Mass Reflections and Discussion Starters for Families
As Catholics we believe that the Mass is the "source and summit" of our Catholic Faith. It is a powerful experience for those who seek a personal, face to face, encounter with Jesus. The Mass can also be a great tool for parents to grow in their own faith, but even more so, a way to pass on your Catholic faith to your children. The Mass can also be an avenue for families to connect the Gospel reading to their everyday life.
Below are documents to help families use the Mass as a way to grow in their faith together. For each weekend Mass, you will find two documents below. "Gospel Reflections" are a one page document that gives a brief overview of the Gospel reading, and includes discussion starters you can visit with your children about, and specific ways you can live out the Gospel message that week in your everyday life. "Parent reading background" is designed to give parents and catechists background information on the Mass readings for the weekend. You are encouraged to go through the readings and this reflection prior to going to Mass with your family. The hope is that these documents will help you better understand the readings, how they are connected, and thus be more comfortable talking with your children or others about them after Mass.
All of these resources come from the following website from RCL Benzinger: http://rclblectionary.com/
If you want to look ahead at the rest of Year B (now-Nov. 25, 2018)
The Parent Readings are under the tab "Classroom Sessions", and Year B (Oct-Nov. 2018), Catechist Background.
The Gospel Reflections are under the tab "Gospel Reflection", Year B (Oct-Nov. 2018)
This is also the resource for the below "Mass Question for the Week".
Below are documents to help families use the Mass as a way to grow in their faith together. For each weekend Mass, you will find two documents below. "Gospel Reflections" are a one page document that gives a brief overview of the Gospel reading, and includes discussion starters you can visit with your children about, and specific ways you can live out the Gospel message that week in your everyday life. "Parent reading background" is designed to give parents and catechists background information on the Mass readings for the weekend. You are encouraged to go through the readings and this reflection prior to going to Mass with your family. The hope is that these documents will help you better understand the readings, how they are connected, and thus be more comfortable talking with your children or others about them after Mass.
All of these resources come from the following website from RCL Benzinger: http://rclblectionary.com/
If you want to look ahead at the rest of Year B (now-Nov. 25, 2018)
The Parent Readings are under the tab "Classroom Sessions", and Year B (Oct-Nov. 2018), Catechist Background.
The Gospel Reflections are under the tab "Gospel Reflection", Year B (Oct-Nov. 2018)
This is also the resource for the below "Mass Question for the Week".
October Family Reflections
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Mass Question for the Week: Something to talk about after Mass
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October 2018
27th Sunday of Ordinary Time (October 7, 2018) Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 Adults: What keeps me from embracing the Kingdom of God? Children: How do I feel when I hear the stories of God’s love? 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time (October 14, 2018) Gospel: Mark 10:17-30 Adults: How can worldly comforts be barriers to my relationship with God? Children: Am I willing to share my favorite toy or game with someone? 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time (October 21, 2018) Gospel: Mark 10:35-45 Adults: How do I feel when I do something good and I am not acknowledged? Why? Children: Am I willing to help others even if nobody thanks me for it? Why? 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time (October 28, 2018) Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 Adults: Do I realize that my gratitude can help others to believe? Children: What do I like most about the story of Bartimaeus? Why? |
November 2018
Solemnity of All Saints (November 1, 2018) Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a Adults: What is the greatest challenge of the Beatitudes for me? Children: How has God blessed me? 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time (November 4, 2018) Gospel: Mark 12:28-34 Adults: Why is love of neighbor as important as love of God? Children: What are some ways you show that you love God and your neighbor with your whole heart? 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (November 11, 2018) Gospel: Mark 12:38-44 Adults: Have I ever given freely and generously when I have been in need? Children: What am I willing to share with someone else? 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (November 18, 2018) Gospel: Mark 13:24-32 Adults: If I were meeting Jesus tomorrow, what would I do differently? Children: What can I do to become a better disciple of Jesus? Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (November 25, 2018) Gospel: John 18:33b-37 Adults: How is Jesus the King and ruler of my life? Children: How can I honor Jesus, my King and God? |
