Sunday, May 24, 2020
Ascension of the Lord:
Go and Make Disciples
(A)
58A
Key Passage
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. (Mt. 19-20)
Questions
Adults:
Do you avoid talking about your faith? How could you mention your faith in conversation so others will know it's important to you?
Children:
What good news about Jesus could you share with someone?
Activities related to Ascension of the Lord
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Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 44: Jesus Rises to Heaven • p.92-93 • Mt 28:16-20; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 48: Jesus Taken to Heaven • p.183-186 • Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11
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The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 69: Jesus Returns to Heaven • p.104
Readings
First Reading
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Jesus' Final Instructions and Ascension
Related activities & tools
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Drink Unmix • p.120 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Power From Presence • p.130-131 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Stick-With-Me Catch Game • p.168-171 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Shadow Puppets • p.176-179 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 44: Jesus Rises to Heaven • p.92-93 • Mt 28:16-20; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 50: The Ascension • p.120-121 • Mk 16:19; Lk 24:50-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 90: Jesus Returns to Heaven and Sends His Spirit • p.219-220 • Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11, 2:1-41
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 48: Jesus Taken to Heaven • p.183-186 • Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11
Gospel
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Commissioning of the Disciples
Related activities & tools
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons & Activities on Prayer
- Traditional Prayers • Chapter 3: The Glory Be • p.14-17 • Mt 28:19
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52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 45: The Disciples: Commissioned by Christ • p.62 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-20; Jn 24:36-53
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Drink Unmix • p.120 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- With Us Always • p.130 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- With Us Always • p.130 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:14-18; Lk 24:36-49; Jn 20:19-23
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Power From Presence • p.130-131 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Stick-With-Me Catch Game • p.168-171 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 54: The Great Commission » Shadow Puppets • p.176-179 • Mt 28:16-20; Mk 16:15-20; Lk 24:44-53; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Reconciliation • Chapter 9: The Holy Spirit Guides Me • p.20-21 • Jn 15:26; Mt 28:19-20; Acts of the Apostles 2:1-4
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33 Mass Lessons and Activities for Young Children
- Introductory Rites • Chapter 5: Believe in Jesus: Sign of the Cross • p.8-9 • Mt 28:19
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Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 44: Jesus Rises to Heaven • p.92-93 • Mt 28:16-20; Acts of the Apostles 1:6-11
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 44: Jesus Resurrected • p.167-171 • Mt 28:1-20
7th Sunday of Easter:
Praying for Others
(A)
59
Key Passage
[Jesus prayed to his Father,] "I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours." (John 17:9)
Questions
Adults:
Who needs you to pray for them this week, as Jesus prayed for his disciples?
Children:
Who will you pray for this week?
Readings
Psalm
Related activities & tools
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Experience the Saints: Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 3
- St. Joan of Arc • Psalm Photos • p.21-22 • Ps 27
Gospel
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Jesus' Prayer for the Disciples
Related activities & tools
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100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For Grades 1 to 8
- Advanced Activities: Christian Prayer • Chapter 99: John 17: The Priestly Prayer of Jesus • p.129 • Jn 17