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Children’s Message by Big Al and Fr Joe posted every Friday from Most Sacred Heart Parish, Eureka, MO
Sunday School Lesson 11/5/23 from the Catholic Sunday Mass Gospel Reading from Matthew 23:1-12. In this Gospel episode, Jesus condemns the Pharisees.
Little Liturgies is an online prayer for students of Edmonton Catholic School Division. Today reflect with Fr. Glenn upon how to serve one another.
Miss Heidi partners with Bayard, Inc. for Children and Family Faith Formation. Miss Heidi uses the Children Celebrate Leader’s Guide from Pflaum Publishing Group to help script each episode.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 23:1-12
This week, we learn that God wants only the best for us. Because we are part of God’s family, that means we should want only the best for each other, too, and be willing to help out and be kind and humble. How can you be kind and humble this week?
This week on Catholic Crafts with Clare we make a See-saw craft! Visit http://www.themassbox.com to craft along with us! The craft coincides with the readings for the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A. Jesus teaches that “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:1-12)
What does it mean to be humble? This children’s message discusses that, demonstrating that if we try to base our strength on our own actions and merits, we will fail. We can’t just talk about our faith; we live it out by loving and serving God, as Christ did. Use a toppling tower to show kids how our lives will crumble if we put faith in anything but God.
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
OBJECTS: A report card, a sports sweater, sheet music, art work – anything that illustrates the activities mentioned below.
SUMMARY: This sermon explores the importance of doing things for the right reasons rather than seeking approval from others. Jesus warns against hypocrisy and emphasizes the value of humility and sincerity, as God values and rewards a humble spirit.
We like the approval of others. It feels good to do well in school, excel in a sport, hear the applause of the audience at a music recital, see a picture we have painted in an art show, or have someone thank us for helping them.
These are all good things, but we are reminded, by the words of Jesus, to do things for the right reason. In the Bible Jesus uses the example of the Pharisees who know God’s law, but try to impress others with how smart and important they are. He says the Pharisees “say, and don’t do” which means that they say the right things, but do not carry out those good deeds in their actions (23:3)
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OBJECT: A carrot
SUMMARY: This sermon focuses on Jesus teaching about the importance of being humble, using the example of carrots. Jesus emphasizes doing good work for the right reasons, rather than seeking praise from others. The analogy highlights the power and beauty of unseen work that benefits others.
To understand this idea of being humble, let’s use the example of a carrot. You know – Bugs Bunny’s favorite food! Carrots have been around for thousands of years and they are one of the best foods you can eat to stay healthy. They taste good too. They are loaded with vitamins, especially vitamin A, which helps you have good eyesight. Eating carrots even helps you see better at night. Carrots also prevent many diseases.
Wow, it seems like carrots are just packed with power and all of this good work happens in the soil where it can’t be seen. What shows above the ground is the carrot’s feathery green top. After the carrot has had time to grow it is pulled from the garden’s soil and then we are able to see the orange carrot which is so beautiful it seems to glow.
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SUMMARY: This sermon explores the concept of showing off and the importance of humility. Jesus criticizes those who only do good when others are watching. He emphasizes the need to be modest and do good things because they are right, not for recognition.
Have you ever heard someone called a “show-off?” Is that a good thing to be called? What does it mean? (Solicit children’s responses)
That’s right, when we show-off we’re wanting to call attention to ourselves. Usually we’re hoping that people will notice something special about us – maybe something we can do really well.
Everyone likes to be recognized for doing a good job, but sometimes showing-off can be a problem. Showing-off can hurt people’s feelings, can’t it?
And sometimes people show-off how they do one thing because they feel less special about how they do others. Or maybe they even are less special in those ways.
That’s what happens in today’s Gospel lesson…Jesus calls a group of people show-offs!
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