Opening Prayer

+Jesus, we know you lovechildren and their families.

Thank you for giving uspeople to love and who loveus. Jesus, you are our loyal

friend. Help us to alwayscome to you and listen toyour words in the Bible. In Jesus' name we pray,

Amen +

Jesus Welcomes Children - Mark 10:2-16 (Overview for adults)

In Sunday's Gospel, Jesus welcomes children & their families &invites them to be his followers. He even asks his adultfollowers to be more like children because children are

especially good at responding with their whole hearts. Humanbeings are created for making bonds of love & friendship. Forolder students, He teaches that from the beginning God made

man and woman to join together in love. They becomeinseparably one in marriage. This principle underlies thelifelong, faithful commitment the Church celebrates in the

Sacrament of Matrimony. ( From Visions TG1-14) Men & womenare created for relationships & lasting love, and children are

favored in the kingdom of God.

Faith on Fire Week of Sept. 26, 202127th Sunday in Ordinary time

(Weekly dated October 3)

What is a friend? Who are your friends?How do I show I belong to my family? How do I show I belong to Jesus' family?Who welcomes you? How do you know Jesus thinks children are important?Who do you include in your family? How do married couples follow Jesus?

OPTIONAL Starter Questions: Pick 1 or 2 that apply to your child(ren). Questions begin easy & progressto advanced.

Catholic Faith Word: (5 min) Play a game of hangman with the Catholic Faith Word.

READ THE OPENING STORY (Promise story can be found at HERE - Pick October 3)This is a quick opportunity for everyone to listen to (or read) a story which will prepare them for theGospel. Another great option: Share a personal story that relates to the Gospel instead of the story.

QUICK CONNECT (10 min)

Begin by each child completing the front cover of their Gospel Weekly (5 min)This time is meant to answer the student's question "Why should I be interested in this lesson?"

Family Guide

Do the Know/Think questions (pick appropriate question for each child's age OR ifyou are short on time, skip the story & pick from the optional questions below tomake a quick connection with family members & move to the Gospel Reading.

TOGETHER do the Gospel Reflection Questions found in your child's Weekly (in yellow boxes) & most explained below.

What do you think Jesus likes about children? They are an important part of his family. Why did hewant children with him? Jesus thinks children have the right values for his kingdom. They are usuallyopen to to others and willing to respond to a teacher. What do children like about Jesus? He is loving& kind to them. What does Jesus like about you? Why do the disciples want to keep the children away from Jesus? They thought Jesus was too busywith other more important things.When have you been left out because you were too young? Maybe a game or activity at home orschool. Sometimes this is done for your safety.How does Jesus show that children are important to Him? He calls them to him and blesses them.How do married couples follow Jesus? They remain faithful in their love & care for each other. Theybuild up the human community.What is the best part about being a part of a family? What can be hard about loving people, eventhose we care about most? What is Jesus' law about divorce? How does he change Moses' law? Jesus believes a man & a womanshould be faithful to each other in marriage. Moses' law was written when people still thought of womenas property. A man could send his wife away just as he could sell a cow or a piece of land. Mosesallowed divorce because of the peoples' stubbornness. What is God's purpose in making humans male & female? (Read Genesis 1:27 & 2:24 in your Bible)God made human beings male and female, not only for the purpose of having children & populating theearth but so that they could form bonds of love and friendship. What is Jesus' ideal for men and women? Jesus' ideal for men and women is lasting love.

(Overview) This week's Gospel focuses on the blessings of Marriage especially children. God createdus by love, for love and God desires that we live in community with one another. In ourfamilies/communities, we are to share love, grow in love and strengthen one another with supportand care. We are called to love like God loved us. Jesus show us that everyone is an importantmember of God's family.

Discover the Gospel TOGETHER - 20 min

Read the Gospel (find in their Bible) OR read/act out the Gospel Play from ONE of theprinted Pflaum Weeklies - Mark 10:2-16

Have each child work on their pages in What the Church Believes & Teaches (WCBT)

Each child will work individually in their book as they may not be covering the same content.

Promise students will look at Sign of the Cross (p. 15) Jesus loves children p. 26 Good News students will look at Baptism p. 21; Grace p 53; Santifying grace p. 55

Venture students: What Happens in the Sacrament of Matrimony p. 26Visions students will look at the Matrimony p.26; Sacraments at the service of Communion p. 25

Go Live the Gospel! (10 min)

Do the acitivity found in the Plfaum Weekly

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Closing Prayer to memorize for October: Guadrian Angel Prayer

Angel of God, my guardian dear,To whom God's love commits me here

Ever this day be at my side,to light, and guard, rule and guide. Amen +

If your family knows this one, pick a different prayer

to memorize. Perhaps, the Prayer to St. Michael.

Live the

Gospel

Discover God's LoveThis year we will use the Gospel reading to discover God's love as created in our body!

What are som ethings you can say with your body? How do you show love to others? How do you show love (treatwith dignigty) those who are most vulnerable?

Encouraging our families to be actively involved ingrowing their faith is one of our goals this year. You

will notice our homework options include manydifferent experiences. Choose only ONE! Together, let's take one step closer to God!

Car Rides Review Questions!Can you tell me what the Gospel was about?Why do you think this story is in the Bible?

What did we learn from the Gospel?

Show us what you've learned or how you'velived your faith this week !

Due Next Sunday

Find Assignment Form HERE

Saint of the WeekMemorial of the Holy Guardian Angels Oct. 2

Learn about your Guardian Angel HERESt. Michael the Archangel HERE

VIDEO: Learning the Sign of the Cross SONGYounger Students

VIDEO: Sacrament of Matrimony Please preview-same sex unions addressed. Good content!

Older Students

What is the Eucharist? (4 min) Great videoThe Sacrament of Marriage by Bishop Barron (8 min)Excellent!

Adults

Learn about the Eucharist"Grant us, almighty God, that we may be refreshed andnourished by the Sacrament which we have received, so

as to be transformed into what we consume. "~Roman Missal, Prayer after Communion

Click for a very short powerful way to help you explainthe true presence of the Eucharist

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