September & October-Prayer
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October Family GatheringMissed our gathering this month? Here is the Word Search from the day. Answers key here. Enjoy them together as a family. Remember to join us in November -sign up here.Write a Reflection when done.
Sacramentals at homeOur homes are filled with items which remind us of family, friends, vacations and more. Our faith offers sacramentals to do the same. Go here to learn more about sacramentals.Here is a blessing for your home and petsWrite a Reflection when done.
God's EyeCreate with your child a God's Eye, which families created at our October Family Gathering. Just twigs and yarn, popsicle sticks work too. Watch this video for instructions.Write a Reflection when done.
7 SacramentsThrough the Blest Are We workbooks each year we learn a deeper understanding of the Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Watch this short video with your children to discover the sacraments.Write a Reflection when done.
Where did you find JesusGrab a camera and enjoy your child to find Jesus in their surroundings - at home and in the world. Send the photos to ycfaithformation@gmail.com Write a Reflection when done.
CARES at SJC
Sept 1-Oct 4: Celebrate the Season of Creation with Pope Francis’ "A Prayer for our Earth". Pray along with this video and discuss how you can Care for Creation.
Write a Reflection when done.
Sept 1-Oct 4: Celebrate the Season of Creation with Pope Francis’ "A Prayer for our Earth". Pray along with this video and discuss how you can Care for Creation.
Write a Reflection when done.
Wonder & Awe of our LordTake your children in the backyard or to a park with a blanket. Lay and look at the clouds for shapes of things God created. Talk about the creativity of God.Write a Reflection when done.
Our Father PrayerJoin us in learning how to use ASL to pray the Lord's Prayer. The Grade 4 Blest Are We workbook has step-by-step or download a paper copy here. Write a Reflection when done.
Family of FaithClick on the image to print a form of the Holy Habits your family has. Together list as many ways you are holy as you each can think of. Remember to send us a picture and share your experience with this activity.Write a Reflection when done.
Guardian Angels Feast DayEach of us have a guardian angel who watches over us and protects us. The Feast Day of the Guardian Angels is Sunday, October 2nd. Click here to learn how to say the Prayer to my Guardian Angel and more about them.Write a Reflection when done.
Anointing of the SickHurting physically, emotionally or spiritually? Join us after 11:00am mass on Sunday, October 30th, in the church, to receive the healing sacrament of anointing.Write a Reflection when done.
Adoration at SJCAll families are invited to adoration in the Mary Chapel of SJC church every first Mondsay from 2:30-7:30pm each month.Learn more about Eucharist Adoration here.Write a Reflection when done.
Pray the Rosary together
Click the image for details on how to pray the rosary. Use this beautiful devotion this month - October is the month of the Rosary. Or watch this video to say a decade with other youth. Join SJC Women's Club on Saturday, October 22nd after the 9am mass to Walk and pray the Rosary together. All are welcome!Write a Reflection when done.
Click the image for details on how to pray the rosary. Use this beautiful devotion this month - October is the month of the Rosary. Or watch this video to say a decade with other youth. Join SJC Women's Club on Saturday, October 22nd after the 9am mass to Walk and pray the Rosary together. All are welcome!Write a Reflection when done.
Learn a bedtime prayerBegin the practice of a bedtime prayer together, use the Prayer to the Guardian Angel found also on this page or this one: Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Keep me safe all through the night and wake me with the morning light.AmenWrite a Reflection when done.
St Francis Feast Day - Friday, October 4St Francis is the patron saint of animals. SJC invites all to bring their pet for a special blessing on October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis, behind the Parish Center. Open the Prayer of St. Francis here or this prayer to bless your pet at home.Write a Reflection when done.
St Therese of Lisieux also known as St. Therese of the Child Jesus or the Little Flower. She believed that small acts of kindness will change the world. Complete a Good Deeds Reflection Form and let us know how you have shown kindness through your actions. Learn more about St. Therese here or do this activity together.Write a Reflection when done.
Pause & Pray & ReflectFrancis of Assisi gave up wealth for simplicity and poverty. Pray: Dear God, your servant, Francis, showed us how to give to those in need, to be loving to those who feel unloved, and to welcome those who feel neglected, just as Francis did. AmenReflect: Francis embraced a leper in Assisi. Who are the lepers in society today? How do we help those on the periphery? Write a Reflection when done.
Mercy Me VideoWatch this powerful video together. Click on the image to start and open full screen. Then discuss together: What do you want to shout? You can do all things through Christ - what is something you are nervous or afraid to do? How can praying and asking for courage and strength help you?Write a Reflection when done.
Sundays Scriptures
Use the Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families in your YC supplies. Then submit your Family Mass/Scripture reflection here.You can also go to this site for online readings and questions.Write a Reflection when done.
Use the Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families in your YC supplies. Then submit your Family Mass/Scripture reflection here.You can also go to this site for online readings and questions.Write a Reflection when done.
Monday, October 7thFrances Cabrini Day Colorado replaced Columbus Day with Francis Cabrini Day - Golden, CO is home to the beautiful shrine of Mother Cabrini where she ran an orphanage. Learn about Mother Cabrini with your child and take the pledge together to live with kindness and compassion.Chicago is home to her National Shrine, click on the image to see the shrine.Write a Reflection when done.
Pray for Kolbe House Ministry
Click on the image to learn how to pray a novena as a family. A novena is a special prayer intention that is prayed for nine days. The prayer card to be completed when you are done can be mailed to Kolbe House directly or placed in the YC dropbox.Write a Reflection when done.
Click on the image to learn how to pray a novena as a family. A novena is a special prayer intention that is prayed for nine days. The prayer card to be completed when you are done can be mailed to Kolbe House directly or placed in the YC dropbox.Write a Reflection when done.
Praying with Yoga
Click on the image to see poses to praise the Lord, stretch and be healthy. Practice them as a family.Write a Reflection when done.
Join us for Mass this month!Masses are Saturday at 4pm; or Sunday at 7:30am, 9am, 11am or 5pm.
Click the image to watch the
4:00 PM Sunday Mass.DOWNLOAD BULLETIN HEREWrite a Reflection when done.
Click the image to watch the
4:00 PM Sunday Mass.DOWNLOAD BULLETIN HEREWrite a Reflection when done.
Family Service IdeaCall a local animal shelter and ask what you can do to help them. Suggestions are to make no-sew blankets for cages or donate toys or food for the animals - or honor St. Francis' love for pets and adopt a cat or dog.Write a Reflection when done.
Pope Francis 5 Finger Prayer
Click the image to print out an easy way to remember to pray using your hands. Your children can look at their hands anytime and be reminded to pray using this simplistic, powerful prayer.Write a Reflection when done.
Click the image to print out an easy way to remember to pray using your hands. Your children can look at their hands anytime and be reminded to pray using this simplistic, powerful prayer.Write a Reflection when done.
Prayers of our Catholic Faith Click the image above to learn the prayers and facts about your Catholic faith. Choose 2 prayers and pray them together every night. Write a Reflection when done.
Heroes of Faith
Click the image to learn more about October saints. Share what you learned and what you admire about a saint.Write a Reflection when done.
Movies to watch together
Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (G)Sound of Music (G)
Evan Almighty (PG)Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (PG)Leap (PG)A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG)
Discuss how faith was portrayed, through kindness, love, perseverance, compassion or a giving spirit. What lesson did you learn in the movie?Write a Reflection when done.
Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (G)Sound of Music (G)
Evan Almighty (PG)Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (PG)Leap (PG)A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG)
Discuss how faith was portrayed, through kindness, love, perseverance, compassion or a giving spirit. What lesson did you learn in the movie?Write a Reflection when done.
Blessing Children
Begin a tradition of making the sign of the cross on your child's forehead every time they leave the house or at bedtime. Ask God to keep your child healthy, safe and close to Him.Write a Reflection when done.
Begin a tradition of making the sign of the cross on your child's forehead every time they leave the house or at bedtime. Ask God to keep your child healthy, safe and close to Him.Write a Reflection when done.
Read together this MonthCheck out from the library or look online for:
Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You by Nancy TillmanBerenstain Bears: The Golden Rule by Mike BerenstainA Peek into My Church by Veronica Kelly & Wendy Goody
Read together and discuss how God's voice can be heard in the characters and themes.Write a Reflection when done.
Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You by Nancy TillmanBerenstain Bears: The Golden Rule by Mike BerenstainA Peek into My Church by Veronica Kelly & Wendy Goody
Read together and discuss how God's voice can be heard in the characters and themes.Write a Reflection when done.
Watch God's Story: Prayer
With your family click the image to watch the video, then talk about what you learned about prayer.Write a Reflection when done.
With your family click the image to watch the video, then talk about what you learned about prayer.Write a Reflection when done.
Come and Adore Him As Catholics we believe that Jesus is truly present in the Body and Blood of the Eucharist. The tabernacle holds the Eucharist between masses. Families are encouraged to spend time in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, here is a short video explaining Adoration. Find time alone to visit, pray and be still with our God.Write a Reflection when done.
Art through our lens of FaithClick the image to see a painting from the Watercolour World. Discuss what you think and feel as you look at the work of art. What do you think they are praying for?Write a Reflection when done.
Create a Prayer Cube
Click the image to get instructions and a template to create your own prayer cube.Write a Reflection when done.
Click the image to get instructions and a template to create your own prayer cube.Write a Reflection when done.
The Lord's Prayer Game! Click on the image to play The Lord's Prayer Trivia Game as a family. Discuss what you learned new about the prayer or facts given.Write a Reflection when done.
Meditate
with images and prayers at Loyola Press 3 minute retreat
There is a new meditation every day and an app for your phone or tablet, too.Click on the image to be directed to the meditationWrite a Reflection when done.
with images and prayers at Loyola Press 3 minute retreat
There is a new meditation every day and an app for your phone or tablet, too.Click on the image to be directed to the meditationWrite a Reflection when done.
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