Kids Grace Link 01-17-21

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“As John the Baptist watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” ”
— John 1:36 

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. From which gospel is today’s reading? (John) 

  2. Who said, “Behold, the Lamb of God”? (John the Baptist) 

  3. What is the name of the disciple who brought his brother to Jesus? (Andrew) 

  4. Whom did Andrew tell Simon they had found? (The Messiah, which is translated Christ) 

  5. What did Jesus say when he met Simon? (“You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Cephas” — which is translated Peter.) 

  6. Who is one person you can bring to Jesus, and how will you do it?  

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

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Kids Grace Link 01-10-21

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“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
— Mark 1:11 

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. What is the name of the feast we celebrate today? (The Baptism of the Lord) 

  2. Who said, “I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” (John the Baptist) 

  3. Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus? (In the Jordan River) 

  4. Fill in the blank: When Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the Spirit descending upon him like a _______________. (Dove) 

  5. What did the voice from the heavens say? (“You are my beloved son; with you I am well pleased.”) 

  6. How do you show others you are a beloved child of God?  

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FORMED Video

Brother Francis: Born into the Kingdom: The Miracle of Baptism

In this happy presentation, Brother Francis invites us to share in the realities of the Sacrament of Baptism and the union it provides us with God's big family! Filled with instruction and inspiration, "Born into the Kingdom" is a great reminder of God's wonderful grace!

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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 “Edina”.

  4. Choose the “Our Lady of Grace” option 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 01-03-21

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“We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. ”
— Matthew 2:2 

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. What is the name of the feast we celebrate today? (The Epiphany of the Lord) 

  2. What name does the gospel writer use for the people from the east who arrived in Jerusalem asking King Herod where they could find the newborn King of the Jews? (Magi) 

  3. What gifts do the Magi give to Jesus? (Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh) 

  4. How were the magi warned not to return to King Herod? (In a dream) 

  5. Has God ever sent you a message in a dream, or otherwise? 

  6. What is one way you can do as the magi did and share the message that God loves us so much, He came into the world as a human child named Jesus?  

Bible Bag for Kids

FORMED Video

Brother Francis: O Holy Night, The King is Born: What Christmas Is About

Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas with Brother Francis in this heartwarming presentation of the birth of God's Son! Witness the moving submission of Mary, Joseph, and others as they make way for our Savior.

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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 “Edina”.

  4. Choose the “Our Lady of Grace” option 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 12-27-20

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“Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many... ”
— Luke 2:34 

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. What is the name of the feast we celebrate today? (The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph) 

  2. Who were the two people The Holy Family met in the temple? (Simeon and Anna) 

  3. What was revealed to Simeon by the Holy Spirit? (that he would see the Christ of the Lord before he died) 

  4. What did Anna do when she saw Jesus in the Temple? (She gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.) 

  5. Where did the Holy Family live? (in Galilee, in the town of Nazareth) 

  6. Describe a time you trusted in God’s promises and had faith like Simeon and Anna. 

Bible Bag with Kids

FORMED Video

Brother Francis: O Holy Night, The King is Born: What Christmas Is About

Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas with Brother Francis in this heartwarming presentation of the birth of God's Son! Witness the moving submission of Mary, Joseph, and others as they make way for our Savior.

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 “Edina”.

  4. Choose the “Our Lady of Grace” option 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 12-25-20

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“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. ”
— Luke 2:11 

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. Where does the gospel story say Joseph and Mary had to go to enroll in the census? (The city of David, Bethlehem) 

  2. What happened to Mary while she was in Bethlehem with Joseph? (She gave birth to her first born son) 

  3. Where did Mary lay her baby? Why? (In a manger)  

  4. Who told the shepherds that a savior had been born? (The Angel of the Lord) 

  5. Did the shepherds hurry or take their time getting to Jesus? (They hurried! The gospel says they went in haste.) 

  6. What did the shepherds do when they found Joseph, Mary, and Jesus? (They told others the message that had been told them about the child)  

  7. Who can you tell the Good News that Jesus has been born, just like the Angel of the Lord and the shepherds did?  

Bible Bag with Kids

FORMED Video

Brother Francis: O Holy Night, The King is Born: What Christmas Is About

Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas with Brother Francis in this heartwarming presentation of the birth of God's Son! Witness the moving submission of Mary, Joseph, and others as they make way for our Savior.

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 “Edina”.

  4. Choose the “Our Lady of Grace” option 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 12-20-20

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“The angel said, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.” ”
— Luke 1:30 

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. Which gospel did we hear from today? (Luke) 

  2. What is the name of the angel who appears to Mary? (Gabriel) 

  3. Do you know the name for the story of the angel’s appearance to Mary? (the Annunciation)   

  4. Which of our prayers comes from the story of the Annunciation? (the Hail Mary) 

  5. Which other woman did the angel say was pregnant? (Mary’s relative, Elizabeth) 

  6. Adults: tell the children a story about a time when you said “Yes” to God. How did you know it was God’s will? What happened because you said yes?  

Bible Bag with Kids

FORMED Video

Kristoph & the First Christmas Tree: A Legend of St. Boniface

Based on an ancient legend, Kristoph and the First Christmas Tree recalls the legend of how evergreen trees became part of the celebration of Christmas. This story beautifully retells an incident from the life of St. Boniface, the martyr who became the patron saint of Germany. 

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 “Edina”.

  4. Choose the “Our Lady of Grace” option 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 12-13-20

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“John the Baptist said, “I am ‘the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord’.””
— John 1:23

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. Which gospel did we hear from today? (John) 

  2. Who was questioning John the Baptist in today’s gospel? (the priests and Levites)   

  3. How does John describe himself? (“I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘make straight the way of the Lord’,” from the prophet Isaiah) 

  4. What did John say he baptizes with? (water) 

  5. What did John say about the one who is coming after him? (he is already among them; John does not recognize him; John is not worthy to untie his sandal strap)  

  6. How can you be like John the Baptist and share Jesus, the Light of the World, with others? 

Bible Bag with Kids

FORMED Video

Kristoph & the First Christmas Tree: A Legend of St. Boniface

Based on an ancient legend, Kristoph and the First Christmas Tree recalls the legend of how evergreen trees became part of the celebration of Christmas. This story beautifully retells an incident from the life of St. Boniface, the martyr who became the patron saint of Germany. 

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 “Edina”.

  4. Choose the “Our Lady of Grace” option 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 12-06-20

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“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. ”
— Mark 1:3 

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. From what part of Mark’s gospel is today’s reading? (the beginning) 

  2. John the Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming a _________?___________ for the forgiveness of sins. (baptism of repentance) 

  3. What does it mean to repent? (to be sincerely sorry for our sins and wrong choices) 

  4. What did John say the one who is coming after him will baptize with? (The Holy Spirit) 

  5. As a family, talk about each child’s baptism. Parents, share what you remember about the day each child was baptized and why you decided to have her or him baptized.  

Bible Bag with Kids

FORMED Video

Kristoph & the First Christmas Tree: A Legend of St. Boniface

Based on an ancient legend, Kristoph and the First Christmas Tree recalls the legend of how evergreen trees became part of the celebration of Christmas. This story beautifully retells an incident from the life of St. Boniface, the martyr who became the patron saint of Germany. 

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 “Edina”.

  4. Choose the “Our Lady of Grace” option and click “Next”

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