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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

Link to Artwork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Light_of_the_World_(painting)#/media/File:Hunt-light-of-the-world.jpeg Scripture: John 8:12 Virtue Focus: Hope Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: Color – Shape – Mood Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: Color – Shape – Mood  Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Hope? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Paint or collage a door with symbols around it—what might be inside? Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: What does Jesus knock on in your life?

Link to Artwork:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Pantocrator_(Sinai)#/media/File:Spas_vsederzhitel_sinay.jpg Scripture : Revelation 1:8 Virtue Focus: Majesty Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: I Notice – I Wonder – It Reminds Me Of Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: I Notice – I Wonder – It Reminds Me Of  Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Majesty? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task:   Icon tracing; Write a prayer to Christ the King; Try your own icon-style portrait using gold or bold outlines. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: How does Jesus look in your heart when you imagine Him?

Link to Artwork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annunciation_(Fra_Angelico,_San_Marco)#/media/File:Angelico_-_Annunciation_-_San_Marco_north_corridor.jpg Scripture: Luke 1:26–38 Virtue Focus: Obedience Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: See – Think – Wonder Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork Use the thinking routine: See – Think – Wonder Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Obedience? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Act out the Annunciation; Make angel and Mary puppets; Illustrate or watercolor a moment when someone says “yes” to God Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: What do you think Mary felt in that moment?

Link to Artwork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_(Michelangelo)#/media/File:'David'_by_Michelangelo_Fir_JBU004.jpg Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45 Virtue Focus: Courage Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: Connect – Extend – Challenge Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork Use the thinking routine: Connect – Extend – Challenge Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Courage? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Make a clay or paper sculpture of a small but mighty hero. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: What makes someone strong even when they seem small?

Link to Artwork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Supper_(Leonardo)#/media/File:The_Last_Supper_-_Leonardo_Da_Vinci_-_High_Resolution_32x16.jpg Scripture: Luke 22:19–20 Virtue Focus: Reverence Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: Parts – Purposes – Complexities Day 1 Activities:  Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: Parts – Purposes – Complexities - Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Reverence? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Role play the Last Supper; Sketch or collage your version of a holy meal or celebration. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: If you were at the table, where would you sit and what would you feel?

Link to Artwork: https://www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/birth-of-venus#gallery-1 Scripture: Psalm 139:13–14 Virtue Focus: Beauty Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: Color – Shape – Mood Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: Color – Shape – Mood Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Beauty? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Use soft pastels or colored pencils to draw something beautiful in nature. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: What does this beauty say about God the Creator?

Link to Artwork:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_School_of_Athens#/media/File:%22The_School_of_Athens%22_by_Raffaello_Sanzio_da_Urbino.jpg Scripture : Proverbs 4:7 Virtue Focus: Wisdom Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: I Notice – I Wonder – It Reminds Me Of Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: I Notice – I Wonder – It Reminds Me Of  Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Wisdom? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Design your own version of a “School of Virtue” with modern saints or thinkers. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: Which figure in your drawing stands for wisdom—and why?

Link to Artwork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Creation_of_Adam#/media/File:Michelangelo_-_Creation_of_Adam_(cropped).jpg https://www.italianrenaissance.org/michelangelo-creation-of-adam/ Scripture: Genesis 1:26–27 Virtue Focus: Wonder & Awe Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: See – Think – Wonder Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: See – Think – Wonder Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Wonder & Awe? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Trace or sculpt two reaching hands using modeling clay or pencil shading. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: What does the space between the hands mean to you?