Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C, primary

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Primary Session John 8:1-11   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Forgiving God, thank you for the gift of your forgiveness and love. Help us to make good and loving choices. In the name of your son, Jesus, we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection On this Fifth Sunday of Lent we celebrate God’s gift of forgiveness and new life. Butterflies are a symbol...

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Third Sunday of Lent, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Luke 13:1-9   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Mercy and Love, Thank you for always being willing to forgive us. Help us to be willing to ask forgiveness when we have not listened to your call to love. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection On this third Sunday of Lent we...

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Easter Sunday, Year C

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Lectionary: 42 Read: John 20:1-9 Gospel Summary On Friday afternoon when Jesus died, the women had not been able to finish the customary preparation for burial. The Sabbath began at sundown on Friday, so Mary of Magdala hurried to the tomb Sunday morning to complete her task. She found the tomb empty. Certain that Jesus’ body had been stolen, she ran...

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Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C

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Lectionary: 36 Read Sunday’s Gospel: John 8:1-11 Gospel Summary Although most scholars believe that this story of the woman caught in adultery was not part of John’s original writings, it is nevertheless an excellent example of Jesus’ style. First of all, some of the religious leaders tried to trick Jesus into going against the law of Moses by not having...

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Third Sunday of Lent, Year C

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  Lectionary: 30 Read Sunday’s Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 Gospel Summary In ancient times, people thought death was the result of sinfulness. The crowds asked Jesus if that was true. He replied that it was no more true than the contrary: People lived because of righteousness. The point Jesus did make, however, was that repentance was necessary and...

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 22:14-23:56 [or 23:1-49]   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, thank you for sending your son Jesus who died on the cross to give us new life. Help us to get ready for the joy of Jesus’ new life at Easter. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord celebrates...

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Isaiah 50:4-7 Luke 22:14-23:56 [or 23:1-49]   Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, we thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ who died on the cross to redeem the world. Help us turn to Jesus to find comfort and strength in times of suffering. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The focus of...

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Isaiah 50:4-7 Luke 22:14-23:56 [or 23:1-49]   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, thank you for sending your Son Jesus who died on the cross to give us new life. Help us to understand that Jesus’ death and resurrection has brought salvation to the world. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life...

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm 22:7-8, 16-17, 18-19, 22-23 Philippians 2:6-11 Luke 22:14-23:56 [or 23:1-49] Spend a few minutes reflecting on what these readings mean for you today. Was there a particular reading that appealed to you? Was there a word or image that engaged you?...

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord, Year C

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p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Lectionary: 37 and 38 Read Sunday’s Gospel: Luke 22:14-23:56   Gospel Summary This year we hear Luke’s account of Jesus’ Passion beginning with the Last Supper which for Luke, shows signs of the heavenly banquet. During the meal, Jesus predicted but did not name his betrayer. Following the meal, all the...

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