Prayers and resources for children's liturgy catechists and for families.
Use these Gospel reflections, prayers, songs and activities to help children explore their faith. Feel free to adapt the resources to suit your group.
Resources for next Sunday
Children's liturgy for 29 December
Browse all our children's liturgy resources for December and January below.
Resources for 1 December
First Sunday of Advent (Year C)
Advent is a special time when we wait in hope for the coming of Jesus. What do you hope for?
First Sunday of Advent (Year C) Activity Sheet
An activity sheet with an illustration for the children to colour as well as other Advent activities to explore the gospel. This goes with the children's liturgy resource for the First Sunday of Advent (Year C)
Resources for 8 December
Second Sunday of Advent (Year C)
In today's readings we are told that someone very special is coming. Who do you think that might be?
Second Sunday of Advent (Year C) Activity Sheet
An activity sheet including an illustration for the children to colour in as well other activities to help the children engage with the themes of the gospel. This goes with the children's liturgy resource for the Second Sunday of Advent (Year C)
Resources for 15 December
Third Sunday of Advent (Year C)
We reflect on how we can change our lives for the better and share what we have with others so that we are ready for the coming of Christ.
Third Sunday of Advent (Year C) Activity Sheet
An activity sheet including an illustration for the children to colour in as well other activities to help the children engage with the themes of the gospel. This goes with the children's liturgy resource for the Third Sunday of Advent (Year C)
Resources for 22 December
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year C)
Elizabeth knew straight away that her cousin Mary's baby was special. We think about how special all babies around the world are.
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year C) Activity Sheet
An activity sheet including an illustration for the children to colour in as well other activities to help the children engage with the themes of the gospel. This goes with the children's liturgy resource for the Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year C)
Resources for 29 December
The Holy Family (Year C)
We hear about Jesus' family and something that happened when Jesus was a boy. We think about our own family and the global family we belong to as children of God.
Feast of the Holy Family (Year C) Activity Sheet
An activity sheet including an illustration for the children to colour in as well other activities to help the children engage with the themes of the gospel. This goes with the children's liturgy resource for the feast of the Holy Family (Year C)
Resources for 5 January
The Epiphany of the Lord (Year C)
We hear about some wise men who followed a star and came to visit Jesus. We think about how we follow God in our lives.
The Epiphany of the Lord (Year C) illustration
An optional illustration to go with the resource for the Epiphany of the Lord (Year C)
Resources for 12 January
The Baptism of the Lord (Year C)
Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit after his Baptism. We reflect on the Holy Spirit in our lives.
The Baptism of the Lord (Year C) illustration
An optional illustration to go with the children's liturgy resource for The Baptism of the Lord (Year C)
Resources for 19 January
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding in Cana. What changes can we make in our life and in our world?
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) illustration
An optional illustration to go with the children's liturgy resource for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Resources for 26 January
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Jesus says that he has come to give good news to people who are poor. We consider what this good news could be and how we can also share it with others.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) activity sheet
An activity sheet including an illustration for the children to colour as well as other activities to help them engage with the themes of the gospel.
Family activities and ideas
We have loads of great ideas for busy parents and families, including fundraising ideas and home learning resources.
Children's Prayers
Prayer films and reflections.