Youth & Families
Safe Environment
The safety of children, teens and vulnerable adults is a priority for St. Francis Xavier Church. All volunteers must
- undergo a screening interview
- submit to a criminal background check
- read and sign the “Ethics and Integrity in Ministry” Code of Conduct
- be certified in “Protecting God’s Children,” the diocesan safe environment training program
- complete the State of Missouri Mandated Reporter Training
For more information contact Michael Sanem at msanem@sfx-kc.org.
- Link to the Office of Child and Youth Protection
- Link to Virtus
- Link to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, Dallas 2002
Sacraments
Please see our Sacraments Page for more information.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered for 5-10 years olds during the 10:30 Mass. The children are sent from the Main Assembly after the Opening Prayer and re-gather in the Chapel with catechists and volunteers. They listen to the Sunday readings from the Lectionary for Masses with Children (an age-appropriate version of the scripture readings), reflect together, sing songs, recite the Profession of Faith and offer their own Prayers of the Faithful. They return to the Main Assembly during the Preparation of the Gifts and the Altar.
Children’s Liturgy has been offered at St. Francis Xaiver since the Feast of St. Ignatius 1995. It is a popular and valuable ministry as it helps children to grow in their faith and understanding of the Word of God. It also allows parents and other adults to focus on the readings and homily without distractions.
Children’s Liturgy is not Sunday School. It is not a substitute for catechesis or religious education, but a complement to it.
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm