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Grade Level Activity & Answer Key Feasts & Seasons Grade Level Resources


Background Notes

Jesus knew that unless the Father sent the Holy Spirit to the first Christians, his teachings and memory would soon fade. Only Gods Spirit would be able to keep the Gospel message burning in the hearts of Jesus followers. The Holy Spirit filled the hearts of the disciples and enabled them to teach and preach with great courage about Jesus of Nazareth and all that took place through his life, death, and Resurrection. The Holy Spirit fills our hearts with the same fervor.
 
"Gifts of the Holy Spirit" Prayer Celebration Notes

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Becoming aware of the gifts of the Spirit

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Materials Needed

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Prayer table, Bible, candle, music, heavy construction paper, markers

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Reading

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Acts 2: 14

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"O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God," Blest Are We Music CD 4; "I Will Extol You, O God," "Bread to Share" Gifts for a Lifetime Music CD

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Print out and photocopy the liturgy, "Gifts of the Holy Spirit," for each child. With the childrens help, prepare seven cards, each identifying a gift of the Holy Spirit. [See Liturgy.] When a gift is mentioned during the liturgy, have a child hold up the matching card. Select seven children to be the cardholders. Prepare your role as leader.

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Children could wrap seven boxes and place the name of a gift of the Holy Spirit on each. These could be presented during the liturgy.

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"We Are One"
Blest Are We Music CD 3
Call RCL Benziger at 1-877-ASK-4-RCL (1-877-275-4725).
ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36654-9
Blest Are We Song Book
Words and melody for children; contains music for levels 1-8
ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36617-4
Blest Are We Accompaniment Book
Contains accompaniment music for levels 1-8
ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36618-2
"I Will Extol You, O God," "Bread to Share"
Gifts for a Lifetime Music CD
ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36113-X
Gifts for a Lifetime Song Book
ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36103-2
Gifts for a Lifetime Accompaniment Book
ORDER NUMBER: 0-382-36104-0
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