Day 1: The Mass is Heaven on Earth
Prayer:
Jesus, open my eyes to see the beauty of the Mass.
Teaching:
At Mass, we join heaven - angels and saints worship with us.
Discussion:
Who do you think is with us at Mass that we cannot see?
What makes Mass different from anything else?
Video:
https://watch.formed.org/videos/the-holy-mass-explained-by-the-catechism
( if you dont have a FORMED account- now is the time! Its free as a parishioner at Holy Spirit!)
Activity:
Draw what you imagine is happening invisibly at Mass (angels, heaven, light)
Prayer:
Speak to me, Lord, I am listening.
Teaching:
God speaks to us through Scripture at Mass.
Discussion:
Why is it important to listen carefully?
What is your favorite Bible story?
Video:
https://youtu.be/dFyBWt70dTY?si=JVRhNySiDOrOaHhT
Activity:
Read the upcoming Sunday Gospel as a family (https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/mass-readings-today)
Day 3: The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Prayer:
Jesus, help me understand this holy moment.
Teaching:
This is when bread and wine become Jesus.
Discussion:
What changes? What stays the same?
Why is this the most important part of Mass?
Video: ( Its a longer one- but worth it!)
https://youtu.be/4QslmNU8iwQ?si=o-nGr5rTjWUkAyt6
Prayer:
Jesus, I give You my heart.
Teaching:
We don’t just watch Mass - we offer ourselves to God.
Discussion:
What can you give to Jesus? (joys, struggles, family)
How can we “participate” instead of just sitting?
Activity:
Write/draw something to “offer” at the next Mass
Prayer:
Help my body show love for You.
Teaching:
Standing, kneeling, responding - our bodies pray too.
Discussion:
Why do we kneel?
Why do we respond out loud?
Video:
https://youtu.be/YT45oWtYJEo?si=o_qgonK7YYHXdjFl