Lectionary for May 2018
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter Catechist BackgroundPrimary SessionIntermediate SessionJunior High School May 10, 2016 or May 13 2016 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Catechist BackgroundPrimary SessionIntermediate SessionJunior High School May 13, 2018 Seventh Sunday of Easter Catechist BackgroundPrimary SessionIntermediate SessionJunior High...
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Lectionary for April 2018
April 1, 2018Easter Sunday Catechist Background and PreparationPrimary SessionIntermediate SessionJunior High School April 8, 2018Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday Catechist BackgroundPrimary SessionIntermediate SessionJunior High School April 15, 2018Third Sunday of Easter Catechist BackgroundPrimary SessionIntermediate SessionJunior High...
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Ascension of the Lord, Year A, Catechist
by : RCLB
Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session read all the readings. Acts 1:1–11 Psalm 47:2–3, 6–7, 8–9 Ephesians 1:17–23 Matthew 28:16–20 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 Word in Liturgy and...
Posted in: Sessions A Tagged: Easter
Ascension of the Lord, Year A, Primary
by : RCLB
Primary Session Matthew 28:16-20 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Memorial Acclamation, Eucharistic Prayer. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the Ascension of Jesus. To begin, write the Memorial Acclamation, “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again” on a large sheet of...
Posted in: Sessions A Tagged: Easter, Solemnity
Ascension of the Lord, Year A, Intermediate
by : RCLB
Intermediate Session Acts 1:1-11 Matthew 28:16-20 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear Jesus, you have returned to your Father to prepare a place for us. Help us to continue your mission on earth. In your name we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the Ascension of Jesus. To begin, invite the children to reflect on a time when they...
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Ascension of the Lord, Year A, Junior High
by : RCLB
Junior High Session Acts 1:1-11 Matthew 28:16-20 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, you have entrusted us to continue the work of your son Jesus. Strengthen us with the gift of your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the Ascension of Jesus. To begin, invite the youngsters to reflect...
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Ascension of the Lord, Year C
by : RCLB
Lectionary: 58 Read the Gospel: Matthew 28:19a, 20b Gospel Summary Reminding the disciples of previous prophetic predictions, Jesus quotes the scriptures saying that the Christ will suffer and then rise from the dead. Letting them know that he is about to leave them, Jesus instructs the Apostles to continue the ministry which he began. They are to remain...
Posted in: Gospel Reflections C Tagged: Easter, Solemnity, Year C
Pentecost Sunday, Year C
by : RCLB
Lectionary: 63 Read the Gospel: John 20:19-23 Gospel Summary Because they still did not understand all that Jesus had told them, the disciples were huddled together, frightened, in a room. The doors locked, notwithstanding, Jesus entered the room and greeted the disciples with a sign of peace. Some have interpreted this sign of peace as more than the all...
Posted in: Gospel Reflections C Tagged: Easter, Solemnity, Year C
Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B
by : RCLB
Lectionary: 56B Read the Gospel: John 15:9-17 Gospel Summary Today’s Gospel reading paints a picture of a complete circle of love. God the Father loved his Son, Jesus. Jesus loves his disciples. Jesus’ disciples, including each of us, love others. We are a part of this circle of love because God has chosen us to be a part of it. Reflection for Parents...
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Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B
by : RCLB
Lectionary: 60B Read the Gospel: John 17:11b-19 Gospel Summary In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus is praying for his disciples. He asks his Father to keep them in his name, to make them one, to protect them from the evil one, and to consecrate them in the truth. He acknowledges that while his disciples are in the world, they do not belong to the world....
Posted in: Gospel Reflections B Tagged: Easter, Year B