Children's Liturgy Sunday July 19th 2009
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today's Gospel (Mark6: 30-34),we heard how Jesus felt sorry for the
people, who seemed like sheep without a shepherd.
We spent time thinking about what this would mean today:
When do we feel lost?
What things make us lose our way?
Can we see people in our lives who seem lost?
What helps us find our way?
Who helps us?
How can we help other people?
Do we have a shepherd?
Can we be shepherds?
Some of the younger children made sheep masks.
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are some of our ideas about being lost and finding our way. |
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We
seem to be lost when we don't feel we belong anywhere and when we don't
believe in any purpose in our lives.
Having friends and family, belonging to groups at school and coming to
church can help us find our way. We are happier when we share the things
we value with other people.
Owning things in themselves won't give us pleasure for very long. But
when we love and care for others, we get a sense of direction.
We can work hard at school to get good results, but if we don't have ideas
about how this can help us take our place in the world, we still can feel
lonely. We can bring a sense of joy to other people by doing many small
things well and with love.
When we feel down or bored, perhaps we can remember the choices Jesus
asked us to make. We can remember that God loves us and wants us to help
make others happy.
Perhaps you know someone who doesn't seem to fit in or belong anywhere.
Maybe their family is not as close as yours, or they are shy or worried
about something.
You could be a shepherd and help them find their way by being kind! |
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When
we went back into church, the children dressed as sheep scattered
all through the pews until somone dressed as a shepherd appeared,
calling them to him.
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Dear
God,
We pray for our friends, our families and our parish. Help us be close
to each other and welcoming to those who seem to be outsiders.
Amen |
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