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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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21 Luke 9:51-62 Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, you give us the gift of freedom so that we can live as your children. Help us to make good and loving choices. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The focus for today’s session is the gift of freedom. Begin by writing the word “...

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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 9:51-62 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, thank you for all the people who love us and show us how to make good choices. Help us to live as your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today’s session is the gift of freedom. To begin, invite the children to draw a picture of...

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Intermediate

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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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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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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, Junior High

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Junior High Session Isaiah 49:1-6 Luke 1:57-66, 80 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Grace, You reach out to us with persistence and love. Make us your servants. Open our hearts so that we may receive your grace. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Today we focus on the birth of John the Baptist and his response to God’s...

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Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Acts 7:55-60 John 17:20-26 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Jesus our Friend, you are always here for us, even when we feel most alone. Help us turn to you and trust in your love. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Today’s theme is unity. To begin, invite the young people to reflect on times when they have...

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

by : RCLB

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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