Popular Gospel Stories: Mary & Martha • Generations of Faith

A family reflection based on the story of Mary & Martha from Luke 10:38-42.

The Lord's Prayer

This session explores the Lord’s Prayer as the perfect prayer for disciples of Jesus. We will study what the prayer asks of God, the Scriptural basis for the prayer, and ways to connect the Lord’s Prayer to our own lives. The prayer to Our Father is at the center of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew’s Gospel and is central to our prayer lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. • By John Roberto

Love of God & Neighbor

This session on moral living explores the Great Commandment “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'" On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.’” (Matthew 22:37-40) The session introduces the Ten Commandments and then focuses on the first three: loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind. It engages everyone in discovering anew how to love God by living the first three commandments in our lives, our homes, and our world. • By John Roberto

Being Peacemakers

This session on Catholic Social Teaching explores peace. As the Catholic Bishops of the United States explain, “Peacemaking is not an optional requirement of our faith. We are called to be peacemakers, not by some movement of the moment, but by our Lord Jesus. The content and context of our peacemaking is set not by some political agenda or ideological program, but by the teaching of his Church. . .Because we have been gifted with God’s peace in the risen Christ, we are called to our own peace and to the making of peace in our world. As disciples and as children of God, it is our task to seek for ways in which to make the forgiveness, justice, and mercy and love of God visible in a world where violence and enmity are too often the norm” (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Challenge of Peace). • By John Roberto

Seven-Day Journeys with Jesus

A collection of 6 series that invite participants to spend a series of seven days, or seven prayer opportunities, pondering the meaning and challenges of knowing and following Jesus with a Bible reading, reflection, and prayer. Topics include: Journey with the Messiah Journey as Servants of God Journey with the Suffering Servant Journey with the Resurrected Lord Journey with Jesus—Who Do You Say I Am? Journey with Jesus—Living as a Disciple • By John Roberto

Living as Disciples

This session on following Jesus explores what it means to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ. At the heart of living as a disciple is shaping our lives on the pattern of Jesus’ life. This is no simple process nor is there only one way of expressing the pattern of Christ’s life in our own. This session guides people in reflecting on the teaching and example of Jesus from the Gospels and discovering practices to live their everyday lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. • By John Roberto

Abide, O Spirit

Adapted from the prayer used before each session of Vatican II This prayer may have been composed by St. Isidore of Seville, for use during a council held there in 619 and again later in 633. It was used before each session of Vatican I in 1869-70, and it was used before each meeting of Vatican II. It has been adapted here for use in today’s church. • By Bill Huebsch

For Our Universal Call to Holiness

Communal prayer based on article 40 of the Constitution on the Church. • By Bill Huebsch

The Living Community • FIRE

Beatitude & Persecution

Participants will come to an understanding of the eighth beatitude as the natural consequence of incarnating the other beatitudes in our lives. • By Kathleen O'Connell Chesto

The Believing Community • FIRE

Call to Discipleship

In this session participants will explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus. The symbols of "fanship" are described on the Take Home sheet from "The Believing Community: Call to Minister." • By Kathleen O'Connell Chesto

Popular Gospel Stories: the Greatest Commandment • FamilyFaith@Home

A family reflection on the Greatest Commandment, found in Mark 12:28-34.

Popular Gospel Stories: Two by Two • Generations of Faith

A family reflection based on Jesus sending his apostles out two by two from Mark 6:7-13.

Popular Gospel Stories: the Good Samaritan • Generations of Faith

A family reflection based on the story of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37.

Discipleship: Serving Others in Christ's Name

Disciples of Jesus embrace service as an integral part of their lifelong faith journey.

Popular Gospel Stories: Bartimaeus • Generations of Faith

A family reflection based on Mark 10:46-52.

Popular Gospel Stories: The Wedding Feast • Generations of Faith

A family reflection based on John 12:1-12, the wedding at Cana.

Popular Gospel Stories: Salt & Light • Generations of Faith

A family reflection based on Matthew 5:13-16.

Popular Gospel Stories: Jesus Begins His Ministry • Generations of Faith

A family reflection based on Matthew 4:12-23.

Discipleship & Discipline • Generations of Faith

This all-ages activity introduces participants to the idea of discipline in discipleship.

We are Called

In this all-ages session, participants will reflect on how we are all called to be disciples.

Living As a Disciple

Resources focused on living as a disciple.

Becoming a Disciple

Resources about becoming a disciple.

The Body of Christ • Gather Us In

The purpose of this activity is to remind us that we are all different parts of the body of Christ, and the body must work together in the world. It is appropriate as either a lenten or Easter season activity. It is an excellent family activity in preparation for First Eucharist. • By Kathleen O'Connell Chesto

Becoming Missionary Disciples

Resources designed to help participants understand the meaning of missionary discipleship and to reflect on what actions they need to take to live out the call to be disciples of Jesus Christ.

Discipleship: New Testament Role Models

The New Testament is filled with colorful characters who offer keen insights into the meaning of Christian discipleship. How can these followers be guides for us today?