Mary, Mother of God

Blessed by God

Reading I: Numbers 6:22–27 (the priestly blessing)
Reading II: Galatians 4:4–7 (free sons of God in Christ)
Gospel: Luke 2:16–21 (the shepherds’ visit)

Key Passage: So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God. (Galatians 4:7)
Adult: Which of God’s blessings are you most thankful for right now?
Child: What does it mean to you to be a child of God?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)