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Christ The King (Ages 6-9): The King Remembers
Luke 23.35-43 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflectio n This Sunday is a special feast day called Christ the King. "Christ" is a title given to Jesus that means "One Who Is Anointed"—one who is chosen by God for something special. The reading for this Sunday talks about Jesus dying on the cross. Is this the "something special" God chooses him for? Is this our King? "Forget-me-nots" (Image by RÜŞTÜ BOZKUŞ from Pixabay.) The reading begins: And the people stood by, watching...

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Nov 22, 20253 min read


Good Shepherd Sunday (Ages 6-9): Never Apart
John 10.27-30 Listen to the Gospel and Reflection Every year on the fourth Sunday of Easter, we celebrate Jesus the Good Shepherd. We...

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May 8, 20252 min read


Passion (Palm) Sunday (Ages 3-6): Family Forever
Abbreviated reading for 3-6 year olds: Luke 22:14, 19-20 (f ull reading: Luke 22.14 - 23.56 ) Click here to listen to the Gospel and...

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Apr 12, 20253 min read


18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Satisfying Desire
John 6.24-35 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflection Last week, we heard about Jesus satisfying the hunger of five thousand people. We...

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Aug 2, 20244 min read


5th Sunday of Easter (Ages 9-12): Joy in the Vine
John 15.1-8 Listen to the Gospel and Reflection Last week, we heard part of the parable of the Good Shepherd. This week we hear part of...

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Apr 26, 20245 min read


20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Surprised By Faith
Matthew 15.21-28 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflection The Gospel this week follows not long after Jesus and Peter walk on water....

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Aug 18, 20235 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


Passion (Palm) Sunday (Ages 3-6): Family Forever
Luke 22:14, 19-20 (full reading: Luke 22.14 - 23.56) (Adults, the VERY abbreviated reading is for the 3-6 year old. The full reading is...

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Apr 9, 20223 min read


32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): At the Temple
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 12.38-44 In the...

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Nov 4, 20214 min read


19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Covenant: Sign and Celebration (old)
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) John 6.41-51 For the...

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Aug 6, 20214 min read
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