Kids Grace Link June 19, 2022 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, year C

“Give them some food yourselves.”

Luke 9:13

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Reflection Questions

  1. What do we celebrate at Mass today? (The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)

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

  3. What is the common name of the story we hear in today’s Gospel? (Jesus Feeds the 5000)

  4. What instruction did Jesus give the Twelve when they asked him to dismiss the crowd to find food and lodging? (“Give them some food yourselves.” Luke 9:13)

  5. What did Jesus use to feed the 5000? (5 loaves and 2 fish)

  6. How much was leftover when all ate and were satisfied? (Enough to fill twelve wicker baskets)

  7. Share about a situation when you became aware that Jesus multiplied or changed something.         

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Kids Grace Link June 12, 2022 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, year C

“But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.”

John 16:13

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For Reflection…

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

  2. What do we celebrate at Mass today? (The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity)

  3. Who does Jesus tell the disciples is coming? (the Spirit of Truth)

  4. To what will the Spirit of Truth lead them? (All truth)

  5. If you’ve heard a particularly good explanation of the Trinity, please share it with each other!

  6. Book recommendation: 3 in 1, A Picture of God         

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Kids Grace Link June 5, 2022 Pentecost, year C

“Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit...”

Acts 2:3-4

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Reflection Questions

  1. What do we celebrate at Mass today? (Pentecost, Coming of the Holy Spirit, Church’s birthday)

  2. From which book of the Bible is today's first reading? (Acts of the Apostles)

  3. In today’s first reading, we hear of three things that changed when the Holy Spirit came; can you name them? (Noise like driving wind, tongues as of fire, speaking in tongues)

  4. Why were the Jews who were with them confused? (They each heard them speaking in their own language, even though they all spoke different languages)

  5. What do you imagine when you hear about the “noise like driving wind” and “tongues as of fire”, and how does it make you feel?

  6. Do you prefer the image of the Holy Spirit as depicted in the first reading (Acts) or in the gospel (John)? Why?         

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Kids Grace Link May 29, 2022 Ascension of the Lord, year C

“And behold I am sending the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”

Luke 24:49

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Reflection Questions

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

  2. What do we celebrate at Mass today? (The Ascension of the Lord)

  3. What does Jesus tell the disciples they are? (Witnesses of these things)

  4. Whose promise does Jesus say he is sending upon them? (my Father’s)

  5. Jesus tells the disciples to stay in the city, with what does he tell them they will be clothed? (“... stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”) Luke 24:49

  6. What do you think it means to be clothed with power from on high, and how can this power help you?         

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Kids Grace Link May 22, 2022 Sixth Sunday of Easter, year C

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.”

John 14:27

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Reflection Questions

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

  2. Whose words does Jesus tell us we hear when he speaks? (The words of the Father, the One who sent him)

  3. Who does Jesus say the Father will send to them to continue teaching them? (The Advocate, the Holy Spirit)

  4. What does Jesus leave with his friends? (“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.")

  5. What is one way you can be a peacemaker? (Share toys, think before speaking, say I’m sorry when you’ve done something to hurt someone, etc.)         

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Kids Grace Link May 15, 2022 Fifth Sunday of Easter, year C

“I give you a new commandment: love one another.”

John 13:34

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Reflection Questions

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

  2. What do we celebrate at Mass today? (The Fifth Sunday of Easter)

  3. At the beginning of today’s gospel, we hear that Judas has just left the disciples; why do you think Jesus said he would only be with them a little while longer?

  4. What is the teaching Jesus gives them as a new commandment? (“I give you a new commandment: love one another." John 13:34)

  5. How did Jesus say people will know his disciples? (If the have love for one another.)

  6. What might others say about you to show they know you follow Jesus’ law of love?         

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Kids Grace Link May 8, 2022 Fourth Sunday of Easter, yr. C

“My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”

John 10:27

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Reflection Questions

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

  2. What do we celebrate at Mass today? (The Fourth Sunday of Easter)

  3. Who does Jesus say hears his voice? (My sheep)

  4. Who are Jesus’ sheep? (Anyone who believes in Him)

  5. What do you think Jesus means when he says, “The Father and I are one”? (John 10:30)         

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Kids Grace Link April 24, 2022 Second Sunday of Easter, yr. C

“Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

John 20:29

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Reflection Questions

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

  2. What do we celebrate at Mass today? (The Second Sunday of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday)

  3. Each time Jesus appears to his disciples, what does he say and how many times does he say it? (Peace be with you, 3)

  4. What does Jesus say when he breathes on the disciples? (“Receive the Holy Spirit” - John 20:22)

  5. What is the name of the disciple who does not believe the others have seen the Risen Lord? (Thomas, sometimes called “Doubting Thomas”)

  6. What does Jesus say to Thomas when Thomas sees him and believes? (“Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." - John 20:29)

  7. How many days is the Easter season? (50... Bonus points if you know the name of the day we celebrate to conclude the Easter season! [50 days = Pentecost, also the birthday of the Church])         

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