Twenty–first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Representatives of Christ

Reading I: Isaiah 22:15, 19-23 (Eliakim chosen by God)
Reading II: Romans 11:33-36 (praise of God)
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 (Peter the rock)

Key Passage: He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:15–16)

Adult: If you were asked, how would you explain Jesus to a person who had not heard of him?
Child: Who do you tell people Jesus is?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)