Teaching Catholic Kids
November 2014
 
Prayer for a Generous Spirit 

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous.
Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give, and not to count the cost; to fight, and not to heed the wounds; to labor, and not to seek to rest; to give of myself and not to ask for reward, except for the reward of knowing that I am doing your will.
Amen.

--St. Ignatius Loyola

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Spend a few minutes every day with the Holy Father as you read a brief meditation by him followed by a few reflection questions designed to help you ponder and receive God's love.

 
 
Remembering and celebrating
Stories of lives of the saints fascinate me; they have since I was little. Back-to-back feasts at the beginning of the month commemorate saints known and unknown and all those who have died. Death is not an easy topic for kids. Young children are still developing in their understanding of the permanence and universality of death. Older children generally know these things, but personal experiences may cause them to struggle. My four year old asks about death from time to time and I am always thankful to have faith that allows me to answer with hope in the resurrection; any other alternative would be tough! TCK is glad to share faith-filled activities for November to help you remember the dead and pray for them.

 

-- Margaret DeMatteo and the OSV staff  

 

Read More on Teaching Catholic Kids
November on TCK

 

November at a Glance (PDF)
Lifelong Catechesis Corner: Giving Glory to God
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