Kids Grace Link 04-19-20

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“In the breaking of the bread, the disciples’ eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus, but he vanished from their sight.  ”
— Acts 24:30-31 

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.

Weekly Reflection Questions

  1. What were the disciples discussing as they walked the road to the village of Emmaus? (all that had happened in Jerusalem, the death and resurrection of Jesus)  

  2. As they were walking, do you think they truly believed Jesus had been raised from the dead?  

  3. Who do they meet along the road? (Jesus)

  4. How do the disciples describe what happened in their hearts when the man opened the Scriptures to them? (their hearts were burning)

  5. When did the disciples finally recognize Jesus? (in the breaking of the bread) 

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

God with Us: The Messengers—The Birth of the Early Church

Having risen from the dead, Jesus Christ has appeared to His disciples and instructed them saying, "Remain in Jerusalem until you are filled with power from Heaven!" People of all ages will be inspired by this powerful and moving depiction of the first Christians.  

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Bible Bag with Kids

NEW recurring feature!

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Please contact Stephanie Lloyd at stephanielloyd@olgparish.org with any questions

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  3. Search “Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Edina”

  4. Choose the option with the address reading 5071 Eden Ave, Edina MN and click “Next”

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Kids Grace Link 04-12-20

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“Peter proceeded to speak and said... ‘To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name’.”
— Acts 10:43 

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.

Weekly Reflection Questions

  1. Who is speaking in the first reading? (Peter) 

  2. How does our family do what Peter says: “He [Jesus] commissioned us to preach to the people and testify that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead”?  

  3. Who arrives first at Jesus’s tomb and sees the stone moved away? (Mary Magdala) 

  4. Why do you think the gospel writer John names Simon Peter, but calls the other person with him “the other disciple?” 

  5. Do you think it is important that the disciples saw the burial cloths in the tomb? Why? 

Bible Bag with Kids

NEW recurring feature!

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

He is Risen! The Power of the Resurrection

Join Brother Francis as he celebrates the power and splendor of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in this moving and instructive animated presentation!

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Contact Us

Please contact Stephanie Lloyd at stephanielloyd@olgparish.org with any questions

Create a FORMED Account

  1. Visit the FORMED website and click Sign Up

  2. Choose “I belong to a Parish or Organization”

  3. Search “Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Edina”

  4. Choose the option with the address reading 5071 Eden Ave, Edina MN and click “Next”

  5. Fill in your Name and Email Address in the appropriate fields and choose “Sign Up” to complete the signup process.

Kids Grace Link 04-05-20

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“The centurion and the men with him who were keeping watch over Jesus feared greatly when they saw the earthquake and all that was happening, and they said, ‘Truly, this was the Son of God!’”
— Matthew 27:54 

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.

Weekly Reflection Questions

  1. What special name do we give the story of the meal Jesus shared with his friends just before he was condemned to death? (The Last Supper) 

  1. What sacrament recalls The Last Supper? (The Eucharist)

  2. What is the name of the person who denied Jesus three times before the cock crowed? (Peter) 

  3. Silently think about the ways you deny Jesus and ask Him to help you overcome these denials in prayer.

  4. Who were the people with Jesus when he died? (There were many women there, looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him. Among them were Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.) 

  5. Why do you think Matthew, the gospel writer, tells us who was with Jesus when he died? 

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

God With Us

He was born in humble obscurity, yet His family had to flee to save Him from a jealous ruler. He forgave sins, healed the sick and gave hope to the downhearted and oppressed, yet He was despised and rejected by many. He spoke the truth even when it was dangerous to do so. He willingly laid down His life and then rose again, conquering the power of death! From The Voice of the Martyrs comes God with Us, formerly called Jesus: He Lived Among Us. With newly enhanced animation, it is the dramatic retelling of the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of the last surviving apostle, John. Journey with Jesus and encounter His miracles, His astonishing teaching and His unsurpassed bravery. Discover the power and love of Jesus Christ and see why His followers risked all to carry His message to the ends of the earth. Children and adults alike will be captivated by this account of Jesus' life, featuring vivid storytelling and high impact animation. This powerful presentation will encourage and inspire viewers to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

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Contact Us

Please contact Stephanie Lloyd at stephanielloyd@olgparish.org with any questions

Create a FORMED Account

  1. Visit the FORMED website and click Sign Up

  2. Choose “I belong to a Parish or Organization”

  3. Search “Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Edina”

  4. Choose the option with the address reading 5071 Eden Ave, Edina MN and click “Next”

  5. Fill in your Name and Email Address in the appropriate fields and choose “Sign Up” to complete the signup process.

Kids Grace Link 03-29-20

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“Jesus said, ‘This illness is not to end in death, but is for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.’
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— John 11:4

Read & Reflect

Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead! 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.

Weekly Reflection Questions

  1. Remember a time when you lost something really special. As a family, let each person share the item they lost and encourage each person to share feelings about the loss. If the item is still lost, ask St. Helena, the finder of the True Cross of Jesus, to pray to God to help find it.

  2. What do you think it means when the gospel writer says Jesus became “perturbed and deeply troubled” when he saw Mary and the others with her weeping?

  3. Who does Jesus talk to just before he says “Lazarus, come out!”?

  4. What things in Lazarus’s story are similar to the story of Jesus’s Resurrection? (for example, dead for a number of days, wrapped in burial cloths, buried in a cave that was sealed with a stone)

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

The Mass: A Life-Giving Prayer

Come with Brother Francis as he celebrates the life-changing power of the Mass in this inspirational and instructive presentation!

This episode includes:

"The Celebration of the Mass"—an animated representation of what happens during the Mass and our encounter with Jesus as we celebrate this wonderful gift of God

"With a Heart of Praise"—a moving prayer-song that expresses our gratitude to God

"The Parable of the Publican and the Sinner"—a moving, animated depiction of Jesus's teaching on humility and forgiveness

Rich in instruction and inspiration, Brother Francis: The Mass is a unique way of helping children experience the presence of Christ as they attend Mass.

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Saint of the Day Calendar

Contact Us

Please contact Stephanie Lloyd at stephanielloyd@olgparish.org with any questions

Create a FORMED Account

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  3. Search “Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Edina”

  4. Choose the option with the address reading 5071 Eden Ave, Edina MN and click “Next”

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Kids Grace Link 03-22-20

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Read & Reflect

The story of Jesus healing the man born blind is truly a miracle! 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.

Weekly Reflection Questions

  1. Imagine what it would like to be blind. Have a family discussion about what you would miss the most if you could no longer see. 

  2. What do you think Jesus meant when he said: “Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible through him.”?

  3. Do you think the blind man in the story is the only person Jesus helps to see? 

  4. How can you share Jesus’ message with others to help them see God’s works?  

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

The Suitcase: A Story About Giving by Jane Meyer

Zeal and excitement are a part of every child. This picture book celebrates a young boy's enthusiasm to put into practice the words of Christ: to feed and clothe the poor, help the needy, and love one's neighbor.

As Thomas shows his family the items he has packed into his suitcase after hearing a stirring homily at church, they marvel at his inventiveness and loving heart—he is traveling to the Kingdom of Heaven, and he knows what it takes to get there! Thomas and his family figure out a way, with his suitcase, to accomplish the goal that Thomas is so excited about: to arrive at the Kingdom.

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Catholic Icing

If you’re looking for Catholic craft ideas for kids, you’ve come to the right place! I founded Catholic Icing in 2009 after becoming frustrated at the lack of Catholic ideas for children online, and have been posting crafts, recipes, and hands-on ideas ever since! It is my mission to bring Christian fun to families on the internet for free, and I am always working on adding to my library of Catholic crafts!

Saint of the Day Calendar

Contact Us

Please contact Stephanie Lloyd at stephanielloyd@olgparish.org with any questions

Create a FORMED Account

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  2. Choose “I belong to a Parish or Organization”

  3. Search “Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Edina”

  4. Choose the option with the address reading 5071 Eden Ave, Edina MN and click “Next”

  5. Fill in your Name and Email Address in the appropriate fields and choose “Sign Up” to complete the signup process.