Hello Families!
Today’s Gospel reminds us that the Church is built on the foundation of faith in Jesus Christ. Peter announces the core of our faith, that Jesus is God’s only Son. The family, as the domestic church, has this same faith as its foundation. As you gather together as a family, talk about people whose faith has helped you to be a member of the Church and talk about what you have learned from leaders in our Church today. Read together today’s Gospel, Matthew 16:13-20. Talk about what you know about Peter and his importance to the early Christian community. Talk about what we can learn from Peter and his profession of faith about Jesus. Conclude in prayer together by praying today’s Psalm or an Act of Faith: O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the holy Catholic Church teaches, because you have revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. Amen.
Family Fun – Visit an Apple Orchard Visit an apple orchard or your local farmer’s market to pick up some delicious produce. Enjoy a hayride or an outdoor stroll and appreciate the beauty of God’s creation!
Family Challenge – Often, we hear people say, “Oh my God” or “Jesus” in an irreverent way. This week, show respect to God by trying to not use the Lord’s name in vain.
Fun Fact – When you go to confession, the priest is bound to secrecy! He cannot share anything said in confession to anyone. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “He can make no use of knowledge that confession gives him about penitents’ lives.” (CCC 1467)
Partners in Faith,
Phyllis Chudzinski
Calendar
- Wed., October 11 – Faith Formation Class 5:30-7pm and First Communion Meeting @ 5:30pm
- Wed., October 18 – Faith Formation Class 5:30-7pm
- Wed., October 25 – Faith Formation Class & Mandatory Confirmation Sponsor/Candidate Retreat 5:30-7pm