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4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
(Taught with Authority)
January 29, 2012

First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15–20

(Moses Spoke)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:32–35

(Be Holy)
Gospel: Mark 1:21–28 (He Commands)

Adults:
Who has given witness to married love or the blessings of celibacy? What have I learned from these witnesses?

Children:
Can I see ways that God is present in the love between two married people that I know?

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5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
(I am here, Lord)
February 5, 2012

First Reading: Job 7:1–4, 6–7 (Night of Anguish)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16–19,22–23 (Announce!)
Gospel: Mark 1:29–39 (Send Me)

Adults:
How can I prepare myself to be more purposeful about sharing the Good News?

Children:
How do I share my faith and trust in Jesus with my friends or classmates?

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6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
(The leprosy was Removed)
February 12, 2012

First Reading: Leviticus 13:1–2,44–46 (Live Alone)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 (Imitate Me)
Gospel: Mark 1:40–45 (He was Cleansed)

Adults:
How do I understand the healing that only God can offer, as I reflect on my own life?

Children:
When has God helped me to feel better?

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7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B
(Have Power)
February 19, 2012

First Reading: Isaiah 43:18–19,21–22,24b–25 (I Cleanse)

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:18–22 (All is Yes)
Gospel: Mark 2:1–12 (The Son Forgives)

Adults:
Do I truly believe that God forgives my sins and imperfections?

Children:
When have I made a big mistake and asked God to forgive me?

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1st Sunday of Lent, Year B
(An alliance with the Earth)
February 26, 2012

First Reading: Genesis 9:8–15 (The Rainbow)
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:18–22 (A symbol of Baptism)

Gospel: Mark 1:12–15 (He was Tempted)

Adults:
What is one thing that I can do or say to be a sign of the living Jesus Christ for others?

Children:
What is one thing I can do to show Christ’s love to others?

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2nd Sunday of Lent, Year B
(Jesus Transfigured)
March 4, 2012

First Reading: Genesis 22:1–2, 9a,10–13,15–18 (A Trial)
Second Reading: Romans 8:31b–34 (His own Son)
Gospel: Mark 9:2–10 (My Son)

Adults:
Can I remember a time when it was clear to me that I was beloved of God?

Children:
How can I always remember that I am a beloved child of God?

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3rd Sunday of Lent, Year B
(Three Days)
March 11, 2012

First Reading: Exodus 20:1–17 (It was Given)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:22–25 (We Preached the Crucifixion)
Gospel: John 2:13–25 (He threw them Out)

Adults:
What does the Temple event teach me about the Resurrection?

Children:
Was it ok for Jesus to be so angry when he arrived at the Temple in Jerusalem? Why?

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4th Sunday of Lent, Year B
(God sent His Son)
March 18, 2012

First Reading: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 (The Exile)

Second Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 (Dead because of Sin)
Gospel: John 3:14-21 (The Son Saved Us)

Adults:
Have there been times in my life when I knew that God’s gift was active in me?

Children:
What are some of the ways that God shows his love for me? How can I show God my love?

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5th Sunday of Lent, Year B
(Dies to give Fruit)
March 25, 2012

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 (A new Covenant)
Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9 (He learned to Obey)
Gospel: John 12:20-33 (The Grain of Wheat)

Adults:
Name several ways you have sacrifices your own desires to be of help to others?

Children:
How can you be of help to your family, your classmates, or your friends?