The Joy of Kindness
Key Passage
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. (Philippians 4:4–5)
Questions
Adults:
What might John the Baptist challenge you to do differently in your life?
Children:
Do you have extras that you can share with others this week?
Readings
Second Reading
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Joy and Peace
Related activities & tools
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Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the Lord's Prayer: 13 Interactive Lessons
- Chapter 1: What Is Prayer? • p.7-13 • Phil 4:6; Lk 11:1
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Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the Fruit of the Spirit: 13 Interactive Lessons
- Chapter 3: Joy • p.28-34 • Rom 15:13; Ps 126:3; Phil 4:4
- Chapter 4: Peace • p.35-42 • Phil 4:6-7; 2 Kgs 6
Gospel
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John Calls the People to Justice
Related activities & tools
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
- Advent • Chapter 6: Presents and Presence • p.21-23 • Lk 3:10-11
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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