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Dear Families,

Did your brother or sister ever get allowance when they did not do their chores? 

It can feel unfair when someone gets paid when they did not work as hard as you did.

Jesus says, “The last will be first, and the first will be last.”  Jesus is generous. 

He reminds us there is room for everyone in his Church and in Heaven.

As a family, watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.

When did you want to be first, but did not get to be? 

Name something positive about being last or putting others first.

Family Prayer:  Dear Jesus, show us how to put others first.  Remind us that you love

all of us and you want us to love each other. Amen

 

last will be first

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Dear Parents,

After Jesus is baptized, he is led into the desert by the Holy Spirit and for 40 days he was tempted by Satan.  Jesus was among wild animals and angels ministered to him.  During Lent, we too need to be led by the Holy Spirit and remember the vows of Baptism in which we promise to reject sin and follow Jesus.  Just as Jesus was ministered by the angels, God also supports us in our struggles against sin and temptation.  Therefore, let us hear, listen, and act to what Jesus proclaims, “This is the time of fulfillment.  The kingdom of God is at hand.  Repent and believe in the Gospel.”

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other these questions. Do you believe that Jesus will help you do what’s right when you are tempted?  How does the Holy Spirit help you live as a follower of Jesus?

Family Prayer:  Holy Spirit, help us to make good choices as followers of Jesus.  God, send your angels to minister to us the way you sent them to minister to Jesus in the desert. Amen

 

 

temptation of jesus

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Dear Families,

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus calls his first disciples.  They were disciples of John the Baptist.  John directs two of them, one named Andrew to follow Jesus, the Lamb of God.  They follow Jesus and spend the day with him.  The next day Andrew brings his brother, Simon, to meet Jesus.  When we have had an encounter with Christ, we should bring our friends to connect with him.  Jesus calls us to be his friends and follow him.  He calls each of us to be his disciple.

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question. How can I introduce one of my friends to Jesus?

Family Prayer:  Jesus, help us remember that you are our friend.  Show us how to introduce other friends to you.  Amen

 

jesus calls first disciples

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Dear Families,

If you were invited to a party, would you go?  In this Sunday’s Gospel, the guests who were invited did not come, so the host invited strangers.  Every Sunday, we are invited to come to God’s house.  Sometimes we may not feel like going, but God is always waiting for our arrival.

As a family watch video in its entirety than ask each other this question. Why is Sunday Mass such an important and special celebration?

Family Prayer:  Thank you, Lord, for sending us an invitation to be a part of your family and come to your celebration every Sunday!  Amen

 

kings party

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Dear Parents,

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus took Peter, James, and John on top of a high mountain and they see the Transfiguration of Jesus.  Jesus clothes became dazzling white.  Two great men appeared with him.  Moses who gave the Israelites the Ten Commandments, and Elijah a great prophet who taught the people to be faithful to God.  From a cloud they hear God say “This is my beloved Son.  Listen to him.”  They wondered what all of this means.  Jesus disciples probably wanted to tell everyone what they saw, but Jesus asked them to wait until after his death.  Jesus died and resurrected, now they understood and shared this special memory with others that Jesus is God’s beloved Son.

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question. How will you change and grow during Lent?

Family Prayer:  Lord, help us to remember we also are God’s beloved children.  Amen

 

 

transfiguration

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