Childrens Liturgy January 10 2021 Feast of the

Children’s Liturgy January 10, 2021 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

A Witness to the Peoples Focus: To bring forth Christ’s justice to the nations.

CONTEXT On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we recall the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. As Jesus steps into the Jordan River, a new age begins. All three persons of the Holy Trinity arrive on the scene. As Jesus is baptized, the Spirit descends, and the Father proclaims that Jesus is “my own dear Son. ”

FOCUS Christians have a duty to serve as witnesses making the Gospel known. Living in solidarity born of faith, rejecting violence and discrimination, and living in loving, just relationships, we succeed most fully when we recognize one another as persons.

Did You Know. . . On this feast day, Pope John Paul II baptized children in the Sistine Chapel.

Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer Lord our God, in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, you have become one of us. During this Christmas season, help us to enter more deeply into the mystery of the Incarnation. Help us to recognize your presence in the Holy Child in the manger, in the sacraments of the Church, and in the people around us: in family, friends, and strangers, knowing that Christ was born for all and that we are all children of God. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Gospel Acclamation The heavens were opened and the Father’s voice was heard; This is my beloved Son, hear him. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Luke 3: 15 -16, 21 -22 Everyone became excited and wondered, “Could John be the Messiah? ” John said, “I am just baptizing with water. But someone more powerful is going to come, and I am not good enough even to untie his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. ” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

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Family Conversation Questions 1. How are we called to live as baptized Christians? 1. How does each member of our family live out his or her baptismal call?

Faith in Action With your child, share family pictures of liturgical events and sacraments. Talk about your child’s Baptism and, if possible, the Baptisms of other family members. Explain that everyone who is baptized in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit are members of God’s family. Come up with a way to welcome those in your parish who are newly baptized and their families. Perhaps your child can help make a card welcoming the newly baptized into God’s family.

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