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Here is this Sunday's Gospel Pack: On November 9, 2025 , the Church celebrates the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome  — the mother church of all Catholic churches around the world. In the Gospel (John 2:13–22), Jesus visits the temple and sees people selling animals and exchanging money. He becomes upset and reminds everyone that God’s house is holy  and should be a place of prayer, not business. This week’s Sunday Gospel Pack  helps children understand how to show respect and love for God’s house: ✨ Child-friendly Gospel story: Jesus Cleans God’s House 🌟 Virtue of the Week: Reverence and Respect 👼 Saint of the Week: St. Leo the Great 🔤 Word Search : Find words like holy , prayer , and temple 🧹 Church Helper List : Write or draw simple ways to care for and respect God’s house 🎨 Art Activity : Complete the other half of a church drawing and reflect on the verse — “My house shall be a house of prayer” (Luke 19:46) 💌 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 November 2, 2025 , the Church celebrates All Souls’ Day , a special time to pray for all who have gone before us. The Gospel (Luke 19:1–10) tells the story of Zacchaeus , a man who wanted to see Jesus. Even though people didn’t like Zacchaeus, Jesus saw his heart and stayed with him. Zacchaeus changed his ways and welcomed Jesus joyfully—showing us that God welcomes everyone  who seeks Him. This week’s Sunday Gospel Pack  helps children understand compassion and welcome: ✨ Child-friendly Gospel story: Zacchaeus Welcomes Jesus 🌟 Virtue of the Week: Welcoming Others & Making Amends 👼 Saint of the Week: St. Martin de Porres 🎨 Craft Activity  – design your own Welcome Banner 🖍 Spot-the-Difference Game   + Reflection Page – think of kind ways to greet new friends 💌 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 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:  Madonna and Child with the Young St. John the Baptist Date:  c. 1490–1495 Medium:  Tempera on panel Location:  Louvre Museum, Paris, France Description:  In this tender scene, the Virgin Mary gazes lovingly at the Christ Child, who is held up to her by St. John the Baptist. The figures are arranged in a gentle pyramid, with delicate halos and a lush floral background. Botticelli’s fine lines, elegant forms, and sweet expressions create an intimate and tender atmosphere. Significance:   The painting highlights Botticelli’s ability to infuse classical beauty and grace into religious subjects, creating a sense of calm divinity. 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,