Pentecost Sunday, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Acts 2:1-11 John 20:19-23 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. (Traditional Prayer to the Holy Spirit) Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is the Holy Spirit and Confirmation. To begin write the words, "Acts of Courage" on a chalkboard or...

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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Mark 5:21-43 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving Jesus, We know you have great healing power in our lives. Please help us remember that you are with us, especially in our struggles. Give us faith as strong as the woman and father in today’s Gospel. Through your son, Jesus, we pray, Amen. Opening Life Reflection...

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Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 1 John 4:7-10 [or: 1 John 4:11-16 (when the Ascension is celebrated next Sunday)] John 15:9-17 [or: John 17:11-19 (when the Ascension is celebrated next Sunday)] Spend a few minutes reflecting on what these readings...

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Most Holy Trinity, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Psalm 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 Romans 8:14-17 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...

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Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 John 15:9-17 [or: John 17:11-19 when the Ascension is celebrated next Sunday] Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, Let the love of Jesus grow in our hearts each day. Help us to love one another as Jesus loves us. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is...

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Most Holy Trinity, Year B, Primary

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Primary Session Matthew 28:16-20 Opening Prayer Let us pray the Glory Be. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is the Holy Trinity. Begin the session with a three dimensional craft activity. Provide scrap...

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Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 John 15:9-17 [or: John 17:11-19 when the Ascension is celebrated next Sunday] Opening Prayer Let us pray. Jesus our Friend, You accept and love us just as we are. Help us to grow closer to you, our true friend. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is Love,...

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Most Holy Trinity, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Matthew 28:16-20 Opening Prayer Let us pray the Glory Be. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The main topic for today is the Holy Trinity. For today's session provide crayons...

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Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20 1 John 4:11-16 John 17:11-19 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 following...

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Most Holy Trinity, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Matthew 28:16-20 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, help us come to know you better each day, so that we may go out and spread your love to others. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The main topic for today is...

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