Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Accepting the Christian message

Reading I: Isaiah 66:10–14 (mother Zion)
Reading II: Galatians 6:14–18 (the cross, our true boast)
Gospel: Luke 10:1–12, 17–20 (mission of the seventy–two)

Key Passage: Jesus said to the disciples, “Whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.’” (Luke 10:10–11)

Adult: Where do you see the message of Christian faith being rejected in the world today? What is your response to that?
Child: What can you do when you are generous with others, and they do not want what you give them?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Don’t look back

Reading I: 1 Kings 19:16b, 19–21 (call of Elisha)
Reading II: Galatians 5:1, 13–18 (proper use of freedom)
Gospel: Luke 9:51–62 (the apostles’ requirements)

Key Passage: Another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” Jesus said to him, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:61–62)

Adult: When have you faltered or looked back during your journey of faith?
Child: What can you do to be a stronger follower of Jesus this week?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Calming life’s storms

Reading I: Zechariah 12:10–11 (messianic Jerusalem)
Reading II: Galatians 3:26–29 (one in Christ Jesus)
Gospel: Luke 9:18–24 (followers of Jesus)

Key Passage: Then Jesus said to them all, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.”

Adult: Which crosses in your life do you find especially heavy? What or who helps you bear them?
Child: When you have something hard to do, what or who helps you get through it?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

The courage to forgive

Reading I: 2 Samuel 12:7–10, 13 (David’s punishment and repentance)
Reading II: Galatians 2:16, 19–21 (Paul’s basic teaching)
Gospel: Luke 7:36—8:3 (the penitent woman)

Key Passage: Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” (Luke 7:48–49)

Adult: Whom does your Christian faith call you to forgive right now? How hard will this be for you?
Child: When is it hard for you to forgive someone who has hurt you? What can help you forgive?
(From: PastoralPlanning.com)

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary, Year C

Time Moved with pity

Reading I: 1 Kings 17:17–24 (Elijah and the widow)
Reading II: Galatians 1:11–19 (Paul called by Christ)
Gospel: Luke 7:11–17 (the widow’s son)

Key Passage: As Jesus approached the gate of the town, a man who had died was being carried out. He was his mother’s only son, and she was a widow; and with her was a large crowd from the town. When the Lord saw her, he had compassion for her and said to her, “Do not weep.” (Luke 7:12–13)

Adult: What might a greater sense of compassion allow you to do for someone this week?
Child: When did you try to understand what another person was feeling?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)