Children, Catholic Home School, Liturgy of the Word, Catholic Home School
Children, Catholic Home School, Liturgy of the Word, Catholic Home School
September 6, 2026
Matthew 18:15–17
INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY (4:25)—This Tuesday, September 8
THE MARK 10 MISSION (2026)
MARY JO COLE : Our Lady of Grace’s Liturgy with Children in Edina, Minnesota. (2026)
HEIDI WITTE : Kids’ Liturgy (2020)
UGANDA CATHOLIC TELEVISION: Children’s Liturgy (2023)
HOLY HEROES (2023)
EDMONTON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (2026)
BIG AL & FR. JOE: Annie did the wrong thing (2026)
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CHILDREN ACTIVITIES
BIBLE QUIZ
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WORD FIND
THE PEACEMAKER’S ROADMAP!
How to Solve Problems the Way Jesus Taught Us (Matthew 18)
Quick Check-In
Prompt: We all make mistakes, and sometimes other people hurt our feelings too. Match what you should do!
When this happens… | Draw a line to the right move: |
I was unkind to someone else | ➡️ Talk it out with them one-on-one |
Someone was unkind to me | ➡️ Say sorry & change my actions |
MAIN ACTIVITY: The 3-Step Problem-Solving Path
Visual: A winding stepping-stone trail down the center of the page with space for drawing or coloring.
- Step 1: The One-on-One Chat 🗣️What to do: Go directly to the person and talk gently about how you feel.Activity: Write one kind phrase you could use to start the conversation:Line to write: “Hey, when you ____________, it hurt my feelings because ____________.”
- Step 2: Bring a Helper 🤝What to do: If talking alone doesn’t fix it, invite a trusted friend, teacher, or parent to help you both work it out.Activity (Check the best helper):[ ] A trusted teacher[ ] A parent or guardian[ ] A wise, calm friend
- Step 3: Take a Healthy Break ⏸️What to do: If it still isn’t working, step back, take deep breaths, and give the situation some space and prayer.Mini-Maze / Breathing Tracker: Trace a finger around the triangle: Breathe In (3s) ➔ Hold (3s) ➔ Breathe Out (3s).
The Heart Decoder
Unscramble the 3 Peacemaker Power Words:
- P Z O L O A I G E ➔
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(Hint: What to say when you are wrong) - K A L T ➔
_ _ _ _(Hint: Step 1) - K D I N N E S S ➔
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(Hint: What we show to everyone)
Peacemaker Prayer
“Dear God, help us to be kind to others and to be good problem solvers, following in your path, when we face problems with others. Amen.”
Q: Why do prayers in community have greater power than individual prayer?
A: When two or three gather in Jesus’ name, Christ’s presence is physically among them (Matthew 18:20), and according to Matthew 18:19, anything agreed upon in prayer will be granted by the heavenly Father because Jesus himself is present within that gathering.
Practical Application
Q: What does “making church prayers your own” mean in practice?
A: Church-going Christians should actively agree about the importance of prayers being said during services rather than passively listening, transforming communal prayers into personal petitions through conscious agreement and participation.
Active Christian Support
Q: What’s the recommended action when needing God’s help beyond asking for prayers? A: Physically sit down and pray together with fellow Christians rather than just requesting prayers remotely, because Christ’s presence manifests specifically in the gathered assembly, not merely in the intention to pray separately.
OSV Lifelong Catechesis
23rd Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Religion Teacher
23rd Sunday of Year A
Key Themes & Theological Insights
- Christ’s Presence in the Church:Jesus speaks these words in the Gospel of Matthew in direct connection with the concept of the Church (ekklesia). His presence is not merely an abstract concept; Christ actively dwells among believers who assemble in His name.
- Faith as a Communal Calling:Christian life is fundamentally communal rather than isolated. Believers are discouraged from attempting to live out their faith alone or relying solely on individual piety.
- Shared Prayer and Mutual Support:Gathering extends beyond formal church liturgies. True Christian community involves praying together informally, interceding for one another, and actively seeking the prayers of fellow believers.
- Living as the Body of Christ:When believers unite in fellowship and mission, they manifest Christ’s presence on Earth, equipped to fulfill the Great Commission to go and make disciples.
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Videos for Children
Animated Bible Stories (Saddleback Kids)
Bible Crafts (Ministry to Children)
Object Lesson Sermons (Ministry to Children)
23rd Sunday of Year A
LESSON NOTES (PDF)
Fixing Friendships
This message aims to communicate the importance of keeping peace in relationships and restoring conflict if possible. Children will be reminded that sometimes we need outside help to fix things, even things like interactions with others. It might take effort, but we want to do everything we can to fix friendships and keep things together.
QUESTIONS:
- Where were Brandon, Thomas, and Robert eating their lunch? In their usual corner, where they had been meeting and eating all year.
- Who came over and tried to take their spot? Taylor, a boy known for being a bully with a fast temper.
- How did Brandon first react when Taylor demanded the spot? Because Brandon was shy and did not want to fight, he stood up and began to walk away.
- How did Thomas react to Taylor’s bullying? Thomas got angry, told Taylor the spot was theirs, and was ready to stand up and fight him.
- What did Robert do when Taylor tried to intimidate them? Robert stayed calm, grabbed Thomas’s arm to stop the fight, told everyone to keep eating, and smiled at Taylor.
- Why was Robert not afraid of Taylor? Robert noticed Mr. Beamer watching the whole time, knew Taylor could not beat all three boys, and knew Taylor took the early bus home right after school.
- According to the story, what did Jesus teach about handling an insult or conflict? Talk it over in private, bring friends if needed, avoid publicly embarrassing the other person, and treat everyone with respect.
23rd Sunday of Year A
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