Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 John 14:23-29   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Peace, thank you for the gift of your peaceful presence. Help us to be peacemakers in our world today. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The theme today is peace. To begin, invite everyone to brainstorm what comes to mind...

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Second Sunday of Easter, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session John 20:19-31   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Living God, you have raised Jesus from the dead. We joyfully give you thanks and praise. In the name of the risen Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection On this Second Sunday of Easter we celebrate our belief in the risen Christ. To begin today’s session invite the children to...

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Lectionary for August 2013

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Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Acts 14:21-27 John 13:31-33a, 34-35   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, you call us to love. Help us to show our love for one another by what we say and do. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is Jesus’ new commandment to “love one another.” To begin, invite the...

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Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Acts 14:21-27 John 13:31-33a, 34-35   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, you call us to love. Help us to treat one another with care and respect. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for today’s session is Jesus’ command to “love one another.” Begin by dividing the group into...

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Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session John 13:31-33a, 34-35   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Love, may we grow in our love for you and for one another. Help us to show our love for others by what we say and do. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The focus today is Jesus’ new commandment to “love one another.” To begin invite the...

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Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C, Catechist

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To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Acts 14:21-27 Psalm 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 Revelation 21:1-5a John 13:31-33a, 34-35 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 and Catholic Doctrine...

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Second Sunday of Easter, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Acts 5:12-16 John 20:19-31   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Light, Help us to live as believers in the resurrection. May we bring the light of Christ to others. In the name of Jesus, the risen Christ, we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection On this Second Sunday of Easter, our focus is on the resurrection of Jesus. The...

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Second Sunday of Easter, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Acts 5:12-16 Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31 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...

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Easter Sunday, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session John 20:1-9 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Life, Thank you for Easter, and the gift of new life. Thank you for raising Jesus from the dead. Help us to spread the joy of Easter to others. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The egg is a popular symbol of new life during the Easter season. Begin today’s...

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