Birth of John the Baptist

Key Passage

The angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Sechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. (Luke 1:13)

Questions

Adults: What do you find yourself praying for most? Take time this week to listen during times of prayer to hear what God might be calling you to.

Children: Do you remember a time when one of your prayers has been answered?

Activities related to The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

LearningCycles series: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness: Creative Activities for Teaching about John the Baptist
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-19 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.20-25 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.26-27 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.28-31 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.32-36 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.37 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
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
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- At the River • p.40-49 • Lk 3:15-23
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- At the River • p.40-49 • Lk 3:15-23
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
- Advent • Chapter 4: Prepare the Way for Jesus • p.16-18 • Mt 3:1-6
- Advent for the Whole Community • Chapter 2: St. John the Baptist • p.94-95 • Lk 3:1-6
Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 25: John Baptizes Jesus • p.54-55 • Mt 3:13-17

Readings

First Reading • Call of Jeremiah

Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • Salvation as the Goal of Faith

1 Peter 1:8-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • Announcement of the Birth of John the Baptist

Luke 1:5-17 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

LearningCycles series: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness: Creative Activities for Teaching about John the Baptist
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-19 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.20-25 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.26-27 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.28-31 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.32-36 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.37 • Lk 1:1-80, 3:1-21; Mt 3:1-17
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 54: God Blesses Zechariah and Elizabeth • p.124-125 • Lk 1:5-25, 1:39-45, 1:57-80
Snip & Tell Bible Stories: Captivate Children with Simple Paper Cutouts That Unfold as the Story Is Told
- Chapter 25: Zechariah and the Angel • p.71-73 • Lk 1:5-22, 1:57-66