Kids Grace Link 03-14-21

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“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. ”
— John 3:16

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) 

  1. For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. Who is God’s only son? (Jesus) 

  2. What does it mean to have eternal life? (Life with God, in peace, forever) 

  3. What is the saving work that Jesus does for us? (He became human, died a human death, and was resurrected on the third day.) 

  4. Who does the gospel say comes to the light? (Whoever lives the truth) 

  5. How do you show you are a child of the light and someone who believes in Jesus?  

Bible Bag for Kids

FORMED Video

The Witnesses: God with Us

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. 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. (88 minutes)

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Kids Grace Link 03-07-21

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“Jesus said, ‘Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.’ ”
— John 2:19

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. Why does the gospel tell us Jesus was in Jerusalem? (the Passover of the Jews was near) 

  3. What did Jesus do when he got to the Temple? (He drove the merchants out and spilled the coins of the moneychangers) 

  4. What did Jesus say when the Jews asked him to show them the reason for his actions? (“Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.”) 

  5. What Temple does the gospel writer say Jesus was speaking about? (The Temple of His Body.) 

  6. Why do you think so many people who were with Jesus in Jerusalem came to believe in Him? 

  7. What is one sign Jesus has done in your life that has helped you to believe in Him?   

Bible Bag for Kids

FORMED Video

Adventure Catechism: Who is Jesus?

In "Who is Jesus?," children will get to know the many titles of Jesus, how His coming was foretold, and the amazing way God saves us through Him! (7:26 minutes)

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

Got Questions or Comments to Share?

We’d love to hear from you! Please contact Stephanie Lloyd at stephanielloyd@olgparish.org or fill out the form below with any questions or feedback you’d like to share with us.

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 02-28-21

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“This is my beloved Son. Listen to him. ”
— Mark 9:7 

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? (Mark) 

  2. Who did Jesus take up the mountain with him? (Peter, James, and John) 

  3. What happened to Jesus on the mountain? (He was transfigured before them; his clothes became dazzling white)

  4. Who suddenly appeared with Jesus? (Elijah and Moses) 

  5. What did the voice from the cloud say? (This is my beloved son. Listen to Him.) 

  6. Why do you think Jesus told Peter, James, and John not to tell anyone what they witnessed until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead?   

Bible Bag for Kids

FORMED Video

Adventure Catechism: Who is Jesus?

In "Who is Jesus?," children will get to know the many titles of Jesus, how His coming was foretold, and the amazing way God saves us through Him! (7:26 minutes)

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

Got Questions or Comments to Share?

We’d love to hear from you! Please contact Stephanie Lloyd at stephanielloyd@olgparish.org or fill out the form below with any questions or feedback you’d like to share with us.

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 02-21-21

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“The Kingdom of God is at hand. ”
— Mark 1:15 

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? (Mark) 

  2. What did the Spirit do to Jesus? (drove him into the desert) 

  3. How long did Jesus remain in the desert? (40 days) 

  4. Who tempted Jesus while he was in the desert? (Satan) 

  5. Who ministered to (took care of) Jesus while he was in the desert? (angels) 

  6. Why do you think there are 40 days in Lent?   

Bible Bag for Kids

FORMED Video

Adventure Catechism: Who is Jesus?

In "Who is Jesus?," children will get to know the many titles of Jesus, how His coming was foretold, and the amazing way God saves us through Him! (7:26 minutes)

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

Got Questions or Comments to Share?

We’d love to hear from you! Please contact Stephanie Lloyd at stephanielloyd@olgparish.org or fill out the form below with any questions or feedback you’d like to share with us.

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 02-14-21

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“Be made clean. ”
— Mark 1:41 

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? (Mark) 

  2. Who came to Jesus asking for healing? (A man with leprosy, a leper) 

  3. What did Jesus do and say? (He stretched out his hand, touched the man and said, “Be made clean”) 

  4. What did Jesus tell the man he had healed? (to tell no one that Jesus had healed him, and go to the temple to offer the sacrifice Moses prescribed) 

  5. Did the man obey Jesus? (No! He told everyone, which made it hard for Jesus to go into any town.) 

  6. Tell about a time when you disobeyed. What happened?   

Bible Bag for Kids

FORMED Video

Adventure Catechism: Who is Jesus?

In "Who is Jesus?," children will get to know the many titles of Jesus, how His coming was foretold, and the amazing way God saves us through Him! (7:26 minutes)

Resource Links for Catholic Parents

Got Questions or Comments to Share?

We’d love to hear from you! Please contact Stephanie Lloyd at stephanielloyd@olgparish.org or fill out the form below with any questions or feedback you’d like to share with us.

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 02-07-21

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“Rising very early before dawn, Jesus left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. ”
— Mark 1:35 

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? (Mark) 

  2. Where does the gospel say Jesus went after he left the synagogue? (the house of Simon and Andrew) 

  3. Whom dd Jesus heal? (Simon’s mother-in-law) 

  4. By evening, who had gathered at the door? (the WHOLE town!) 

  5. What did Jesus do before dawn the next day? (Rising very early before dawn, Jesus left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed) 

  6. Why do you think Jesus went out to pray early the next day?  

Bible Bag for Kids

FORMED Video

Adventure Catechism: Who is Jesus?

In "Who is Jesus?," children will get to know the many titles of Jesus, how His coming was foretold, and the amazing way God saves us through Him! (7:26 minutes)

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 01-31-21

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“I know who you are—the Holy One of God! ”
— Mark 1:24 

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? (Mark) 

  2. What is the name of the place where Jesus was teaching? (Capernaum, Synagogue) 

  3. What did the unclean Spirit say to Jesus? (I know who you are—the Holy One of God!) 

  4. What did Jesus do? (He commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man) 

  5. How does the gospel say the people felt when they saw what Jesus did? (Amazed) 

  6. Share a time when you were amazed by Jesus’ power.  

Bible Bag for Kids

FORMED Video

Adventure Catechism: Who is Jesus?

In "Who is Jesus?," children will get to know the many titles of Jesus, how His coming was foretold, and the amazing way God saves us through Him! (7:26 minutes)

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 01-24-21

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“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men. ”
— Mark 1:17 

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? (Mark) 

  2. Where does the story in today’s gospel take place? (The Sea of Galilee) 

  3. Who said, “Come after me and I will make you fishers of men”? (Jesus) 

  4. What are the names of the 4 disciples whom Jesus called to follow him? (Simon, Andrew, James, and John) 

  5. What was the job of these disciples before Jesus called them to follow him? (They were fishermen) 

  6. What do you think it means for a person your age to be a fisher of men?  

Bible Bag for 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 “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.