Sunday, December 29, 2019

Feast of the Holy Family: Respect for Elders (A) 17A
Key Passage
Jesus went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. (Luke 2:51a)
Questions
Adults: What does your family do to honor and respect its older members?
Children: Why did Joseph leave Israel? How can he be an example for you?

Readings

First Reading • Duties Toward Parents
Sirach 3:3-7, 14-17a (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • The Practice of Virtues
Colossians 3:12-21 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Finding in the Temple
Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Related activities & tools
Memorial of Saint Thomas Becket
Related activities & tools
  • Experience the Saints: Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 3
    • St. Thomas Becket • Pass It Game • p.7-8
    • St. Thomas Becket • Pennant Banner • p.9-12
    • St. Thomas Becket • Sealed Message • p.13-16
    • St. Thomas Becket • Archbishop Rod Puppet • p.17-18
    • St. Thomas Becket • "Last First" Syllable Story • p.19-20 • Mk 9:33-35
    • St. Thomas Becket • Religious Symbol Rubbing • p.21-22
    • St. Thomas Becket • First Person Knight Story • p.23-24 • Mk 9:33-35
    • St. Thomas Becket • Stained Glass Window • p.25-29