Extraordinary Form Children’s Liturgy of the Word
When there is to be a children’s liturgy of the word at Solemn Mass, a subdeacon, vested in tunicle but without maniple, processes in before the priest, deacon, and subdeacon. At a Sung Mass or a Low Mass, a lector may take the place of the subdeacon.
After the collect, the subdeacon of the children’s liturgy removes his tunicle and vests in a cope.
When the subdeacon of the Mass approaches the priest with the Epistularium, the other subdeacon approaches with the Epistularium ad parvulos. Both subdeacons kneel next to one another and receive the priest’s blessing.
As the subdeacon of the Mass turns to his proper place, the subdeacon of the children’s liturgy proceeds to the altar rail, accompanied by an acolyte with lighted candle.
When they reach the altar rail, the children of the parish who lack the use of reason approach two by two (bini et bini) and genuflect. They remain standing in formation as the subdeacon of the children’s liturgy leaves the sanctuary with the acolyte.
The priest turns, having begun the epistle at the altar, turns and gives a blessing.
The children genuflect with the subdeacon and proceed to the place where the children’s liturgy is to be held.
