Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21 Luke 9:51-62 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Creator God, you made us in your image and likeness. Help us to make choices that reflect your love. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today’s session is that through his cross and resurrection, Jesus has set us free. Begin by...

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Sts. Peter and Paul, A-C, Primary

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Primary Session Matthew 16:13-19 Opening Prayer Let us pray the Lord’s Prayer as members of God’s family. Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into...

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Junior High

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Intermediate Session 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13 Luke 7:36-8:3 Opening Prayer Let us Pray. Loving God, We know that whenever we ask you for forgiveness, you are always there. It is through our true sorrow and your generous forgiveness that we know true joy. Help us always to remember to find peace with you. Give us strength to right our wrongs and stop our...

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Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, A-C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 1:57-66, 80 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, thank you for reaching out to us with love. Help us to love and follow you. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Today we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist. John the Baptist was a messenger of God. He helped people get ready for Jesus. To begin,...

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 7:36-8:3 Opening Prayer Let us Pray. Loving God, You forgive our every sin. Help us to treat others with kindness. Give us courage to forgive others and ask them to forgive us. Help us bring peace into our lives and the lives of others. We ask this in Jesus’ name, the Prince of Peace. Amen. Opening Life Reflection We learn in today’s...

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Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, A-C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Isaiah 49:1-6 Luke 1:57-66, 80 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Patient God, You invite us to live as your children. Help us respond to your grace in our lives. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Today as we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist we are reminded of the gift of God’s grace. Begin today’s...

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Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Genesis 14:18-20 Luke 9:11b-17 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Abundance, we thank you for your goodness. The gifts of your creation surround us and there is enough for everyone. Help us to share what we have with others. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On the Feast of The Body and Blood of Christ...

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Sts. Peter and Paul, A-C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Acts 12:1-11 Matthew 16:13-19 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, bless our Church family. Help us to love and support one another. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is the Papacy and Collegiality. Begin with a “getting to know you” ice breaker. On a sheet of white paper have...

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Sts. Peter and Paul, A-C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Acts 12:1-11 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18 Matthew 16:13-19 The Word in Liturgy As you read these scriptures, pay attention to the things that make you wonder. What questions arise for you? Do you hear something new today in these words? Read the Word in Liturgy and...

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Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, A-C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session read all the readings. Isaiah 49:1-6 Psalm 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 Acts 13:22-26 Luke 1:57-66, 80 Spend a few minutes reflecting on what these readings mean for you today. Was there a particular reading which appealed to you? Was there a word or image that engaged you? Read the Word in Liturgy...

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