“John said ‘I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming... He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire’.”

Luke 3:16

Read & Reflect

View the Mass readings, then use the weekly reflection questions and links to enhance your family’s experience of the liturgy.

Activities

Coloring Page

Activity Sheet

Go Deeper

Loyola Press Sunday Connection

Music

Gaudete

Veni, Veni (O Come O Come Emmanuel)

On That Holy Mountain 

Prepare The Way 

Reflection Questions

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

2. Who is the main character in today’s gospel story? (John the Baptist)

3. What advice did John give people who asked him what they should do to prepare for the Lord? (Don’t steal, lie, or try to cheat anyone, but do share with others)

4. What did John tell the people who thought he might be The Christ? (“I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming... He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire.”)

5. What kind of news was John preaching? (Good News)

6. What is one way you can prepare your heart for Jesus? (Pray, do nice things for others, obey parents and teachers, etc.)     

Bible Bag for Kids

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

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