinner with family later!
It is here that our children get to take part in a very special PRAYER . There are Costumes and Songs and Smiles................and a blessed Reverence as our children re-enact the Gospel Story and present to us Angels and Shepherds and Wiseman, Innkeepers and the Holy Family.
Children in Grades 2 - 8 are welcome to take part. Those younger will be asked to be song leaders for their families and those older will be asked to help out as Greeters for the Mass.
***NEW FOR 2023 --- We will be IN THE CHURCH at the 5:30pm MASS***
If you have not signed up already, please contact Erin or Jamie by email at: Christmasprayer@yahoo.com
Schedule:
Sign-up: Sunday, November 19 – After 9:30 mass during hospitality Sunday
don't worry if you missed sign up. Email us ASAP and we will send you the details.
Rehearsals: Sunday, December 3: 10:30-Noon in the green room in the church Sunday, December 10: 1:30 to 3:30 (after 12:30 mass) in the church
Sunday, December 17: 1:30-3:30 (after 12:30 mass) in the church
Christmas Eve: Arrive at 5 pm in costume
If you would like to participate, but can’t make the sign-up day, please email Christmasprayer@yahoo.com as soon as possible and we will work something out.
We are looking for 3 or 4 Adults who can help out the Family Life Committee this year so we keep the rehearsals and the evening running smoothly.
We MOST DEFINITELY want more children to take part in this prayer --- it is a wonderful experience!
Have questions? Want more details? Let us know.
Feel free to complete the form to the left and someone will get back to you or
Send an email to Erin and Jamie at Christmasprayer@yahoo.com
We would love to hear from you!
IN THE MEANTIME, PLEASE CHECK OUT THE VIDEO BELOW AND START PRACTICING YOUR SINGING!