Children's Liturgy

Prayers and resources for children's liturgy catechists and for families.

Use these Gospel reflections, prayers, songs and activities to help children explore their faith. Feel free to adapt the resources to suit your group.

Read our children's liturgy general guidelines

Resources for next Sunday

Children's liturgy for 23 February

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time illustration

Browse all our children's liturgy resources for February and March below.

Resources for 2 February

Presentation of the Lord (Year C)

We hear about the special things that happened when Mary and Joseph took the baby Jesus to Jerusalem, and all that was said about him.

Presentation of the Lord (Year C) illustration

A black and white illustration to accompany the children's liturgy resource for the Presentation of the Lord in Year C.

Resources for 9 February

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Although they had caught nothing all night, Jesus helped the fishermen to find a large number of fish. These fishermen left everything behind and followed Jesus.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) illustration

A black and white optional illustration to accompany the children's liturgy resource for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Resources for 16 February

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

We hear about Jesus' special love for those who are poor, hungry, sad or badly treated.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) illustration

A picture for the children to colour to accompany the children's liturgy resource for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Resources for 23 February

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Jesus talks about the importance of being generous and treating others as we would like to be treated.

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) illustration

A picture for the children to colour to go with the children's liturgy resource for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

Resources for 2 March

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

We think about changing our own behaviour, before asking anyone else to do the same. We consider how we can share the store of goodness and love in our hearts with others.

Resources for 9 March

First Sunday of Lent (Year C)

Jesus spent 40 days praying in the desert to get closer to God and be ready for his ministry. We reflect on how we can come closer to God during the 40 days of Lent.

Resources for 16 March

Second Sunday of Lent (Year C)

A great change came over Jesus on the mountain with his disciples. What changes can we make during Lent?

Resources for 23 March

Third Sunday of Lent (Year C)

Jesus tells of a tree that did not bear any fruit and all the things that the gardener planned to make it grow better. We think about all that people need to grow and live their lives well.