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FAMILY CATECHESIS & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION First Eucharist and Confirmation News Next Sunday April 2nd is our last class before the Family Retreat. Watch your email for details. Topic: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit! Can you name them? Here is a clue: W U R K C R W Wisdom, Understanding, Right Judgment, Knowledge, Courage, Reverence, Wonder & Awe Good Night… Sleep Tight… Bedtime Prayer Ideas! They’ve bathed, brushed their teeth, had a drink of water, and been read a story or two (or three). But wait! Don’t forget bedtime prayers! Here are fourteen bedtime prayer ideas for kids of all ages. (This article is adapted from the book "77 Ways to Pray with Your Kids.") • Bless your child and let him bless you • Do a kid-friendly daily examen • Talk about the days highs and lows, then launch into spontaneous prayer • Sing your prayer • Read a Bible story • Make a prayer pillowcase • Use a prayer grab bag and have your child pick out a prayer • Pray the 5 Finger Prayer • Write or draw your prayers • Use traditional prayers • Pray with the help of a saint • Light a candle Most importantly, just pray! Family Faith Activities March 26th 4th Sunday of Lent “I once was lost but now I'm found; Was blind, but now I see.” – Amazing Grace. How often have we sang or listened to these words without really listening to what is being said? Close your eyes for a moment. What if you couldn’t see the sky, read a book, look at your children’s faces! What a loss that would be. In order for our children to follow the light of Christ, they too must open their eyes. Just as Jesus cured the blind man, we are called to help our children open their eyes to Jesus. The blind man helped by Jesus finally understood that it is not enough to see only with our eyes, but also with our hearts. Jesus healed the man of his physical blindness, but in the end, the man recognized Jesus as the Messiah and worshiped him. Gather your family and talk about beautiful things you have seen this week. Read John 9:1-41 and discuss: What happens when Jesus meets the man born blind? How does Jesus heal the man? What happens after the blind man is cured? What does the man come to believe about Jesus? Family Light: Using a good-sized candle, have family members take turns telling the person holding the candle, what good things they see in him or her. Concluding Prayer: Let us pray. Dear Jesus, just as You cured the blind man, may we be given new vision this Lent. Help us to live as children of light. Amen. For more information about Baptisms, Sacramental Preparation and Family Catechesis, please contact Patty Tafolla at 480.355.0359 or dcm@thecasa.org Page 4 • <strong>RENEWAL</strong> • thecasa.org
YOUTH MINISTRY Coming soon March 26 Edge Middle School - Annunciation 11:00 am - Noon High School Meeting 5:00 - 7:00 pm March 31 - April 2 Alpha Young Adults Retreat Visit thecasa.org/alpha for more information April 2 High School Meeting 5:00 - 7:00 pm April 9 Palm Sunday Teens are welcome to volunteer as hospitality ministers. April 23 Edge Middle School - Doubting Thomas 11:00 am - Noon High School Meeting 5:00 - 7:00 pm , For information on upcoming events, the latest news and forms, visit us at CasaYouth.org or call James Whitaker at 480.355.0343 VOLUNTEER VOICE – Ordinary People, Extraordinary Hearts! “Welcome one another just as Christ has welcomed you.” Romans 15:7" During Holy Week the Franciscan Renewal Center welcomes hundreds of guests to our campus, many of them strangers. Our Franciscan tradition calls for us to Welcome the Stranger. Part of how we can do this is through a generous and cordial welcome, making people feel that we were expecting them and are happy that they are here. All this hospitality takes lots of volunteers. If you are interested in being part of the Casa Welcome during this coming Easter, please sign up at the Front Desk, and someone will contact you. For volunteer opportunities, contact Pat Bennier at volunteer@thecasa.org or 480.355.0361 thecasa.org • <strong>RENEWAL</strong> • Page 5
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