NCCL CATHOLIC KIDS:
WORSHIP WEBINARS
This Five-Session Online Course focused on Children and Worship addresses the following topics in video replays below:
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April 15, 2026: Session 1. Effective Practices for Children and Worship [ JUMP TO VIDEO ]
Presenter: Sr. Sandy DeMasi, SSJ -
April 22, 2026: Session 2. Children's Development and Worship
Presenter: Dr. Mimi Larson -
April 29, 2026: Session 3. Liturgical Formation with Children
Presenter: Dr. Anne McGowan -
May 6, 2026: Session 4. Theological and Liturgical Principles
Presenter: Dr. Tim O'Malley -
May 13: Session 5. Approaches for Children and Worship
Presenters: John Michael Reyes and John Roberto
SESSION 1
Effective Practices for Children and Worship
Presenter: Sr. Sandy DeMasi, SSJ | Air Date: April 15, 2026
Exploring and applying effective practices for child-inclusive and child-engaging liturgy in the parish (environment, homily, music, and liturgical ministry/roles).
SESSION 2
Children's Development and Worship
Presenter: Dr. Mimi Larson | Air Date: April 22, 2026
Understanding the characteristics of children’s development today and learning how to apply these insights to effectively engage children in Mass and the liturgical life of the parish.
SESSION 3
Effective Practices for Children and Worship
Presenter: Dr. Anne McGowan | Air Date: April 29, 2026
Exploring and applying effective practices and approaches for liturgical formation of children and their parents - at home and in the parish.
SESSION 4
Theological and Liturgical Principles
Presenter: Dr. Tim O'Malley | Air Date: May 6, 2026
Exploring the theological and liturgical principles essential for creating child-inclusive and engaging parish worship - using liturgy as a primary mode of engagement, toward the vital task of awakening young people to their call to offer the "sacrifice of praise" for the life of the world.
SESSION 5
Approaches for Children and Worship
Presenters: John Michael Reyes and John Roberto | Air Date: May 13, 2026
Creating a parish plan for children and worship, and reviewing approaches and resources to use in a parish plan.