Author: RCLB

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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Lectionary for July 2015

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July 5, 2015 (Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School July 12, 2015 (Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School July 19, 2015 (Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Catechist...

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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 5-6 James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 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?...

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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 John 6:24-35 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Creator God, every day you are all around us. You show us your glory in the gifts of your creation. You speak to us through your Word and through the encouraging words of a friend. Your Holy Spirit teaches and guides us every step of the way. Open our eyes to see you here...

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Sundays during Ordinary Time II, Year B

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11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B Lectionary: 92 (The Sower) Gospel:  Mark 4: 26–34 Adults:  What is the “good soil” that allows my faith to grow like a mustard seed? Children:  How do I help my faith grow like the mustard seed? 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B Lectionary: 95 (Quite! Be Still) Gospel: Mark 4: 35–...

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

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Lectionary: 92B Read: Mark 4:26-34 Gospel Summary The fourth chapter of Mark’s Gospel focuses entirely on parables. In the first part of the Gospel, Seed Grows of Itself, Jesus is pointing out that the growth of the Kingdom of God is a hidden reality that operates under God’s power rather than through human work and effort. In the second part of the...

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twenty second

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Lectionary: 614 Read: Mark 9:2-10 Gospel Summary In yesterday’s Gospel reading and in the Gospel readings for the next few Sundays, Jesus is telling the crowds who he is—the bread of life. He tries unsuccessfully to get people to listen to him and to believe what he is saying. In contrast, in today’s Gospel we hear a voice from the cloud clearly identify...

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

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Lectionary: 116B Read: John 6:41-51 Gospel Summary The crowds in last week’s Gospel had faith in Jesus, and at the same time they doubted him. In today’s Gospel, the Jews doubt that Jesus is who he says he is. They know that he is the son of Joseph and Mary, but they cannot explain—and therefore have a hard time believing—that he had come down from...

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

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Lectionary: 104B Read: Mark 6:7-13 Gospel Summary In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends the Twelve out two by two to continue the work he had begun. He instructs them to travel light and to rely on the hospitality of others, but to not stay where they are not welcome. The Twelve go forth to drive out demons, to anoint many who are sick, and to cure them....

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

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Lectionary: 110B Read: John: 6:1-15 Gospel Summary Today’s Gospel reading is a familiar one. The crowds continue to follow Jesus, and he is concerned about feeding them. The disciples do not have enough food or money to provide for the crowds. A boy provides the start of the meal that will feed the multitudes—five loaves and two fish. From a humble...

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