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August 2024
Sunday, August 4, 2024
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Eyes of Faith (B)
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Key Passage
So they said to Jesus, "What sign are you going to give us then, so that we may see it and believe you? What work are you performing?" (John 6:30)
Questions
Adults:
When has your faith helped you believe without "seeing signs" from God?
Children:
Who helps you believe in things you cannot see?
Readings
First Reading • Manna in the Desert
Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15
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Kids' Travel Guide series:
Kids' Travel Guide to the Lord's Prayer: 13 Interactive Lessons
Chapter 7: Give Us Today Our Daily Bread • p.53-60 • Mt 6:11; Nm 11; Ex 16:1-17:6
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
Chapter 19: God Provides Food in the Wilderness • p.49-50 • Ex 16
Christmas Ideas A-Z: Crafts and Activities for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
Chapter 6: Dough • p.22-23 • Mk 6:30-44; Ex 16; 1 Kgs 17:7-15; Mt 13:33
Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
Chapter 10: God Gives Us Good Things • p.24-25 • Ex 16:1-26
Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
Chapter 12: God Provides Manna and Quail • p.28-29 • Ex 16:1-35
Psalm
Psalms 78:3-4, 23-24, 25+54
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Second Reading • Renewal in Christ
Ephesians 4:17, 20-24
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Learning Centers series:
Learning Centers for Confirmation
Chapter 14: The Church Gives You Rules • p.64-66 • Eph 4:11-20
Gospel • Discourse on the Bread of Life
John 6:24-35
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
Chapter 36: Jesus Walks on the Water • p.90-91 • Mt 14:22-36; Mk 6:45-56; Jn 6:16-24
Memorial of Saint Jean Vianney (the Curé of Ars)