Second Sunday of Advent, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Baruch 5:1-9 Luke 3:1-6 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Lord Jesus, prepare our hearts to welcome you with joy. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On this second Sunday of Advent we are given hope for our salvation. We prepare for the coming of Jesus with hopeful anticipation. It is time to be...

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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Year B

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Lectionary: 161 Read: John 18:33b-37 Gospel Summary In today’s Gospel reading, it is Pilate who refers to Jesus as King of the Jews. Jesus does not confirm that he is a king, and makes it clear that his kingdom does not belong to this world. His purpose for being in the world is to testify to the truth. Reflection for Parents The Preface for today’s Mass...

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Christ the King, Year B, catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalm 93:1, 1-2, 5 Revelation 1:5-8 John 18, 33-37 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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Christ the King, Year B, intermediate

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Intermediate Session Daniel 7:13-14 John 18:33-37   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Jesus, ruler of all, you love and care for all God’s children. Thank you welcoming us into your kingdom. In your name we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The image for today is that of king. Because children in the U.S. do not know the experience of being ruled by a...

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Christ the King, Year B, junior high

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Junior High Session Daniel 7:13-14 John 18:33-37 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Jesus, Lord of all, everyone is welcome in your kingdom and your love is everlasting. Help us to rely on your power when we are in need. We pray in your name. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The image for the session today is that of king. People in the United States do...

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Christ the King, Year B, primary

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Primary Session John 18:33-37   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Jesus our Lord, your love is powerful and everlasting. Thank you for always loving us and caring for us. In your name we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The main image for today is that of king. Begin the session with a crown making activity. Provide the children with strips of poster board...

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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Primary

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Primary Session Mark 12:28-34   Opening Prayer Let us Pray. Dear God, you love us without fail. Help us love you in return. Help us show your love to others. May we always think as much of others as we do of ourselves. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.   Opening Life Reflection Today’s gospel reminds us that our mission as Catholic Christians...

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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Deuteronomy 6:2-7 Mark 12:28-34   Opening Prayer Let us pray. O Lord, You always love us, no matter how often we stumble and fall. Even when we sometimes give up on ourselves, you never do. Keep us strong and help us to think of others and love them the way you do. We know that some people are difficult and make it especially...

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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Deuteronomy 6:2-7 Mark 12:28-34   Opening Prayer Let us Pray. Gracious God, even with our faults and shortcomings, you love us. Help us show our love for you by loving others. Especially give us the strength to love those who are difficult. Help us love the people who don’t agree with us; the people who look and act differently...

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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Deuteronomy 6:2-6 Psalm 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 12:28-34 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...

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