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Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Ages 6-9): Through the Cross
John 3.1 3-17 Listen here to the Gospel and Reflectio n This Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. To...
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Sep 12, 20253 min read
Good Shepherd Sunday (Ages 3-6): Know and Follow
John 10.27-30 Listen to the Gospel and Reflection This Sunday we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Easter. We know...
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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
The Body and Blood of Christ (Ages 3-6): I AM the Living Bread
John 6.51-59 (full reading). For the youngest child, we read only verse 51. Listen to the Gospel and Reflection We know that Jesus says...
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Jun 10, 20232 min read
5th Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): The Voice That Calls To Life
John 11.3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 (full reading: John 11.1-45) Listen to the Gospel and Reflection In the Gospel for this Sunday, the fifth...
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Mar 25, 20233 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
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): The Proper Order
(Adults, the Gospel for this Sunday could be a little upsetting for your child(ren). It is certainly thought-provoking for adults! It...
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Nov 11, 20213 min read
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): The Best Food
(Adults, the Bread of Life discourse concludes this week. It is complicated--for adults as well as for children :) You could begin by...
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Aug 18, 20213 min read
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Spirit and Life
(Adults, the Bread of Life discourse concludes this week. It is complicated--for adults as well as for children :) You could begin by...
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Aug 18, 20214 min read
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Bread That is Holy
(Adults, the full Gospel this week is complicated. This reflection for the 3-6 year olds focuses on the last four verses beginning with...
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Aug 6, 20212 min read
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Bread Like No Other
(Adults, the full Gospel this week is complicated. This reflection for the 6-9 year olds focuses on the last four verses beginning with...
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Aug 6, 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
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Satisfying Desire
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) John 6.24-35 Last...
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Jul 28, 20215 min read
13th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Little Lamb, Arise!
(Adults, for the 3-6 year old, I am considering simply the raising of Jairus' daughter to life. You could begin by reading the Gospel...
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Jun 24, 20213 min read
13th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Sleep-Training
(Adults, the reflection for the 6-9 year old considers simply the raising of Jairus' daughter to life. You could begin by reading the...
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Jun 24, 20214 min read
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