Source of Light
Key Passage
For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as Children of light—for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. (Ephesians 5:8–9)
Questions
Adults:
What are you doing in your life right now to move toward light rather than darkness?
Children:
How can you let the light of your faith in Jesus shine for others to see?
Readings
First Reading
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Samuel Anoints David
Related activities & tools
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52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 13: Samuel: Prophet with a Purpose • p.24-25 • 1 Sm 16:1-3
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Favorite Bible Stories: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- David and Samuel • p.60-69 • 1 Sm 16:1-13
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Favorite Bible Stories: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- David and Samuel • p.60-69 • 1 Sm 16:1-13
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Experience the Saints: Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 3
- St. Agnes • First Person Father Story • p.25-26 • 1 Sm 16:1-13
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Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 35: God Chooses David to Be King • p.83-84 • 1 Sm 16
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LearningCycles series: The Boy Who Would Be King: Creative Activities for Teaching about David
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-19 • 1 Sm 16-18
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.20-26 • 1 Sm 16-18
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.27-31 • 1 Sm 16-18
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.32-34 • 1 Sm 16-18
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.35-40 • 1 Sm 16-18
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.41-44 • 1 Sm 16-18
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.45-49 • 1 Sm 16-18
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Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 7: God Promises to Make David King • p.23-25 • 1 Sm 16:1-13
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The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 15: Samuel Anoints David • p.58-61 • 1 Sm 16:1-13
Psalm
Related activities & tools
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Praying by Number series: Praying by Number - Volume 2: 20 Creative Prayer Lessons & Activities
- Chapter 3: Psalm 23 • p.15-18 • Ps 23
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Fruit of the Spirit: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- Gentleness • p.80-89 • Gal 5:22-23; Ps 23
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All-in-One Bible Fun series: Fruit of the Spirit: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- Gentleness • p.80-89 • Gal 5:22-23; Ps 23
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Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the 23rd Psalm: 13 Interactive Lessons
- Chapter 1: The Lord Is My Shepherd • p.7-15 • Ps 23
- Chapter 2: All That I Need • p.16-22 • Ps 23; Lk 15:3-7
- Chapter 3: At Rest in Green Meadows • p.23-29 • Ps 23; Mt 6:25-34; 1 Pt 5:7
- Chapter 4: Beside Peaceful Streams • p.30-37 • Ps 23; Jn 10:27-29
- Chapter 5: New Strength • p.38-47 • Ps 23; Jn 21
- Chapter 6: Along Right Paths • p.48-56 • Ps 23; Jn 10:2-5
- Chapter 7: Through the Darkest Valley • p.57-67 • Ps 23; Dn 5:23-28, 5:30-31; Ru 1-4
- Chapter 8: Protection and Comfort • p.68-74 • Ps 23, 121
- Chapter 9: A Feast for Us • p.75-82 • Ps 23; Jn 6:1-15; Acts of the Apostles 27
- Chapter 10: Anointed with Oil • p.83-89 • Ps 23; Is 61:1-3
- Chapter 11: Overflowing with Blessings • p.90-97 • Ps 23; 2 Kgs 4:1-7
- Chapter 12: Unfailing Love • p.98-105 • Ps 23; Acts of the Apostles 9:1-20
- Chapter 13: The House of the Lord Forever • p.106-114 • Ps 23; Jn 4:1-42
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for First Eucharist & Reconciliation
- First Eucharist • Chapter 21: Jesus, Our Shepherd • p.56-57 • Ps 23
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102 Wiggly Bible Rhymes and Rhythms: Bible Learning Activities for Young Children
- Choral Readings • Chapter 58: The Lord Is My Shepherd • p.49 • Ps 23
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100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church: For Grades 1 to 8
- Intermediate Activities: Christian Prayer • Chapter 66: Praying with Psalms • p.79-80 • Ps 22:2-22, 23:1-6, 96:1-13
- Advanced Activities: The Celebration of the Christian Mystery • Chapter 85: Anointing with Oil • p.106 • Ps 23:5; Jdt 10:1-3; Lk 10:34; 1 Sm 10:1; 2 Cor 2:15; Ex 30:30
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Saints
- Chapter 12: Saint Dominic • p.76-81 • Ps 23
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LearningCycles series: The Good Shepherd: Creative Activities for Teaching about a Protective and Loving God
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.16-28 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.29-33 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.34-38 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.39-41 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.42-46 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.47-49 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.50-51 • Jn 10:1-16; Lk 15:3-6; Ps 23
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Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 20: The Good Shepherd Gives His Sheep What They Need • p.44-45 • Ps 23
Gospel
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The Man Born Blind
Related activities & tools
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 33: Jesus Heals a Blind Man » Unseen Power • p.74-75 • Jn 9:1-41
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 33: Jesus Heals a Blind Man » Unseen Power • p.80-81 • Jn 9:1-41
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 33: Jesus Heals a Blind Man » Braille Get-Well Cards • p.104-107 • Jn 9:1-41
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 33: Jesus Heals a Blind Man » Blind-to-See Sunglasses • p.112-115 • Jn 9:1-41
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
- Lent • Chapter 10: Jesus Gives Us Light • p.72-74 • Jn 9:1-7
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Teaching Kids to Respect Others: Reflections, Activities & Prayers on Bullying and Prejudice
- Chapter 15: We Care for Those Who Are Hurting and in Need • p.51-54 • Jn 9:1-41; Mt 10:42
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Fun Bible Skits 3: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 17: Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind • p.54-56 • Jn 9:1-7