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, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Baruch 5:1-9 Luke 3:1-6 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Lord Jesus, prepare our hearts to welcome you with joy. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On this second Sunday of Advent we are given hope for our salvation. We prepare for the coming of Jesus with hopeful anticipation. It is time to be...

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Second Sunday of Advent, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126:1-6 Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6 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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First Sunday of Advent, Year C, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 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...

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First Sunday of Advent, Year C, Intermediate

by : RCLB

Intermediate Session Jeremiah 33:14-16 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Lord Jesus, and be born in our hearts. Teach us to prepare for your coming with hope. In the name of Jesus our Lord we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection On this first Sunday of Advent our theme is the coming of the Lord at the end of time. The children may be...

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First Sunday of Advent, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Jeremiah 33:14-16 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Lord Jesus, make room in our hearts for you. Help us to be alert and ready for your coming. In the name of Jesus our Lord we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The season of Advent offers time to reflect on our readiness to celebrate the coming of the Lord. We...

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First Sunday of Advent, Year C, Primary

by : RCLB

Primary Session Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Lord Jesus, be born once again in our hearts. In the name of Jesus our Lord we pray, Amen. Opening Life Reflection The first Sunday of Advent is a wonderful time to connect the excitement and anticipation of Christmas with the true meaning of the holiday. The Second Coming of the Lord...

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Catechist: Presentation of the Lord

by : RCLB

Background for Catechists and Teachers To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Malachi 3:1-4 Psalm 24:7-10 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 Spend a few minutes reflecting on what these readings mean for you today. Is there a particular reading that appeals to you? Is there a word that engages you? Read the following Word in Liturgy and Catholic...

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Primary: Presentation of the Lord

by : RCLB

Primary Session Luke 2:22-40 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Creator God, the earth is filled with your blessings. Help us to be thankful for the wonders of your creation. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is the belief that Jesus is fully human and fully divine. For today’s session provide blank sheets of...

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Intermediate: Presentation of the Lord

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Intermediate Session Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 2:22-40 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Thank you God for our humanity. Help us to serve others and to live as your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is the belief that Jesus is fully human and fully divine. For today’s session provide each child with one...

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