Kids Grace Link 12-26-21

“Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”

Luke 2:49

Read & Reflect

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

Reflection Questions

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

  2. What do we celebrate at Mass today? (The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph)

  3. What feast were Jesus, Joseph, and Mary celebrating in Jerusalem? (Feast of Passover)

  4. How long did it take Mary and Joseph to find Jesus? (Three days)

  5. Where was Jesus when they found him? (In the temple)

  6. When Mary asked Jesus why he stayed behind, causing them to worry, what question did Jesus ask? ("Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?")

  7. Can you think of another time when Jesus is gone for three days? (When he is dead in the tomb)       

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Kids Grace Link 12-19-21

“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.”

Luke 1:42

Read & Reflect

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

Reflection Questions

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

  2. What is the name of Mary’s cousin, whom she visits in today’s gospel? (Elizabeth)

  3. When Mary greets her, Elizabeth is filled with the ______________ ______________________ and cries out “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Holy Spirit)

  4. Do you know who the infant Elizabeth carries in her womb grows up to become? (St. John the Baptist)

  5. What is the name of the infant Mary carries in her womb? (Jesus)

  6. Bonus: What is the name of the prayer in which we hear Elizabeth’s exclamation to Mary? (Hail Mary)      

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Kids Grace Link 12-12-21

“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.

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.)     

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Kids Grace Link 12-5-21

“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”

Luke 3:4

Read & Reflect

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

Reflection Questions

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

  2. What is the name of the person we hear proclaiming baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins? (John, son of Zechariah, aka St. John the Baptist)

  3. Which prophet does John say he is quoting? (The prophet Isaiah)

  4. For whom does John say people should prepare the way? (“Prepare the way of the Lord!”)

  5. Do you think the baptism John proclaims is good news or bad news for the people? Why?    

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Kids Grace Link 11-28-21

“Your redemption is at hand.”

Luke 21:28

Read & Reflect

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

Reflection Questions

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

  2. What do we celebrate at Mass today? (First Sunday of Advent and first Sunday of the new liturgical year)

  3. What is the season of Advent about? (Expectant waiting for God to come into our lives) Video: Busted Halo: Advent in 2 Minutes

  4. Who does Jesus say people will see “coming in a cloud with power and great glory”? (The Son of Man)

  5. What does Jesus say will be at hand when the Son of Man comes again? (Your redemption)

  6. Talk about how your family celebrates Advent. Do you: light candles on an Advent wreath, pray more, serve others, intentionally practice gratitude?    

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Questions or Comments?

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Kids Grace Link 11-21-21

“My kingdom does not belong to this world.”

John 18:36

Read & Reflect

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

Reflection Questions

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

  2. What is the common name for the solemnity we celebrate at Mass today? (Christ the King)

  3. What day is it in our liturgical year? (The last Sunday of the liturgical year)

  4. Do you know the difference between a Catholic Feast Day and a Solemnity? Click HERE to learn more!

  5. Who asked Jesus if he is the King of the Jews? (Pilate)

  6. Who does Jesus say belongs to the truth? (Everyone who listens to his voice)

  7. What can you do to be ready for Jesus when he comes again? (live as a disciple, do good things, be generous)    

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Questions or Comments?

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Kids Grace Link 11-14-21

“And they will see 'the Son of Man coming in the clouds' with great power and glory”

Mark 13:26

Read & Reflect

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

Reflection Questions

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

  2. Who is the Son of Man? (Jesus)

  3. What are some things Jesus says will happen before the Son of Man comes again? (The sun will be darkened, the moon will give no light, stars will fall from the sky)

  4. What image does Jesus use to tell how we know summer is near? (The fig tree will sprout leaves)

  5. When do you think Jesus will come again?

  6. What can you do to be ready for Jesus when he comes again? (live as a disciple, do good things, be generous)   

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Kids Grace Link 11-7-21

“Amen, I say to you, this poor widow … from her poverty, has contributed all she had,
her whole livelihood.”

Mark 12:43-44

Read & Reflect

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

Reflection Questions

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

  2. Where was Jesus sitting in today’s gospel story? (Near the treasury of the temple, where people give their offerings of money to God)

  3. Of whom did Jesus tell his disciples to beware? (Scribes, who tended to do what was good for themselves while trying to make it look like they were observing God’s laws)

  4. What did Jesus say about the widow’s offering to the treasury? (She had contributed more than all the others because she gave from her poverty).

  5. What do you think Jesus is trying to say to YOU in this story?   

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