Today is the first World Children’s Day, a day to celebrate all the children in the church around the world. This idea was suggested to Pope Francis by a 9 year old boy called Alessandro last July. The Pope told him that he liked the idea very much, and now Pope Francis has made Alessandro’s idea come to life!
In our bidding prayers today we prayed for all the children in our Parish.
For all children in our Parish on this first World’s Children Day declared by Pope Francis. May they be guided in prayer by family, teachers and community and know that they are precious in God’s eyes, a source of great joy and a sign of everyone’s desire to grow and flourish.
Lord, in Your mercy.
Children's Liturgy today was filled with activities created by the Diocese for the special day. If you would like to take part in these activities at home with your families they are here:
Information from the Diocese
Pope Francis' Letter to the Children
Pope Francis' five finger prayer
Hand templates
wordsearches
colouring pages
