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2023
May 2023
Sunday, May 7, 2023
5th Sunday of Easter: Jesus, the Way (A)
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Key Passage
I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)
Questions
Adults:
In a challenge you face right now, what will it mean to live the way of Jesus Christ?
Children:
Name some ways you can be more like Jesus when you are playing with your friends or family.
Readings
First Reading • The Need of Assistants
Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7
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Psalm
Psalms 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19
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Second Reading • Living Stones
1 Peter 2:4-9
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Related activities & tools
Experience the Saints:
Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 2
St. Francis of Assisi • Building Blocks • p.17-18 • 1 Pt 2:4-5
Kids' Travel Guide series:
Kids' Travel Guide to the Armor of God: 13 Interactive Lessons
Chapter 13: Standing Firm in the World • p.101-110 • 1 Cor 15:58; 1 Pt 2:5
Learning Centers series:
Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
First Eucharist • Chapter 16: Tour of the Church • p.40-43 • 1 Pt 2:7-10
Gospel • Last Discourse: The Way, the Truth, and the Life
John 14:1-12
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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
Teaching Kids to Respect Others: Reflections, Activities & Prayers on Bullying and Prejudice
Chapter 14: We Care for Gay People and Straight People • p.47-50 • Gal 3:28; Lk 6:36-42; Jn 14:11-12, 14:20-21
Learning Centers series:
Learning Centers for Confirmation
Chapter 3: You Are Gospel People • p.17-19 • Mt 5, 11:29; Jn 14:6
Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
Chapter 45: You Can Have a Friendship With Jesus • p.94-95 • Jn 14:5-14