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PART 1: JESUS FEEDS THE 5,000
Jesus showed us how he loves us in so many ways. Watch this short video on YouTube and then discuss together the questions below.
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- Even though Jesus was tired, he took the time to feed over 5,000 people. Why did Jesus do this? (Hint: Because they were hungry)
- What do you think the people and the disciples learned? (Hint: When God gives us a job to do he always gives us the ability to do it. The boy with the loaves of bread and fishes, it wasn’t much, but with God’s help it became enough!)
- How can we be like Jesus? (Hint: Even when we are tired we can help others. God will always give us a way to do what we should.)
- How does Jesus show his love in this video? (Answers vary)
PART 2:THE BREAD OF LIFE
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We have some discussion questions to go along with the video. Depending on your kid's attention span, you can break the discussion into two parts, or save it for the end.
After the first half (around the 13:00 minute mark), take a minute to chat together:- What does the word Eucharist mean? (Hint: Thanksgiving)
- What are we thankful for? (Hint: Jesus’ sacrifice)
- When you go to Mass, what do you think about?
- How many times can you go to Mass and receive Communion (also called the Eucharist)?
- When we receive Jesus in Communion he blesses us in many ways, can you name a few
- One way is that He brings us closer to himself. Can you give an example of how you become closer to Jesus?
- He gives us power over bad things. Can you give an example of how receiving Jesus give you power over bad things?
- He helps us to be the light of Christ for others. Give 3 examples of how Jesus helps us be the light of Christ for others.
Color some of the pictures in your "Brother Francis, Bread of Life Coloring Book"!