Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Joshua 5:9a, 10-12 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God our Father and Creator, thank you for your mercy and love. Help us to better live the gospel as your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. The season of Lent reminds us to live as followers of Jesus. In order to follow Jesus better we may need...

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Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 15:1-3, 11-32   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God our Father and Creator, You always forgive us and welcome us home. Help us to grow as followers of Jesus. In the name of your son Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection Celebrating Lent helps us to grow as followers of Jesus. During Lent we focus on asking for...

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Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C, catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Philippians 3:8-14 John 8:1-11 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...

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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Psalm 71:1-4, 5-6, 15, 17 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 [or 13:4-13] Luke 4:21-30 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...

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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Luke 4:21-30   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of goodness, help us to see the world with your eyes. Give us the courage to stand up for what is good and right. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for today’s session is our identity as prophets. To begin the...

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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Luke 4:21-30   Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Justice, you call us to speak the truth even when it is difficult. Give us the courage to live as prophets in the world. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection Living as a prophet in the world is the focus of today’s session...

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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 4:21-30   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Good and loving God, thank you for all the prophets in the world who stand up for what is good and right. Help us to be caring and kind. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for today’s session is how through our baptism we are called to be prophets....

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First Sunday of Lent, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Luke 4:1-13   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Lord God, prepare our hearts as we journey through the season of Lent. Help us to turn away from sin and turn our hearts toward your love. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection On this First Sunday of Lent, we begin a journey of...

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First Sunday of Lent, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 4:1-13   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, during this season of Lent, fill our hearts with love. Help us to follow Jesus in all we say and do. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On this First Sunday of Lent we begin a time of preparation for Easter. During Lent we reflect on how we are living the...

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First Sunday of Lent, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Luke 4:1-13   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, walk with us as we journey through Lent. Help us to grow closer to you. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection Today is the First Sunday of Lent and we begin a journey of preparation for Easter. Begin the session...

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