More prayer resources

The Diocesan page, Diocesan Resources During The Period Of Mass Suspension, is helpful to all. They include Liturgy & Prayer, Reflection and Faith in Action
https://rcdow.org.uk/news/resources-during-mass-suspension/

 
Some Gospel resources:

Fr Denis McBride CSsR from Redemptorist Publications looks at three Lenten narratives from the Gospel of John https://www.rpbooks.co.uk/three-narratives-from-gospel-john

The Diocesan resource for small groups offers material with opportunities for Gospel reflection, discussion and prayer. The material for the current season is downloadable and also the resources from the last three years. Most have audio versions available. https://rcdow.org.uk/faith/small-groups/

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RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES

Most of the children in our parishes will be at home for potentially a long period of time. The Domestic Church comes to the fore here and we can offer opportunities to enrich the faith life of our families, encouraging parents to spend time talking to their children about our faith while having some fun.

Wednesday Word, familiar to parishes and schools, offers activities that families can do at home. http://www.wednesdayword.org/

CAFOD’s KidzZone offers games, films, prayers and printable activities https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Kidz-Zone

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Also resources for the time of school closures:

 

https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Resources-for-school-closures

These two American websites, Catholic Mom and Catholic Icing offer activities and crafts for children & families:

http://catholicmom.com/2020/03/21/when-you-cant-get-to-mass-15-at-home-resources-for-families/

https://www.catholicicing.com/coronavirus-home-resources-for-catholics/

 
LITURGY OF THE WORD WITH CHILDREN

CAFOD are offering a webinar of a Liturgy of the Word with Children at home. The first liturgy, on 22nd March was excellent. Parents and children are encouraged to join online for prayers and reflection on this Sunday's Gospel. The liturgy will be led by catechists who would usually be leading children's liturgy in their parish and will be based on CAFOD children's liturgy resources. The link to register is: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5095942131288155403  After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar

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OTHER RESOURCES

An article from US Catholic on staying at home during this time: https://uscatholic.org/articles/202003/life-under-lockdown-8-ways-handle-staying-home-31994

Taizé are live streaming evening prayer through their Facebook page each evening at 7.30pm. https://www.facebook.com/taize