ORDER OF CHILDRENS CHURCH - CHRISTMAS
revised February 3, 2002

• 9:40 - PRAYER OF THE DAY
  1. FIRST READING - (Response: "Thanks be to God")
  2. RESPONSORIAL PSALM (SUNG)
     O come let us adore Him,
     O come let us adore Him,
     O come let us adore, Him, Christ the Lord.
  3. Discussion if time
• 9:45 - GOSPEL ACCLAMATION – Children Stand
  1. ALLELUIA – SUNG
     Ale Ale Alelu u ia,
     Ale Ale Alelluia,
     Ale Ale Alelu ia Ale Ale Ale Ale lu u ia Oh,
     Ale Ale Ale Ale lu u u aai
  2. Say "A Gospel According to _________"
  3. Children respond "Glory to you Lord" while making the sign of the Cross on forehead, lips and heart
  4. READ GOSPEL
  5. Children respond "Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ"
  6. DISCUSSION/CRAFT
• 9:55 - RECITE THE NICENE CREED TOGETHER
• 10:00 - PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL – Leader will begin by praying for church leaders and calls to the ministry.
  • "For all our clergy and those called to serve our Lord as……"
    Children will respond "Lord, Hear our Prayer"
    Ask children what they would like to pray for.