Sunday, January 7, 2024
Epiphany of the Lord:
Overcoming Jealousy
(A, B, C)
20
Key Passage
Then Herod sent the [magi] to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage." (Matthew 2:8)
Questions
Adults:
When have you been jealous or fearful of another person? When are such feelings harmful?
Children:
When have you been jealous because something good happened to another person instead of you? What is the problem with feeling that way?
Activities related to Epiphany of the Lord
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70 Church Year Lesson Starters for Kids: and Those who Teach Them
- Christmas: Season of joy • Chapter 12: Do an action story • p.30-32 • Mt 2:1-12
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Sensing the Seasons: 40 Learning Centers for the Church Year
- Chapter 4: Sensing Epiphany • p.47
- Sand Painted Cards • p.48
- Incense Holders • p.49
- Sound Effects • p.50
- Crisp Rice Star Treats • p.51
- Shell Covered Chests • p.52
Readings
Second Reading
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Commission to Preach God's Plan
Related activities & tools
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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
Gospel
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The Visit of the Magi
Related activities & tools
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Gather Us In - Tools for Forming Families: Icebreakers, Social & Service Activities, Events, Rituals & Prayer
- Rituals & Prayer services • Chapter 78: Stars • p.131-132 • Mt 2:2
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52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 23: The Wise Men: Magi Seek Messiah • p.38 • Mt 2:1-12
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 5: Wise Men Worship King Jesus » Growing a King • p.18-19 • Mt 2:1-18
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- By the Star's Light • p.20-29 • Mt 2:1-12
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LearningCycles series: Emmanuel, God with Us: Creative Activities for Teaching Advent
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-18 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.19-21 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.22-23 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.24-26 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.27-29 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.30-32 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- By the Star's Light • p.20-29 • Mt 2:1-12
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 32: The Wise Men and the Escape to Egypt • p.82-83 • Mt 2:1-23
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 5: Wise Men Worship King Jesus » The True King • p.16-17 • Mt 2:1-18
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 5: Wise Men Worship King Jesus » Starry Crowns • p.18-19 • Mt 2:1-18
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 5: Wise Men Worship King Jesus » Surprise Star Cards • p.22-23 • Mt 2:1-18
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 59: God Is Worshiped by Wise Men • p.134-135 • Mt 2:1-12
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Christmas Ideas A-Z: Crafts and Activities for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
- Chapter 25: Wise Men • p.84-85 • Mt 2:1-12
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
- Chapter 7: Birth of Jesus, Mother of God • p.18-19 • Lk 2:1-20; Mt 2:1-12
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70 Church Year Lesson Starters for Kids: and Those who Teach Them
- Christmas: Season of joy • Chapter 12: Do an action story • p.30-32 • Mt 2:1-12
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Fun Bible Skits 3: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 25: Christmas Play: A Different Kind of King • p.80 • Mt 1:18-2:2
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Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 24: Foreign Visitors Worship Jesus • p.52-53 • Mt 2:1-12
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Snip & Tell Bible Stories: Captivate Children with Simple Paper Cutouts That Unfold as the Story Is Told
- Chapter 23: The Star • p.66-67 • Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 24: The Wise Men • p.68-70 • Mt 2:1-12