Dear 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.
Take Time to Chat – Jesus dies on Good Friday, and now he is alive. Imagine being in the room with the apostles when Jesus appears to them. What was their reaction? Why do you think Thomas needed proof that Jesus was alive? What are some reasons some people don’t believe in Jesus today? How can we help people to know him and love him? St. John Paul II loved the outdoors. How does nature help you grow closer to God?
Family Fun – Make a Rosary
The Rosary is a devotional prayer that has been used for centuries to call on the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The rosary itself can also be used for the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Rosary-making kits can be purchased at local religious stores or online. Alternatively, you can make one at home with craft supplies. Here is a simple and easy way to make a decade rosary using some beads and a pipe cleaner. Put 10 beads on the pipe cleaner in the center. Twist the two ends of the pipe cleaner together where the beads end. Pull those two pieces together tight and slide another bead over them together. Twist again and you have all the beads you need. You can get more creative and add a cross made of beads at the bottom.
Partners in Faith,
Phyllis Chudzinski
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