Children - Thursday, 6 April 2023 – Maundy Thursday, Year A

Children will get much out of this service if they are encouraged to participate, since there are some dramatic elements. Here are some suggestions.

– Children could bake the bread for the Lord’s supper
– Be sure to include them in the individual absolution
– Include them among those who are to have their feet washed (if only 12 are selected) or encourage them to participate in the foot-washing with their families.
– Ask the children to bring forward the communion elements and vessels during the offertory
– Invite children to come with their parents during the communion to receive a blessing
– Include children among those who will assist with the stripping of the altar. Ensure that the children can see what is happening.

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Leading Children's Addresses

The advice above and many other great resources for Children, Young People and Families have been developed by Grow Ministries.Visit their website to discover more!

Come and See Jesus

The Come and See Jesus curriculum published by Openbook Publishers has a wealth of material and ideas that may be adapted for use in worship. Please note that a new edition of this material is currently available for the Revised Common Lectionary.

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