First Sunday of Lent, Year A

Overcoming temptation

Reading I: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 (the fall of humankind)
Reading II: Romans 5:12-19 (humanity’s sin through Adam)
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11 (the temptation of Jesus)

Key Passage: Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4:1)

Adult: What helpful advice could you offer someone faced with a temptation?
Child: What helps you do the right thing when you want to do something wrong?
(from: PastoralPlanning.com)