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Christmas (Ages 3-6): In A Manger
(Adults, you could begin by lighting a candle before reading the reflection to your child. The quotations you could read directly from...
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Dec 24, 20222 min read
Christmas (Ages 6-9): For Us
(Adults, you could begin by lighting a candle before reading the Gospel to your child.) Luke 2.1-16 For so long, we waited and prepared....
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Dec 24, 20224 min read
Christmas (Ages 9-12): Beyond Our Control
(You could begin by reading the scripture passage. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word of God is meant to be heard.) Luke...
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Dec 24, 20224 min read
4th Sunday of Advent (Ages 3-6): From the Holy Spirit
(Adults, you could begin by lighting a candle before reading the reflection to your child. The quotations you could read directly from...
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Dec 16, 20222 min read
4th Sunday of Advent (Ages 6-9): O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
(Adults, you could begin by lighting a candle before reading the Gospel to your child.) Matthew 1:18-24 Throughout the Bible, we discover...
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Dec 16, 20222 min read
4th Sunday of Advent (Ages 9-12): Louder Than Words
(You could begin by reading the scripture passage. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word of God is meant to be heard.)...
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Dec 16, 20223 min read
3rd Sunday of Advent (Ages 3-6): The Least in the Kingdom
(Adults, this reflection focuses on the last line of the Gospel.) Matthew 11.2-11 This Sunday we light the third candle of the Advent...
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Dec 9, 20222 min read
3rd Sunday of Advent (Ages 6-9): Rejoice!
(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel to your child.) Matthew 11.2-11 This Sunday is called Gaudete Sunday. We light the third...
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Dec 9, 20223 min read
3rd Sunday of Advent (Ages 9-12): What Did You Go Out to See?
(You could begin by reading the scripture passage. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word of God is meant to be heard.)...
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Dec 9, 20224 min read
2nd Sunday of Advent (Ages 3-6): The Hidden Kingdom
(Adults, the Gospel for this Sunday talks about repentance in the sense of turning from sin which our 3-6-year olds are not needing yet....
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Dec 2, 20222 min read
2nd Sunday of Advent (Ages 6-9): Making His Paths Straight
(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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Dec 2, 20223 min read
2nd Sunday of Advent (Ages 9-12): Axes and Fire?
(You could begin by reading the scripture passage. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word of God is meant to be heard.)...
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Dec 2, 20224 min read
1st Sunday of Advent (Ages 3-6): Come, Lord Jesus!
(Adults, the Gospel for this Sunday involves images that are incomprehensible for little people. This reflection focuses on only the last...
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Nov 25, 20222 min read
1st Sunday of Advent (Ages 6-9): One...In the Likeness of God
(Adults, you could begin by reading the scripture passage.) Matthew 24.37-44 This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time...
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Nov 25, 20222 min read
1st Sunday of Advent (Ages 9-12): Welcome, Thief!
(You could begin by reading the scripture passage. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word of God is meant to be heard.)...
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Nov 25, 20223 min read
Christ The King (Ages 3-6): Jesus Is King!
(Adults, with 3-6 year olds we never mention Jesus' death without in the same breath proclaiming the Resurrection. Young children are not...
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Nov 17, 20222 min read
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
Christ The King (Ages 9-12): Anointed Like Him
(You could begin by reading the scripture passage. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word of God is meant to be heard.) Luke...
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Nov 17, 20223 min read
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Our Best Gift
(Adults, this Gospel speaks of end-times and the cost of discipleship-—two topics that are beyond the needs and questions of the 3-6 year...
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Nov 11, 20223 min read
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): God With Us
(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 11, 20223 min read
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): All and Each
(You could begin by reading the scripture passage. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word of God is meant to be heard.) Luke...
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Nov 11, 20223 min read
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Children of the Resurrection
(Adults, you could begin by reading the scripture passage to your child but it is a little confusing. Alternatively, read through the...
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Nov 4, 20222 min read
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Death Will Be No More
(Adults, you could begin by reading the scripture passage to your child. Alternatively, read through the reflection, pausing for your...
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Nov 4, 20223 min read
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): God of Life
(You could begin by reading the scripture passage. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word of God is meant to be heard.) Luke...
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Nov 4, 20223 min read
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