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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
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(La versión en español sigue al inglés)
Dear Families,
This Sunday’s Gospel is about the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus was without sin. He did not need to be baptized, but he allowed John to baptize him to show us how important this sacrament is. The Blessed Trinity was fully revealed at Jesus’ baptism. At Jesus baptism – God the Father says he is “well pleased” with His Son, Jesus. God the Holy Spirit comes down on Jesus like a dove. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are the Holy Trinity. They are united in love.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question. Imagine yourself at Jesus’ baptism. What do you see and feel?
Family Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of Baptism that makes us part of your family. Help us to treat one another with love and respect. Amen
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Read more: Baptism of the Lord / El Bautismo del Señor (Faith Formation)
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Dear Parents,
Alleluia! this Sunday we celebrate Jesus Resurrection! We have made it through the forty days of Lent, and walked with Jesus on his journey to the cross in Holy Week. It is celebration time and Easter doesn’t end today. Easter never ends, what Jesus did through his death and resurrection never ends. Let’s look at the season of Easter, and for the next fifty days reflect on how the apostles responded to this good news. Jesus’ resurrection changed everything for the apostles. They were no longer afraid, now nothing was more important to them than sharing the good news.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
What does Jesus’ resurrection mean to us as his disciples today?
Family Prayer: Jesus, you have triumphed over the grave and you have won new life for us. Give us the eyes of faith to see you in your glory. Amen
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Read more: Alleluia! Jesus is Risen! / ¡Aleluya! ¡Jesús ha resucitado! (Faith Formation)
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Dear Families,
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus loves teaching others about God the Father! Jesus’ power is shown when He sends away a bad spirit. Jesus has authority over all things, including us.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question. Do we recognize Jesus’ authority over us and his ability to teach us?
Family Prayer: Jesus, please help us to listen to you in all things. Amen
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(La versión en español sigue al inglés)
Dear Families,
This Sunday’s Gospel. A dad asked his two sons to help him out.
One said no but changed his mind and helped.
The other son said yes but did not help. Which son helped his dad?
When we learn about Jesus, are we ready to follow him right away?
Do we put aside our video games, shows, and cell phones to really hear God’s message to us?
As a family watch video in its entirety than ask each other this question.
What makes you say no instead of yes when you are asked to do something?
Family Prayer: Jesus, help us to hear what you want us to know and to say yes to you. Amen
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