Children, Catholic Home School, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Catholic Home School
Children, Catholic Home School, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Catholic Home School
July 5, 2026
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14th Sunday of Year A
UGANDA CATHOLIC TELEVISION: Children’s Liturgy (2023)
↩️ ↪️ 1-Minute Homily
↩️ ↪️ Priests for Life
MARK 10 MISSION: Little Liturgies (2026)
BIG AL & FR. JOE: Most Sacred Heart Parish—Eureka, MO (2023)
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QUESTIONS
Understanding Jesus’s Invitation
Q: What does “come to me” mean when feeling overwhelmed?
A: When overwhelmed and weary, turn to Jesus in prayer, tell him what you want, show him what you need, and he will answer you with rest for your soul as promised in Matthew 11:28-30.
The Yoke Metaphor Explained
Q: What does taking Jesus’s yoke actually mean in practical terms?
A: The yoke is the wooden piece placed on animals’ necks to pull a plow—when you take Jesus’s yoke, you pull the plow while Jesus sows the seeds, meaning you do the work but Jesus is responsible for the outcome.
Transforming Burden into Action
Q: How do you turn stress into service according to this teaching?
A: Give your burdens over to God so they become his burdens now, let go of the desire to control uncontrollable situations, and use overwhelming moments as opportunities to serve God’s will without worrying about results you cannot control.
The Student-Teacher Dynamic
Q: Why does Jesus emphasize learning from him rather than having answers?
A: Christian disciples are called students for a reason—you are always learning and never have all the answers, finding comfort in being Jesus’s student who is gentle and humble in heart, rather than bearing the pressure of knowing everything yourself.
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Object Lesson
Freedom Comparison
Q: How does freedom in Christ compare to American Independence Day freedom?
A: While Independence Day celebrates freedom to make choices like where to attend church or school without external rule, freedom in Christ surpasses holiday celebrations of fireworks and barbecues by offering freedom from sin itself and enabling people to become who God meant them to be.
Jesus’s Approach to Freedom
Q: What makes Jesus’s offer of freedom different from forced compliance?
A: Jesus doesn’t force people to follow him but instead offers freedom from sin as a choice, wanting to improve lives by taking on burdens and providing rest as stated in the Bible.
The Burden Exchange
Q: What specific exchange does Jesus offer regarding life’s burdens?
A: Jesus offers to take away heavy burdens like sin, guilt, and self-control in exchange for a light burden, making it silly to carry these weights ourselves when relief is available.
Dual Celebration Purpose
Q: What should be the dual focus on the 4th of July according to the message?
A: On July 4th, it’s important to celebrate country’s independence but even more crucial to remember true freedom in Christ and identity in him, as he provides freedom to live in his love.
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Freedom in Christ
Happy Independence Day! In this video, we will connect the Fourth of July holiday with a much greater celebration: our freedom from sin, and life in Christ. This message reminds children that Jesus has promised to carry our burdens and care for us. All we have to do is trust His love…it’s free! Use this children’s sermon object lesson to teach about Freedom from Sin. It’s perfect for the 4th of July or any other patriotic holiday. Download the message notes below and watch our example object lesson as you prepare.
QUESTIONS
Younger Kids
- Have you ever seen a parachute? What do you think it would feel like to float down from the sky?
- Why do people who are learning to skydive need a teacher? (Answer: So the teacher can strap onto them, keep them safe, and show them exactly what to do.)
- What is a yoke used for? (Answer: It’s a harness that goes over the shoulders of animals so they can work together to pull a heavy load.)
- How does Jesus want to help us? (Answer: He wants us to stay close to Him so He can help us carry heavy things and give us strength.)
- What are two ways we can stay close to God and learn from Him? (Answer: By studying the Bible and praying.)
Older Kids
- Why do you think an instructor physically straps the student to themselves for the first jump? What could happen if the student tried to jump alone without learning first?
- Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me.” Since a yoke helps animals share the weight of a heavy load, what kind of “heavy loads” (like worries, struggles, or hard choices) do you think Jesus wants to help you carry?
- How does working together with God make us stronger than trying to do everything on our own?
Tandem Skydivers
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Have you ever seen someone who is attached to a parachute float down to the ground? That sort of happening catches our attention, partly because it seems peaceful, but also exciting.
Although many people use parachutes to assist them with their work, such as firefighters who sometimes need parachutes when they fight forest fires, other people like to parachute just for fun. It is an exciting, yet dangerous sport called skydiving.
Can you imagine what it must feel like to jump out of an airplane for the first time, eventually open the parachute and then drift to the ground?
SOURCE: Sermon Writer – © 1997 – 2026 Richard Niell Donovan
Stories for Children
Younger Children
- Did Thomas have a lot of friends? How do you know? (Answer: Yes, because someone came over to play with him almost every single day.)
- What funny nickname did Thomas’s mom give him? (Answer: “Your Majesty” or “the king of the street.”)
- How did Thomas feel when his friends bowed down to him? (Answer: He felt embarrassed and turned red, but his friends did it to be playful because they liked him.)
Older Children
- The story mentions that Thomas was tall and handsome, but it also says he was “outgoing and polite.” Which of those traits do you think made him such a good friend to so many people?
- We all look for “kings” or leaders in our lives. What qualities do you think make someone a good leader to follow?
- According to the end of the story, why is following Jesus easy? (Answer: Because we mean so much to him; he loves and cares for us.)
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Entrance Song
Music for Children
Younger Children
- What kind of “backpack” does the song talk about at the beginning? (Guide: Help them understand it’s not a real school backpack, but the invisible heavy feelings or worries we sometimes carry around.)
- Who is the “someone you should know” who is gentle and humble? (Answer: Jesus / The Savior.)
- According to the song, what do you not need to come to Jesus? (Answer: You don’t need money, to be perfect, power, or a crown.)
- What does the song say you actually do need? (Answer: An open heart and a smile when you feel down.)
Older Kids
- The song says, “Take my yoke. It’s light and easy.” What do you think that means? (Guide: Explain that a yoke is something used to help carry a heavy load. Jesus is saying that following Him and letting Him help makes our loads much easier to carry.)
- How does the song describe the way Jesus treats us? (Guide: Look for answers like: He won’t scold us, He won’t ignore us, He always understands, He has a strong and loving hand.)
- How do you feel knowing that the “King” wants to walk right beside you?
14th Sunday of Year A
Response & Acclaim
ST. JOSEPH’S CORNER (5:26)
BIBLE MELODIES FOR CHILDREN (2:07)
Response & Acclaim
ZION PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (3:49)
Response & Acclaim
Communion
Videos for Children
Animated Bible Stories (Saddleback Kids)
Bible Crafts (Ministry to Children)
Object Lesson Sermons (Ministry to Children)
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ST. JOSEPH’S CORNER (6:09)
Response & Acclaim
ST. BART’S TOOWOOMBA (1:56)