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Sunday Readings
For your convenience, each Sunday’s Lectionary readings for the Liturgy of the Word with Children can be downloaded from pflaum.com. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Go to pflaum.com/readings for a list of Sunday readings (updated at the end of each month).
2. Click on the date you want. That Sunday’s readings will open in a PDF.
3. Print or download the file.
For more about the Sunday Readings, see the Introduction to this Leader’s Guide.
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For an easy-to-follow Director’s Manual, go to pflaum.com/liturgy-of-the-word and click on “Bonus Resources” and then “Program Directors.” There you will find a manual that outlines practical steps for establishing a program, recruiting and training volunteers, and creating the proper environment and liturgical flow.
In addition, you will learn how to most effectively incorporate Children Celebrate! materials into your program. Additional resources are also suggested.
Celebrate the Year of the Family
Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a father who was beloved, tender, loving, obedient, accepting, creatively courageous, working, and in the shadows. We honor him as patron of the universal Church during this Year of the Family (3/19/21–6/26/22). To access free resources to celebrate this special year, scan the QR code or visit Pflaum.com.
Children Celebrate!
Visit https://bit.ly/3sjSNfe for weekly Gospel reflection videos. These videos can be used within your Children’s Liturgy of the Word program or shared with parents and families to view at home.
Written by Sr. Alice Ann Pfeifer, CSA
Edited by Blue Willow Publishing Works
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Children Celebrate!
Director’s Manual
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