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St. Edward’s Church
Children’s Liturgy takes place each Sunday at 10.30am Mass, including the week when there is Church Parade (2nd Sunday of the month) or a School Mass, but with a break for the school summer holidays.
Mission Statement: “We welcome children to worship God and share the Gospel together.”
We gather together in the church as a united congregation. The priest invites the children to come forward for their own liturgy of the Word. The leaders and children process to the Hall, bearing the Book of the Word and the candle representing the Light of Christ. We have two groups. Children of school age Reception to Year 3 gather in the Hall. Younger children may be brought, but only if accompanied by an adult, please. Years 4 and over go to the upstairs room. We do not have an upper age limit and children decide for themselves when they are ready to remain in the church with the congregation.
The children of both groups follow a Liturgy that closely matches that of the congregation. The focal point is the reading of the Word of God, in the Gospel. It is the same Gospel as in the church, but sometimes in easier language. The children are then invited to take part in an activity that will help them to make the Gospel meaningful in their own lives. This may be colouring, craft, singing, drama, a game, a puzzle, a story or a discussion. The children rejoin the congregation at the Offertory.
Look out for our special events: open morning, Christmas Eve Mass and annual party.
If you would like to join the team of leaders and helpers, please contact one of the group. All are “CRB” checked and are then included on a rota basis, about once a month on average.
St. Bernadette’s Church
St. Nicholas Owen Church
No separate Children’s LiturgyHoly Trinity Church
No separate Children's LiturgyMeeting: 6 times a term, Wednesday, 6 – 7pm in St. Edward’s Church Hall.
This group is for children in secondary school (years 7, 8 and sometimes 9). It begins with a post Confirmation celebration afternoon in July. The children in year 7 are invited to attend Sessions by letter and thereafter by telephone. The children experience a mix of exploring particular issues in their faith journey, such as living as a Christian in the playground as well as church, or, celebrating with weaker members e.g. singing carols with old age pensioners. They interact with members of the parish community, e.g. key workers (doctors, police, engineers); parishioners with disabilities (such as blind) who have led productive and fulfilling lives; parishioners who work with the deaf and hard of hearing (Denise and sign language), or the sick (Sr Liz); fundraisers for Charity such as CAFOD or Chad; vocations, religious Sisters, Deacons and Seminarians. There are also regular outings that explore our Christian heritage to places like Thrapston (martyrdom); St. Peter and Paul’s Church (Bell ringing and ecumenical history) and Turvey (Monasteries).
Meeting: Tuesday 6-7.30pm (term time only) at St. Thomas More School, Northampton Road
Website: http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/new/rainbows
Rainbows gives girls aged 5-7 years old a place for looking, learning and having plenty of fun, following an activity programme that varies from art and crafts to having a sleepover.
Church Parade takes place on the 2nd Sunday of the Month during term time. Members of all three groups are encouraged to attend.
Scouts
Meeting: Tuesday 7.30 – 9.00 pm in St. Edward’s School Hall. For ages 10 to 15 - boys and girls.There are outdoor and indoor activities which include camping, hiking, games. Older Scouts help to plan and run their own programme, within the Scouting Organisation rules. Some of the Scouts help to run activities for the Beaver and Cub sections.
Cubs
Meeting: Wednesday 7.00 – 8.30 pm in St. Thomas More School Hall. For ages 8 to 10½. This section is currently all boys but girls are welcome to join.There are outdoor and indoor activities which include camping, games and learning by doing.
Beavers
Meeting: Wednesday 5.30 – 6.30 pm in St. Thomas More School Hall. For ages 6 to 8. This section is currently all boys but girls are welcome to join.Learning through fun activities for spiritual, mental, physical, and social development. There are some outdoor day camps and sleepovers.
Beaver and Cub sections are full at present (Spring 2008). Rather than keep young people on a waiting list we encourage them to contact other Kettering Scout groups. Scouts have received members from the Cub section and St Edwards Brownies, and are near to capacity.
Each year money is raised for activities, additional camping and activity resources. The group try to link in with other parish activities, and do some charity work. For example in 2007 the group bought a new small mess tent for cooking and day camping, and some additional camping lights, however they also raised money for Father Jo in Uganda, and helped with the Parish Mission social and Christmas concert.
New leaders are sought. All leaders are CRB checked.
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