Sessions A

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Junior High

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Junior High Session Jeremiah 20:7-9 Matthew 16:21-27 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Lord Jesus, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the Savior of the world. Give us the courage to carry our crosses. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the cross in the life of the disciple....

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. 1 Kings 19:9, 11–13 Psalm 85:9, 10, 11–12, 13–14 Romans 9:1–5 Matthew 14:22–33 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 or image that engages you? Read the...

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Primary

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Primary Session Matthew 14:22-33 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God our Creator, you are the source of all life. Help us come to know you better each day. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is revelation. To begin, write on a large sheet of poster paper the words “God is like…” Brainstorm with the...

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All Souls, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. (The readings given here are suggestions. Any readings from the Masses for the Dead—Lectionary #1011-1016—may be used.) Isaiah 25:6-9 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 John 6:37-40 Spend a few minutes reflecting on what these readings mean for you today. Is there a...

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All Souls, Primary

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Primary Session John 6:37-40 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Thank you, God, for sharing your life and love with us. Help us to show others your loving kindness. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is Heaven. To begin invite the children to brainstorm all the things that make them happy. Write down their...

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All Souls, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Isaiah 25:6-9 John 6:37-40 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Thank you, God, for your promise of eternal life. Help us to find signs of life and hope in all of creation. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is Heaven. To begin, place pictures and actual signs of life found in nature on a...

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All Souls, Junior High

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Junior High Session Isaiah 25:6-9 John 6:37-40 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of hope and promise, You are with us in times of sorrow, and you promise to wipe away our tears. Help us trust in your promise of eternal life. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is Heaven. To begin divide the group into small...

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Matthew 13:24-43 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, guide us so that we make choices that reflect your love. Help us to live like Jesus. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The main topic for today is the problem of moral evil. To begin, draw one wheat stalk for each child on a...

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Junior High

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Junior High Session Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Matthew 13:24-43 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, guide us in the light of your love. Help us make choices that cooperate with your goodness. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the problem of moral evil. Begin today’s session with a weed and wheat...

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. 1 Kings 3:5, 7–12 Psalm 119:57, 72, 76–77, 127–128, 129–130 Romans 8:28–30 Matthew 13:44–52 [or (short form) 13:44–46] 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 or...

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