Forgiveness and Mercy
Key Passage
Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times." (Matthew 18:21–22)
Questions
Adults:
When someone hurts you, how do you forgive them?
Children:
When have you forgiven someone who treated you unfairly?
Readings
First Reading
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Call to Forgiveness and Mercy
Gospel
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The Merciless Official
Related activities & tools
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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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52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 29: The Unforgiving Servant: Actions and Attitudes • p.44 • Mt 18:23-25
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Fruit of the Spirit: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- Forgiveness • p.110-119 • Mt 18:21-35
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Gather Us In - Tools for Forming Families: Icebreakers, Social & Service Activities, Events, Rituals & Prayer
- Rituals & Prayer services • Chapter 80: Celebration of Mercy • p.134-136 • Mt 18:21-22
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Fruit of the Spirit: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- Forgiveness • p.110-119 • Mt 18:23-35
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Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the Lord's Prayer: 13 Interactive Lessons
- Chapter 9: As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors • p.69-76 • Mt 6:12, 18:21-35; Jer 31:34; Eph 4:32
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Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the Parables: 13 Interactive Lessons
- Chapter 7: The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant • p.62-72 • Mt 18:21-35; Heb 13:8
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Reconciliation • Chapter 8: How Many Times Must I Forgive? • p.18-19 • Mt 18:21-22
- Learning Centers for the Whole Community • Chapter 31: Forgiving Others • p.79 • Mt 18:21-22
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Building Faith Brick by Brick ll: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Parables
- Forgiveness • p.54-55 • Mt 18:21-35