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Feast of Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Year A, B, C [671]
God's House
Key Passage
"Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and the Spirit of God dwells in you?" (1 Corinthians 16)
Questions
Adults:
In what ways can you better honor and care for your body, God's holy temple?
Children:
How can you take good care of your body, since it is God's house?
Readings
First Reading • The Wonderful Stream
Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
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Psalm
Psalms 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9
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Second Reading • You Are God's Temple
1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17
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Gospel • Cleansing of the Temple
John 2:13-22
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Related activities & tools
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
Chapter 45: Jesus Cleans House • p.108-109 • Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:15-19; Lk 19:45-48; Jn 2:13-17
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
Chapter 85: Jesus Clears the Temple • p.205-207 • Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:15-19; Jn 2:13-22
The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
Chapter 54: Jesus Clears the Temple • p.83