NCCL CATHOLIC KIDS:
WORSHIP WEBINARS
Planning for Children and Worship in Your Parish
Approaches for Children and Worship
Presenters: John Michael Reyes and John Roberto | Air Date: May 13, 2026
Children and Worship Planning Guide
Children and Worship Planning Worksheet
Please download and complete the Children and Worship Planning Worksheet indicating the Collections that you want to use in your parish. Type your responses on the planning worksheet and send the worksheet to:
JohnMichael Reyes at [email protected]
Children and Worship Video Presentations
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).
Forming Young Worshippers: Understanding Children to Engage Them in Mass
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.
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.
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.