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Message: It is important to study and pray with the Bible.
Prayer: An Act of Contrition
Throughout the last couple of months, we have learned that God has revealed himself continually to us through both Scripture and Tradition. Last month, we learned about the promises he made with us through each covenant. This month we are going to dive further into the Bible and learn how to pray with Scripture.
To study the Bible means to analyze how it’s put together, why it was written, reading the books or passages of the Bible and interpreting what they mean. This is similar to what you would do with a science textbook or the like. Studying the Bible is important because you know what is within the Bible and how the stories fit together into the big picture of Salvation history.
To pray with the Bible is similar but just a bit different than studying. It involves reading Scripture and interpreting what it means, but also asking what God is calling you to do through the passage you are reading. There are many different ways to pray with Scripture. The most common form you are familiar with is by praying the Mass. All throughout Mass, we are praying with Scripture by using it to petition God for something we are in need of, thanking God for all that we have, as well as worshipping and praising God.
Saint Activities for December
Saint Activities for December
December 3rd: St Francis Xavier (Make and send Christmas cards to nursing home residents that may not have family members to send them cards or to people who are hospitalized over Christmas.)
December 4th: St. Barbara (Ask St. Barbara to intercede for you when it is hard to share your faith with others or to stand up for your faith.)
December 7th: St. Ambrose (Take sometime to discern what God is calling you to do/be. Is it what you would like for your life? How is God's plan so much greater than your own?)
December 27th: St. John, Apostle and Evangelist (St. John was the only one of the Twelve Apostles who stood faithfully at the Cross. Spend some time by the Crucifix in your home reflecting on Christ's love.)
Family Activities for December
Family Activities for December
Dec. 8th: Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Make a flower crown for Mary.)
Dec 12th: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Say the rosary together as a family.)
Dec. 25th: The Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Day (Continue to remind your child(ren) about the true meaning of Christmas.)
Dec. 28th: Feast of the Holy Innocents (This feast day is for all the children Herod killed looking for Jesus because he was worried this new king would steal his throne. Spend time as a family praying for all of the children who died at a young age or before birth.)
Dec. 29th: Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph (Spend time as a family either eating a meal together, watching a movie, or playing a game.)
Week 4 Thoughts
Week 4 Thoughts
5 Minutes: Read the weekend’s Gospel passage as a family. This could take place of a bedtime story or prayer time if needed. You can find the weekend’s Gospel passage by going to: https://bible.usccb.org. Or you could also download the Laudate app for free on Apple or Android. In the Laudate app they also offer a reflection for the readings that you can share with your child(ren). Goal: Child will learn how to prepare for going to Mass and in knowing the readings ahead of Mass, they will be able to pick up on pieces of the passage they may not have noticed before.
15 Minutes: Make an Advent wreath that includes 3 purple candles and one pink candle. Light a candle each week—you can use flameless , battery-operated candles and have your children tape the colored paper around it. Use the LifeWay Kids guide to guide your discussion and prayer each week as you light the next candle. Goal: Child will learn what the Advent season means and the true meaning of Christmas.
30 Minutes: Each week, pray with the following Scripture passages. Read them before bed together as a family and talk about what they mean and how they relate to the Advent theme that week.
Week 1-Luke 1: 5-8 (Hope)
Week 2-Luke 1: 39-80 (Love)
Week 3-Luke 2: 1-20 (Joy)
Week 4-Luke 2: 21-40 (Peace)
Goal: Through your witness, the child will see that they can use Scripture to pray and find out what God is calling them to do through the passage. They will also learn part of the Liturgical Year (Advent/Christmas).
Participants will explore the meaning and history of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharist.
Participants will be able to navigate the Bible and use it in prayer.
Participants will continue to develop their relationship with God through knowing more about the Mass and how to actively participate in Mass.
Participants will see how the Liturgy of the Word helps us to know God more and live out the Word in our everyday lives.
Participants will grow in their understanding of the Introductory Rite of Mass and feel that being part of a Catholic community is important in life.
Participants will grow in their understanding of the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the value of receiving the Eucharist at least once a week.
Participants will grow in their understanding of the Closing Rite of the Mass and recognize how they are being sent out to share what they received to others.
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