Sunday, February 9, 2025

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Stretching Our Limits (C) 75

Key Passage

Simon Peter fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man." Then Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people." (Luke 5:8,10b)

Questions

Adults: When have you felt inadequate to a task or role you were given? How did you respond?

Children: When have you been asked to do something you felt might be too hard for you? What did you do?

Readings

First Reading • Call of Isaiah

Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 138:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 7-8 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • Christ's Resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • Call of the First Disciples

Luke 5:1-11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 26: Peter: Chosen and Called • p.41 • Mt 4:18-19; Mk 1:16-20; Lk 5:1-11
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 15: A Miraculous Catch of Fish » Miraculous Fish Appearance • p.38-39 • Lk 5:1-11
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- By the Sea • p.70-79 • Mt 4:18-22; Mk 1:16-20; Lk 5:1-11
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- By the Sea • p.70-79 • Mt 4:18-22; Mk 1:16-20; Lk 5:1-11
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 15: A Miraculous Catch of Fish » Miraculous Overflow • p.38-39 • Lk 5:1-11
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 15: A Miraculous Catch of Fish » Net Full of Fish • p.52-55 • Lk 5:1-11
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 15: A Miraculous Catch of Fish » Fish Mobiles • p.54-57 • Lk 5:1-11
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 63: Jesus Calls Twelve Disciples • p.144-146 • Mt 4:18-22, 10:1-4; Mk 1:16-20, 3:13-19; Lk 5:2-11, 6:12-16; Jn 1:40-51
102 Wiggly Bible Rhymes and Rhythms: Bible Learning Activities for Young Children
- Choral Readings • Chapter 54: In the Sea of Galilee • p.46 • Lk 5:4-11
LearningCycles series: Twelve Who Changed the World: Creative Activities for Teaching about Jesus' Disciples
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.23-28 • Lk 5:1-11
Miracles on the Run: Set of All 8
- Call of the First Disciples • • Lk 5:1-11
Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 12: Jesus Calls Peter to Follow Him • p.38-40 • Lk 5:1-11
Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 39: Jesus Gives the Disciples an Amazing Catch • p.82-83 • Lk 5:1-11
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 26: Jesus Calls the First Disciples • p.100-102 • Lk 5:1-11