Sunday Mass Readings: Genesis 12:1-4a • Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22 • 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 • Matthew 17:1-9
In Sunday’s first reading, God says to Abraham, “In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” God is saying this to you too!
Remember the things you prayed for last week? God loves to hear his children pray, and he blesses others when we pray for them.
This Lent, you may be taking extra time to pray for kids in Africa, but did you know they are praying for you too? In countries like Malawi, Kenya and Zambia, young boys and girls are learning how to say their prayers. When they pray, they ask God to bless their families, their friends and YOU. Even though they’ve never met you, they are grateful because they know you want to help them. Read part two of Anna’s story before doing this week’s activity. Then discuss the questions below.
In this week’s portion of Anna’s Water Journey, we read that the women walking with her are worried about the water making their families sick. This is a very real challenge facing families in Africa because unclean water spreads germs and viruses. Complete the black pepper activity to understand the spread of germs and the power of hygiene.
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1. Read this week’s first reading (Genesis 12:1-4a). God seemed to promise Abraham the impossible. What are some big prayers you’ve asked God for lately?
2. Who is someone you know who has faith like Abraham? How can you learn from them?
3. How did it make you feel that children like Anna must dig holes to find water?
4. Some of the things children in Malawi pray for are things we often take for granted, like clean water, a new house or a chance to go to school. How can you practice gratitude for what God has given you this week?
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