Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Primary

by : RCLB

Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, thank you for sharing your life with us at Baptism. Help us to always live as your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is Baptism and mission.  Begin by inviting the children to create cards for those who will be baptized, welcoming...

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Third Sunday of Advent, Year C, Junior High

by : RCLB

Junior High Session Zephaniah 3:14-18a Luke 3:10-18 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Lord Jesus, awaken our hearts to the call of conversion, so that we may be ready for your coming. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On this third Sunday of Advent we wait with joyful anticipation for the coming of Christ. We are called...

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Third Sunday of Advent, Year C, Primary

by : RCLB

Primary Session Luke 3:10-18 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Lord Jesus, help us to look forward to your birth with joy and thanksgiving. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On this third Sunday of Advent we rejoice and sing praises to God. Begin the session by inviting the children to sing the song, “If You Are Happy and...

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Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Micah 5:1-4a Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45 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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Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Micah 5:1-4a Luke 1:39-45 Opening Prayer Let us pray the Hail Mary. Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On this fourth Sunday of Advent we...

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Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Micah 5:1-4a Luke 1:39-45 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, may your presence heal the violence in our hearts and bring about justice in our world. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On the fourth and last Sunday of Advent the readings call our attention to the birth of...

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Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C, Primary

by : RCLB

Primary Session Luke 1:39-45 Opening Prayer Let us pray the Hail Mary. Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you. blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Begin the session today by making Christmas cards....

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Second Sunday of Advent, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Baruch 5:1-9 Luke 3:1-6 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Lord Jesus, make straight our path as we wait for your coming, with hopeful anticipation. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On this second Sunday of Advent, anticipation builds as we wait for the coming of Christ. The focus of our session today...

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Second Sunday of Advent, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 3:1-6 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Lord Jesus, let your light shine on us for all the world to see. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On this second Sunday of Advent we are reminded to prepare the way for Jesus. The theme for today is that God gives us reason to hope in the promise of salvation....

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Third Sunday of Advent, Year C, Catechist

by : RCLB

Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Zephaniah 3:14-18a Isaiah 12: 2-3, 4, 5-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:10-18 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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