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Religious Ed Lesson Plan

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 22, 2020

TAKING CARE OF OTHERS

Welcome to St. Mary's Religious Education!

Before beginning this week's lesson:

Read the overview of today's lesson (more background information found at the end of the email). Then print out the symbol of the week (4 to a page), kids bulletin and Holy Heroes coloring page, and "Adorers" lesson plan. Then gather materials for the activity and set up the videos so they are ready to show.

Begin the lesson by giving each student the symbol of the week to color (I print out 4 to a page).You might want to post it up somewhere during the week to remind everyone of the lesson and then save them in a folder to look back on..

If you don't have time this week to do a whole lesson - at least print out the coloring page and/or kids bulletins and talk about the main theme throughout the week - Taking care of others and helping everyone.

Or just have them watch the suggested videos!

Please let me know what works and what doesn't in this plan. We want to continue to grow our faith even during these busy and uncertain times as best we can. If everything is set up beforehand, it should take 30-45 minutes for each lesson.

Lastly, please share pictures and feedback!.

Sincerely,

Kellie Trudeau, ktrudeau@dioceseofspokane.org

Symbol of the Week:

Crown

(PRINT OR DRAW - right click to print image)

Jesus is our King, so we remember that today by using a crown as our symbol.

Overview of Today's Lesson: Christ is King

Jesus is God and leads us all! In the first reading we heard from Ezekiel. God uses the image of a shepherd to help the people understand how much he loves us. Sheep were the livelihood of the people who lived in biblical times. A family’s survival often rested on the safety and health of their sheep. Shepherds were to care for the sheep at al costs. God cares for us in the same way.

In Matthew, we heard about the judgment day when the good and the bad people will be separated from each other. The major point of the passage is to point out the things that the “saved” people had done: fed the hungry, clothed the naked, gave comfort to the sad. These are called Works of Mercy. The Works having to do with taking care of physical needs of people are called Corporal Works of Mercy. Those having to do with filling spiritual needs are called Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Activities to do at home:

*Whatever we do for others, we do for Jesus! Together with your child, think of someone who needs your help.

*Feed the hungry! Buy a food item to donate to your local food pantry.

*Clothe the naked! Go through your family’s clothing and pull out the ones you no longer need. Donate them to a shelter for the homeless or abused.

*Comfort the sorrowing! Donate your old paperback books to a local nursing home or prison.

Excerpts from: http://catholicchildrensliturgy.blogspot.com/2020/11/nov-22-2020-feast-of-christ-king-a.html

Catholic Kids Video (SET UP)

Illustrated Introduction Video to today's liturgy. Watch it at the beginning of your lesson after introducing today's topic. Watch it a few times if you need to!

Just a note: Sometimes the Homily at the end of these videos does not end up exactly like the discussion for the rest of the lesson, but it's still a great kid-minded homily and usually can be worked in to the overall lesson.

Catholic Kids Homilies Video

The Kids' Bulletin - Good Intro (PRINT)

The back page of this kids bulletin (linked below) is also a great introduction to the lesson each week.

Print this 4-page bulletin (double-sided) for each child. Each week there's a summary of the lesson, two activities and a comic about a Saint. To print, click the link and select download (You can also view it full screen). Save these in a folder to look back on as the week's go on. This is also a great thing to read at the beginning as an introduction as you color the symbol of the week.

For the younger kids, print out a coloring page from Holy Heroes (Find later in the email)

View and Print The Kids' Bulletin HERE

Prayer, Discussion and Activity (PRINT AND SET UP)

Adorers of the Blood of Christ offers a great (and short) lesson plan for a Children's Liturgy. Scroll past the readings to find the plan that begins with a prayer, and ends with a discussion and small activity. Print it out beforehand and gather materials for the activity if necessary.

Adorers Lesson Plan for November 22

Optional Video (SET UP) and Coloring Page (PRINT)

Holy Heroes Mass Prep video and coloring page!

Holy Heroes offers a Children's Mass Prep page each Sunday including a short video illustrating the Gospel of the Week. And also a coloring page with the date and a verse from the Gospel. Save the coloring pages in a binder/folder and you will be reminded of what you learned each week! Keep in mind these are not always updated until Friday or Saturday so check back at this link if it's still showing last week's mass prep.

Mass Prep with short video, coloring page, and quiz

Background Information for Understanding and Context

First Reading
Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17
God himself will shepherd the people of Israel.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 23:1-2,2-3,5-6
The Lord is our shepherd.

Second Reading
Corinthians 15:20-26,28
Because Christ has been raised from the dead, all those who have died will also be raised.

Gospel Reading
Matthew 25:31-46
Jesus teaches that when the Son of Man comes in glory, he will judge the nations, separating the sheep from the goats.

Background - Loyola Press Sunday Connection

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