Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session John 13:31-33a, 34-35   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Love, may we grow in our love for you and for one another. Help us to show our love for others by what we say and do. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The focus today is Jesus’ new commandment to “love one another.” To begin invite the...

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Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C, Catechist

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To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Acts 14:21-27 Psalm 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 Revelation 21:1-5a John 13:31-33a, 34-35 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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Easter Sunday, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Acts 10:34, 37-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8 John 20:1-9 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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Easter Sunday, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Acts 10:34, 37-43 John 20:1-9 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of New Life, thank you for sending Jesus to bring us new life. Help us to let the light of the risen Christ shine through our lives and actions. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ who is risen. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection Easter is a day to rejoice because...

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Easter Sunday, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Acts 10:34, 37-43 John 20:1-9 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God, Giver of Life, through the resurrection of your son Jesus you have put an end to death. Help us to celebrate the gift of new life this Easter. Thank you for the hope and promise of a new day. In the name of your son, the risen Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening...

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Easter Sunday, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session John 20:1-9 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Life, Thank you for Easter, and the gift of new life. Thank you for raising Jesus from the dead. Help us to spread the joy of Easter to others. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The egg is a popular symbol of new life during the Easter season. Begin today’s...

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Second Sunday of Easter, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Acts 5:12-16 Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 John 20:19-31 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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Second Sunday of Easter, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Acts 5:12-16 John 20:19-31   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Light, Help us to live as believers in the resurrection. May we bring the light of Christ to others. In the name of Jesus, the risen Christ, we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection On this Second Sunday of Easter, our focus is on the resurrection of Jesus. The...

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Second Sunday of Easter, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Acts 5:12-16 John 20:19-31   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Lord God, you give us new life and gifts to share. Help us to live as people filled with your Spirit. In the name of the Risen Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection On this Second Sunday of Easter we joyfully celebrate our new life in Christ. Jesus Christ has...

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Third Sunday of Easter, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 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...

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