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April 2024
Sunday, April 21, 2024
4th Sunday of Easter: Called to Be Shepherds (B)
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Key Passage
Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." (John 10:11)
Questions
Adults:
Whom are you shepherding in your life right now, and who shepherds you?
Children:
Who has been like a shepherd to you by their example? For whom could you be a shepherd?
Readings
First Reading • The Stone That Has Become the Cornerstone
Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12
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Related activities & tools
Kids' Travel Guide series:
Kids' Travel Guide to the Armor of God: 13 Interactive Lessons
Chapter 10: The Sword of the Spirit • p.80-86 • Eph 6:17; Acts of the Apostles 4:1-20
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
Chapter 91: God Heals a Man through Peter and John • p.221-223 • Acts of the Apostles 3:1-4:31
Fun Bible Skits 1: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
Chapter 24: Peter and John Are Arrested for Preaching About Jesus • p.75-78 • Acts of the Apostles 4:1-22
Psalm
Psalms 118:1+8-9, 21-23, 26+21+29
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Second Reading • Recognizing the Son
1 John 3:1-2
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Gospel • The Good Shepherd
John 10:11-18
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Related activities & tools
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: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
Chapter 43: Jesus Is the Good Shepherd • p.90-91 • Jn 10:1-18
102 Wiggly Bible Rhymes and Rhythms: Bible Learning Activities for Young Children
Rhymes With Games • Chapter 65: Good Shepherd • p.56
Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
Chapter 20: The Good Shepherd Gives His Sheep What They Need • p.44-45 • Ps 23
Memorial of Saint Anselm of Canterbury