Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Primary

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Primary Session John 6:41-51 Opening Prayer Let us pray. We thank you, God, for your Son, Jesus. Help us to recognize him in the Eucharist and in the world. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is the Eucharist. To begin today's session provide each child with crayons and white construction paper. Invite...

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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Primary

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Primary Session Mark 6:30-34 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Thank you, God, for your love and care. Show us how to care for people who need our help. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The main theme for today is Pastoral Ministry in the Church. To begin, invite the children to draw pictures of themselves caring for someone...

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Catechist

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Catechist Background and Preparation To prepare for this session, read all the readings. Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92:2-3,13-14,15-16 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34 Spend a few minutes reflecting on what these readings mean to you today. Is there a particular reading that appeals to you? Is there a word or image that engages you? Read the following Word...

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Primary

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Primary Session Mark 4:26-34 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Creator God, open our hearts to receive the seed of the your Word and its meaning for our lives today. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Place before the students several small bowls of different sizes and kinds of seeds, including a bowl of mustard seeds. Label each bowl of seeds, but place the labels...

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Ezekiel 17:22-24 Mark 4:26-34 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Creator God, open our hearts to receive the seed of the your Word and its meaning for our lives today. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Choose several kinds of seeds to display, and use the fronts of seed packets or search the Internet to show their corresponding plants. Also use...

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Ezekiel 17:22-24 Mark 4:26-34 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Creator God, open our hearts to receive the seed of the your Word today. May its message take root in our lives for the good of your Church and for the good of your kingdom. Amen. Opening Life Reflection Gather leaves from different trees, enough for one for each young person....

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Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B, Junior High

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Junior High Session Acts 9:26-31 John 15:1-8 Opening Prayer Let us pray. God of Love, As members of the one Body of Christ, help us to be so united that we feel the pain and the joy of other members. Help us to live as one family united in love. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is the Church as the...

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Pentecost Sunday, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate 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 invite the children to brainstorm what they like best...

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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, Intermediate

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Intermediate Session Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 Mark 5:21-43 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Lord God, We know there is no death with you, only change. Thank you for creating us to live with you forever, and help us trust in the love you have for those who have gone to you before us. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen. Opening Life Reflection Think of something you...

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Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year B, Primary

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Primary Session John 15:9-17 [or: John 17:11-19 when the Ascension is celebrated next Sunday] Opening Prayer Let us pray. Thank you, Jesus, for loving us. Thank you for being our special friend. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The main theme for today is Love, the center and soul of the Church's mission. To begin...

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