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Aug 8, 20203 min read
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Our Shepherd King
(Adults, miracles are a difficult subject to discuss with young children. We don't want them to think that Jesus is a magician or a...
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thebetterpart
Aug 8, 20204 min read
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Jesus Saves
(Adults, miracles are difficult for children. We don't want them to think that Jesus is a magician or a superhero. His power is God's...
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thebetterpart
Aug 8, 20204 min read
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Fear and Faith
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Matthew 14.22-33 Last...
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thebetterpart
Aug 1, 20203 min read
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Abundant Life
(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to...
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thebetterpart
Aug 1, 20204 min read
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): The Same Actions
(Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very fluent reader.) Matthew 14.13-21 For four weeks now...
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thebetterpart
Aug 1, 20204 min read
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): The Fullness of the Kingdom
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Matthew 14.13-21 Each...
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thebetterpart
Jul 25, 20202 min read
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Together with the Pearl
(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to...
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thebetterpart
Jul 25, 20203 min read
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Trespassers in the Kingdom
(Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very fluent reader.) Matthew 13.44-52 In the Gospel for...
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thebetterpart
Jul 25, 20204 min read
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Kingdom Living
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Matthew 13.44-52 In...
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thebetterpart
Jul 18, 20203 min read
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): What Does Jesus Want Us to Know?
(Adults, the Gospel this week is quite long and considers three of Jesus' parables. This reflection focuses on the parable that is...
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thebetterpart
Jul 18, 20204 min read
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Weeds to Strengthen the Wheat?
(Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very fluent reader. It is a long Gospel, and a little...
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thebetterpart
Jul 18, 20204 min read
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Three Measures
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Matthew 13.24-43 For...
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thebetterpart
Jul 11, 20203 min read
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Who is this Sower?
(Adults, the reflection is about the short version of this Sunday's Gospel. You might choose not to read the Gospel to the child before...
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thebetterpart
Jul 11, 20204 min read
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): We Will Listen
(Adults, the reflection is about the short version of this Sunday's Gospel. There is a great visual in this Gospel, so you might invite...
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thebetterpart
Jul 11, 20203 min read
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Preparing the Soil
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Better yet, have someone read it to you. This particular Gospel has some great visuals. Close your eyes and...
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thebetterpart
Jul 4, 20203 min read
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): What Do You Know?
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 3-6 year olds (Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you...
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thebetterpart
Jul 4, 20203 min read
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): An Invitation and a Promise
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 6-9 year olds (Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very...
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thebetterpart
Jul 4, 20203 min read
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Ploughing Together
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 9-12 year olds (Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you....
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thebetterpart
Jun 27, 20203 min read
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Comfortable in Our Home
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 3-6 year olds (Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you...
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thebetterpart
Jun 27, 20203 min read
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): The Right Order of Loving
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 6-9 year olds (Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very...
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thebetterpart
Jun 27, 20202 min read
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Welcoming and Being Welcomed
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 9-12 year olds (Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you....
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thebetterpart
Jun 20, 20203 min read
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): More Special than the Sparrows
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 3-6 year olds (Adults, the Gospel this Sunday mentions "those who kill the body..." You may not want...
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thebetterpart
Jun 20, 20202 min read
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): To Reveal the Hidden
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 6-9 year olds (Adults, begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child, unless the child is a very...
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thebetterpart
Jun 20, 20203 min read
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Acknowledged
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 9-12 year olds (Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you....
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