Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s House. Sit toward the front where it ’s easier to see and hear. Quietly explain the parts of the Mass. Sing the songs, pray and say the responses.
A smile of encouragement and a kind word are always welcome to parents with small, active children. To the members of the parish…
directly affects the way they respond to the church, to God, and to Jesus. Let them know they are at home in this liturgical gathering.
Feel free to leave Mass with your child if you need to, but please come back! The way we welcome children in church Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you.