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kids? we got you.helping you to with kids' church at home
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We know how hard it can be to get your kids to do something other than watching Paw Patrol. To help you out, we've got 4 easy steps to help keep Sundays holy and celebrate church at home the best you can.
We are so grateful to be part of your family, and we are committed to helping you and your kids stay connected to your church. If we can help in any way, DM us on Facebook or Instagram. We are live streaming Mass every weekend to Facebook and YouTube. You can also join us in-person as we safely return to in-person Masses!
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Kid's Church: Home Edition
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step 1: Pray
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Praying with your kids can be a bit awkward. After all, sometimes our kids can be unpredictable and a bit crazy (am I right?)... but seeing their parents pray is a great way for them to understand the importance of prayer. Before you move to the video, pray together with a simple prayer like:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear God,
Thank You for the times that we work, and for times that we can play.
We also thank You for those times when we can get away from it all and get some rest.
In Jesus' name, amen.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Step 2: VIdeo
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step 3: discuss
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Disscusion Questions
Read Mark 6 30-34- What did Jesus do when He saw His plans had been messed up?
- Is there anything we can learn from Jesus’ attitude here?
- What did Jesus plan for them? Why did they especially need a rest this time?
- Is it OK to have some time to ourselves for rest or is that being lazy when there is work to be done?
- John 6:1-14 is a parallel account of what happened that day. How are the stories the same, how are the different?
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Step 4: Fun Activities
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We are so happy you took time for faith this Sunday. Now, print out these sheets, and hopefully enjoy some quiet time as your kids colour (one can hope!).
If you enjoyed these resources, or if we can do anything to help your family, please send us a message on Facebook or Instagram. We are praying for your family.
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Hey! Did you know, when there isn't a pandemic going on, we've got Sunday morning kids programs from age 1 to Grade 7.
Taking kids to church is hard, so drop them off before Mass and our amazing team will take care of them. Just pick them after please.
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Other family resources
- Formed is one of the largest libraries of the best Catholic movies, and children’s programming (think Catholic Netflix). It's free if you search for Good Shepherd Parish.
- Tiny Saints has published free printable activity sheets for families who cannot attend Mass in person.
- My Catholic Kids is offering free access to their video library during this time.
- 52 Sundays is a guide for families to keep the Lord’s Day holy, including prayer activities, devotions and meals.
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