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On October 26, 2025 , we celebrate the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C) . The Gospel (Luke 18:9–14) tells the story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector . Jesus teaches that God is pleased with the person who prays humbly, not the one who boasts. True followers of Jesus speak to God with honesty and humility. This week’s Sunday Gospel Pack  encourages children to pray with humble hearts: ✨ Child-friendly Gospel story: Jesus Teaches Humility 🌟 Virtue of the Week: Humility 👼 Saint of the Week: St. John Paul II 🎭 Craft Activity  – make puppets  of the Pharisee and the tax collector to act out the story 📝 Reflection Page  – draw or write about a time you said “I’m sorry” and made things right 💌 Download the Sunday Gospel Pack here:   Let’s teach our children that prayer is powerful—and that God always listens! With joy,

For our October 19, 2025 , Sunday Gospel Pack, Jesus shares the parable of the Persistent Widow  (Luke 18:1–8). The woman keeps asking a judge for help and never gives up—just like we should never give up praying! Jesus teaches us to keep praying with perseverance and faith . This week’s Sunday Gospel Pack  invites children to build strong prayer habits: ✨ Child-friendly Gospel story: Keep Praying and Never Give Up 🌟 Virtue of the Week: Perseverance and Prayer 👼 Saint of the Week: St. Luke the Evangelist 🫙 Craft Activity  – make your own Prayer Jar  to fill with daily prayers 🎨 Poster Project  – create a “Keep Going!” reminder to stay faithful 💌 Download the Sunday Gospel Pack here:   Let’s teach our children that prayer is powerful—and that God always listens! With joy,

On October 12, 2025 , we celebrate the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C) . In the Gospel (Luke 17:11–19), Jesus heals ten men who were very sick—but only one comes back to say “Thank You.” This story reminds us how important it is to show gratitude  to Jesus and to others every day. This week’s Sunday Gospel Pack  helps children practice thankfulness in simple ways: ✨ Child-friendly Gospel story: Saying Thank You to Jesus 🌟 Virtue of the Week: Gratitude 👼 Saint of the Week: St. Teresa of Avila 📊 Thankfulness Chart  – write or draw something to be thankful for each day 💌 Craft Activity  – make a “Thank You Card” for someone special 💌 Download the Sunday Gospel Pack here:   May this week’s Gospel Pack help your family grow in honesty and love for Jesus. With joy,

On October 5, 2025 , the Church celebrates the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C) . The Gospel (Luke 17:5–10) reminds us that even a tiny bit of faith — as small as a mustard seed — can do amazing things . Jesus wants us to trust Him and to serve with love, just like good helpers who do their work faithfully without expecting praise. Sunday Gospel Pack – Oct. 5, 2025 This week’s Sunday Gospel Pack  encourages children to grow their faith: ✨ Child-friendly Gospel story: A Little Faith Does Big Things 🌟 Virtue of the Week: Faith and Trust 👼 Saint of the Week: St. Faustina Kowalska 🌳 Creative activity: Build your own “Faith Tree” craft to see how a little seed can grow big 📅 Virtue tracker: Record ways you showed faith throughout the week 📝 Reflection page: Write or draw how you can live with faith in your daily life 💌 Download the Sunday Gospel Pack here:   May this week’s Gospel Pack remind your family that even small acts of faith can grow into something beautiful for God. With joy,

On September 28, 2025 , we celebrate the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C) . In the Gospel (Luke 16:19–31), Jesus tells the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus . The rich man had everything he needed, but he ignored Lazarus, a poor man right outside his door. After death, Lazarus was with God, but the rich man was not. Jesus teaches us that we must be kind and care for others, especially those in need. Sunday Gospel Pack – Sept. 28, 2025 This week’s Sunday Gospel Pack  helps children practice kindness and compassion: ✨ Child-friendly Gospel story: Jesus Teaches Us to Care for Others 🌟 Virtue of the Week: Caring for Others 👼 Saint of the Week: St. Wenceslaus 🎟 Printable “Kindness Coupons” to encourage simple acts of love (like saying thank you, helping clean up, or sharing toys) 📝 Reflection page: Write or draw one way you can help someone today 💌 Download the Sunday Gospel Pack here:   May this week’s Gospel Pack inspire your family to share kindness and care for others as Jesus taught. With joy,

Title:  Madonna and Child with Two Angels Date:  c. 1468–1470 Medium:  Tempera on panel Location:  Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan, Italy Description:  This early work by Botticelli shows the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child in her lap, flanked by two angels. The figures’ tender interactions, soft modeling, and harmonious color palette showcase Botticelli’s emerging style. The Christ Child reaches playfully for his mother, while the angels look on with gentle reverence. Significance:  This piece demonstrates Botticelli’s early mastery of composition and emotional expression, bridging the Gothic and Renaissance ideals of beauty. To see the complete unit on Sandro Botticelli's Picture Study, please visit: https://everythingisgodsgift.blogspot.com/2025/09/grace-in-every-line-catholic-picture.html

Title:  The Nativity (also known as Mystic Nativity) Date:  c. 1500–1501 Medium:  Oil on canvas Location:  National Gallery, London, UK Description:  The Nativity shows the birth of Christ in a rustic stable. Angels sing above while shepherds and wise men kneel before the newborn Jesus, lying in a manger surrounded by the ox and donkey. In the background, angels embrace men, symbolizing the reconciliation of Heaven and Earth. The swirling composition and joyful yet introspective figures reflect Botticelli’s later spiritual style. Significance: Unique for Botticelli’s later works, this painting incorporates apocalyptic themes of hope and salvation, seen in the angels uniting humanity with divine grace. To see the complete unit on Sandro Botticelli's Picture Study, please visit: https://everythingisgodsgift.blogspot.com/2025/09/grace-in-every-line-catholic-picture.html

Title:  The Annunciation Date:  c. 1489–1490 Medium:  Tempera on panel Location:  Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA Description:  This painting depicts the angel Gabriel’s announcement to the Virgin Mary of her divine pregnancy. The scene is set within an elegant architectural interior, emphasizing perspective and space. Gabriel kneels reverently while Mary responds with a gesture of humility. Delicate lighting and Botticelli’s graceful figures create a serene, sacred atmosphere. Significance:  The work exemplifies Botticelli’s refined linear style and his ability to harmonize architecture and figures in devotional scenes. To see the complete unit on Leonardo da Vinci's Picture Study, please visit: https://everythingisgodsgift.blogspot.com/2025/09/grace-in-every-line-catholic-picture.html

On September 21, 2025 , we celebrate the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C) . The Gospel (Luke 16:1–13) is the parable of the Dishonest Steward , where Jesus teaches us that we cannot serve both God and money. Instead, He calls us to use what we have to do good, and to always put God first. Honesty  is at the heart of following Jesus. Sunday Gospel Pack - Sept 21, 2025 This week’s Sunday Gospel Pack  helps children learn about honesty in everyday life: Child-friendly Gospel story: Jesus Teaches About Honesty Virtue of the Week: Honesty Saint of the Week: St. Matthew the Apostle Activity page: Choosing the right path — telling the truth, returning items, and making good choices Reflection page: Write or draw how you can show your love for Jesus through honesty 💌 Download the Sunday Gospel Pack here:   May this week’s Gospel Pack help your family grow in honesty and love for Jesus. With joy,

On September 14, 2025 , the Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross . The Gospel reading (Luke 15:1–32) shares the parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin . 💌 Want these Gospel Packs delivered straight to your inbox each week? Sunday Gospel Pack – Sept. 14, 2025 In these parables, Jesus reminds us that God loves everyone — even those who wander away or make mistakes . Just as a shepherd rejoices over finding his lost sheep, or a woman celebrates finding her lost coin, God is overjoyed when one of us returns to Him. This week’s Sunday Gospel Pack  will help children discover God’s mercy and joy when we choose Him: ✨ Child-friendly Gospel story: Jesus Finds What Was Lost 🌟 Virtue of the Week: Helping Others 👼 Saint of the Week: St. John Chrysostom 🎨 Creative activity: Decorate the cross for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 🖍 Spot-the-difference game & reflection page: Draw or write one way you helped someone each day this week 💌 Download the Sunday Gospel Pack here:   May this week’s Gospel Pack remind your family of God’s endless love and the joy of helping others. With joy, Weena

This Sunday, September 7, 2025, we celebrate the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C) .The Gospel (Luke 14:25–33) reminds us that to truly follow Jesus, we must give Him our whole hearts . Sunday Gospel Pack – Sept. 7, 2025 In this week’s Sunday Gospel Pack , your children will explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in a simple and engaging way. Here’s what’s inside: ✨ Child-friendly Gospel story : Jesus Teaches Us to Follow Him 🌟 Virtue of the Week : Kindness and Gentleness 👼 Saint of the Week : St. Clodoald (St. Cloud) 🎨 Hands-on activity : Color, trace, and cut out hearts to create a mobile, door hanger, or collage — a reminder that “Jesus wants our whole hearts!” ✂️ Cut-and-paste activity : Choose the things that help us follow Jesus and place them in the heart. 📝 Reflection page : Children can draw or write one way they will show Jesus they love Him with their whole heart. 💌 Download this week’s Sunday Gospel Pack here:   This resource is perfect for Catholic families, homeschoolers, or catechism classes who want to bring the Gospel to life for children. Let’s journey together as we grow in kindness, gentleness, and love for Jesus. With joy, Weena

Title:  Lamentation (The Mourning of Christ) Date:  c. 1305 Medium:  Fresco Location:  Arena Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni), Padua, Italy Description: This fresco portrays the intense grief of the Virgin Mary and followers of Jesus after His crucifixion. Angels weep above while friends and family gather around Jesus’ lifeless body, expressing a range of deep emotions. The barren tree in the background suggests death and loss, while Giotto's masterful handling of space, volume, and gesture makes this scene one of his most moving works. Significance: Giotto’s emotional realism, innovative use of perspective, and focus on naturalism mark a major departure from the Byzantine style, foreshadowing the Renaissance. To see the complete unit on Giotto di Bondoni Picture Study, please visit: https://everythingisgodsgift.blogspot.com/2025/07/picture-study-journey-into-gods-story.html