Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Gospel for the Mass: Luke 1:26-38 (Announcement of the Birth of Jesus)







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Luke 1:26-38



Activities

loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families

4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Luke)

sermons4kids.com- Call His Name Jesus object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Mary Had A Little Lamb object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- A Visit From an Angel object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, quiz

sundayschoollessons.com- Gabriel Brings Blessings to Mary lesson

kidssundayschool.com- Gabriel Visits Mary lesson

word-sunday.com- Promises and Anxiety (scroll down to Gospel)

ministry-to-children.com- Luke 1:26-38 Sunday School Lesson – Just Believe! God Does Impossible Things

ministry-to-children.com- "Nothing is Impossible" Sunday School Lesson from Luke 1:26-38

ministry-to-children.com- “Believe and Obey” Children’s Sermon on Luke 1:26-38

sundayschool.works- Angel Foretells Jesus Birth to Mary (Luke 1:26-38) Sunday School Lesson and Activities

youthgroupministry.com- Youth Ministry Lesson on Luke 1:26-38: Embracing the Miraculous

truewaykids.com- The Angel Appears To Mary (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

rclblectionary.com- Luke 1:26-38 Primary Lesson Plan

rclblectionary.com- Luke 1:26-38 Intermediate Lesson Plan

rclblectionary.com- Luke 1:26-38 Junior High Lesson Plan

The Catholic Toolbox- Mary and the Angel 1st Grade on Up lesson with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?

textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources



Coloring

catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page

sermons4kids.com- An Angel Visits Mary

sermons4kids.com- The angel Gabriel appears to Mary (Luke 1:26-38) #1

sermons4kids.com- The angel Gabriel appears to Mary (Luke 1:26-38) #2

pbsipes.com- Luke 1:38

first-school.ws- The Annunciation Coloring Pages

supercoloring.com- Angel Gabriel Visits Mary coloring page

proscholika.blogspot.com- Angel Gabriel Visits Mary coloring pages

truewaykids.com- The Angel Appearing to Mary Luke 1:26-38 – Free Coloring Page

colorthebible.blogspot.com- Announcement of the Birth of Jesus

calvarycurriculum.com- Gabriel Visits Mary lesson #165 (page 2)

churchpublishing.org- Luke 1:26-38 (page 5)

stushieart.com- Candle of Love

sermons4kids.com- Candle of Love



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- You Shall Call His Name Jesus activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Mary Had a Little Lamb group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- A Visit From an Angel group activities (crafts)

Christmas Angel- A cute craft of an angel that is made from using the child's handprints. (From The Hands Of A Child by Anthony Flores, page 25).

Doily Angel- A pretty angel made out of a paper doily. (The Kids Can Press Jumbo Book of Easy Crafts by Judy Ann Sadler, page 78 & 79).

books.google.com- Jacob’s Ladder
Just make the angel that is in this craft using cupcake liners and construction paper. You can also make the angel into a magnet by putting sticky-backed magnets on the back of the angel. (Crafts from Your Favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, pages 16 & 17).

Christmas Angel- A cute craft of an angel that is made from using the child's handprints. (From The Hands Of A Child by Anthony Flores, page 25).

thecraftymummy.com- Easy Children’s Christmas Craft: Paperclip Angels

iheartcraftythings.com- Beautiful Christmas Angel Craft for Kids

thebestideasforkids.com- Angel Craft Ornament

buggyandbuddy.com- Paper Strip Angel Ornament Christmas Craft (with Free Template)

youtube.com- How To Make Paper Angel for Christmas Decorations

leafandletterhandmade.blogspot.com- Popsicle Stick Angel (scroll down to this)

funezcrafts.com- Easy Angel Crafts: Wire Cross Angel Ornament



Games

sermons4kids.com- You Shall Call His Name Jesus activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Mary Had a Little Lamb group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- A Visit From an Angel group activities (games)

daniellesplace.com- Mary Tells Her Good News

Surprise Ball- God’s people were expecting God to keep His promise to send the Savior. They were probably surprised by the humble way the Messiah was born. Today we are going to play a game where we get surprised. (The Really Big Book of Bible Games, page 150).

web.archive.org- Paper Wrapped Surprise Game



Puzzles/Worksheets

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Mary puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from July 23 - 27).

An Angel Tells Good News (dot to dot)- Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 9.

sermons4kids.com- An Angel Visits Mary (Word Search)

web.archive.org- Word Search

sermons4kids.com- An Angel Appears to Mary (Word Jumble)

sermons4kids.com- A Visit From an Angel (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- An Angel Visits Mary (Cryptogram)

sermons4kids.com- An Angel Visits Mary (Crossword)

web.archive.org- Crossword

catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.

catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.

sermons4kids.com- A Visit From an Angel (Multiple Choice)

calvarycurriculum.com- Gabriel Visits Mary #165 with circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sdc.me.uk- Luke 1:26-38 Worksheet

thekidsbulletin.com- Luke 1:26-38 Kid’s Bulletin

truewaykids.com- The Angel Appears To Mary (free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)

gospelgrace.com- Luke 1:26-38 Discussion Questions

jesuswalk.com- Mary's First Lesson in Discipleship Luke 1:26-38 (scroll down to questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

epreacher.org- Small Group Questions (these questions can easily be made into a worksheet)


From Google AI Mode

Comprehension questions
• What was Mary's social status?
o What does the text suggest about her hometown, Nazareth?
o How might her young age and marital status (betrothed, but not yet married) have influenced her life?

• What was the message given to Mary?
o According to the angel Gabriel, who would her child be?
o What names and titles were given to Jesus? What do they mean?

• How did Mary respond to the news?
o Why was she "troubled" or "confused"?
o What was the difference between her question ("How will this be?") and Zechariah's question earlier in the chapter?
o What was her final statement in verse 38?

Interpretation and application questions
• The contrast between Mary and Zechariah:
Luke intentionally presents the stories of Gabriel's announcement to Zechariah and Mary in parallel. What might the contrast in their responses teach us about faith and doubt?

• The significance of the impossible: In verse 37, Gabriel states, "For with God nothing will be impossible". How does this statement connect Mary's situation to her relative Elizabeth's miraculous pregnancy, which Gabriel mentioned as proof? How can this principle apply to challenges in your own life?

• The meaning of "favor": Gabriel greeted Mary by saying she was "highly favored". What does this suggest about the nature of God's grace? Does it mean Mary was sinless or more deserving than others?

• Mary as a model of faith:
o Despite the potential social consequences, Mary humbly and willingly submitted to God's will. What fears might she have had, and how did she overcome them?
o What can we learn from Mary's trusting and contemplative response to a confusing and life-altering divine message?

• The Incarnation: The Annunciation marks the beginning of the Incarnation—God becoming human. What does this event tell us about the nature of Jesus (fully divine and fully human) and God's plan of salvation?



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