Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Children’s Resource
Thirteenth Sunday of the Year
Cycle A
28th June 2020
In today’s Gospel we are told that Jesus wants us to welcome everybody into our lives the same way that we would welcome Jesus. Some people have special messages about Jesus that they are to share with the whole world, these people are called prophets. Other people teach us about Jesus, just by their good example in how they live like Jesus. These people are call righteous, because they live the right way. This is how Jesus wants us all to live, like Him.
Activity
You will need:
A white cloth
A candle (if using a real candle, make sure the Adult lights it)
A Bible or Cross
Flowers
Make the Sign of the Cross
Say the Sorry Prayer
Oh my God, I thank You for loving me.
I am sorry for all my sins,
for not loving others and not loving You.
Help me to live like Jesus and not sin again.
Amen.
Sing together the Alleluia song
(tune of if you’re happy and you know it clap your hands)
Alleluia, alleluia, praise the Lord,
Alleluia, alleluia, praise the Lord,
As we listen to the story,
Let us praise Him for His glory.
Alleluia, alleluia, praise the Lord.
Let us listen to God’s word.
Matthew 10:40-42 ICB
Whoever accepts you also accepts me. And whoever accepts me also accepts the One who sent me. Whoever meets a prophet and accepts him will receive the reward of a prophet. And whoever accepts a good man because that man is good will receive the reward of a good man. Whoever helps one of these little ones because they are my followers will truly get his reward. He will get his reward even if he only gave my follower a cup of cold water.”
Activity
Make and cut out circles with scenes of people making others feel welcome.
Arrange these on a mobile around the central figure of Jesus.
The Complete Children’s Liturgy Book by Katie Thompson and Kevin Mayhew (pages 92 and 93)
Intercessory Prayers for Children:
We pray for Pope Francis, Archbishop Eamon, Bishop Michael, Cardinal Sean, all our Priests and Deacons. We pray that Holy Spirit will guide and fill them with His gifts as they courageously proclaim the Good News.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us
We pray to God our Father for all who are on mission to proclaim the Word of God, that they will be received with grateful hearts and warm hospitality.
Lord hear us.
Lord graciously hear us.
We pray to God our Father for all in our communities, who by their good example encourage us to live like Jesus.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us
We pray to God our Father for the poor and the marginalised that they will receive in abundance all they need to live a full life; we also remember the Christian agencies who provide aid and support to our brothers and sisters in need.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us.
We pray to God our Father for all who have died in our community. May they Rest in Peace. We remember also their families and friends who are grieving at this time.
Lord hear us.
Lord graciously hear us
We pray to God our Father for our Country, as continues ease the restriction that have been in place due to covid 19, we ask for you protection and healing from the coronavirus.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us
We offer all our prayers to God our Father as we pray togetherOur Father…………
Bringing Parish Home
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