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We Grow with the Sacraments During Ordinary Time
Explain that one way to be more like Jesus is to celebrate the sacraments. Invite volunteers to tell about sacraments they have received. (Possible answers: Baptism, First Communion, and Penance and Reconciliation) Explain that experiencing the sacraments draws us closer to God and helps us better understand how God wants us to live our lives.
Ordinary Time is a time to grow in our faith. We can use this time to try to live the way Jesus wants us to live by focusing on our celebration of the seven sacraments—Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. When we celebrate a sacrament, we experience the grace of God.
3 Close Direct children’s attention to the feature at the bottom of page 28.
Reading God's Word Read aloud the verse from the Bible as children follow along in their books. Say: God our Father calls us to live a life that follows the example of his Son, Jesus. We pray to Jesus and ask him to be with us and guide our steps to live as he did. When we ask this of Jesus, God our Father, in unity with the Holy Spirit, blesses our lives.
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What are some ways that you can grow and live like Jesus?
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What are some ways that you can grow by celebrating the sacraments?
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What are some ways that you can grow and serve others?
How Can I Grow? During Ordinary Time we grow closer to God through the celebration
2 Connect Have a volunteer read aloud the first paragraph on page 28. Explain that sacramentals are reminders of Jesus and that we use them to connect us to the sacraments. Read aloud the three questions following the first paragraph. Invite volunteers to answer as you pause between each question. Have a volunteer read aloud the activity directions. Offer an example for the activity: I would draw a picture of a man receiving Holy Orders because I respect and admire the call to serve God as a priest. Have children complete the activity independently. Invite volunteers to explain their pictures.
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of the sacraments. Draw a picture representing one of the sacraments and write a sentence explaining its importance to you.
Reading God’s Word The LORD, your God, you shall worship; then I will bless your food and drink. Exodus 23:25 28
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Seasonal Sessions: All Saints Day and All Souls Day Explain that the Feasts of All Saints Day and All Souls Day are near the end of Ordinary Time in autumn. Work with children through pages 177–180 of the Children’s Book and this guide. This special session can take up to one hour to complete.
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