The Strength of God's Love
Key Passage
The centurion sent friends to say to him, "Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; therefore I did not presume to come to you. But only speak the word, and let my servant be healed." (Luke 7:6b–7)
Questions
Adults:
When have you experienced most powerfully that the Lord was helping you in a time of need?
Children:
What good things has God done for you?
Readings
First Reading
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Dedication of the Temple; Welcome of the Foreigner
Related activities & tools
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Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 24: Solomon’s Temple • p.66-67 • 1 Kgs 6:1-8:66
Gospel
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Cure of the Centurion's Servant
Related activities & tools
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 19: A Roman Officer Demonstrates Faith » Magnet Authority • p.46-47 • Lk 7:1-10; Mt 8:5-13
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Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 19: A Roman Officer Demonstrates Faith » Magnet Authority • p.48-49 • Lk 7:1-10; Mt 8:5-13
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 19: A Roman Officer Demonstrates Faith » Authority Dog Tags • p.64-67 • Lk 7:1-10; Mt 8:5-13
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Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 19: A Roman Officer Demonstrates Faith • p.68-71 • Lk 7:1-10; Mt 8:5-13
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33 Mass Lessons and Activities for Young Children
- Liturgy of the Eucharist • Chapter 29: With God All Things Are Possible: Communion • p.56-57 • Lk 7:6-7
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Miracles on the Run: Set of All 8
- The Centurion's Servant • • Mt 8:5-13; Lk 7:1-10