Children’s Liturgy
SOURCE: 52 Sundays
Making Connections
Grades 1-3
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Teach younger children that as Jesus’ disciples, we are called to follow God’s law and the law of our government.
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Grades 4-6
Older children can find it a challenge to keep the many important aspects of their lives in balance and in perspective. We can help them learn this life skill and help them learn to keep God first in their lives.
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Grades 7-8
Loyalty, especially to one’s peer group, is an admired quality to young people at this age. This Sunday’s Gospel reading provides an opportunity to help them understand that loyalty to God requires giving to God what is due to God.
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SOURCE: Loyola Press: Sunday Connection
Videos for Children
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Animated Bible Stories (Saddleback Kids)
Bible Crafts (Ministry to Children)
Object Lesson Sermons (Ministry to Children)
Videos are from a variety of Christian sources. Use your own judgment and discretion when adapting content for your children.
Children Messages
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Object Lessons
Bible Crafts for Sunday school
Kristin Schmidt holds a Master’s degree in teaching (from Biola University) as well as one in theology (from Concordia University). She currently serves at the Epiphany Lutheran Church in Castle Rock, Colorado.
In this children’s message, students will hear about the importance of honoring God with our lives. Drawing on the principles of Matthew 22 (where Jesus advocated giving to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s), kids will look at coins and consider a tricky question of their origin. Money is made, traded, and changes hands. Humans are made in God’s image, and we are made to serve Him. We use money when necessary, but remember that our lives belong to God. He loves us and blesses us with all that we have, and we honor Him by giving our time and devotion to Him.
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Theresa, a mom in Canada who is happy to share this resource to help children learn the truth and beauty of the Faith.
Feel free to use the puzzles and/or comics separately, but acknowledgement of the source would be appreciated. –
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SOURCE: Catholic Kids Bullein
Evening News
Before dinner, watch the evening news or read the newspaper together as a family. Choose one issue to discuss each day. What is a Christian response to the issue? What is the best way to work for the common good? As a family, include the issue in your daily prayer.
Have a family discussion about Church values and teachings, and civil values and teachings. What social injustices in our society can be addressed through political involvement? How can our family speak out on issues of violence, abortion, capital punishment, welfare, euthanasia, poverty?
SOURCE: OSV Lifelong Catechesis
Competing Issues of Importance
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Payment of taxes is unlikely to be a disputed issue in your family. Yet families can still learn something from this Gospel reading. Jesus’ answer to the Herodians and Pharisees redirects their question to focus on the issue of greatest importance: loving and honoring God. Taking this perspective can help us make good judgments about the competing issues of importance in our lives.
As your family gathers, make a list of the activities that your family spends time doing together, such as household tasks, jobs, academics, and recreational activities. Talk about…
SOURCE: Loyola Press: Sunday Connection
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Richard Niell Donovan, a retired Disciples of Christ clergyman, published Sermon writer for more than two decades. When Dick died in 2020, his wife, Dale, has graciously kept the website online free of charge.
Children sermons have been written by
Lois Parker Edstrom
Dell Smith Klein
Dr. Carol J Miller
Dr. Dan Wuori
Handouts for Children
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Theresa, a mom in Canada who is happy to share this resource to help children learn the truth and beauty of the Faith.
Feel free to use the puzzles and/or comics separately, but acknowledgement of the source would be appreciated. –
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SOURCE: Catholic Kids Bullein
SOURCE: SDC
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A simple coin silences the Pharisees and Herodians question about taxes and it’s that coin that’s celebrated in this craft. Make your own coin papercraft. It’s a basic paper model but if you have very young children do use card, craft foam, or any thick material in the middle to make it easier. The beauty of this craft is that it carries the message on the coin.
SOURCE: Jesus Without Language
Read Alouds
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Build.
Plant.
Grow.
Santa Clara University
Sunday Index for children ages 5-13
Using each lesson plan, directors of religious education, school teachers, and parents can:
- Use the recommended key discussion points when reading weekly messages with your children.
- Read aloud a classic picture storybook linked to the moral virtue in the weekly readings.
- Manage creative activities including arts and crafts, games, and gardening projects.
- End with a reflection activity using a case study and a prayer.
THE WORD THIS WEEK
Integrity
SUNDAY READ ALOUD
Horton Hatches the Egg
Written and Illustrated by Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
This timeless classic from 1940 tells the story of Horton the Elephant, who is tricked into sitting on a bird’s egg while its mother, Mayzie, takes a permanent vacation to Pal Beach. Horton endures a number of hardships while carrying out his duties of caring for the egg and he persists, often stating, “I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful, one hundred percent. “The story is a classic in illustrating one living with integrity, that is remaining true to one’s word and principles especially in the face of adversity.
SOURCE: Teaching Catholic Kids
The Best Decisions
First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10a
Opening Question: How do you feel special? Who helps you to feel special?
When Robert was born, his older sister, Judy, felt alone. All the attention went to Robert. “Isn’t he cute?” Grandma said. “Handsome boy, there,” his uncle proclaimed. “Come here, Robert,” everyone seemed to say. Judy just sat in the corner. No one paid attention to her.
Judy got so mad, she began to act out. She didn’t care if she got in trouble or not! At least someone noticed her.
At first, she did get in trouble. But after a few days, her dad realized the way Judy felt. That night, her father brought home…
Bridging Question: Have you ever had to do two things at the same time? Has your teacher or coach ever told you to do something that was different from your parents? What happened?
Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21
Tommy loved to play baseball. He had a natural talent for the game and an enthusiasm that fired up his family, friends, and coaches. He dreamed about college ball and playing in the major leagues. Everyone had their eye on Tommy’s future.
Tommy was also a top student in school. He worked hard to keep his grades up. He loved to read and write. He played math games on his computer and crossword puzzles. Tommy loved anything that challenged his mind.
In time, his love for baseball and his ambitions in school were in conflict. His mother wanted Tommy to study. His dad wanted him to practice baseball. Tommy was stuck in the middle. He tried to do both, but he realized he could not dedicate himself to both all the time.
“Tommy needs to study,” his mom insisted.
“The boy needs to play,” his dad shot back.
“You call that play?” his mother exclaimed. “He gets worked harder on the field than in school!”…
Closing Reflection: Pray to make the best choice. Ask God to show you the way. And remind others to do the same.
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“Keeping the City Going”
As one able to work from home during the pandemic, I salute the courageous people that Floca draws and writes about with such eloquence. At home, I never worried about catching COVID-19 from someone I met at a job site. The workers, nurses and medical personnel in this book were exposed to these dangers every day.
It is a tribute to the insights of an outstanding author/illustrator as Brian Floca to write so sensitively about these unsung heroes. I encourage you to go to the library and check out this excellent book, “Keeping the City Going.” It is a fitting tribute to those who kept society running through the painful days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
SOURCE: Southern Nebraska Register, Catholic Diocese of Lincoln (The image and link to the video embedded above are not part of Terrence Nollen’s review.)
Catechist Resources
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