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Session 3: The Word of God
1. Overview of the Mass
6:18
Sarah tests Ben’s knowledge of the Mass with a series of rigorous questions. Will Ben answer correctly, or will he be forced to face the consequences?
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Session 3: The Word of God
2. The Introductory Rites
8:15
Out on a picnic, Ben asks Fr. Tom what the most amazing thing he ever experienced was. This question sparks a great conversation about how incredible the Mass is.
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Session 3: The Word of God
3. The Liturgy of the Word
3:51
Ben is very nervous about being a lector for the first time during Mass. Fr. Tom helps calm his nerves by explaining what happens during the Liturgy of the Word.
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Session 3: The Word of God
4. We Believe
2:56
How far is God willing to go to show us he loves us? Sarah answers that question through the Creed, a summary of the core beliefs that make up our Catholic faith.
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Session 3: The Word of God
5. From the Bible: The Sower of Seeds
2:24
Ben travels to the beautiful garden behind the church to bring the parable of the sower to life.
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Session 3: The Word of God
6. Wear It Out
10:09
At the end of an unexpected adventure involving a secret tunnel, scared Tiny, and lost Hemingway, Sarah receives a gift and a powerful challenge from her mom.
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Session 3: The Word of God
7. Closing Prayer
2:37
Join Ben as he leads us in St. Ignatius’ prayer asking Jesus to help us become all we were created to be.
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Session 3: The Word of God
Focus
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Two of the ways God reveals his amazing plan for our lives are through the Bible and Mass on Sunday.
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Jesus is the greatest teacher who ever lived.
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We gather at church with our family, friends, and our parish family to worship God in the way that Jesus taught us to.
Act
The Creed is a summary of what we believe as Catholics. You can find the Nicene Creed on pages 96 and 97 of the workbook. Take a few minutes to read it slowly and deliberately. Stop after every line and ask yourself, “Do I believe this is true?” If you have doubts or questions, don’t get discouraged. Recognize them as opportunities to study our great faith. Explore those doubts and questions vigorously, one at a time.
Examine why the Church teaches what she teaches in each instance, and allow your questions and doubts to strengthen your faith rather than diminish it. Then share what you learn with your child.
Pray
Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not ask for rewards, save that of knowing that I do your will.
Amen
Session Videos

6:18
Session 3: The Word of God
1. Overview of the Mass
6:18

8:15
Session 3: The Word of God
2. The Introductory Rites
8:15

3:51
Session 3: The Word of God
3. The Liturgy of the Word
3:51

2:56
Session 3: The Word of God
4. We Believe
2:56

2:24
Session 3: The Word of God
5. From the Bible: The Sower of Seeds
2:24

10:09
Session 3: The Word of God
6. Wear It Out
10:09

2:37
Session 3: The Word of God
7. Closing Prayer
2:37