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GIFT: MORALITY/ “LIVING FAITHFULLY”
February 3 & 6, 2013
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mind Body Spirit Retreat – Feb 9th from 10-4:30 pm
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday February 13th – we have Masses at 7:30 am & 7:30 pm.
Join the community for Stations of the Cross or Taize prayer followed by soup supper’s on the Friday’s during Lent at 6:30 pm.
Lenten Service Project: Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Collection SHOW WEBSITE www.CRSricebowl.org
Reminder about Evaluation Forms & People of Faith magazines.
INTRODUCTION
In this Living the Moral Life session will explore our family relationships and how we make moral decisions. We will also explore how the Church guides our conscience formation and how parents help their children and teenagers make decisions based on values and their conscience.
FORMAT FOR THIS GATHERING…
Introduction
Opening Prayer
Break Out Groups
… K-8th with Catechists
… H.S. and Adults with Fr. Craig
Return for Summary and Closing Prayer
Dismissal – Home kits
OPENING PRAYER
GATHER
Begin “In the name
of the Father,
the Son,
and the Holy Spirit…”
LISTEN
Luke 2:39-52
The Boy Jesus
in the Temple
One member from each family brings their family photo to the prayer table.
Ask each person to write their name on the cross that is on your table.
RESPOND – LEADER:
Let us pray for all families, and
particularly those who lead our families – for
wives and mothers, for fathers and husbands.
RESPOND – LEFT SIDE:
As parents, watch over us Lord, and keep our families safe, as the mother eagle guards
her young.
RESPOND – RIGHT SIDE:
O God, you spoke to Samuel as a still, small voice. Help all parents to find you in
everything small and ordinary, and to share you
with their children, no matter their age.
RESPOND – LEFT SIDE:
We teach our little ones to stand and walk, carefully
coaxing balance, and later help to teach them
balance in school and play, in friendship, in
serving others, in work.
RESPOND – RIGHT SIDE:
O God, you trusted Noah with the care of your creatures while they weathered the
storm. Help all parents protect those they love, during
tempests and travel, in pools and parks. Be the extra eyes
they need to keep their families safe, and guide all parents through their fears.
RESPOND – LEFT SIDE:
As parents, we deliver our children once, in joy and pain, then deliver them a hundred times more – to school, to practices, to doctors’ appointments.
RESPOND – RIGHT SIDE:
O God, as a father you put Jesus under
Joseph’s care. Give all parents love and
patience enough, to help their families in every way they can.
RESPOND – LEFT SIDE:
Guide our families Lord, and keep them upright,
falling neither into harm nor selfishness.
RESPOND – RIGHT SIDE:
God of us all, you have been steadfast in your presence.
Grace all parents with stamina, make them strong enough to stay the course and gentle enough to know
your care.
RESPOND – ALL:
Teach us Lord, to lead with our love, trusting
that you are there beside us.
GO FORTH
Lord God, thank you for calling us into a special relationship with you. Open our ears that
we may treasure your love for us. Give us the courage to live
healthy family lives, and to remain faithful and true in our
relationships. Amen.
BREAK OUT GROUPS
Group Sunday Catechist Wednesday Catechist
Kinder/1st Grade Ms. Sharon/Ms. Gigi and Nicole Greenberg
2nd Graders Ms. Jenny & Ms. Susan
3rd Graders Ms. Joanne Thompson Ms. Debbie B.
4th Graders Ms. Laura Mr. Michael
5-8th Graders Ms. Sabrina, Ms. Sandy, Ms. Debbie G., Mrs. Rose
H.S. /Adults Fr. Craig Forner
SUMMARY
Think of everything you have done in this session to understand how the Church guides us to make moral decisions. To help you take your learning from this session and apply it in your lives, reflect on the following questions, discuss briefly with your table group then share with the large group.
What would you like to share that you learned today?
Which pieces of advice do you think will be most helpful to you as individuals or as a family?
CLOSING PRAYER
Light the candle on the prayer table.
Begin, “In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”
GATHER
Let us conclude our session with a Gospel story about Jesus and his friends gathered
for a special meal. As you listen to the story, remember that Jesus and his
disciples spent all their time together for three years or more. They were like
family. So, in a sense, this is a story of a family meal and a special time for the
“family” to heal and reconcile. Remember that Peter had denied Jesus three times…
LISTEN
John 21:1-19
“Breakfast on the Beach”
RESPOND
R: We seek your
guidance, O God.
GO FORTH
O God, we are grateful for the rich wisdom embedded in all your commandments. You tell us to honor our mothers and fathers, and in turn we learn what it
means to be a healthy and whole family. You call us to faithfulness and fidelity, and in turn we learn how to appreciate
the extraordinary gift of our sexuality. For all this we are truly grateful, and even more so knowing that you are there to guide us on each step of our learning
journey.
Amen.
DISMISSAL
Please make sure you pick up a copy of the
People of Faith: Generations magazine to take home and continue learning!
Check out our newly designed parish website: www.stmatthiasparish.org
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