“The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed that springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.”

Mark 4:30-32

Read & Reflect

Take a moment to read the Mass readings for this week and reflect on the reading as a family using the questions and printable activity sheets below.

Printable Activity Sheets

Coloring Sheet

Activity Sheet

Sunday Resources

Loyola Press Sunday Connection

Hymns

Faith as small as a mustard seed (kids song with actions) 

Mass of Creation: We Walk by Faith 

The Kingdom of God

Weekly Reflection Questions - For Families with Kids

1. From which gospel do we hear today? (Mark) 

2. What is the name of today’s celebration? (The 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time) 

3. What is necessary for a seed to grow? (Good soil, rain, sun, someone to tend it...) 

4. Do you know the popular name for today’s gospel? (The Parable of the Mustard Seed) 

5. To what does Jesus compare the mustard seed? (The Kingdom of God; the smallest seed that becomes the largest bush and provides shade for the birds)

6. What are some things our family can do to plant seeds and help God’s Kingdom to grow?

Bible Bag for Kids

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

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