Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session John 2:1-11   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, thank you for giving us signs of your love. Help us to recognize and celebrate your presence with us. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The main topic for today’s session is the sacrament of marriage. Provide paper and crayons for each child. Begin...

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Catechist

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To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19:7-9, 14 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 [or 12:12-14, 27] Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 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...

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Nehemiah 8:2-4, 5-6, 8-10 Luke 1:1-4: 4:14-21   Opening Prayer Most Holy God, You speak to us through your Holy Word. May the scriptures guide us and teach us how to live. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The main topic for today’s session is Sacred Scripture. Begin with the following...

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Nehemiah 8:2-4, 5-6, 8-10 Luke 1:1-4: 4:14-21   Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, open our hearts to your Holy Word. Guide us and teach us your ways. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection Our main topic for today’s session is sacred scripture. To begin, invite the young people to reflect on...

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 1:1-4: 4:14-21   Opening Prayer Holy God, help us listen to your voice as you speak to us through the scriptures. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The topic of today’s session is sacred scripture. If you have access to a colorfully illustrated Children’s Bible, put it in the center of the room....

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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Catechists

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To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 29: 1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 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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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Intermediate

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Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Opening Prayer Let us pray as we have been baptized. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Lord God, in baptism we die with Christ to rise again in him. Strengthen us through your Spirit to walk in the newness of life as your adopted children.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for...

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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Junior High

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Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Opening Prayer Let us pray as we have been baptized. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Creator God, our baptism calls us to take on the mission of Jesus. Help us to live our Baptism. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is Baptism...

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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Primary

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Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, thank you for sharing your life with us at Baptism. Help us to always live as your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is Baptism and mission.  Begin by inviting the children to create cards for those who will be baptized, welcoming...

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Second Sunday of Advent, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 3:1-6 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Lord Jesus, let your light shine on us for all the world to see. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On this second Sunday of Advent we are reminded to prepare the way for Jesus. The theme for today is that God gives us reason to hope in the promise of salvation....

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