Sunday, April 30, 2023
4th Sunday of Easter:
Called to Be Shepherds
(A)
49
Key Passage
[The shepherd] goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. (John 10:4)
Questions
Adults:
How are you a shepherd to those in your care?
Children:
What will you do this week to show you love those around you?
Readings
First Reading
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Peter's Discourse
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52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 48: Acts 2: Awaiting Agape • p.66-67 • Acts of the Apostles 2
- Chapter 49: Pentecost: Sending the Spirit • p.68-70 • Acts of the Apostles 2
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 51: Pentecost • p.122-123 • Acts of the Apostles 2
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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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Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 23: Jesus’ Disciples Receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost • p.71-73 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-39
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Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 46: God’s Holy Spirit Is Like the Wind • p.96-97 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-21, 3:12-19
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Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 45: The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost • p.94-95 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-13, 2:38-41
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 49: Pentecost • p.187-189 • Acts of the Apostles 2:1-24, 2:36-41
Psalm
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Praying by Number series: Praying by Number - Volume 2: 20 Creative Prayer Lessons & Activities
- Chapter 3: Psalm 23 • p.15-18 • Ps 23
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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
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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
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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
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Eucharist • Chapter 21: Jesus, Our Shepherd • p.56-57 • Ps 23
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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
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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
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Saints
- Chapter 12: Saint Dominic • p.76-81 • Ps 23
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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
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Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 20: The Good Shepherd Gives His Sheep What They Need • p.44-45 • Ps 23
Gospel
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The Good Shepherd
Related activities & tools
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Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the 23rd Psalm: 13 Interactive Lessons
- Chapter 6: Along Right Paths • p.48-56 • Ps 23; Jn 10:2-5
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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
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Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 43: Jesus Is the Good Shepherd • p.90-91 • Jn 10:1-18
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Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 20: The Good Shepherd Gives His Sheep What They Need • p.44-45 • Ps 23
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102 Wiggly Bible Rhymes and Rhythms: Bible Learning Activities for Young Children
- Rhymes With Games • Chapter 65: Good Shepherd • p.56