Third Sunday of Advent, Year C

by : RCLB

Lectionary: 9C Read: Luke 3:10-18 Gospel Summary In today’s Gospel reading, those in the crowd, tax collectors, and soldiers all ask John the Baptist what they should do. In each response, and according to each group’s circumstance, John emphasizes keeping or taking only what is needed or prescribed. John also makes it clear to all that the Christ for...

Posted in: Gospel Reflections C     Tagged: Advent, Year C

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Intermediate

by : RCLB

Intermediate Session Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Luke 4:21-30   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of goodness, help us to see the world with your eyes. Give us the courage to stand up for what is good and right. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for today’s session is our identity as prophets. To begin the...

Posted in: Sessions C     Tagged: Ordinary Time, Year C

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Junior High

by : RCLB

Junior High Session Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Luke 4:21-30   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Justice, you call us to speak the truth even when it is difficult. Give us the courage to live as prophets in the world. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection Living as a prophet in the world is the focus of today’s session...

Posted in: Sessions C     Tagged: Ordinary Time, Year C

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Primary

by : RCLB

Primary Session Luke 4:21-30   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Good and loving God, thank you for all the prophets in the world who stand up for what is good and right. Help us to be caring and kind. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for today’s session is how through our baptism we are called to be prophets....

Posted in: Sessions C     Tagged: Ordinary Time, Year C

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Catechist

by : RCLB

Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalm 71:1-4, 5-6, 15, 17 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 [or 13:4-13] Luke 4:21-30 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...

Posted in: Sessions C     Tagged: Ordinary Time, Year C

First Sunday of Lent, Year C, Primary

by : RCLB

Primary Session Luke 4:1-13   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, during this season of Lent, fill our hearts with love. Help us to follow Jesus in all we say and do. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On this First Sunday of Lent we begin a time of preparation for Easter. During Lent we reflect on how we are living the...

Posted in: Sessions C    

First Sunday of Lent, Year C, Intermediate

by : RCLB

Intermediate Session Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Luke 4:1-13   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, walk with us as we journey through Lent. Help us to grow closer to you. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection Today is the First Sunday of Lent and we begin a journey of preparation for Easter. Begin the session...

Posted in: Sessions C    

Second Sunday of Lent, Year C, intermediate

by : RCLB

Intermediate Session Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Luke 9:28-36   Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, thank you for hearing our prayers. Teach us to pray so that we may grow closer to you. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection During the season of Lent the Church looks to Jesus’ teaching on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving...

Posted in: Sessions C    

Second Sunday of Lent, Year C, Junior High

by : RCLB

Junior High Session Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 Luke 9:28-36   Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, just as Jesus was transfigured, may we be transformed this Lent. Change our hearts so that we may love more generously. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The season of Lent is a time of growth and change. Prayer helps...

Posted in: Sessions C    

Second Sunday of Lent, Year C, Primary

by : RCLB

Primary Session Luke 9:28-36   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, thank you for listening to our prayers. Help us to take the time to talk and listen to you. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection During the season of Lent the Church reminds us of Jesus’ teaching on prayer, fasting, and giving alms. The focus for today...

Posted in: Sessions C