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Christ The King (Ages 6-9): The King Remembers
(Adults, you could begin by reading the scripture to your child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection,...

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Nov 17, 20223 min read
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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): The One With the Power
(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel to your child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection, then...

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Oct 14, 20223 min read
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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Deeper Knowing
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 18:1-8 In the Gospel for...

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Oct 14, 20223 min read
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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Praise God!
(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel to your child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection, then...

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Oct 6, 20222 min read
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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Lord, Open My Lips
(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel to your child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection, then...

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Oct 6, 20222 min read
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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): For A Moment
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. Close your eyes and just let the words fall over you. Which word...

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Oct 6, 20223 min read
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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed
(Adults, you could begin by listening to verses 5 and 6 with your child.) Luke 17.5-10 In the Gospel for this Sunday, Jesus' friends want...

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Oct 1, 20222 min read
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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Giving Worth
(Adults, you could begin by listening to the Gospel reading with your child. The reflection only mentions the mustard seed, but I think...

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Oct 1, 20222 min read
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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Not For Thanks
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. Close your eyes and just let the words fall over you. What do...

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Oct 1, 20223 min read
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17th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Just Ask! (and keep on asking)
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. It is good to hear the Word of God.) Luke 11.1-13 In...

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Jul 21, 20224 min read
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Trinity Sunday (Ages 3-6): We Know Truth
(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to...

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Jun 11, 20222 min read
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Trinity Sunday (Ages 9-12): One Step at a Time
(Begin by reading the Gospel. It is a short one, but you might ask someone to read it to you. The Word is better heard.) John 16.12-15 We...

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Jun 11, 20223 min read
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Abundance
(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...

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Feb 4, 20223 min read
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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): The Mother of Jesus Knows
(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...

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Jan 13, 20223 min read
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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): The Seventh Jar
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) John 2.1-12 The...

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Jan 13, 20224 min read
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Feast of the Holy Family (Ages 6-9): Feeding a Need
(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...

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Dec 25, 20214 min read
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Feast of the Holy Family (Ages 9-12): Taking Ownership
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 2.41-52 The feast...

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Dec 24, 20214 min read
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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Mercy to Give
(Adults, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the reflection.)...

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Oct 21, 20213 min read
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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Mercy and Faith
(Adults, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the reflection.)...

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Oct 21, 20214 min read
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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Living the Miracle
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 10.46-52 Often,...

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Oct 21, 20214 min read
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