Children's Mass Kit

Spark a love for the Mass in young hearts with a Children’s Mass Kit, a hands-on tool that blends faith and imagination. Available for families to borrow from the parish narthex or through Catholic schools, these kits include child-sized vestments, a toy chalice, felt or cardstock hosts, and simplified Mass cards. By reenacting the liturgy at home, children engage with its sacred elements in a playful, age-appropriate way, fostering reverence and curiosity. Parishes can set up a simple sign-out system, making it easy for families to bring faith into their homes. This activity helps kids envision themselves as active participants, perhaps as future altar servers or priests, while deepening their connection to the Eucharist.

Beyond play, the Children’s Mass Kit plants seeds for vocational discernment. Inspired by priests who recall “playing Mass” as children, this tool transforms everyday moments into opportunities for faith formation. As kids drape bedsheets or arrange toy chalices, they absorb the beauty of the liturgy, nurturing a lifelong love for the Church. Parishes can extend this ministry to religious education programs, ensuring more children experience the joy of the Mass. This simple yet powerful resource invites families to explore faith together, creating lasting impressions that may guide future callings.