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June 2025
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul: Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
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Key Passage
And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church. (Matt 16:18a)
Questions
Adults:
If you were asked, how would you explain Jesus to a person who had not heard of him?
Children:
Who do you tell people Jesus is?
Readings
First Reading • Peter's Escape From Prison
Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11
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Related activities & tools
52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
Chapter 51: Peter: Power in Prison • p.72 • Acts of the Apostles 12:1-19
102 Wiggly Bible Rhymes and Rhythms: Bible Learning Activities for Young Children
Fingerplays • Chapter 37: Peter in the Jail • p.34 • Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11
Songs with Games • Chapter 102: Faithful Peter • p.86-87 • Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11
Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
Chapter 50: Peter Is Set Free • p.104-105 • Acts of the Apostles 12:4-17
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
Chapter 52: Peter's Prison Escape • p.197-199 • Acts of the Apostles 12:1-19
Snip & Tell Bible Stories: Captivate Children with Simple Paper Cutouts That Unfold as the Story Is Told
Chapter 39: Peter is Rescued • p.104-106 • Acts of the Apostles 12:1-18
Psalm
Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
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Christmas Ideas A-Z: Crafts and Activities for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany
Chapter 16: Nurture • p.57-59 • Is 55:3; Jb 33:4; Ps 34:8; Mt 9:21
Second Reading • Reward for Fidelity
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
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Gospel • Peter's Confession
Matthew 16:13-19
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
Chapter 33: Wise and Foolish Builders • p.126-128 • Mt 7:24-20:999
Learning Centers series:
Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
First Reconciliation • Chapter 11: Steps for the Sacrament of Reconciliation • p.24-27 • Mt 16:19
First Eucharist • Chapter 17: Objects Used for Mass • p.44-47 • Mt 16:13-17
See:
St. Paul
St. Peter