A collection of resources focused on the celebration of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is a perfect time to think about the tables we gather around and the tables Jesus gathered around, and the implications of those gatherings. These resources can be used in conjunction with Thanksgiving or anytime you want to teach about justice and service.
Saint Ignatius was a strong supporter of reducing structure in the prayer lives of Christians. His less structured approach to prayer can be a comfort to families.
Families practice the spirituality of gratitude in their homes with Gratitude journals. Families may want to do this for two weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. • By Jim Merhaut
Parents and their children make meaningful connections between Eucharist and Thanksgiving Day. • By Jim Merhaut
Use this Thanksgiving prayer in a parish or home setting.
A table prayer to give thanks for the blessings in your lives.
This is a learning session for youth followed by a parish-wide service project planned by them, to be done around Thanksgiving. This could also be adapted to be used as a family activity.
A collection of family rituals to enhance your celebration of Thanksgiving.
An all-ages program that guides participants to consider our call to be thankful and generous.
An adaptation of "Thanksgiving: Generosity & Service" for young adults and adults.
A reflection on generosity based on the story of Zaccheus.
This session will guide young people in planning and leading a Thanksgiving liturgy for the entire parish community.
Use the story of the ten lepers to think about gratitude.
Four ways to practice prayers of thanksgiving. Can be used any time of year, alone or with others.
Help parents and their children make meaningful connections between Eucharist and Thanksgiving Day.
This Faith Festival helps families focus on all the incredible things they have been given and how being truly grateful can be a blessing to others. Gratitude puts things in perspective! • By Jane Angha
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