Lectionary for July 2020
by : RCLB
July 5, 2020 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School July 12, 2020 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School July 19, 2020 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Catechist...
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Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Catechist
by : RCLB
Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session read all the readings. Hosea 6:3–6 Psalm 50:1, 8, 12–13, 14–15 Romans 4:18–25 Matthew 9:9–13 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 that engages you? Read the Word in Liturgy and Catholic...
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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Intermediate
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Intermediate Session Exodus 19:2-6 Matthew 9:36-10:8 Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, may your Church always be a sign of your love in the world. Help us to bring your healing and compassion to others. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the mystery of the Church. To begin, divide the group into...
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Nativity of the Lord, A-C, Junior High
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Junior High Session Isaiah 9:1-6 Luke 2:14 Opening Prayer Loving God, you sent Jesus into the world bringing your gift of peace. Help us work to be peacemakers, especially in the areas of our lives where peace is hard to find. Give us courage in difficult times to remember your gift. Through Christ Jesus, your son, we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection...
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Immaculate Conception, Primary
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Primary Session Luke 1:26-38 Opening Prayer Let us Pray. God our Creator, Thank you for sending Mary to show us how to obey. Help us say yes right away when we need to help others. Help us show your love to others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Outline each person’s hand on a sheet of paper. Look at the hand and think about ways...
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Immaculate Conception, Intermediate
by : RCLB
Intermediate Session Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Luke 1:26-38 Opening Prayer Let us Pray. Lord God, our creator, You filled Mary with grace so that she might be your instrument. With the help of the Holy Spirit, she brought Jesus, your son, into the world so that we might be free from our sins. She obeyed you right away. She said “yes” when you needed her. Like...
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Nativity of the Lord, A-C, Intermediate
by : RCLB
Intermediate Session Isaiah 9:1-6 Luke 2:14 Opening Prayer Thank you, God, for sending Jesus into the world. He began his human life with poor parents and his first visitors to the crude stable were lowly shepherds. Help us remember the true gift of this Christmas season. Through Christ Jesus, your son, we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Show a one-...
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Lectionary for December 2019
by : RCLB
December 1, 2019 First Sunday of Advent, Year A Lectionary: 1 Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School December 8, 2019 Second Sunday of Advent Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School December 9, 2019 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary...
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Immaculate Conception, Junior High
by : RCLB
Junior High Session Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Luke 1:26-38 Opening Prayer Let us Pray. Thank you, O Lord, for giving us Mary as a model of obedience. When we are faced with hard choices, let us look to Mary and her example to be strength for us to make the right decision. Like Mary, help us always be open to your plan and not always push ahead for our own. Help...
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Immaculate Conception, Catechist
by : RCLB
Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38 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...
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