Year C

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Junior High

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Junior High Session Nehemiah 8:2-4, 5-6, 8-10 Luke 1:1-4: 4:14-21   Opening Prayer Let us pray. O God, open our hearts to your Holy Word. Guide us and teach us your ways. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection Our main topic for today’s session is sacred scripture. To begin, invite the young people to reflect on...

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Primary

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Primary Session Luke 1:1-4: 4:14-21   Opening Prayer Holy God, help us listen to your voice as you speak to us through the scriptures. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.   Opening Life Reflection The topic of today’s session is sacred scripture. If you have access to a colorfully illustrated Children’s Bible, put it in the center of the room....

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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Junior High

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Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Opening Prayer Let us pray as we have been baptized. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Creator God, our baptism calls us to take on the mission of Jesus. Help us to live our Baptism. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is Baptism...

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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Primary

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Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Dear God, thank you for sharing your life with us at Baptism. Help us to always live as your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The theme for today is Baptism and mission.  Begin by inviting the children to create cards for those who will be baptized, welcoming...

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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Catechists

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To prepare for the session, read all the readings. Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Psalm 29: 1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 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 and Catholic Doctrine...

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Baptism of Our Lord, Year C, Intermediate

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Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Opening Prayer Let us pray as we have been baptized. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Lord God, in baptism we die with Christ to rise again in him. Strengthen us through your Spirit to walk in the newness of life as your adopted children.   Opening Life Reflection The theme for...

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First Sunday of Advent, Year C

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Lectionary: 3C Read: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Gospel Summary Just a few weeks ago we heard a Gospel passage with a similar message. In the end times many unusual things will happen and people will be frightened, but the Son of Man will come with great power and glory to redeem his own. The second half of today’s Gospel reading stresses the importance of...

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Second Sunday of Advent, Year C

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Lectionary: 6C Read: Luke 3:1-6 Gospel Summary In today’s Gospel, Luke places the beginning of John the Baptist’s ministry within a historical context. He sets John’s ministry in time by telling us who were the rulers and leaders in the region. We recognize many of the names—Pontius Pilate, Herod, Annas, and Caiaphas. Into this time comes John,...

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Intermediate: Presentation of the Lord

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Intermediate Session Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 2:22-40 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Thank you God for our humanity. Help us to serve others and to live as your children. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is the belief that Jesus is fully human and fully divine. For today’s session provide each child with one...

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Junior High: Presentation of the Lord

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Junior High Session Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 2:22-40 Opening Prayer Let us pray. Creator God, You have formed us in Your own image and likeness. Help us to live as members of Your family. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Opening Life Reflection The topic for today is the belief that Jesus is fully human and fully divine. For today’s session provide...

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