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20th Sunday of Year A
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The Evils of Discrimination
The Canaanite woman confronted the evils of discrimination in today’s Gospel. As a family, explore the topic of discrimination. Watch the evening news together. After the news, discuss the stories of discrimination in the newscast and what can be done about these situations. Talk about how faith plays a role in dealing with the evils of discrimination.
Maybe your family is a victim of discrimination. Talk to your children about their feelings and how they can cope with this discrimination. Remind your children that God loves them.
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20th Sunday of Year A
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Read Alouds
20th Sunday of Year A
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Sunday Index for children ages 5-13
Using each lesson plan, directors of religious education, school teachers, and parents can:
- Use the recommended key discussion points when reading weekly messages with your children.
- Read aloud a classic picture storybook linked to the moral virtue in the weekly readings.
- Manage creative activities including arts and crafts, games, and gardening projects.
- End with a reflection activity using a case study and a prayer.
THE WORD THIS WEEK
Mercy
SUNDAY READ ALOUD
This work speaks of parental love that follows a child wherever they go. It is a great parallel for the love and mercy that God extends to each and every one of His children. The story illustrates the unbounded love that follows a beloved child no matter where they go or what they do. One of the greatest lines in the book speaks to an understanding of God’s loving us so much that He sent LOVE to follow us in the person of Jesus. The excerpt from the book that reflects this is as follows: I wanted you more than you will ever know, so I sent love to follow you wherever you go!
SUNDAY CORRELATIONS
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Peace and Loyalty
First Reading: Isaiah 50:1,6-7
Last week I told you the story of Jamie, Sammy, and Chuck. All three are different. Jamie is Hispanic, Sammy is an Arab-American, and Chuck’s grandparents came from Canada. Yet, all are friends and all of them shared good times at Chuck’s house.
Last week, we heard the story of how the power went out at Chuck’s house when the boys went for a night time swim. Chuck’s mother came out with a candle and brought them into the house where it was warm.
Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28
Lucia, Matthew, and Chan listened quietly as Mrs. Ashley read the story of Jesus and the foreign woman. Afterwards, Mrs. Ashley began a discussion with a simple question: “Did Jesus like the woman?” Everyone agreed Jesus did like the woman. “Why did he did he try to put her off? Why did he say he only served the Jewish people?” The group fell silent. They didn’t have an answer. Then Mrs. Ashley asked the hard question: “Why did Jesus call the woman a ‘dog’?”
At that point, Lucia jumped up and shouted “Jesus did not! He loves everyone! My Grandmother told me so!” Mrs. Ashley could see the fire in Lucia’s eyes. Lucia’s fine dark hair and deep brown eyes told everyone in class her grandparents were from Mexico. It was clear from Lucia’s answer that her grandmother had passed along a deep belief in Jesus.
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Leaving Vietnam:
The True Story of Tuan Ngo
“Leaving Vietnam: The True Story of Tuan Ngo” by Sarah S. Kilborne, illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Simon & Shuster Books for Young Readers, New York, 1990, 48 pages, Grades 3-5.
It is important to remember that the Holy Family had to flee from Bethlehem to escape King Herod’s murderous wrath; they were refugees. Like the Ngo family in this story, the Holy Family had done nothing wrong. They were the victims, not the problem. As the world begins facing the massive refugee situations occurring today, let us keep that fact in mind and act with charity.
I hope you get a chance to encourage middle grade students in your family to read this clear and understandable refugee story. It will assist the young students in understanding some of the complex issues involved with refugees.
SOURCE: Southern Nebraska Register, Catholic Diocese of Lincoln (The image and link to the video embedded above are not part of Terrence Nollen’s review.)
Catechist Resources
20th Sunday of Year A
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