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Dear Parents,

This Sunday, called Palm/Passion Sunday is the first day of Holy Week.  During Holy Week we follow the last days of Jesus’ life on earth.  Listening to the Gospel readings we hear how Jesus came into Jerusalem, people waved palm branches and shouted, “Hosanna!”  We remember Jesus’s Last Supper with his Apostles, how he is arrested and put to death on the cross.  When Jesus died on the cross, they put a sign above him that said “King of the Jews”.  Most people misunderstood who Jesus was, but the soldier who watched him die said “This man truly was the Son of God!”. 

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

As a family, how will we reflect on the events of Jesus’ passion and death?

Family Prayer:  Christ Jesus, your love is made visible through the mystery of your death and resurrection.  Transform us into people of mercy to embrace you in those who are suffering in our midst.  We ask this, as a people reconciled to God through the blood of your cross.  Amen

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Read more: Palm/Pasión Sunday ̶ ̶ Domingo de Ramos/la Pasión del Señor (Faith Formation)

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Dear Families,

In this week’s Gospel Jesus reminds us that when we care for the poor, hungry, sick, tired, and lonely, we are loving him.  We also remember this Sunday that Jesus is the King.  If we wish to be in service to our King, we must be in service to those in need.

As a family watch video in its entirety than ask each other this question. How can you recognize the needs of others and help fill those needs?

Family Prayer:  Jesus, help us to notice when someone is poor, sick, lonely, hungry, or in need in any way.  Amen

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Read more: Solemnity of Christ the King Cycle A/ Solemnidad de Cristo Rey Ciclo A

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Dear Parents,

This Sunday is called Good Shepherd Sunday because Jesus tells His friends that He is the Good Shepherd who will lay down His life for His sheep.  He explains that a hired shepherd runs away when a wolf comes.  A hired shepherd only wants to be paid.  Jesus says, “I know my sheep, and they know me.”  He tells us that we belong to Him and He will lay down His life for us.  Jesus reminds us how important we are to Him, so important that He died and rose so we can go to Heaven someday.

This week our video is a reflection on the First Reading and the Gospel.  As a family, watch video in its entirety and ask each other these questions:  How is Jesus like a good shepherd?  How are you like a good shepherd?

Family Prayer:  Teach us Lord, to hear your voice and answer you.  Amen

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Read more: Fourth Sunday of Easter Cycle B / Cuarto Domingo de Pascua Ciclo B (Faith Formation)

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Dear Families,

This week we return to the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, and we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. 

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the Apostles to teach and baptize all nations in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  This is called the Great Commission.  We name ourselves Christians as we pray in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  Through our Baptism, we share in the life of the Blessed Trinity and in the Church’s mission to share God’s love with everyone.

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

How can you share your faith with others?

Family Prayer:  Lord, help us to learn more about the Blessed Trinity, so we can teach others about you.  Amen

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Read more: Solemnity of the Holy Spirit Cycle B / Solemnidad de la Santísima Trinidad Ciclo B (Faith Formation)