Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Key Passage

"For this is the will of the Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him up on the last day." (John 6:40)

Questions

Adults: How have those you have known who have died taught you how to live a holy life?

Children: How can those who died help us learn to be more like Jesus? Ask an adult to tell you stories of someone they knew.

Activities related to All Souls

Prepare! Celebrate! Live!: Seasonal Catechesis and Prayer for Parishes & Schools
- Chapter 3: Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) • p.29-39

Readings

First Reading • The Souls of the Just

Wisdom 3:1-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Praying by Number series: Praying by Number - Volume 2: 20 Creative Prayer Lessons & Activities
- Chapter 3: Psalm 23 • p.15-18 • Ps 23
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Fruit of the Spirit: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- Gentleness • p.80-89 • Gal 5:22-23; Ps 23
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Fruit of the Spirit: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- Gentleness • p.80-89 • Gal 5:22-23; Ps 23
Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the 23rd Psalm: 13 Interactive Lessons
- Chapter 1: The Lord Is My Shepherd • p.7-15 • Ps 23
- Chapter 2: All That I Need • p.16-22 • Ps 23; Lk 15:3-7
- Chapter 3: At Rest in Green Meadows • p.23-29 • Ps 23; Mt 6:25-34; 1 Pt 5:7
- Chapter 4: Beside Peaceful Streams • p.30-37 • Ps 23; Jn 10:27-29
- Chapter 5: New Strength • p.38-47 • Ps 23; Jn 21
- Chapter 6: Along Right Paths • p.48-56 • Ps 23; Jn 10:2-5
- Chapter 7: Through the Darkest Valley • p.57-67 • Ps 23; Dn 5:23-28, 5:30-31; Ru 1-4
- Chapter 8: Protection and Comfort • p.68-74 • Ps 23, 121
- Chapter 9: A Feast for Us • p.75-82 • Ps 23; Jn 6:1-15; Acts of the Apostles 27
- Chapter 10: Anointed with Oil • p.83-89 • Ps 23; Is 61:1-3
- Chapter 11: Overflowing with Blessings • p.90-97 • Ps 23; 2 Kgs 4:1-7
- Chapter 12: Unfailing Love • p.98-105 • Ps 23; Acts of the Apostles 9:1-20
- Chapter 13: The House of the Lord Forever • p.106-114 • Ps 23; Jn 4:1-42
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Eucharist • Chapter 21: Jesus, Our Shepherd • p.56-57 • Ps 23
102 Wiggly Bible Rhymes and Rhythms: Bible Learning Activities for Young Children
- Choral Readings • Chapter 58: The Lord Is My Shepherd • p.49 • Ps 23
100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For Grades 1 to 8
- Intermediate Activities: Christian Prayer • Chapter 66: Praying with Psalms • p.79-80 • Ps 22:2-22, 23:1-6, 96:1-13
- Advanced Activities: The Celebration of the Christian Mystery • Chapter 85: Anointing with Oil • p.106 • Ps 23:5; Jdt 10:1-3; Lk 10:34; 1 Sm 10:1; 2 Cor 2:15; Ex 30:30
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Saints
- Chapter 12: Saint Dominic • p.76-81 • Ps 23
LearningCycles series: The Good Shepherd: Creative Activities for Teaching about a Protective and Loving God
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.16-28 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.29-33 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.34-38 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.39-41 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.42-46 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.47-49 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.50-51 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 20: The Good Shepherd Gives His Sheep What They Need • p.44-45 • Ps 23

Second Reading • Christ's Death for Us

Romans 5:5-11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • Eternal Life

Matthew 5:1-12a (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Praying by Number series: Praying by Number - Volume 1: 20 Creative Prayer Lessons & Activities
- Chapter 8: Beatitudes • p.29-32 • Mt 5:1-10
Fall Learning Centers for Whole Family Catechesis
- Living the Beatitudes • Chapter 1: Beatitude Bookmarks • p.7-8 • Mt 5:3-12
- Living the Beatitudes • Chapter 2: People in Need • p.9-11 • Mt 5:3-12
- Living the Beatitudes • Chapter 3: Living the Beatitudes • p.12-13 • Mt 5:3-12
- Living the Beatitudes • Chapter 4: Beatitudes Poem • p.14-15 • Mt 5:3-12
- Living the Beatitudes • Chapter 5: People who Help Others • p.16-18 • Mt 5:3-12
- Living the Beatitudes • Chapter 6: Road Map to Heaven • p.19-21 • Mt 5:3-12
- Living the Beatitudes • Chapter 7: Finding the Beatitudes in the World • p.22-24 • Mt 5:3-12
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- On the Hillside • p.80-89 • Mt 5:1-12; Lk 6:20-26
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- On the Hillside • p.80-89 • Mt 5:1-7:28
Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the Beatitudes: 13 Interactive Lessons
- Chapter 3: The Sermon on the Mount • p.31-42 • Mt 5:1-2
- Chapter 4: God Blesses Those Who Are Poor • p.43-54 • Mt 5:3
- Chapter 5: God Blesses Those Who Are Sad • p.55-66 • Mt 5:4; Neh 1, 2:1-8, 2:16-18
- Chapter 6: God Blesses Those Who Are Gentle and Kind • p.67-78 • Mt 5:5; Phil 2:5-11; Jn 13:3-9
- Chapter 7: God Blesses Those Who Are Fair • p.79-88 • Mt 5:6; Jn 4:13
- Chapter 8: God Blesses Those Who Are Merciful • p.89-98 • Mt 5:7; Ps 116:5
- Chapter 9: God Blesses Those Whose Hearts Are Pure • p.99-106 • Mt 5:8; Jn 4:7-14, 7:37-38
- Chapter 10: God Blesses Those Who Work for Peace • p.107-118 • Mt 5:9; Rom 12:16-18
- Chapter 11: God Blesses Those Who Are Punished for Doing Right • p.119-128 • Mt 5:10
- Chapter 12: God Blesses Those Who Are Made Fun Of • p.129-140 • Mt 5:11
- Chapter 13: A Great Reward Awaits • p.141-151 • Mt 5:12
Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on the Teachings of Jesus
- Chapter 1: Discovering the Sermon on the Mount • p.6-7 • Mt 5-7
- Chapter 2: What Makes Us Happy? • p.8-9 • Mt 5:3-12
- Chapter 3: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit • p.10-11 • Mt 5:3
- Chapter 4: Blessed Are They Who Mourn • p.12-13 • Mt 5:4
- Chapter 5: Blessed Are the Meek • p.14-15 • Mt 5:5
- Chapter 6: Blessed Are They Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness • p.16-17 • Mt 5:6
- Chapter 7: Blessed Are the Merciful • p.18-19 • Mt 5:7
- Chapter 8: Blessed Are the Clean of Heart • p.20-21 • Mt 5:8
- Chapter 9: Recipes for Peacemakers • p.22-23 • Mt 5:9
- Chapter 10: Standing Up for What You Believe • p.24-25 • Mt 5:10-11
- Chapter 11: Following the Beatitudes • p.26 • Mt 5:3-12
- Chapter 12: The Challenge of the Beatitudes • p.26-29 • Mt 5:3-12
- Chapter 13: Practicing the Beatitudes • p.30-31 • Mt 5:3-12
- Chapter 14: A Beatitude Wall Plaque • p.32-33 • Mt 5:3-12
- Chapter 33: Memos from the Mount • p.70-71 • Mt 5-7
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
- Lent • Chapter 8: Jesus Blesses Us • p.66-68 • Mt 5:1-10
30 Creative Classroom Crafts, Lessons, & Prayers
- Discipleship/Mission/Vocation • Chapter 22: Be-at-it-dudes • p.46-47 • Mt 5:1-13
100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For Grades 1 to 8
- Primary Activities: Life in Christ • Chapter 21: The Beatitudes • p.28 • Mt 5:1-12
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Confirmation
- Chapter 3: You Are Gospel People • p.17-19 • Mt 5, 11:29; Jn 14:6
LearningCycles series: The Beatitudes: Creative Activities for Teaching the Sermon on the Mount
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-18 • Mt 5:3-10
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.19-22 • Mt 5:3-10
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.23-24 • Mt 5:3-10
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.25-26 • Mt 5:3-10
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.27-30 • Mt 5:3-10
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.31-33 • Mt 5:3-10
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.34-35 • Mt 5:3-10

First Reading

Wisdom 4:7-15 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

First Reading

Isaiah 25:6-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 25:6+7b, 17-18, 20-21 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 27:1, 4, 7+8b+9a, 13-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Experience the Saints: Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 3
- St. Joan of Arc • Psalm Photos • p.21-22 • Ps 27

Second Reading

Romans 5:17-21 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading

Romans 6:3-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Eucharist • Chapter 25: Baptism • p.66-67 • Rom 6:1-4
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Confirmation
- Chapter 1: Your Christian Life Begins • p.10-12 • Rom 6:3-5

Second Reading

Romans 8:14-23 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 49: We Are Part of God’s Family • p.102-103 • Rom 8:15-17; Eph 3:1-10

Second Reading

Romans 8:31b-35, 37-39 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading

Romans 14:7-9, 10c-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 15:20-28 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 15:51-57 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading

2 Corinthians 4:14-5:1 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading

2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading

Philippians 3:20-21 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading

2 Timothy 2:8-13 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel

John 6:37-40 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel

Matthew 11:25-30 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Confirmation
- Chapter 3: You Are Gospel People • p.17-19 • Mt 5, 11:29; Jn 14:6
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 33: Wise and Foolish Builders • p.126-128 • Mt 7:24-20:999
100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For Grades 1 to 8
- Intermediate Activities: Christian Prayer • Chapter 65: Giving Thanks: Counting Your Blessings • p.77-78 • Mt 11:25-27; 1 Thes 5:18

Gospel

Matthew 25:31-46 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

100 Creative Techniques for Teaching Bible Stories
- Telling the Story Through Drama • Interview for Information • p.48 • Mt 25:37-40
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Reconciliation • Chapter 4: Making Choices • p.10-11 • Mt 25:31-45
- Learning Centers for the Whole Community • Chapter 29: Examination of Conscience • p.76-77 • Mt 25:31-46
Enriching Faith series: Prayers & Activities on Service
- Chapter 21: Learn to live the works of mercy in our lives • p.46-47 • Mt 25:35-40
Teaching Kids to Respect Others: Reflections, Activities & Prayers on Bullying and Prejudice
- Chapter 6: We Care for Our Community • p.18-20 • Mt 25:31-46
100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For Grades 1 to 8
- Intermediate Activities: Life in Christ • Chapter 61: The Works of Mercy • p.73 • Mt 25:31-46
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Confirmation
- Chapter 10: You Can Give Spiritual Gifts • p.44-48 • Mt 25:31-46
- Chapter 11: You Care for Others • p.49-53 • Mt 25:31-26:999
LearningCycles series: Enough for Everyone: Creative Activities on Addressing Worldwide Poverty
- Chapter 9: Mary and Martha's Bed and Breakfast • p.43-49 • Mt 25:31-46
- Chapter 10: Good News Broadcasting • p.50-53 • Mt 25:31-46
- Chapter 11: Temple Tales • p.54-56 • Mt 25:31-46
- Chapter 12: Faith Quest • p.57-60 • Mt 25:31-46
Building Faith Brick by Brick ll: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Parables
- *Righteous and Unrighteous • p.92-93 • Mt 25:31-46
Seeing Jesus: 60 Social Justice Activities for Today Based on Matthew 25
- All Chapters • • Mt 25:31-46

Gospel

Luke 7:11-17 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel

Luke 23:44-46, 50, 52-53; 24:1-6a (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 48: Jesus Is Crucified » A Secret Revealed • p.108-109 • Mt 27:32-61; Mk 15:21-47; Lk 23:26-56; Jn 19:17-42
- Chapter 49: Jesus Rises From the Dead » From Sadness to Celebration! • p.110-111 • Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-11; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-18
- Chapter 50: The Empty Tomb » Jesus Makes Us Clean • p.112-113 • Lk 23:26-24:12
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 48: Jesus Is Crucified » Sin Extinguished • p.118-119 • Mt 27:32-61; Mk 15:21-47; Lk 23:26-56; Jn 19:17-42
- Chapter 49: Jesus Rises From the Dead » From Sadness to Celebration! • p.120-121 • Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-11; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-18
- Chapter 50: The Empty Tomb » His Love Covers Us • p.122-123 • Lk 23:26-24:12
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 48: Jesus Is Crucified » Rag-Cross Keychains • p.146-149 • Mt 27:32-61; Mk 15:21-47; Lk 23:26-56; Jn 19:17-42
- Chapter 49: Jesus Rises From the Dead » Raised-Up Tomb of Cards • p.150-153 • Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-11; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-18
- Chapter 50: The Empty Tomb » Tissue-Paper Crosses • p.154-155 • Lk 23:26-24:12
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 48: Jesus Is Crucified » Stained-Glass Windows • p.156-159 • Mt 27:32-61; Mk 15:21-47; Lk 23:26-56; Jn 19:17-42
- Chapter 49: Jesus Rises From the Dead » Angel Megaphones • p.160-161 • Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-11; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-18
- Chapter 50: The Empty Tomb » Jesus’ Tomb • p.162-165 • Lk 23:26-24:12
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 47: The Crucifixion • p.112-115 • Mt 27:32-66; Mk 15:21-47; Lk 23:26-56; Jn 19:16-42
- Chapter 48: The Resurrection • p.116-117 • Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-12; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-10
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 88: Jesus Is Crucified • p.214-217 • Mt 27:22-66; Mk 15:20-47; Lk 23:25-56; Jn 19:12-42
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Fruit of the Spirit: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- Joy • p.20-29 • Gal 5:22-23; Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-8; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-18
70 Church Year Lesson Starters for Kids: and Those who Teach Them
- Triduum: Season of faith • Chapter 8: Act out the Easter Vigil gospel • p.58 • Mt 28:1-10; Mk 16:1-7; Lk 24:1-12