Feast of the Holy Family

Respect for elders

Reading I: Sirach 3:2–6, 12–14 (duties toward parents)
Reading II: Colossians 3:12–21 (the practice of virtues)
Gospel: Luke 2:41–52 (the finding in the temple)

Key Passage: Jesus went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. (Luke 2:51a)

Adult: What does your family do to honor and respect its older members?
Child: Why did Jesus leave the temple? How can Jesus be an example for you?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)