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Lectionary Resources

YOUR CATECHETICAL LIBRARY FOR THE LITURGICAL YEAR

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, Primary

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Primary Session 
Matthew 14:13-21

Opening Prayer

Let us pray.
Thank you, God, for taking care of us and giving us what we need.
Help us to share what we have with others.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen.

Opening Life Reflection
The theme for today is Eucharist as meal. To begin provide small brown lunch bags and crayons for the children. Invite the children to imagine that the best lunch that they could ever have is packed in their lunch bag. Have the children write or draw their favorite lunch on their bag. Discuss:

  • Why is food good for us?
  • Who gives you the food you need?
  • How does God give us what we need?

Allow time for discussion. We need food and drink to live and grow. Jesus gave people food and drink to show them God’s love. When we share the meal of Eucharist we grow closer to Jesus and to one another.

Listening to the Word of God

In the gospel today, listen to the story of Jesus feeding crowds of hungry people.

Read Matthew 14:13-21.
Allow for silence.

Scripture Discussion Starters

  • Why do the disciples want to send the crowds away?
  • Why does Jesus want to feed the many people?
  • How much food do they have to begin with?
  • How does Jesus feed thousands of people?

Scripture Background

Provide 2-3 minutes of background information on the gospel using the Catechist Background section.

In today’s gospel, Jesus feeds thousands of people with five loaves of bread and two fish. This story of Jesus feeding thousands of people is very important. It is retold six times in the gospels, which shows that the early Church found great meaning in the story.

The disciples want to send people away because they do not have enough food to feed them. Jesus tells the disciples to feed the people. Jesus looks up to heaven and blesses the five loaves of bread and two fish. He sends his disciples out to share it with the people. Not only is there enough to eat, but there are leftovers.

In this story Jesus feeds many people. He shows them how much God cares for them. The story of Jesus feeding the crowds reminds us of how Jesus feeds us in the Eucharist. Jesus is the “bread of life,” who shares his life with us in the meal of Eucharist.

Questions for Deeper Reflection

  • What does today’s gospel story teach about God?
  • How does the story of the loaves and fish remind us of the meal of Eucharist?
  • How can we you show God’s love and care for others?

[If you are not going to continue with the doctrinal discussion, proceed to theGospel in Life.] 

Doctrinal Discussion Starters
Eucharist as Meal
Catholics believe that when we gather for the special meal of Eucharist we are joined closer with one another and with Jesus. Eucharist is our food that gives us strength and helps us to grow. Sharing in the meal of Eucharist helps us to love others and follow Jesus. At Mass, we believe that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus. Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist is our food and drink. The Church encourages us to receive Eucharist every Sunday.

  • Why is the Eucharist a special meal?
  • What are the bread and wine changed into at Eucharist?
  • What does sharing in the meal of Eucharist help us to do?

Correlation to Faith First© 
Grade 1 Chapter 14, pp. 116-119
Grade 2 Chapter 17, pp. 172-177
Grade 3 Chapter 16, pp. 162-165

The Gospel in Life

How can you thank God this week for all the gifts that you have been given?

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