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
August 9, 2026
19th Sunday of Year A
ST. JOSEPH’S CORNER (6:46) – Have you ever tried walking on water? In this exciting Bible story, someone actually did — and his name was Peter! In this episode of Catechism for Kids, we explore the incredible moment in Matthew 14:22–33 when Jesus walks on water during a storm — and invites Peter to do the same.
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1. Where were the disciples when the big storm started? They were in a boat, sailing across the Sea of Galilee.
2. What did the disciples think when they first saw Jesus walking on the water? They were scared because they thought he was a ghost!
3. Who was the only disciple brave enough to step out of the boat? Peter! He asked Jesus to command him to come out onto the water, and when Jesus said “Come,” Peter stepped out.
4. Why did Peter start to sink into the water? He became afraid when he felt the strong wind and big waves. As soon as his fear took over his focus on Jesus, he started to sink.
5. What made Peter’s fear greater than his faith? He took his eyes off Jesus and focused on the scary storm around him instead.
6. What is the main lesson we can learn from this story? When we are scared, worried, or facing tough times, we should keep our trust and faith in Jesus instead of letting our fear take over. Faith in God helps us do hard things!
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19th Sunday of Year A
CHILDREN’S LESSON | CRAFT IDEAS
Walking on Water
Without Jesus, our lives will sink! This message is based on Peter’s water-walking attempt, which floundered when he took his eyes off the Lord. From the story, we see how important it is to rely on Christ and trust in Him for all things in our lives. He lifts us out of the “waves” of life and helps us through our struggles. Observe items that sink or float to consider how faith “lightens our load”!
Stories for Children
- Who were Jamie and Sammy excited to spend the night with?They were excited to spend the night with Chuck.
- What fun things did the boys do in the pool before the power went out? They went down the water slide, jumped off the diving board, and swam through inner tubes.
- What happened suddenly while the boys were having fun in the pool? The power went out, making the entire city completely dark.
- What did Jamie and Chuck do when swimming in the dark became scary, and what did Sammy do? Jamie and Chuck got out of the pool and sat shivering in the chilly air, while Sammy stayed in the pool to keep warm.
- How did Chuck’s mom help the boys in the dark? She came outside bringing a lit candle to light their way and guide them inside.
- What Bible story is this sleepover story compared to? The story of Jesus walking on water to reach His followers during a scary storm in the boat.
- What should you remember the next time you feel scared? Remember the story of Jesus and His followers in the boat, and remember that Jesus is really in charge!
