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

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Intermediate Session Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, you gently urge us to walk in the light of your ways. Help us to follow your path of goodness. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Today we discover that God's Law was given to us so that we might live in harmony...

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Amos 7:12-15 Mark 6:7-13 Opening Prayer O God, You call us by name and send us forth to spread your love. Help us to remain true to our call. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The main theme for today is Election and Mission. To begin invite the young people to write a short, one page reflection on...

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Transfiguration of the Lord, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Mark 9:2-10 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Lord God, We know that you are with us and that your glory shines through all who follow your ways. Help us be faithful believers and strong followers. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. Opening Life Reflection Find a spectacular photo or image from nature. Ask children to make a...

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

by : RCLB

Junior High Session Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of light, you guide us on the path of goodness with the light of your presence. Help us to search within our hearts to find your love. Keep us true to the goodness and love that is within us. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen. Opening Life...

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