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Jesus’ Great Commandment teaches us that we are to love God and one another. Help younger children understand that we love others through our words and deeds and that we show our love for God every time we treat others with love and care.
Grades 4-6
Older children respond well to challenges to show compassion for others in concrete ways. Today’s Gospel teaches that such actions are also expressions of our love of God.
Grades 7-8
Young people at this age sometimes question authority and the need for rules and laws. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus challenges the authority figures of his day—the Pharisees—and summarizes the spirit of the Law.
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Videos are from a variety of Christian sources. Use your own judgment and discretion when adapting content for your children.
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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.
What is the most important rule to follow? How can we be people who live out a demonstration of love? In this children’s message, examine the “Greatest Commandment” according to Jesus, and see how important it is to follow just a couple of simple rules for life.
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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.
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SOURCE: Catholic Kids Bullein
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We show our love for God by imitating God’s compassion in caring for those who are poor. Use this time to evaluate your family’s concern for those who are poor in your community. Remind your family that you also need to be aware of the sufferings of those who are poor throughout the world. Gather together as a family, and vote on a family project to help alleviate suffering in your community or in the world.
SOURCE: OSV Lifelong Catechesis
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Make a poster together as a family. Write the words Love God in the center of the poster and write the words Love Neighbor near each of the four sides of the poster. Read together today’s Gospel, Matthew 22:34-40. Talk about how Jesus taught us that our love for God is revealed in the love that we show to other people. On the poster, use pictures and words to show some of the ways that your family shows their love for other people. Pray together that…
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
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As Christians we are all one Body in Christ. The Second Vatican Council declared that we are all called to a life of holiness. Through a formal process of canonization, some people in the Body of Christ are recognized as especially holy. These Saints are our companions in prayer. They are patrons of groups of people and they serve as models for how we will live. However, we are all called to this same holiness and are challenged to witness God’s Kingdom through our own actions and words. On All Saints Day, we celebrate the lives of the many people who influenced our lives and serve as models for us. They may be living or dead. They may be well-known or known only to us.
DISCUSSION STARTERS
- How do saints guide us?
- Why is it important to remember the lives of those who have died?
- What are some things in our lives that hamper our growth in holiness?
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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: SDC
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This passage includes lots of questions, but this one is probably the most important of them all – Jesus condensing the books of law into 2 simple commandments. This craft is uses a simple box mechanism to rise the question and then in turn the answer given.
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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
Right Relationship
SUNDAY READ ALOUD
One Green Apple
Written by Eve Bunting
Illustrated by Ted Lewin
This beautifully illustrated book becomes an opportunity for students to learn and appreciate the richness and diversity of God’s world. As a Muslim girl (Farrah) rides in a hay wagon heading to an apple orchard on a class trip, her duppata (the head scarf) on her heads sets her apart. She observes that while some children are friendly, others are not. As the story progresses and the students each supplies an apple into the cider press, Farrah places a green apple into the press while all the other students place shiny red apples in the press. The resulting cider from the collective contribution of all the students is delicious, thus providing a metaphor for the benefits garnered by the richness of diversity. Certainly this story speaks explicitly to the importance of relationship
SOURCE: Teaching Catholic Kids
First Reading: Exodus 22:21-27
Opening Question: Have you ever met someone who said one thing and did another? Someone who did keep their promises? How do you feel when you depend on someone like that, and they let you down?
Sally and Cherie were sisters. Both of them looked alike and talks alike. But the differences ended there.
Sally talked a lot. In fact, she complained a lot. But she didn’t do anything about her complaints. She depended upon others to do things for her.
Cherie, however, was quiet, but she did things. She did things for herself and for others. She didn’t complain much. She just figured out ways to get things done.
Bridging Question: How do you know someone likes you?
Gospel: Matthew 22:34-39
“Show me!” Theo demanded. “Show me you believe in this team!” As the quarterback for his football team, called the Magic, Theo had the responsibility to get his teammates fired up about the game. His coach and his team depended upon Theo. Theo could not let them down.
But, this week they would play their rivals from the other part of the city. That team was called the Wolves. For the past five years, the Wolves beat the Magic. And the Wolves won the city championship four times in a row. Like they did before, the Wolves figured they would show the Magic that they were the better team…
Closing Question: What can you do to show others you love God? How can you show your love of neighbor?
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The writing and drawings of this book are exquisite. Frazee wraps us in her story of life with all of its beauties and difficulties. We see people of all races and nationalities trying to struggle through difficulties while loving others during these hard times. Frazee draws people in wheelchairs bringing happiness and smiles to those around them.
This is simply a book that will enchant readers. The writing and drawing are so well incorporated that the story of life is wonderfully told. This book can be read individually or shared with those we love. It was just published and has already received the highest praise. After you read it, you will know why. Outstanding!
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.)
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