Kids Grace Link 08-09-20

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“At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”   ”
— Matthew 14:27 

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 - For Families with Kids

  1. In today’s Gospel from Matthew, where did Jesus go to pray? (up the mountain) 

  2. Where did he send the disciples while he went to pray? (across the sea in a boat) 

  3. What did the disciples say when they saw Jesus walking on the water? (It is a ghost!) 

  4. What did Jesus say to calm the disciples’ fear? (“Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”) 

  5. Which disciple asked Jesus to command him to come to him on the water? (Peter)  

  6. What do you do when you are afraid? Who comforts you? 

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

Better than a Super Hero: Learning About Jesus

Put on your superhero cape and fly off with Moses the Cat and the Cat Chat Family to learn about the world's most super Savior: Jesus! Jesus is even better than a superhero because he is truly God and he loves each of us so much. 

Please see below for instructions to create a FORMED account.

Bible Bag with Kids

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

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 08-02-20

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“All ate and were satisfied...””
— Matthew 14:20a 

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 - For Families with Kids

  1. In today’s Gospel from Matthew, how many loaves and how many fish are there? (5 loaves and 2 fish)

  2. What did Jesus do with the loaves and fishes? (broke them and shared them with all the people) 

  3. How many people were fed in the story? (5000!) 

  4. How many baskets of food were left over after everyone had eaten? (12 baskets full) 

  5. The Gospel from today is one of Jesus’ miracles. What does it mean when someone says something is a miracle?  

  6. Tell me about a miracle you have seen or heard about.  

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

Better than a Super Hero: Learning About Jesus

Put on your superhero cape and fly off with Moses the Cat and the Cat Chat Family to learn about the world's most super Savior: Jesus! Jesus is even better than a superhero because he is truly God and he loves each of us so much. 

Please see below for instructions to create a FORMED account.

Bible Bag with Kids

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

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 07-26-20

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“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls.
When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.”
— Matthew 13:45-46 

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
Crossword
Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Activity

Pearl of Great Price

Hymns

Pearl of Great Price 

Open My Eyes, Lord
(bi-lingual with reflection from the composer)

The Irish Blessing  

Weekly Reflection Questions - For Families with Kids

  1. In today’s Gospel from Matthew, Jesus says the Kingdom of Heaven is like 3 things. Can you name them?

  2. Why does the man who finds the treasure hide it again? (He hurries to buy the field before the field owner finds it.)

  3. What does the merchant do when he finds the pearl of great price? (He sells all he has so he can buy the pearl.) 

  4. Why do you think Jesus told his followers Parables?  

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

The Merchant and His Treasure

In The Merchant and His Treasure, we learn that sometimes it's important to give up what we want for what is truly best! 

Please see below for instructions to create a FORMED account.

Bible Bag with Kids

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

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 07-19-20

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“No, if you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them. Let them grow together until harvest...”
— Matthew 13:29-30 

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 - For Families with Kids

  1. Who do you think Jesus means when he says the field owner said, “An enemy has done this?”

  2. What does the field owner tell his workers to do about the weeds? (Let them grow with the wheat so they do not also uproot the wheat.)

  3. Do you think the field owner was wise or foolish to let the weeds grow with the wheat?

  4. At harvest time, what does the field owner tell his workers to do with the weeds?

  5. When does Jesus say the harvest will be, and whom does he say are the harvesters?  

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

The Adventures of Ociee Nash

Based on Milam McGraw Propst’s award-winning novel, A Flower Blooms on Charlotte Street. Nine-year-old Ociee boards a train to North Carolina to be raised by her Aunt Mamie. As she meets heroes like the Wright Brothers and the U.S. President, Ociee  proves that she, too, is capable of greatness in this heartwarming, rewarding film the whole family will enjoy. 

Please see below for instructions to create a FORMED account.

Bible Bag with Kids

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

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 07-12-20

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“Some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit...”
— Matthew 13:8 

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 - For Families with Kids

  1. Why does Matthew say Jesus “got in a boat and sat down”? (The crowd was so large) 

  2. What happens to the seed that falls on the path? (The birds eat it up) 

  3. What happens to the seed that falls on rocky ground? (It was scorched by the sun.)  

  4. On what kind of ground does the seed grow and produce fruit? (Rich soil) 

  5. What are some good fruits of our family? (Each person, we follow Jesus, we pray, we love, we give to charity, etc...)  

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

Brother Francis: A Lesson on Prayer

Practice makes perfect! This is a true saying whether one is playing basketball, drawing a picture, reading, or even praying! In this wonderfully fun inaugural episode, the ever-joyful Brother Francis will help your children establish a personal relationship with God! 

Please see below for instructions to create a FORMED account.

Bible Bag with Kids

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

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 07-05-20

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“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28 

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 - For Families with Kids

  1. Who do you think Jesus means, when says God has revealed these things to the “little ones”? 

  2. Tell me 3 things you know about Jesus that help you to know God. 

  3. Who does Jesus want to come to him?  

  4. We know that Jesus died to restore our relationship with God. What do you think Jesus means when he says “My yoke is easy and my burden is light”? 

  5. How does our family follow Jesus’ example of giving praise to God?  

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

Brother Francis: A Lesson on Prayer

Practice makes perfect! This is a true saying whether one is playing basketball, drawing a picture, reading, or even praying! In this wonderfully fun inaugural episode, the ever-joyful Brother Francis will help your children establish a personal relationship with God! 

Please see below for instructions to create a FORMED account.

Bible Bag with Kids

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

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 06-28-20

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“Jesus said to his Apostles: ‘Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.’”
— Matthew 10:40 

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 - For Families with Kids

  1. Jesus was telling his apostles to be welcoming. How do you show welcome to others: visitors to your home, new students at school, new players on your team, etc.? 

  2. How does our parish show welcome to others? 

  3. Does it seem silly to talk about giving a cup of cold water? Explain that during Jesus’ time, there was no ice, so the only way to get cold water was to make a special trip to the well; this was considered a very generous act of welcome.  

  4. What is something you give generously, without wondering when you’ll get paid back? 

  5. How is our family like Jesus for others?  

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

Lukas Storyteller: St. Luke

In this inspiring episode, Lukas helps his friends discover the meaning of their names as they learn about their patron saints, while Lukas recalls his own encounter with Jesus and how it changed his life forever. 

Please see below for instructions to create a FORMED account.

Bible Bag with Kids

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

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 06-21-20

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“Jesus said to the Twelve: ‘Fear no one’.”
— Matthew 10:26 

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 - For Families with Kids

  1. When was a time that you felt especially protected by God? Describe it.  

  2. Who protects you when you feel afraid? 

  3. Have you ever been so afraid it has stopped you from helping others? 

  4. As a family, write a prayer of blessing and protection for your family. 

Weekly Formed Resource for Kids

The Giant King

When Rabbie, the carpenter’s son, goes to a distant town to sell his carvings, he finds the town besieged by a fierce and destructive giant. The townspeople despair, but Rabbie suggests that if the giant were treated like a king, he might behave like one. The message of this heart-warming fable is charming: that which is loved will reveal its loveliness. 

Please see below for instructions to create a FORMED account.

Bible Bag with Kids

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

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.