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Weekly Activities Appear BY DATEWeekly Activities ........................................................................................................................................... 2-75

Traditional Prayers and the Rosary ............................................................................................................ 76-81

The Spirit’s Gifts ......................................................................................................................................... 82-83

Summer Saints ........................................................................................................................................... 84-85

Sacraments ................................................................................................................................................ 85-86

Books of the Bible ........................................................................................................................................... 87

Seek and Find• Though they appear to look the same, some puzzles are labeled S meaning Simple, oth-

ers D or Difficult. In general, the Simple puzzles contain no words spelled backwards or diagonally. Difficult puzzles are more challenging with words spelled forwards, backwards and diagonally.

• If you feel the Seek and Find puzzles are too challenging for young children, make LARGE poster-sized copies or project the puzzle on a wall and let the class complete the puzzles together, taking turns marking the words. Another way to handle them is to divide the class into small groups to work the puzzles together. You might even consider sending the puzzles home to work on with family members.

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Week of August 9 (S)

The Good News for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…But when [Peter] saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Matthew 14:30-31

Peter and JesusFind all of the BOLD words from the Gospel in the puzzle.

When PETER saw how STRONG the WIND was he became FRIGHTENED; and, beginning to SINK, he CRIED out, “LORD, SAVE me!”

Immediately JESUS… CAUGHT Peter and SAID to him, “O YOU of little FAITH, WHY did you DOUBT?”

G J E S U S F O F D E P N G P N R Y A Y C E F C E A I O I C W C S A T R G U T S I R A U E W H Y H T N I B G R D T O D R D E S H A O E R S O O D A T A U N X L N S E I Y S B E T E G E N D A I T D R I U

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Week of August 9 (D)

The Good News for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…But when [Peter] saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Matthew 14:30-31

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Peter and JesusFind all of the BOLD words from the Gospel in the puzzle.

When PETER saw how STRONG the WIND was he became FRIGHTENED; and, beginning to SINK, he CRIED out, “LORD, SAVE me!”

Immediately JESUS… CAUGHT Peter and SAID to him, “O YOU of little FAITH, WHY did you DOUBT?”

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The Good News for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…The [Canaanite] woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, “Lord, help me.” [Jesus said to her],“O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed from that hour.

Matthew 15:25, 28

Jesus Cares for Us

Week of August 16

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Week of August 23

Pass Them OnWhat did Jesus say to Peter before he gave Peter a special gift?

Use the numbered pictures to place each word in the correct space.

The Good News for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time is…[Jesus said], “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood[a] has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church... I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 16:17-19a

Who has the keys to the kingdom of heaven now?

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Week of August 30

The Good News for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time is…Peter took [Jesus] aside and began to rebuke him, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.” He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.”

Matthew 16:22-23

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Follow the Math PathPeter was one of the twelve called by Jesus.

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Week of September 6

In the Name of JesusJesus promises to be with us

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there am I in the midst of them.”

The Good News for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is…For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Matthew 18:19-20

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The Good News for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is…For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Matthew 18:19-20

Jesus in Our MidstLook for and circle these 14 things in the picture.

Week of September 6

1. apple2. balloon3. baseball4. bird5. bow6. cat7. cell phone8. feather9. guitar10. hamburger11. scissors12. skateboard13. strawberry14. teddy bear

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Week of September 13

Our Lady of Sorrows, Pray for UsCan you guess why the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows is September 15, the day

AFTER we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross?

The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary(Fill in the blanks)

The Agony in the _____________

The Scourging at the ______________

The _____________ with Thorns

Jesus Carries His _______________

Jesus ______________ on the Cross

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Week of September 20

Career BuildersThere are many tools to make work easier. Use the picture clues to solve the puzzle.

Do you know the purpose of each tool?

The Good News for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner ... The landowner said to the worker, “Are you envious because I am generous? Thus, the last well be first, and the first will be last.”

Matthew 20:1a, 15-16

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Fill in the correct numbers in this sudoku puzzle. Each number, 1 through 9, should be

used only once in each row and column and in each box of 9 squares.

Week of September 27 (S)

The Good News for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…Jesus said [to the chief priests and elders], “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors ... are entering the kingdom of God before you.”

Matthew 21:31b

It’s Up to YouWe make choices every day. What will we eat? What

will we wear? We also choose how we will care for one another. Will you let Jesus show you the way?

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Week of September 27 (M)

The Good News for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…Jesus said [to the chief priests and elders], “Amen, I say to you, tax collectors ... are entering the kingdom of God before you.”

Matthew 21:31b

It’s Up to YouWe make choices every day. What will we eat? What

will we wear? We also choose how we will care for one another. Will you let Jesus show you the way?

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Week of October 4

The Good News for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…[The chief priests and the elders] answered Jesus, “The landowner will ... lease his vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the proper times.” [Jesus said,] “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.”

Matthew 21:41, 43

Bear Good FruitWalk through the vineyard with Jesus.

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Week of October 4 (S)

GLORIOUSGLORY BEJESUSJOYFULHAIL MARY

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Week of October 4 (D)

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Week of October 4

The Mysteries of the Rosary

The Joyful MysteriesThe Annunciation

The Visitation

The Birth of Our Lord

The Presentation

The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

The Luminous MysteriesThe Baptism of Jesus

Jesus’ Self-revelation at the Wedding Feast in Cana

The Proclamation of the Kingdom and the Call to Repentance

The Transfiguration of Christ

The Institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper

The Sorrowful MysteriesThe Agony in the Garden

The Scourging at the Pillar

The Crowning with Thorns

Jesus Carries His Cross

Jesus Dies on the Cross

The Glorious MysteriesThe Resurrection of Jesus

The Ascension of Jesus

The Descent of the Holy Spirit

The Assumption of Mary

The Coronation of Mary

Traditionally, the Joyful Mysteries are prayed on Monday and Saturday, the Sorrowful Mysteries on Tuesday and Friday and the Glorious Mysteries on Wednesday and Sunday. The Luminous Mysteries, introduced by Pope John Paul II in 2002, are prayer on Thursday.

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Week of October 11

The Good News for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…“The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. [The invited guests refused to come,] so the king said to his servants, ‘The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come. Go out ... and invite to the feast whomever you find.’”

Matthew 22:1-2, 8-9

Jesus Is Our TeacherFind and circle the 14 items below in this picture of Jesus teaching children.

1. banana2. Bible3. bunny4. candle5. cell phone

6. cross7. dog8. eyeglasses9. fork10. kite

11. mug12. paint brush13. strawberry14. wrench

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The Good News for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…Then the Pharisees plotted how they might entrap [Jesus] in speech. They sent their disciples to him saying, “Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man... Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?” Knowing their malice, Jesus said, “Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?”

Matthew 22:18

A Name for JesusJesus tells us the truth about God.

What name do the pharisees call Jesus?To find out, color each area of the image using the color key.

1. purple2. light green

3. yellow

4. blue5. orange

6. dark green

Color their faces and hands the same color as your own.

Week of October 18

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Week of October 25

The Two Great Commandments

Solve the code to reveal them. Do you have these commands memorized?

The Good News for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…The first and greatest commandment: “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” The second commandment: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Matthew 22:37-39

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For November 9

November 9 is The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

What’s the Difference?Find and circle 12 things that are different between these two pictures of Jesus cleansing the temple.

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Week of November 15 (S)

1. BURIED2. DEMAND3. TRUST4. FAITHFUL5. FEAR

6. GATHER7. GRIND8. HARVEST9. INTEREST10. JOURNEY

11. JOY12. LAZY13. MASTER14. PARABLE15. RICH

16. SERVANT17. SHARE18. TALENTS19. USELESS20. WICKED

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The Good News for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is…Jesus told his disciples this parable: “A man who was going on a journey[a] called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one—to each according to his ability.”

Matthew 25:14-15a

Good and Faithful ServantAll of the words in this puzzle are found in Sunday’s Gospel parable.

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Week of November 15 (D)

1. BURIED2. DEMANDING3. ENTRUSTED4. FAITHFUL5. FEAR6. GATHERING

7. GRINDING8. HARVEST9. INTEREST10. JOURNEY11. JOY12. LAZY

13. MASTER14. MATTERS15. PARABLE16. POSSESSIONS17. RICH18. SCATTER

19. SERVANTS20. SHARE21. TALENTS22. USELESS23. WELL DONE24. WICKED

V N R S E U A R U H I A D A O S E O E V I S R B A S E N U N P T R S S H A E L R R D I A R T K N G N P S N L V S R E T S A M T E N O O C A E G A T H E R I N G L I I N A S S K T S E R E T N I A D S S T A S E R V A N T S I P T N S I T E N T R U S T E D J O Y I E B E J K I L L A Z Y I R O T R S I R A C U D E M A N D I N G G S L P R F S I E R I E S C T D H O I E H H M A T T E R S H F E E P T T A S L W E L L D O N E I C E I R Y A J O U R N E Y O A R E A E P A R A B L E P T I A R U F T S E A N R Y D E K C I W T B

The Good News for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is…Jesus told his disciples this parable: “A man who was going on a journey[a] called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one—to each according to his ability.”

Matthew 25:14-15a

Good and Faithful ServantAll of the words in this puzzle are found in Sunday’s Gospel parable.

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Week of November 22 (S)

Inherit the Kingdom

The Good News for the feast of Christ the King…The king will say to those on his right, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”

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Week of November 22 (D)

The Good News for the feast of Christ the King…The king will say to those on his right, “Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”

Matthew 25:34

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Week of November 29

Crown Him with Many CrownsJesus tells us “the kingdom of God is at hand!”

That is why we call Jesus “Christ, our King.”Connect the dots to find out what a king or queen traditionally wears.

The Good News for the First Sunday of Advent is…Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. May [the Lord of the house] not come suddenly and find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!’”

Mark 13:35-37

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Week of December 6The Good News for the Second Sunday of Advent is…As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way.” [John the Baptist] proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me.”

Mark 1:2, 7a

Isaiah’s MessengerSolving the maze and writing each letter found along the correct path on the lines

at the bottom will reveal the name of the messenger described by Isaiah.

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Week of December 13The Good News for the Third Sunday of Advent is…A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light.

John 1:6-8

1. Since our mothers were _______________, people have always wondered if Jesus and I knew each other when we were children. (Luke 1:36)

2. My father thought I might follow him into the priesthood. Instead, I decided to change my career path because of what _________ told me to do while I was out in the _____________. (Luke 3:2)

3. My favorite meal was _____________ and __________ __________. Do you know how I usually dressed? My clothes were made of _____________ _____________ and I used a belt made from _________________. (Matthew 3:4)

4. The prophet Isaiah said I would be like “the _________ of one _____________ in the ________________…” (Isaiah 40:3)

5. I stood in the river and called on citizens to turn to God. Luke wrote that I preached a __________ of _______________ for the _______________ of sins. (Luke 3:3)

6. I said I was just the opening act for someone who was going to be so great that I was not even worthy to stoop down and “_________ the ____________ of his ___________.” (Mark 1:7)

7. I baptized with ____________ for ______________________, and predicted that

Jesus would baptize with the _________ ___________________ and ________. (Matthew 3:11)

8. Jesus and I had different styles. My disciples and I liked to ______, but Jesus and his disciples liked to celebrate, with food and drink. (Mark 2:18-19)

9. When Jesus didn’t bring about change quickly enough, I wondered whether he was the “_____ who is to ___________, ” or should we “_________ for _______________?” (Matthew 11:3)

10. My preaching got me into deep trouble. When _________ heard I was accusing him of immorality, he arrested me and kept me in prison until his _________ talked him into cutting off my _________. (Mark 6:17-29)

11. Jesus loved and admired me. Wow, he even said that “among those born of ___________ there has been none _____________”

than I was! (Matthew 11:11)

12. I know Jesus cared a lot. When he heard I was dead, he withdrew in a _________ to a _____________ place to pray for me. (Matthew 14:13)

How Much Do You Know About John the Baptist?Use a New American Bible to help you answer these questions.

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Any time during Advent

An Advent Tree of Jesus’ AncestorsThe Generations of Jesus: Luke 3 and Matthew 1

1. Adam was created by ________, who formed him out of the dust of the earth.

2. Seth is the third son of _________, born after older brothers Cain and Abel.

3. Methuselah is famous for living to be _______ years old. (See Genesis 5:27)

4. Noah built an _______ in which he, his family and many animals were saved from the Flood.(See Genesis 7:1)

5. Abraham became the _____________ of a great nation, as God promised him.

6. Isaac, was almost sacrificed by his father, ________________.

7. Isaac’s son Jacob had how many sons of his own? ____

8. Jacob was given a new name by God. What was it? _____________ (See Genesis 35:10)

9. Judah, the name of one of Jacob’s sons, is also the name of one of the 12 ____________ of Israel.

10. David was the greatest _________ of Israel and a poet who wrote Psalms.

11. Boaz married a woman whose name is also a book of the Bible. Her name was ___________.

12. Joseph, the son of Heli, became the husband

of __________ and guardian of Jesus.

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Week of December 20

The Good News for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is…The angel [Gabriel] said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”

Luke 1:30

Full of GraceThe Rosary has been a favorite prayer for centuries. Part of this prayer are the

words of the angel Gabriel as he greets Mary. Which words did he say? Don’t be puzzled! Just put together the pieces below.

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Week of December 20

The Good News for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is…The angel [Gabriel] said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”

Luke 1:30

MaryJesus’ Mother Mary has many different names. Each of these names tells us

something special about her. What do the following names tell us?

Mother of God, the Immaculate Conception and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Can you think of some other names? What is your favorite name for Mary?

To find another name1) Write the name of each image on the lines.

2) Now, use the numbers next to each picture to place the circled letter on its correct line.

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Week of December 27

The Christmas Herald…Who brought the news of Jesus’ birth to the shepherds?

The Good News for Christmas is…And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them.

Luke 2:19-20

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Jesus Is BornOn Christmas Day we remember and celebrate

the birth of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior.Here is a list of the people, places and things we use to help tell us Christmas story. Look for them in the puzzle.

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The Good News for the Feast of the Epiphany is…When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?

Matthew 2:1-2

1. Jesus was born in ___. (Matthew 2:1) a. Nazareth b. Bethlehem

2. The magi sought “the newborn ___ of the Jews.” (Matthew 2:2) a. prince b. king

3. The magi “saw his ___ at its rising.” (Matthew 2:2) a. star b. sun

4. The king who “was greatly troubled” was ___. (Matthew 2:3) a. King Herod b. King David

5. The Messiah “is to ___ my people Israel.” (Matthew 2:6) a. guard b. shepherd

6. The sign the magi followed ___. (Matthew 2:9) a. “came and stopped over” the house b. “entered the house”

7. The magi gave Jesus gifts of ___. (Matthew 2:11) a. silver and gold b. gold, frankincense, and myrrh

8. The magi avoided Herod because they were ___. (Matthew 2:12) a. warned in a dream b. warned by Mary

The MagiKnown also as the “Three Wise Men,” the magi from the

East and traveled a long distance to see Jesus. Read it and see how well you know the story. Circle

the correct answer for each question.

Week of January 3

Worksheet for the Major Feasts in 2021The dates for these feast days are always the same.

Write the correct date next to its the feast.

All Saints Day: ________________________________________________________

All Souls Day: ________________________________________________________

The Immaculate Conception: ___________________________________________

Christmas: __________________________________________________________

The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God (1 week after Christmas): _____________

Traditional Epiphany (12 days after Christmas): ____________________________

Some feast days depend on the cycle of the moon to determine their dates. The greatest of these feasts is Easter, which happens on the

FIRST Sunday after the FIRST full moon on or after March 21.

In 2021, Easter Sunday will take place on __________________________________ .

Now that you know when Easter 2018 is, figure out the dates for these important feasts which depend on the date for Easter.

Ash Wednesday: __________________

Palm Sunday: _____________________

Holy Thursday: ____________________

Good Friday: ______________________

The Easter Vigil: ___________________

The Ascension: ____________________

Pentecost Sunday: _________________

Trinity Sunday: ____________________

Corpus Christi: ____________________

Christ the King: ____________________

First Sunday of Advent 2022: _________

The Jewish feast of Passover often happens during the Christian celebration of Holy Week.

Jesus was celebrating this feast with his friends in Jerusalem at the Last Supper.

In 2021, Passover begins at sundown on ____________________________ .

Week of January 3 or 10

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The Good News for the Baptism of the Lord is…On coming up out of the water [Jesus] saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

Mark 1:10-11

“My Beloved Son”What did Jesus hear from heaven?

Match the pictures under each line with a letter in the key.

How do you think Jesus felt when he heard his Father’s voice from heaven?

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Week of January 10

BaptismSolve the math problems and fill in the crossword.

The Good News for the Baptism of the Lord is…On coming up out of the water [Jesus] saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

Mark 1:10-11

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Week of January 17 (D)

The Good News for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time is…[Andrew] brought [his brother Simon] to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter).

John 1:42

It Makes No Difference How We Say Peace— It Still Means Only One Thing

The word peace can be translated into many different languages. The words below are some examples. Find them in the puzzle.

ACHUKMA (Choktaw, North America)

EMIREMBE (Uganda)FRIEDE (German)

KUTULA (South Africa)MALUHIA (Hawaiin)

PACE (Italian)PAGHIDAIT (Philippines)

PAIX (French)PAZ (Spanish)

PAX (Latin)PEACE (English)

RAHU (Estonia)RAUHA (Finland)

SALAAMATA (Ethopia)SATTA (Jamaican Creole)

SHALOM (Hebrew)TAIKA (Lithuania)

E D E I R F E U S O C N A E P A X V E H A F W A T A M A A L A S R E T A G E T P A L E L B I L H P T A C O U A M J U I A A I H M A I E E T D C S X U E K H R C U A E I U K J I U I A K I T H Z M A C L M E Z T A A K A G T A E P J R P A H U A R M

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Week of January 24

RAHU (Estonia)RAUHA (Finland)

SALAAMATA (Ethopia)SATTA (Jamaican Creole)

SHALOM (Hebrew)TAIKA (Lithuania)

The Good News for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is…After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Mark 1:14-15

Timely Advice from JesusWrite the words hidden around Jesus in order

on the numbered lines below.What is Jesus saying to you?

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Week of January 31 (S)

Listen to This Amazing TeacherFind these words whose meaning is similar to astonished.

O V E R J O Y E D T A D N B C O D K X E H S J F P N Y J M C O R T U E I R F B L I N I O B H R L U I G T L L U I Z E J L D M E U L N L B A M A Z E D F E D A S T O N I S H E D E N O S U R P R I S E D T M Q Z E D S W J U D

Write about one thing that astonishes you about Jesus.

AMAZEDASTONISHEDASTOUNDED

EXCITEDJOYFULJUBILANT

OVERJOYEDSURPRISEDTHRILLED

The Good News for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…All were amazed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” [Jesus’] fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

Mark 1:21-22

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Week of January 31 (D)

Write about one thing that astonishes you about Jesus.

I D E T R U P I C D A D P X C G D K U E B S E F C N O J M L O D T D E I W V B L J N E O N H T L E I G U L S N U I E J R V M B U I I O B D H J L T I F R S T A T K O Q P L Y P H S O R W Y O H A O R E A M A Z E D S N J U D J A S F D E X T E S S

AMAZEDASTONISHEDASTOUNDED

EXCITEDJOYFULJUBILANT

OVERJOYEDSURPRISEDTHRILLED

Listen to This Amazing TeacherFind these words whose meaning is similar to astonished.

The Good News for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…All were amazed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” [Jesus’] fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

Mark 1:21-22

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Week of February 7 (S)

The Good News for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…Rising very early before dawn, [Jesus] left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.”

Mark 1:35-37

(THE) ANGELUS(SIGN OF THE) CROSSGLORY BEHAIL MARYJESUS (PRAYER)LITANY

MAGNIFICATNOVENAOUR FATHERPSALM(THE) ROSARY

J G L O R Y B E C T A L I P N D H Y A O F R T M H R A C N U K N A R L J I M G R S O N G O F L W E F P V Y E I S M B L A S E T N S J A D U T A N G O C H R R S H L A R U G F Y D Y E M C B J E S U S N R

Favorite PrayersBelow is a list of some favorite prayers and types of prayer. Find all of them in the puzzle. Words in (parentheses) are not in the puzzle.

My favorite prayers are…

My favorite way to pray is…

My favorite place to pray is…

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Week of February 7 (D)

The Good News for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…Rising very early before dawn, [Jesus] left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.”

Mark 1:35-37

(THE) ANGELUS(SIGN OF THE) CROSS

GLORY BEHAIL MARY

HYMN

INTERCESSIONINVOCATION

JESUS (PRAYER)LITANY

MAGNIFICAT

NOVENAOUR FATHER

PETITIONPSALM

(THE) ROSARY

SINGSTATIONS (OF

THE CROSS)THANKSGIVING

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Favorite PrayersBelow is a list of some favorite prayers and types of prayer.

Find all of them in the puzzle. Circle the ones you have tried. Words in (parentheses) are not in the puzzle.

L T A C E S U L E G N A W S I H T I M L A S P T A R O P T A A N E S I H A N A E R T A N C T B I N P R O I H S U N K I E Y N V E U I R T H K Y S F R R G O F Y T S A I S Y G I C O N C R S I S F P N R I N E L E A S G T O R C O A V G S G M T U V E R U H I S I A S L H I S G P C O Y T O N M I V E O E R Y A J M A R G A O E S N J A S O R N T E H K N H E W N O V E N A S

My favorite prayers are…

My favorite way to pray is…

My favorite place to pray is…

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Week of February 14The Good News for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, [Jesus] stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately.

Mark 1:41-42a

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chest19. trophy20. yo-yo

Jesus Heals a LeperFind the 20 items below hidden in the robes of Jesus and the man Jesus is healing.

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Week of February 21The Good News for the First Sunday of Lent is…After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Mark 1:14-15

Jesus in the DesertFind and circle the 6 differences between the pictures.

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Week of February 28

The Good News for the Second Sunday of Lent is…Jesus took Peter, James and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them.

Mark 9:2-3

The TransfigurationThe answer to each math problem has a color. Use

the colors as a guide for coloring the picture.

4 + 3 - 1 = ___ Yellow 9 - 5 - 3 = ___ Orange 3 + 2 = ___ Brown 8 - 1 - 5 = ___ Blue 3 + 5 - 4 = ___ Green 2 + 5 - 4 = ___ Gray

Read Sunday’s Gospel to find out the names of the two men in the picture with Jesus.

____________________ ____________________

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Week of March 7

The Good News for the Third Sunday of Lent is…The Jews said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his body.

John 2:20-21

Temple of His BodyHow can Jesus’ body be a temple?

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Week of March 14

The Good News for the Fourth Sunday of Lent is…[Jesus said to Nicodemus:] “And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light... But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his [or her] works may be clearly seen as done in God.”

John 3:20-21

The Verdict Is…Match the pictures under each line with a letter in the key.

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Week of March 21

The Good News for the Fifth Sunday of Lent is…[Jesus said], “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit.”

John 12:23-34

The Colors of LentThe Church uses purple to remind us of the special days of Lent. On the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the color rose (pink) is used to remind us to be joyful because Easter is coming soon!

This Sunday has a special Latin name that means rejoice.Discover this word by using the code below to write the correct

on the blank lines at the bottom of the page.

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The Good News for Palm Sunday is…So [the two disciples] brought the colt to Jesus and put their cloaks over it. And he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields.

Mark 15:29-30

What other good choices can you make?

______________________________________ __________________________________

______________________________________ __________________________________

Choose WiselyThose passing Jesus on the cross were unkind to him.

Below are pictures of things we choose to do. Some are good, others harmful. Circle and color all of the good choices.

Add some Good-Choice pictures of your own.

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Week of March 28

The Passion of Our Lord(Luke 22:14–23:56)

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Week of March 28

The Passion of Our Lord(Luke 22:14–23:56)

DOWN1. He denied Jesus three times. (Luke 22:34)2. Jesus was laid in a ___ hewn from rock. (Luke

23:53)3. Jesus was brought before ___ and accused.

(Luke 23:1)5. Jesus fell ___ times.6. He helped carry Jesus’ cross. (Luke 23:26)8. Jesus was ___ to a cross.

ACROSS4. She wiped Jesus’

face with her veil. 6. Jesus was pierced

in the side by a ____.

7. Many ___ followed Jesus and mourned him. (Luke 23:27)

9. Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the King of the ___?” (Luke 23:3)

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ACROSS

4. She wiped Jesus’ face with her veil.

6. Jesus was pierced in the side by a ____.

7. Many ___ followed Jesus and mourned him. (Luke 23:27)

9. Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the King of the ___?” (Luke 23:3)

DOWN

1. He denied Jesus three times. (Luke 22:34)

2. Jesus was laid in a ___ hewn from rock.

(Luke 23:53)

3. Jesus was brought before ___ and accused. (Luke 23:1)

5. Jesus fell ___ times.

6. He helped carry Jesus’ cross. (Luke 23:26)

8. Jesus was ___ to a cross.

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Week of April 4The Cross of Christ

Fill in all spaces marked with a “+.” Leave spaces marked with a “•” blank.

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Week of April 4

The Good News for Easter Sunday is…When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go and anoint [Jesus]. Very early when the sun had risen, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb.

Mark 16:1

The Empty TombWhat did Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome bring to Jesus’ tomb?

Read Mark 16:1-8 and circle the correct object below.What was it for?

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Week of April 11

The Good News for the Second Sunday of Easter is…Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name.

John 20:19

Alleluia! The Lord Is Risen!Follow the wavy lines and place the correct letters

in the boxes. What word does it spell?

Make your own wavy-line puzzle using a special Easter word. Share it with a friend or someone in your family.

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Week of April 18

The Good News for Third Sunday of Lent is…[Jesus] showed [his disciples] his hands and his feet. While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, “Have you anything here to eat?”

Luke 24:40-41

Follow the Math PathAfter his Resurrection, Jesus showed he was really alive when

he ate a meal with the disciples. What did he eat?

9 - 8 = ____ (D)

2 + 3 = ____ (I)

8 - 4 = ____ (H)

10 - 3 = ____ (K)

5 + 4 - 6 = ____ (B)

3 + 4 + 1 = ____ (A)

1 + 5 = ____ (F)

7 - 5 = ____ (S)

2 + 4 + 3 = ____ (E)

1. Solve a math problem. Put the answer on the line.

2. Place the letter next to your answer on the line below with the number that matches your answer.

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Week of April 25

The Good News for the Fourth Sunday of Easter is…This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. I have power to lay it down, and power to take it up again.”

John 10:17-18

1. We kneaded the ___________ and baked it into bread.

2. The Eiffel _____________ is a favorite landmark in Paris.

3. The loud noise made us all _________.

4. Our family prayed the _______ Father together.

5. The candy was _________ so she puckered her lips.

6. The ____________ in the vase is a red rose.

7. Jesus said to his mother, “My ________ has not yet come” (John 2:4).

8. My mother asked me to ____________ the dirty kitchen sink.

9. My sister’s friends planned a wedding _____________ for her.

10. Dad picked was late for my game because he got caught in ___________ ___________ traffic.

COWERFLOUR

FLOWER

HOUROUR

RUSH

HOURSCOUR

SHOWER

SOURTOWER

Rhyme TimeEach of the words at the bottom of the page rhymes with power.

Place each into its correct sentence.

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Week of May 2

The Good News for the Fifth Sunday of Easter is…Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.

John 15:7-8

Stay with JesusJesus invited us to “remain in me” and he promised to remain with us!

Walk through the vineyard on the path Jesus has made for you.

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Week of May 9 (S)

The Good News for the Sixth Sunday of Easter is…No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father.

John 15:13-14, 15b

L C P K B L J T O R H L A U G H Y D E I A M N O A O N S H Y E N L U L T P H P O F H U E A E J R B R E N P L C F T K I N D P K T

FriendsFriends are important! Here is a list of traits your good friends might have.

Find them in the puzzle.Never forget that Jesus is your BEST FRIEND!

FUNHELP

HONOR

KINDLAUGHLISTEN

LOYALPLAY

RESPECT

TALKTRUTH

What else do you look for in a friend?What do your friends like about you?

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Week of May 9 (D)

The Good News for the Sixth Sunday of Easter is…No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father.

John 15:13-14, 15b

E M P E N C O U R A G E E

L I S T E N A L L Y L K T

C E D O L N F D N I K L A

O R E T S O O B U O G A C

N A C O M P A N I O N T O

F R J O T R U S T S L F V

I E R E S P E C T F U L D

D H O N O R A B L E C R A

A O I T N S L A U G H D H

N A I B E L I E V E U E M

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BELIEVEBOOSTER

COMPANION

CONFIDANTENCOURAGE

FUNHELP

HONORABLE

KINDLAUGHLISTENLOYALPLAY

RESPECTFULSUPPORT

TALKTRUST

TRUTHFUL

FriendsFriends are important! Here is a list of traits your good friends might have.

Never forget that Jesus is your BEST FRIEND!

What else do you look for in a friend?What do your friends like about you?

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Week of May 16

The Good News for the Ascension is…[Jesus’ disciples] went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs.

Mark 16:20

It’s OK to TellJesus calls us each to share our love for God with others. Use the key to the code to remind yourself what Jesus is asking you to do in the world.

Read Mark 16:14-18

Use the code to create your own puzzle with your favorite saying of Jesus.

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Week of May 23 (S)

The Good News for Pentecost is…When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

John 15:26-27

The Holy Spirit Is Our Advocate



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Week of May 23 (D)

The Good News for Pentecost is…When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.

John 15:26-27

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Week of May 30

The Good News for Most Holy Trinity Sunday is…Go, therefore,[a] and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.

Matthew 28:19-20a

Start at the top of the circle. As you move clockwise write down

every third letter on the lines.

News to Share with EveryonePentecost celebrates a great gift from Jesus to

the Church. Solve the puzzle and see what Jesus promised to do. Then read John 16:12-15.

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Week of June 6

The New CovenantFill in the blank spaces with the

correct word from this list.

At the P__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

that Jesus celebrated with his

D__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __,

Jesus G__ __ __ us his

B__ __ __ and B__ __ __ __,

saying, “Do this in

M__ __ __ __ __ of me.”

BODYBLOOD

DISCIPLES

GAVEMEMORY

PASSOVER

The Good News for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ…Then [Jesus] took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many.”

Mark 14:23-24

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Week of June 13

The Good News for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time is…[Jesus said the the crowds], “To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth.”

Mark 4:30-31

The Smallest SeedYour faith is like the tiny mustard seed, just waiting to grow into something big.

Color the picture.

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Week of June 13 (S)

Let’s Grow a Garden




Mark 4:30-31

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Week of June 13 (D)

Let’s Grow a Garden




Mark 4:30-31

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