{"id":20968,"date":"2025-06-20T14:25:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T18:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/?p=20968"},"modified":"2025-06-07T09:29:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T13:29:44","slug":"childrens-liturgy-lesson-plan-25-06-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/2025\/06\/20\/childrens-liturgy-lesson-plan-25-06-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Children\u2019s Liturgy Lesson Plan \u2013 June 22, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5578 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ChildrensLiturgy-Header.jpg?resize=584%2C328&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Decorative Image\" width=\"584\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ChildrensLiturgy-Header.jpg?w=853&amp;ssl=1 853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ChildrensLiturgy-Header.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ChildrensLiturgy-Header.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ChildrensLiturgy-Header.jpg?resize=768%2C431&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/ChildrensLiturgy-Header.jpg?resize=500%2C281&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Theme<\/h1>\n<p>The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ \u2013 Feeding the 5000<\/p>\n<h1>Gospel Theme Summary<\/h1>\n<p>Jesus feeds a large crowd with only five loaves and two fish, showing God&#8217;s generosity and care.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h1>Opening Prayer<\/h1>\n<p>Jesus, you come to us as bread and wine. Fill us with your kindness and give us the strength to change the world for the better. Amen.<\/p>\n<h1>Gospel Reading<\/h1>\n<p>Luke 9:11-17<\/p>\n<h1>Discussion Questions<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Why did Jesus tell the disciples to feed the people?<\/li>\n<li>What do you thank God for before meals?<\/li>\n<li>How can you help make sure others have enough food?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Activity<\/h1>\n<p>Colour paper bread and fish, place them in a basket, and write a way you can help others get enough food.<\/p>\n<p>OR<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/stpeterstoronto.ca\/childrens-liturgy\/CL-25-06-22-colouring.pdf\">Coloring page.<\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Closing Prayer<\/h1>\n<p>Christ Jesus, you fed the hungry crowds. Open our eyes to the needs of others and help us to follow your example of love and service. 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