Day of Eucharistic Encounter to feature special program for children
Originally posted on www.anchornews.org
By Joan Warren
FALL RIVER — With the aim of providing enrichment for all members of a family, the Fall River Diocesan Day of Eucharistic Encounter in September will feature a special, separate track for children.
“Come to the Table,” a Eucharistic Encounter program designed for children, will run concurrent with the adult sessions. “Come to the Table” offers a blend of fun activities, games, and lessons on the Eucharist for children in kindergarten through grade five.
The Diocesan Day of Eucharistic Encounter will take place on Saturday, September 7, at Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River, from 8:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Adults and children will attend the day’s Opening Mass together as well as the last session at the conclusion of the day. In between, children will take part in “Come to the Table,” which will include lunch. Adults must register children for participation in the children’s track at the time of their own registration. There is no charge for children to attend.
“All of this is done in an effort to ensure that kids can encounter and learn about the Eucharist at their own level, in a safe environment, providing peace of mind for parents, so they can feel free to attend sessions during the day,” explained diocesan Secretary for the New Evangelization David Carvalho, who is leading a committee planning the event.
Leaders of the children’s program are in compliance with the diocesan safe environment “essential three” protocol, and there will be separate bathroom facilities for children in the kid’s sessions.
The Diocesan Day of Eucharistic Encounter is offered as an opportunity for enrichment and renewal for adults and children as the Diocese celebrates its 120th anniversary and as the National Eucharistic Revival is underway across the country.
The day’s program for adults includes tracks in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, along with Adoration, music, vendors, lunch and more. Dynamic speakers will lead sessions: Christ Stefanick of Real Life Catholic; Auxiliary Bishop Cristiano Borro Barbosa of the Boston Archdiocese; and Father Hugo Cano, director of Hispanic Ministry in the Worcester Diocese.
Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., will be celebrant and homilist of a Mass to begin the day.
Registration is required and anyone considering attending is encouraged to register as soon as possible as space is limited. Please visit fallriverdiocese.org to register and to learn more.