Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Catechists

by : RCLB

Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 John 2:1-11 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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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Isaiah 62:1-5 John 2:1-11   Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, thank you for our families. Strengthen our family relationships so that our lives together may reflect your love. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection To begin today’s session invite the children to brainstorm all the occasions that...

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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Catechists

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To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 29: 1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 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 and Catholic Doctrine...

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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Intermediate

by : RCLB

Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Opening Prayer Let us pray as we have been baptized. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Lord God, in baptism we die with Christ to rise again in him. Strengthen us through your Spirit to walk in the newness of life as your adopted children.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for...

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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Junior High

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Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Opening Prayer Let us pray as we have been baptized. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Creator God, our baptism calls us to take on the mission of Jesus. Help us to live our Baptism. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is Baptism...

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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Primary

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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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First Sunday of Advent, Year C

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Lectionary: 3C Read: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Gospel Summary Just a few weeks ago we heard a Gospel passage with a similar message. In the end times many unusual things will happen and people will be frightened, but the Son of Man will come with great power and glory to redeem his own. The second half of today’s Gospel reading stresses the importance of...

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Second Sunday of Advent, Year C

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Lectionary: 6C Read: Luke 3:1-6 Gospel Summary In today’s Gospel, Luke places the beginning of John the Baptist’s ministry within a historical context. He sets John’s ministry in time by telling us who were the rulers and leaders in the region. We recognize many of the names—Pontius Pilate, Herod, Annas, and Caiaphas. Into this time comes John,...

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Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

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Lectionary: 524 Read the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 Gospel Summary In today’s Gospel we read that Mary and Joseph honored God’s law by taking Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem in order to present him to the Lord. There we encounter Simeon, a man of great faith who believed in God’s promise that he would see the Christ of the Lord before he died. We are also...

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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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