Let the Little Children Come to Me: Preaching the Gospel to Children

Authors

  • Del Staigers Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Dayton, Ohio

Abstract

Children’s Masses and Children’s Liturgy of the Word have become commonplace in many parishes. This article develops a theology of preaching to children based on a full understanding of revelation and grace. The author questions the content and style of preaching to children that has emerged since Vatican II and offers practical advice for preachers, teachers, catechists, and liturgical planners.

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Published

2000-09-01

How to Cite

Staigers, D. (2000). Let the Little Children Come to Me: Preaching the Gospel to Children. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 4(1). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/cej/article/view/231

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2000)

Section

Focus Section

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