Transfiguration of the Lord, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Mark 9:2-10 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Lord Jesus, You showed your glory to Peter, James and John. We know that you are present with us, too. Help your glory shine through us as we show you to others through our own words and actions. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. Opening Life Reflection In a darkened room,...

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Proverbs 9:1-6 John 6:51-58 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, You set a banquet before us which offers bread from heaven. Thank you for the gift of your Son Jesus, who is the bread of life. Help us to accept your invitation to live in friendship with you forever. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection One...

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 Ephesians 2:13-18 Mark 6:30-34 Spend a few minutes reflecting on what these readings mean for you today. Is there a particular reading that appeals to you? Is there a word or image that engages you? Read the following Word in...

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session 1 Kings 19:4-8 John 6:41-51 Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, Jesus promises us that he is the bread of life. Nourish us with the bread of life in the Eucharist and help us to recognize that Jesus is always with us. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the celebration of the...

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Jeremiah 23:1-6 Mark 6:30-34 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Jesus our Shepherd, Help us to follow you more closely each day. Give us the courage to serve others in need. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The main theme for today is Pastoral Ministry in the Church. To begin, place materials that represent...

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Primary

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Primary Session Mark 6:30-34 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Thank you, God, for your love and care. Show us how to care for people who need our help. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The main theme for today is Pastoral Ministry in the Church. To begin, invite the children to draw pictures of themselves caring for someone...

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Proverbs 9:1-6 John 6:51-58 Opening Prayer God, Giver of all life, Only you can fill our longing with your loving presence. Thank you for the gift of your Son's friendship, which lasts forever. Help us to make choices that lead to life, and protect us from all that is evil. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life...

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. 2 Kings 4:42-44 Psalm 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18 Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15 Spend a few minutes reflecting on what these readings mean for you today. Is there a particular reading that appeals to you? Is there a word or image that engages you? Read the following Word...

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Transfiguration of the Lord, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 2 Peter 1:16-19 Mark 9:2-10 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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Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Psalm 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23 Ephesians 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32 John 6:60-69 Spend a few minutes reflecting on what these readings mean for you today. Is there a particular reading that appeals to you? Is there a word or image...

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