10th Week of Ordinary Time, Tuesday (Cycle II)

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

"you are the light of the world"

(From the Gospel)

(Read the quote, then each line slowly, with pauses to allow the children (and us!) to reflect on the questions.)

We have talked before about how Jesus is the light of the world. In today's Gospel He tells us that we are the light of the world!

What can this mean? How can both Jesus and us be the light of the world?

Remember that, when we were baptised, we received the light of Christ? We became part of His family; part of Him. 

(For 6/7+: As long as we choose to keep that light shining in us, it is there, shining brightly for the world to see.)

(For 3-6: That light is still shining brightly in us, for all the world to see.)

That is how we are the light of the world, along with Jesus. His light is shining in us.

Thank you, Jesus, for being the light of the world. Thank you for giving us that light so that we can be the light of the world with You.

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. )

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."