Day 1: Jesus is Truly Present
Prayer:
Jesus, help me believe that You are truly present in the Eucharist.
Teaching:
The Eucharist is not just bread - it becomes the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus.
Discussion:
Who is Jesus to you?
How would you feel meeting Him in person?
Video:
https://app.formed.org/app/videos/576748
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Prayer:
Thank you, Jesus, for giving us Yourself.
Teaching:
At the Last Supper, Jesus gave us the Eucharist.
Discussion:
Why did Jesus give us this gift?
What do we do at Mass that reminds us of the Last Supper?
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry7Jl7bgtwU
Craft- For fun!
Make a table scene with Jesus and disciples (paper figures or LEGO!)
*We will dig much deeper into the Mass next week!
Prayer:
Help me pay attention and love the Mass.
Teaching:
The Mass is where heaven meets earth.
Discussion:
What parts of Mass do you remember?
Why is Mass important?
Video:
https://youtu.be/Y_sc_tquTwo?si=xC9uSPcJ0YRHD2US
Activity:
Attend Mass together and point out parts quietly
Saturday @ 5pm
Sunday @ 9 am
or: www.https://masstimes.org/
Prayer:
Jesus, help me understand what happens at the altar.
Teaching:
Learn about the chalice, paten, ciborium.
Discussion:
Why are these items special?
Why do we treat them with care?
Craft: Make a paper chalice + host (gold/yellow paper)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxrRl04vAqc
Prayer:
Jesus, help me show You love and respect.
Teaching:
Genuflecting, quiet voices, receiving respectfully.
Discussion:
How do we act when we are somewhere special?
How can we show Jesus love at church?
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/i6zBgnZQq9U?si=geVCnGlg_mBTnXFn
Activity:
Practice receiving (hands folded, bow, “Amen”)