"you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a people set apart to sing the praises of God who called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light."
(From the First Reading)
(Read the quote, then each line slowly, with pauses to allow the children (and us!) to reflect on the questions.)
(Read the quote, then each line slowly, with pauses to allow the children (and us!) to reflect on the questions.)
We are not just some unimportant people that God puts up with. We are chosen by Him, made very special because of His love for us, and because He has called us into His light.
How wonderful to be so loved, to be treated as so special!
Thank you, God, for choosing us to be Your own. Thank you for calling us out of the darkness and into Your wonderful light.
Allow any spontaneous prayers, perhaps leading by example. 3-6 year olds relate most naturally to God through prayers of praise and thanksgiving; 6+ will have started thinking about their needs and the needs of those around them in prayers of intercession. Some children may also just want quiet time to speak with God in their hearts.)
(Sing a simple hymn or chant if your children like singing. Or even if they don't ;) This can also be done at the beginning. )
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