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The Baptism of the Lord
Year B [21B]
Pleasing to God
Key Passage
“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Mk 1:11)
Questions
Adults:
Do you ever feel that you are a beloved child of God and God is well-pleased with you?
Children:
When do you feel most loved?
Activities related to The Baptism of the Lord
Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
Chapter 25: John Baptizes Jesus • p.54-55 • Mt 3:13-17
The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
Chapter 45: John Baptizes Jesus • p.72
Readings
First Reading • Invitation to Abundance
Isaiah 55:1-11
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Related activities & tools
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
Psalm
Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6
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Second Reading • God's Testimony of Love
1 John 5:1-9
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Gospel • The Baptism of Jesus
Mark 1:7-11
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Related activities & tools
52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
Chapter 25: John the Baptist: Messenger of the Messiah • p.40 • Jn 1:19-34; Mt 3:1-17; Mk 1:1-11; Lk 3:1-20
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
Chapter 33: John the Baptist and Jesus • p.84-85 • Mt 3:13-17; Mk 1:1-11; Lk 3; Jn 1:19-34
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
Chapter 61: Jesus Is Baptized • p.139-140 • Mt 3:1-17; Mk 1:1-11; Lk 3:1-22; Jn 1:19-34
30 Creative Classroom Crafts, Lessons, & Prayers
Sacraments • Chapter 20: A baptism activity • p.42-43 • Mt 3:13-17; Mk 1:9-11; Lk 3:21-22; Jn 1:29-34
Learning Centers series:
Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
Advent for the Whole Community • Chapter 3: Names for Jesus • p.96-97 • Mk 1:9-11
See:
Baptism