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May 2021
Sunday, May 9, 2021
6th Sunday of Easter: Love of Your Neighbor (B)
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Key Passage
Jesus said, "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." (John 15:12)
Questions
Adults:
How is love of others connected to love for God?
Children:
Who needs Jesus' love this week? How can you show them his love?
Readings
First Reading • Peter in Caesarea
Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
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Related activities & tools
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
Chapter 94: God Gives Peter a Vision • p.230-232 • Acts of the Apostles 10:1-11:18
Psalm
Psalms 98:1, 2-3a, 3b-4
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Second Reading • God's Love and Ours
1 John 4:7-10
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Gospel • A Disciple's Love
John 15:9-17
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Related activities & tools
Kids' Travel Guide series:
Kids' Travel Guide to the Fruit of the Spirit: 13 Interactive Lessons
Chapter 2: Love • p.20-27 • Jn 14:8, 14:16, 14:19, 14:15, 15:17
Mother's Day
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Mothers
Related activities & tools
Faithful Celebrations series:
Faithful Celebrations - Family and Friends: Making Time with Family and Friends
Chapter 3: Mother's Day • p.50-66
The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
Chapter 99: Mother’s Day • p.149