Baby Jesus Mass was teaching moment about Christmas story
December 24, 2023 at 8:20 p.m.
Outfitted with costumes and complete with props, the second grade religious education students in Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Bordentown, had an opportunity to share all they learned about the Birth of Jesus with others on Christmas Eve.
PHOTO GALLERY: Baby Jesus Mass
Before a packed congregation, the youngsters – dressed as Mary and Joseph, shepherds, angels, a camel, a bird and sheep – presented a live version of the Christmas story during the 4 p.m. Baby Jesus Mass that was celebrated in St. Mary Church, with Father Martin O’Reilly, pastor, serving as principal celebrant and homilist
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Father Martin O'Reilly, pastor of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Bordentown, preaches his homily before a packed congregation gathered for the Baby Jesus Mass on Christmas Eve. Joe Moore photo
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Outfitted with costumes and complete with props, the second grade religious education students in Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Bordentown, had an opportunity to share all they learned about the Birth of Jesus with others on Christmas Eve.
PHOTO GALLERY: Baby Jesus Mass
Before a packed congregation, the youngsters – dressed as Mary and Joseph, shepherds, angels, a camel, a bird and sheep – presented a live version of the Christmas story during the 4 p.m. Baby Jesus Mass that was celebrated in St. Mary Church, with Father Martin O’Reilly, pastor, serving as principal celebrant and homilist
More to come on this story.
Father Martin O'Reilly, pastor of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Bordentown, preaches his homily before a packed congregation gathered for the Baby Jesus Mass on Christmas Eve. Joe Moore photo