Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 John 6:24-35 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Creator God, every day you are all around us. You show us your glory in the gifts of your creation. You speak to us through your Word and through the encouraging words of a friend. Your Holy Spirit teaches and guides us every step of the way. Open our eyes to see you here...

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Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b John 6:60-69 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Faithful God, you call us to you and promise to remain with us always. Give us the grace to keep you at the center of our lives and help us to be faithful to you in the face of temptation. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Begin the...

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Amos 7:12-15 Psalm 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 Ephesians 1:3-14 [or (short form) 1:3-10] Mark 6:7-13 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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Transfiguration of the Lord, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 2 Peter 1:16-19 Mark 9:2-10 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...

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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 5-6 James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 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?...

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Primary

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Primary Session Mark 6:7-13 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Thank you, God, for choosing us to be members of Your family. Help us to live as Your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is Election and Mission. To begin, gather the children in a circle and play the game "duck, duck, grey duck."...

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Transfiguration of the Lord, Year B, Primary

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Primary Session Mark 9:2-10 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Glorious God, You remind us everyday that the Kingdom of God is here now. Help us remember to act in a way that is like the Kingdom. Let our friends see the Kingdom in our actions. We pray this through the transfigured Christ. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Show a preview portion of a popular...

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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Primary

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Primary Session Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear Jesus, you show us how to love God and one another. Help us to follow your example. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Today we learn about the importance of following God's Law in our hearts. To begin, invite the children to design their own...

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Amos 7:12-15 Mark 6:7-13 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Loving God, You have called each of us by name and we are Yours. Help us to see Your goodness in ourselves and in one another. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The main theme for today is Election and Mission. To begin, explain to the children that...

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Transfiguration of the Lord, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Mark 9:2-10 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Lord Jesus, You showed your glory to Peter, James and John. We know that you are present with us, too. Help your glory shine through us as we show you to others through our own words and actions. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. Opening Life Reflection In a darkened room,...

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