Posts by CathKids
CathKids Ordinary Time 23, Year A
The story so far… A Gentile is someone who is not Jewish. Tax collectors were people employed by the Roman rulers to collect taxes from the people. Neither were allowed to participate in Jewish community worship.
Read MoreCathKids Ordinary Time 20, Year A
The story so far… Jesus speaks with a Canaanite woman from the region of Tyre and Sidon. The Canaanites were old enemies of the Israelites.
Read MoreWOJ Ordinary Time 19, Year A
‘You have so little faith,’ he said, ‘why did you doubt?’ – Jesus, Matthew 14:31 Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature each…
Read MoreCathKids Ordinary Time 19, Year A
The story so far… Jesus has been teaching people all day and has just fed over 5000 from two fish and five loaves. The disciples are in a boat on the Sea of Galilee when a storm hits. It is the “fourth watch” of the night, i.e., the darkest time of the night…
Read MoreCathKids Ordinary Time 18, Year A
The story so far… Jesus learns that his cousin, John the Baptist, has been killed. He tries to take some time out to be by himself, but the crowds follow him.
Read MoreWOJ Ordinary Time 18, Year A
“All we have with us is five loaves and two fish” – Matthew 14:17 Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature each…
Read MoreCathKids Ordinary Time 17, Year A
The story so far… Jesus continues to teach the crowds about the Kingdom of Heaven using parables (stories). It seems that the Kingdom he is talking about is very different to earthly kingdoms.
Read MoreCathKids Ordinary Time 16, Year A
The story so far… Jesus has been teaching the crowds using parables. He likes to use stories about familiar activities so that the people can understand more easily.
Read MoreWOJ Ordinary Time 16, Year A
The kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the biggest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air can come and shelter in its branches. (Jesus, Matthew 13:23)…
Read MoreCathKids Ordinary Time 15, Year A
The story so far… Jesus has been teaching the crowds using parables (stories). The parables help people to understand his teachings but sometimes the meaning and symbolism is difficult to grasp.
Read MoreCathKids Ordinary Time 14, Year A
The story so far… Our reading today is from the Old Testament. Once, the Jewish people had been conquered by Babylon and forced to leave their homes in Jerusalem. But now, finally, they have returned to Jerusalem. They are rebuilding their lives and their temple.
Read MoreCathKids Ordinary Time 13, Year A
The Story so far… Jesus has been preparing his apostles to go out and preach. Not everyone will welcome them or respond to their message.
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