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Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Mark)
sermons4kids.com- The Gift of Water object lesson
sermons4kids.com- Against Us Or For Us object lesson with group activities, coloring page, worship bulletin
word-sunday.com- Suffering for Doing Good (scroll down to Gospel)
sundayschoollessons.com- A Cup of Cold Water Is A Wonderful Gift lesson
childrensministry.com- Stay Away, Sin! object lesson (change to fit today’s Gospel)
ministry-to-children.com- Have Salt Among Yourselves Mark 9:38-50 Sunday School Lesson for Kids
helplineph.com- Today’s Gospel Reflection: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
jesus-without-language.net- Us and Them – Mark 9
Beautifully presented, clear and easy to follow with a single sheet printout plus craft templates. It is perfect for a short kids Sunday school session. It can be used in the home, church or classroom setting.
rclblectionary.com- Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Junior High Lesson
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- I can follow Jesus by helping others
stleothegreat.com- Mark 9:38-48 (click on third coloring sheet)
churchpublishing.org- Mark 9:38-50 (page 60)
mscperu.org- Clip art image
servicioskoninonia.org- Clip art image
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- Against Us Or For Us group activities (crafts)
daniellesplace.com- Exploding Snake Craft (scroll down to this)
Have students write sins that you can cause others to do on crafts sticks. Weave all the sticks together to make a snake. Tell students that sin can be disastrous to our lives. When we commit one sin it makes it easier to commit even more until pretty soon it takes over our lives. Remove one of the sticks so that the snake explodes to emphasize your point.
equippinglittlehearts.blogspot.com- Sinful Heart
Have students make heart with pocket. Students write sins on small pieces of paper and put inside heart. Jesus stands at our heart's door and knocks quietly. He waits until we ask Him in to help us get rid of our awful sin. When we invite Him in, He gets to work right away getting rid of our sin. Have students read each sin while they clean out their hearts.
catechist.com- The Joy of a Clean Heart
sundayschoolcrafts.net- Jesus Lives In My Heart
daniellesplace.com- Clean Heart Craft (scroll down to this)
childrensministry.com- From the Heart craft
creativesundayschoolcrafts.blogspot.com- DIY Mini Heart Soaps (Create in me a clean heart)
sundayschoolnetwork.com- Mini Lava Lamp Craft (Sin Separates Us From God)
Games
sermons4kids.com- Against Us Or For Us group activities (games)
word-sunday.com- The “Turn Around” Game
ministry-to-children.com- Twister Sin Game
Spread out the Twister mat and write the word SIN on one dot in each color. Play Twister but avoid the SIN dots. It was a great way to teach kids that they should avoid sin at every turn!
sunday-schoollessons.blogspot.com- Avoiding Sins Game
From insight.typepad.co.uk- The Gravity Game
Stand a volunteer on a chair, holding one end of a broom or pole. Another volunteer stands on the ground, behind a line drawn a meter in front of the chair, holding the other end of the pole. Explain to the volunteers that they must not let go of the stick, but by pulling and twisting, the first volunteer is to try and pull the second over the line. At the same time the second volunteer has to try and pull the first off the chair. Try this couple of times with different volunteers of similar height and weight. The person on the chair will usually lose. This is because the volunteer on the floor has the extra benefit of gravity, a powerful force pulling downwards. The Bible also describes sin as a powerful force, pulling us down, and separating us from a relationship with God.
kidssundayschool.com- Battling Sin
creativeyouthideas.com- Popcorn Christians (scroll down to this)
churchofjesuschrist.org- Traveling through Temptation Town—A Test-Yourself Game
Puzzles/Worksheets
dottodots.net- Heart dot-to-dot
trailofcolors.com- Hearts dot-to-dot
ckchai.blogspot.com- Heart Shaped puzzle
wordmint.com- Mark 9:38-50 Word Search
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.
sdc.me.uk- Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48 Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48 Kid’s Bulletin
catechistaide.com- Mark 9:38-48 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
christchurchnyc.com- Bible Study Questions Mark 9:30-41 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
christchurchnyc.com- Bible Study Questions Mark 9:41-50 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Mode
Questions on Inclusive Ministry (Verses 38-40)
• Who is "for us"? How does Jesus' statement "whoever is not against us is for us" change how we view good deeds done by people outside our own religious or social circles?
• The "Us vs. Them" Mentality: Why did John want to stop the man casting out demons? In what ways do we today try to "gatekeep" or control who can do ministry in Jesus' name?
• Recognizing God's Spirit: Can we recognize the "authenticity of the good" even if it comes from an unusual or unpredictable source?
Questions on "Little Ones" and Rewards (Verses 41-42)
• Who are the "Little Ones"? In our modern society, who are the "little ones" who believe in Jesus?
• Causing Scandal: What does it mean to "cause one of these little ones to stumble"? How do our personal actions or the actions of the Church affect the faith of those who are vulnerable?
• Small Acts of Kindness: What is the significance of the "cup of water" mentioned in verse 41? Does God value small, seemingly insignificant acts of service as much as large miracles?
Questions on the Seriousness of Sin (Verses 43, 45, 47-48)
• Metaphor vs. Literalism: Are Jesus' commands to "cut off your hand" or "pluck out your eye" meant to be taken literally? If not, what radical message is he trying to convey about the cost of discipleship?
• Identifying Stumbling Blocks: What are the "hands, feet, and eyes" in our own lives that cause us to stumble or sin?
• Prioritizing the Kingdom: Why is it "better to enter life maimed" than to remain whole but apart from God? What temporary comforts or parts of our identity might we need to "cut off" to grow spiritually?
• The Reality of Judgment: How does Jesus' description of Gehenna ("where their worm does not die") emphasize the eternal consequences of unrepented sin?
What are some practical ways to live out the lessons of Mark 9:38-48 in daily life?
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