Objectives:
To proclaim that we are all made for mission
To explain that the parish is our spiritual family
To teach that God created each of us with a purpose.
Opening Prayer:
Start by saying, “Let’s take a moment in silence to be still and quiet and open ourselves up to whatever God wants to lead us today.”
Have your child/children bless themselves and read the prayer:
God, our loving Father, thank you for all the ways you bless me. Help me to be aware that every person, place and adventure I experience is an opportunity to love you more. Fill me with a desire to change and to grow, and give me the grace to become the best-version-of-myself in every moment of every day. Amen.
Pages 186-187 are a review of what you have learned in this chapter. Give your child time to answer all of the questions and review the answers with them at the end. Suggest that they may have to look back in the chapter to find the answers to some of the trickier questions.
May I always feel as close to Jesus as I do today. May I always count on Him to gently guide you on my way. May I always trust in God to answer every single prayer. May I always feel Him blessing you with tender loving care. Amen.