Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Catechist

by : RCLB

Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session read all the readings. Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18 Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53 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...

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Luke 12:49-53   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving and faithful God, We know it is not always easy to follow your ways. Jesus knew it would be hard for us, too, and that divisions might result. Help us work to stay whole. Give us strength and courage to hear your words and do your will even if some people...

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Luke 12:49-53   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear Jesus, You show us the way to live a good life. You give us all we need to know how to speak and act honorably. We know through your own life just how hard it can be sometimes to do the right thing, but you give us courage. Make us strong in the face of our...

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 12:49-53   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear Jesus, You give us courage to be strong and faithful followers. We know it will not always be easy to do the right thing. Thank you for being with us as we try. Through Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.   Opening Life Reflection Head a large sheet of paper with the word “family.” Write...

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Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session read all the readings. Isaiah 66:18-21 Psalm 117:1, 2 Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30 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? Read the Word in Liturgy and...

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Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Isaiah 66:18-21 Luke 13:22-30   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of life, thank you for the gift of your love. Help us to live as your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is final judgment. To begin, invite the children to create a poster titled “All Are Welcome...

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Genesis 18:20-32 Luke 11:1-13   Opening Prayer Let us pray the Lord’s Prayer. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into...

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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session read all the readings: Isaiah 66:10-14c Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 Galatians 6:14-18 Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 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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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Isaiah 66:10-14c Luke 10:1-12, 17-20   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, we are grateful for those who spread the good news about Jesus throughout the world. Help us to share the good news of Jesus with others by our words and actions. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today...

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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Isaiah 66:10-14c Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 Opening Prayer Let us pray. All-loving God, our mother and our father, you care for your children with tenderness and mercy. Help us to be messengers of your goodness throughout the world. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is...

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