Immaculate Conception, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38 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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Immaculate Conception, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 1:26-38 Opening Prayer Let us Pray. God our Creator, Thank you for sending Mary to show us how to obey. Help us say yes right away when we need to help others. Help us show your love to others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Outline each person’s hand on a sheet of paper. Look at the hand and think about ways...

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Immaculate Conception, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Luke 1:26-38 Opening Prayer Let us Pray. Lord God, our creator, You filled Mary with grace so that she might be your instrument. With the help of the Holy Spirit, she brought Jesus, your son, into the world so that we might be free from our sins. She obeyed you right away. She said “yes” when you needed her. Like...

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Immaculate Conception, Junior High

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Junior High Session Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Luke 1:26-38 Opening Prayer Let us Pray. Thank you, O Lord, for giving us Mary as a model of obedience. When we are faced with hard choices, let us look to Mary and her example to be strength for us to make the right decision. Like Mary, help us always be open to your plan and not always push ahead for our own. Help...

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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session read all the readings. Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1 Psalm 63: 2-6, 8-9 Galatians 3:26-29 Luke 9:18-24 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 stood out to you? Read the Word in...

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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 9:18-24 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear Jesus, thank you for loving us so much that you were willing to suffer for us. Help us to know you better. Help us live as your disciples, even if that means suffering. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Invite the children to play a short game of Follow the Leader or Simon Says. You may be the...

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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1 Luke 9:18-24 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear Jesus, thank you for calling us to be your disciples. Help us to live as your disciples, even when it is difficult. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Invite the children to think of a time when a parent, friend, or other trusted loved one asked them to do something...

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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Zechariah 12:10-11 Luke 9:18-24 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear Jesus, you are the Messiah. Thank you for allowing us to know you as our Savior and our friend. Be with us as we live each day as your disciples. Help us to remember that, even when we are hurting, you are with us. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Invite the young people to...

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Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session read all the readings. 1 Kings 17:17-24 Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-13 Galatians 1:11-19 Luke 7:11-17 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 stood out to you? Read the Word in...

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Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 7:11-17 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, thank you for creating us and for giving us bodies that can play and learn. Help us to use our bodies to show your love to the world. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today’s session is resurrection of the body. To begin, invite each child...

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