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The Power of Praying Together
Jesus said that when two or more people come together in his name — he will be there. To help your family experience the power of praying together, pray the Lord’s Prayer aloud in unison. Pause for a moment of silence. Invite family members to silently pray for one another. Close by thanking God for the gifts of faith and family.
Talk with your family about ways to correct someone and still stay friends. In today’s Gospel Jesus suggested: 1. Talk with the person yourself. 2. Talk with the person with one or two others. 3. Tell someone in charge.
Work out a practical guide for resolving disagreements in your family. Write it down and post it where everyone can see it.
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Read Alouds
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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.
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Responsibility
SUNDAY READ ALOUD
Choices, Choices, Everywhere!: Written by Gina M. Dahl
Life is full of choices. With so many things to choose from, how do we know which ones to choose? From the smallest of choices to the most essential choices in life, the right choices start with the right thoughts. This book teaches children the importance of personal responsibility when it comes to choosing, how prioritizing matters when making decisions, that there can be consequences or benefits as a result of choices made, and that God always honors a heart that honors Him.
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Limits and Responsibilities
First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-9
For Laura’s birthday, she got a cute fluffy puppy. A pure bred German shepherd. She named the puppy Teddy Bear. The puppy had bright eyes and loved to lick everyone. And everyone loved Teddy Bear.
With the gift of the puppy came responsibility. “Laura,” her mother said, “you have to feed, walk, and clean up after Teddy Bear. Your father and I will help, but Teddy is your responsibility.”
First, Laura had to house train the puppy. The place to go to the bathroom was outside. While Teddy Bear was learning to control himself, Laura put newspaper down and cleaned up the mess. Sometimes Teddy made a mistake and he got in trouble. But, sometimes Laura didn’t do her job, and she got in trouble.
“It’s hard to take care of a puppy,” Laura sighed.
Gospel: Matthew 18: 15-20
Brandon, Thomas, and Robert sat in their usual corner eating lunch. The three boys just started to meet there earlier in the year. No one claimed the spot and no one bothered them about it. Soon, they just assumed it was their spot to eat lunch.
Then Taylor showed up. “Hey, you guys are in my spot!” Taylor bellowed. Taylor had a reputation as a bully with a lightning fast temper. Anything would set him off. And if he thought he could get away with something, he would try it. Today, Taylor wanted the boys eating area.
Brandon was shy, but nice. He didn’t want a fight, so he stood up and began to walk off. Brandon’s way of handling the situation was to quietly walk away.
Thomas grabbed Brandon. “Sit down!” Thomas whispered into Brandon’s ear. Brandon did as Thomas asked.
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Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
“Eyes that Kiss in the Corners” by Joanna Ho, illustrated by Dung Ho.
Harper/Collins Children’s Press, 2021, 40 pages, Grades 1-3.
Joanna Ho has written an exquisite story in “Eyes that Kiss at the Corners.” It will help children understand the need to look beyond their own perspective to find beauty in others. No one group has cornered the market on beauty.
While realizing that the author has only so much space to tell the story, I would have appreciated at least one male character in the story. As a former children’s librarian, I believe this story will be very touching and important for young girls. However, I think that many boys will not respond in a similar manner because they will not see themselves in the story. Again, no book can be all things to all people, nor should this be a requirement. But until we begin to broaden our understanding of inclusion, certain groups seem to be left behind. That is usually the boys. Having said that, I highly recommend the book.
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.)
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