Sessions A

Second Sunday of Advent, Year A, Junior High

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Junior High Session Isaiah 11:1-10 Matthew 3:1-12   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come Lord Jesus, renew our faith in you. May our lives reflect your peace and love in the world. In the name of Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is justice and peace as a sign of Jesus’ coming into the world. To begin...

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Second Sunday of Advent, Year A, Primary

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Primary Session Matthew 3:1-12   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come Lord Jesus, make room in our hearts for you. Help us get ready to welcome you on Christmas. We pray in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the coming of Jesus who brings justice and peace. Begin by inviting the children to design a...

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First Sunday of Advent, Year A, Primary

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Primary Session Matthew 24:37-44 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear Jesus, during the season of Advent, make our hearts ready to welcome you. We pray in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for this first Sunday of Advent is getting ready for the Second Coming of Jesus. To begin invite the children to create banners that say...

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session read all the readings. Isaiah 49:3, 5–6 Psalm 40:2, 4, 7–8, 8–9, 10 1 Corinthians 1:1–3 John 1:29–34 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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Third Sunday of Advent, Year A, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session read all the readings. Isaiah 35:1–6, 10 Psalm 146:6–7, 8–9, 9–10 James 5:7–10 Matthew 11:2–11 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 Liturgy...

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 John 1:29-34   Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, thank you for sending your only Son Jesus to save us. Help us to grow closer to Jesus each day. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the identity of Jesus. To begin, divide the children into small groups...

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Third Sunday of Advent, Year A, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Isaiah 35:1-6,10 Matthew 11:2-11   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world. Help us to be a light for others. In the name of Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection On this Third Sunday of Advent our focus is the gift of prophecy. To begin invite the children to send a message...

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Junior High

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Junior High Session Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 John 1:29-34   Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, thank you for sending your Son Jesus, as a sign of your love for us. Help us grow closer to Jesus each day. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The focus for today is the identity of Jesus. To begin invite the youngsters to...

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Third Sunday of Advent, Year A, Junior High

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Junior High Session Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Matthew 11:2-11   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Lord Jesus, prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth. Help us bring the light of your presence into the world. In the name of Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection On this Third Sunday of Advent our focus is the gift of prophecy. Begin by...

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Primary

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Primary Session John 1:29-34   Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, thank you for loving us. Thank you for sending your Son Jesus to become one of us. Help us to live as followers of Jesus. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The focus for today is the identity of Jesus. To begin, provide outlines of commonly used...

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