Author: RCLB

Joseph, Spouse of Mary, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a Opening Prayer Let us Pray. Lord God, You have a plan for us, but we don’t always look for your direction. Help us be patient, open and quiet enough to hear you. Guide us to respond to your will with a “yes” just like Mary and Joseph did. Help us look to them for strength to do...

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Lectionary for March 2020

by : RCLB

March 1, 2020 First Sunday of Lent Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School March 8, 2020 Second Sunday of Lent Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School March 15, 2020 Third Sunday of Lent Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session...

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Joseph, Spouse of Mary, Catechist

by : RCLB

Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Romans 4:13, 16-18 Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a (1st Option) 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...

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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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Annunciation of the Lord, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Isaiah 7:10-14 Luke 1:26-38 Opening Prayer Let us Pray. God our Father, you give us loving parents who care for us in the best way they can. Thank you for giving us life through them. Guide them as they show us how to follow your ways, and give us patience and humility to respect them and to listen. Help us be open to all that you...

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Mother of God, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 2:16-21 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Thank you, God, for giving us the example of Mary, the mother of your son. Help us be like her and believe all that you say. Through Jesus we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Create a vignette where a child ends up in trouble because he broke a rule. An example might be getting lost in a crowd...

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Mother of God, Junior High

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Junior High Session Numbers 6:22-27 Luke 2:16-21 Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, you blessed Mary in a special way to be the mother of your son, Jesus. Help us be like Mary in our faith and obedience. Through Jesus we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Give each student a piece of clay and have him/her shape one of the characters in the nativity...

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Annunciation of the Lord, Junior High

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Junior High Session Isaiah 7:10-14 Luke 1:26-38 Opening Prayer Let us Pray. Loving God, You called Mary, a humble servant, to be Jesus’ mother. Help us keep in mind, too, that we are truly humble. Remind us to keep Mary before us as a model of obedience. Like her, help us follow your ways even when it would be easier to do things our own way. As Mary did...

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Mother of God, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Numbers 6:22-27 Ps. 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21 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 Liturgy...

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Lectionary for August 2016

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August 7, 2016 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 117 (Year C) Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School August 14, 2016 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 120 (Year C) Catechist Background and Preparation Primary Session Intermediate Session Junior High School August 21...

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