Ascension of the Lord, Year A, Primary
by : RCLB
Primary Session Matthew 28:16-20 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Memorial Acclamation, Eucharistic Prayer. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the Ascension of Jesus. To begin, write the Memorial Acclamation, “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again” on a large sheet of...
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Lectionary for September 2020
by : RCLB
September 6, 2020 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School September 13, 2020 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School September 20, 2020 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary...
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Ascension of the Lord, Year A, Catechist
by : RCLB
Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session read all the readings. Acts 1:1–11 Psalm 47:2–3, 6–7, 8–9 Ephesians 1:17–23 Matthew 28:16–20 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 Word in Liturgy and...
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Ascension of the Lord, Year A, Intermediate
by : RCLB
Intermediate Session Acts 1:1-11 Matthew 28:16-20 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear Jesus, you have returned to your Father to prepare a place for us. Help us to continue your mission on earth. In your name we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the Ascension of Jesus. To begin, invite the children to reflect on a time when they...
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Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Junior High
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Junior High Session Hosea 6:3-6 Matthew 9:9-13 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, thank you for the unearned gift of your love. Help us to live as your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is grace. To begin, invite the youngsters to reflect on a time in their lives when they have felt the...
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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Primary
by : RCLB
Primary Session Matthew 10:26-33 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, thank you for always caring for us and loving us. Help us to care for others. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is persecution and suffering. To begin, invite the children to create notes of encouragement for people who are in the...
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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Junior High
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Junior High Session Exodus 19:2-6 Matthew 9:36-10:8 Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, as members of our Church family, help us to love and serve you together. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the mystery of the Church. To begin, write the word Church on a sheet of poster paper and brainstorm with...
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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Intermediate
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Intermediate Session 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16 Matthew 10:37-42 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, by our baptism we are joined to your Son Jesus Christ. Help us come to know and love Jesus more each day. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is the Sacrament of Baptism. To begin, invite the children to...
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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Junior High
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Junior High Session 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16 Matthew 10:37-42 Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, you are the source of all goodness and love. Help us to bring your love into the world. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is the Sacrament of Baptism. For today's session bring materials to symbolize God,...
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Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Primary
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Primary Session Matthew 9:9-13 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, thank you for sharing your life with us. Help us to live as your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is grace. Bring to today’s session a picture that shows the beauty of nature. To begin, invite the children to look at the...
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