St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church

Adult: If today was your last day, what would you do with it?

Child: If Jesus came to visit you today, what would you do?  What would you say?  How would you act?

Today’s Readings:  Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-14, 18; Mark 13:24-32

Adult: Do you give out of the extra that you have, or do you give even in your need?

Child: If you get an allowance, how do you spend your money?  When was the last time that you used some of it for someone else?

Today’s Readings: 1 Kings 17:10-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44

Adult: What do you do for  yourself?  Do you spend  as much time with God  as you do with others?

Child: Of all the command- ments, which one is the  most important?  Tell  how you love God, your  neighbor, and yourself?

Today’s Readings: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; Psalm 24; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12a

Adult: Is the role of being a servant for others easy or difficult for you to embrace?

Child: Why do you want to be the first in line at school or first to do fun things at home?  Why is it good to let others be first at something?

Today’s Readings: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20; Psalm 54; James 3:16—4:3; Mark 9:30-37

Adult: What is the cross that you carry today?  How do you follow Jesus in the workplace and at home?

Child: What do you think it means to follow in Jesus' footsteps?

Today’s Readings: Isaiah 50:5-9a; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35

Adult: To whom do you go when  you are looking for meaning or answers to life questions?

Child: Who and what helps you  believe in Jesus?

Today’s Readings: Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Psalm 34; Ephesians 5:21-32; John 6:60-69

Adult: Which images from today’s readings touch your heart?

Child: Jesus shares his life with us.  How does Jesus help you share your life with others?

Today’s Readings: Proverbs 9:1-6; Psalm 34; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58

Adult: What nourishes your life? What does the phrase “living bread” mean to you?

Child: Why do we eat?  What does Jesus mean when he says he is “living bread”?

Today’s Readings:  1 Kings 19:4-8 Psalm 34 Ephesians 4:30—5:2 John 6:41-51

Adult: How do you make time and space to listen to God’s voice?

Child: We have to be very quiet to hear what God is saying to  us.  When do you spend quiet time with God?

Today’s Readings: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15; Psalm 78; Ephesians 4:17, 20-24; John 6:24-35

Adult: In what ways do you generously provide for the needs of others who have little or nothing?

Child: How do you share what you have with others?  Every day this week, write or draw what you have done to share with a classmate or neighbor.

Today’s Readings: 2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145; Ephesians 4:1-6; John 6:1-15