HOLY FAMILY CATECHESIS
“Growing Healthy Leaders and Community, One Leader, One Family at a Time.”
Saturday, May 15, 2021
THEME: JESUS SAID: BE MY WITNESSES in ALL the WORLD
*WITNESSES: we show others who Jesus is by how we live our lives and how we treat them
OPENING WORSHIP SONG: HE IS HERE
The ASCENSION of Jesus Christ
Jesus is taken into heaven, and the disciples go and tell others about Jesus as He commanded.
FAMILY COMMUNION
This rite is used when the consecrated elements are brought from an earlier celebration of Holy Communion.
Everyone: Make the Sign of the Cross:
Leader: Alleluia, Christ is Risen
Everyone: The Lord is risen indeed!
1. Prayer for Purity
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
2. Prayer for The Ascension of Jesus Christ
Almighty God,
we believe that your Son our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven
and is now with you praying for us as we learn and grow
through your grace and the power of the Holy Spirit in us,
to be true WITNESSES of your Love and Power in Your Kingdom here on
earth as it is in heaven. AMEN In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one GOD, AMEN.
3. Watch this video of the Ascension of Jesus
St. Francis Sunday Readings for the Family to Study:
FIRST LESSON: Acts 1: 8-9
Jesus said: …….you will receive power
when the Holy Spirit
comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight.
PSALM 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9
All you peoples, clap your hands; shout to God with joyful cries.
3 For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared, (feared = respected) the great king over all the earth,
God has gone up with a shout; the Lord, amid trumpet blasts.
7 Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our king, sing praise.
8 For God is king over all the earth; sing hymns of praise.
9 God rules over the nations; God sits upon his holy throne.
GOSPEL: Mark 16:15-20
15 Jesus said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel
to every creature.
16 Whoever believes and is baptized
will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.
17 These signs will accompany those who believe:
in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages.
18 They will pick up serpents [with their hands],
and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them.
They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
The Ascension of Jesus.
19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them,
was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God.
20 But they went forth and preached everywhere,
while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word
through accompanying signs.
TEACHING
1. What happened to Jesus after His Resurrection?
He ascended into heaven after 40 days and is now seated at the right
hand of God the Father praying for us!
2. Who did Jesus leave on earth to carry on God’s mission?
His 11 disciples who taught others and now all of us as the Body of Christ, the Church.
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses …..to the ends of the earth….and I will be with you always!!!
3. What kind of power did Jesus give His disciples and us?
The power of the Holy Spirit living in us to be all we were created to be and to help others be open to life in His Kingdom now and forever.
4. What can we do today to share God with others? BE WITNESSES
a. Listen with your heart as Jesus did
b. Love with your actions as Jesus did
c. Pray for others to BE OPEN to God as Jesus did
CONCLUDING PRAYER (Sign of the Cross)
Almighty God, we believe that your Son our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven and is now with you looking after us as we learn and grow through your grace and the power of the Holy Spirit in us, to be true WITNESSES of your Love and Power in Your Kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven. AMEN
PRAYERS of GRATITUDE: Thank God for his blessings in your life.
PRAYERS FOR OTHERS: Those in Need of God’s Love
CONFESSION
Leader: Let us humbly confess our sins to Almighty God:
O GOD, We are VERY SORRY that we have sinned against you and for all the wrongs we have done and the good we have not done.
Take a moment in silence to share your confession to God with these words in your heart:
Especially I confess_______________________________.
Everyone: Forgive us for Jesus' sake, and grant us strength and wisdom to amend our lives. Amen.
PEACE
Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Leader: Let us pray.
Everyone:
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen
EVERYONE:
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;
grant us your peace.
Leader:
Please join us now spiritually in Holy Communion with Consecrated Hosts from another MASS.
The gifts of God for the People of God. Remember that Christ died for you and He nourishes you in your heart as you believe in Him.
The Body of our Lord Jesus Christ which was given for you. It will keep your body and soul to everlasting life.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
God, our loving Father,
We thank you for feeding us, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body (and Blood) of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ
Leader:
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.
2 CORINTHIANS 13:14T
Leader: Let us bless the Lord.
Everyone: Thanks be to God
DISMISSAL
Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Everyone: Thanks be to God
Closing Song: HEALING IN YOUR GLORY
IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENT for ALL
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3. Jesus said, "Let the children come to me... for to such belongs the kingdom of God."
CALENDAR of EVENTS:
MAY
May 21: Birthday Blessings for Marvelyn Prado Hernandez!!!
MASS SCHEDULE:
Option #1 SUNDAY May 23, Spiritual Communion by Zoom @ 3:30 PM Ask Ms. Sue for Zoom Link: 760.445.4049
Option #2 See WEEKLY Mass Schedule at Saint Francis: https://www.stfrancis-vista.org/ English: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM; Espanol: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 7:00 P
MOVIE NIGHT
SAVE THE DATE
MOVIE NIGHT and CHAPLET PRAYER: Friday, May 28, 6:30 PM
SUMMER PLANS:
June:
1. FAMILY MEETING with each new or continuing family interested and committed to learning and growing in their faith.
2. REGISTRATION for:
a. Tutoring
b. GROUPS: Fellowship, Chaplet Prayer, and Leadership/Character
c. First Communion Preparation
July:
1. TUTORING: Reading, Math, Writing
2. Family Faith Sharing and Fellowship Groups
3. Chaplet Prayer Groups
4. MOVIE NIGHTS
5. Leadership and Character Development Groups (Grades 5+)
6. Family Catechesis Gatherings
7. First Communion Preparation
For more information:
Sue Bentley 760.445.4049, Angeles Orozco: 760 458.7182
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
BAPTISM
Option 1: St. Francis: https://www.stfrancis-vista.org/baptism-english
Option 2: Holy Family Catechesis: Contact Ms. Sue 760.445.4049 Susan@Northcountyoutreach.org
FIRST COMMUNION CATECHISM
Option 1: St. Francis: https://www.stfrancis-vista.org/ca
Option 2: Holy Family Catechesis: Contact Ms. Sue 760.445.4049 Registration Open
Susan@Northcountyoutreach.org NEW CLASSES After EASTER April 2021
CONFIRMATION
Option 1: St. Francis: https://www.stfrancis-vista.org/confirmation 15-18 years
Option 2: Holy Family Catechesis: Contact Ms. Sue 760.445.4049 Registration 0pen Susan@Northcountyoutreach.org NEW CLASSES After EASTER April 2021
SACRAMENTAL MARRIAGE BLESSING
Option 1: St. Francis: https://www.stfrancis-vista.org/
Option 2: Holy Family: Contact Ms. Sue 760.445.4049 Susan@Northcountyoutreach.org
