“He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”
Matthew 3:11
Read & Reflect
View the Mass readings, then use the weekly reflection questions and links to enhance your family’s experience of the liturgy.
Go Deeper
Loyola Press Sunday Connection
Reflection Questions
What do we celebrate at Mass today? (The Second Sunday of Advent, also, the second Sunday of our new liturgical year)
From which gospel do we hear today? (Matthew, the primary gospel for year A of the Sunday liturgical reading cycle)
Who was baptizing people in the Jordan River? (John the Baptist)
What food did John the Baptist eat in the desert? (locusts and wild honey)
Fill in the blanks: In Matthew 3:11, John says: “‘I baptize you with _____________ for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the _________ _____________ and __________’.” (water, Holy Spirit, fire)
Who is John the Baptist preparing the people to meet? (Jesus, the Lord, God - all are acceptable)
Kids Activities
Bible Bag: Kid-sized lesson on the Sunday Gospel
Resource Links for Catholic Parents
Questions or Comments?
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