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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

 

baptism of the Lord

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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

 

Christ The King

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Dear Families,

This Sunday’s Gospel is about multiplying the gifts God gives us.  The best gift is the Good News of Jesus’ Birth, Death and Resurrection.  When we use our talents to spread the Good News, we give glory to God.

As a family watch video in its entirety than ask each other this question. What talent has God given you?  How can you use it to tell others about Jesus?

Family Prayer:  Lord, help us to discover our talents.  Show us how you want us to use them.  Amen

 

talents

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Dear Families,

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus uses the parable of the bridegroom and ten girls to tell his disciples to remain vigilant. The parable describes some of the girls as foolish and some as wise.  Those who were ready for the bridegroom went into the wedding feast. The bridegroom, however, didn’t even acknowledge those who didn’t prepare.  Jesus teaches us to always be prepared and to do good things. We never know when he will return.  This is an opportune time to recognize that when we make good choices, we are preparing for Jesus’ coming.

As a family watch video in its entirety than ask each other this question. If Jesus came back today, would you be ready to meet him?

Family Prayer:  Jesus, remind us to always be prepared for you, especially each Sunday at Mass.

 

ten virgins and their lamps

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Dear Families,

This Sunday’s Gospel is very important to Catholics because it describes when Jesus gave his Church the papacy (pope).

Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter and gave Peter the ability to bind or forgive sins

(the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation).

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

Why do you think the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a gift Jesus gave us?

Family Prayer:  Jesus, help us to always run towards you and change anything that

keeps us from you.  Amen

peter gets the key

 

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