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Feast of the Holy Family
Year A [17A]
Respect for Elders
Key Passage
Jesus went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. (Luke 2:51a)
Questions
Adults:
What does your family do to honor and respect its older members?
Children:
Why did Joseph leave Israel? How can he be an example for you?
Readings
First Reading • Duties Toward Parents
Sirach 3:3-7, 14-17a
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Psalm
Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5
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Second Reading • The Practice of Virtues
Colossians 3:12-21
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Gospel • The Finding in the Temple
Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
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Related activities & tools
Wows series:
Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
Chapter 5: Wise Men Worship King Jesus » Growing a King • p.18-19 • Mt 2:1-18
Wows series:
Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
Chapter 5: Wise Men Worship King Jesus » The True King • p.16-17 • Mt 2:1-18
Wows series:
Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
Chapter 5: Wise Men Worship King Jesus » Surprise Star Cards • p.22-23 • Mt 2:1-18
Wows series:
Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
Chapter 5: Wise Men Worship King Jesus » Starry Crowns • p.18-19 • Mt 2:1-18
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
Chapter 32: The Wise Men and the Escape to Egypt • p.82-83 • Mt 2:1-23
Enriching Faith series:
Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
Chapter 9: Flight into Egypt: Refugee • p.22-23