Sunday, August 2, 2026
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Acting With Courage
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Key Passage
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38–39)
Questions
Adults:
To whom could you bring the assurance of Christ's love this week?
Children:
Jesus fed the crowds today. How does he offer you spiritual nourishment?
Readings
First Reading
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Invitation to Grace
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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
Gospel
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Jesus Feeds Five Thousand
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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
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Enriching Faith series: Lessons & Activities on Prayer
- Traditional Prayers • Chapter 8: Meal Prayer • p.32-35 • Mt 14:19-21, 26:26-28; Lk 24:28-32
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 28: Jesus Feeds Five Thousand » Seeing the Unexpected • p.64-65 • Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-15
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 28: Jesus Feeds Five Thousand » Surprise Boxes • p.96-97 • Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-15
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 28: Jesus Feeds Five Thousand » Never-Ending Candy Bar • p.66-69 • Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-15
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 35: Feeding the Masses • p.88-89 • Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-15
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 28: Jesus Feeds Five Thousand » Feed the Birds Bird Feeders • p.90-93 • Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-15
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Enriching Faith series: Prayers & Activities on Service
- Chapter 32: Brighten the day for children in the hospital • p.68-69 • Mt 14:13-14, 20:29-34
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 75: Jesus Feeds a Large Crowd • p.176-179 • Mt 14:13-21, 15:32-39; Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17; Jn 6:1-15
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LearningCycles series: The Miracles of Jesus: Creative Activities for Teaching about Miraculous Gospel Stories
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-15 • Mt 14:13-21; Jn 21:1-13
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.18-22 • Jn 2:1-12, 21:1-13; Mt 14:13-21, 14:23-33; Lk 5:17-26; Mk 4:35-41, 8:22-26
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.23-24 • Jn 2:1-12, 21:1-13; Mt 14:13-21, 14:23-33; Lk 5:17-26; Mk 4:35-41, 8:22-26
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Miracles on the Run: Set of All 8
- Multiplication of the Loaves • • Jn 6:1-13; Mt 14:13-21; Mk 6:30-44; Lk 9:10-17
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Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 29: Jesus Feeds a Hungry Crowd • p.62-63 • Mt 14:13-21