At the 5.30 pm Mass at St. John's Church and 10.00 am Mass in Holy Rosary Church we celebrate the Liturgy of the Word of God with children of primary school age. This is a valuable time for prayer and simple instruction where children will benefit from having their own Liturgy of the Word.

Children gather with their families in church for the introductory rites of the Mass. After the opening hymn and prayer the children along with their leaders are called forward. A book of the scriptures is presented to a child and then we all process to the nearby parish hall. When the children have settled the leader introduces the Gospel of the day and then this is explored through reflection, discussion and other appropriate activity. We then all return to the main body of the church, bringing along a poster or text for the congregation to see. Afterwards we join our families for the liturgy of the Eucharist.