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     October 15, 2023 • 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 25:6–10a; Philippians 4:12–14,19–20; Matthew 22:1–14
 Sunday Gospel Background
In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells about a king who keeps inviting guests to his son’s wedding feast until he fills
the hall. Matthew dwells on the fate of the guests who refuse the king’s invitation. Promise stresses instead the desire of the king to share his happiness with everyone around him.
Share Experiences
Check off the boxes as you complete each part of the lesson.
Pray together “Jesus, you give us the Mass and Holy Communion so we can be part of you and you can be part of us. Thank you! Bless us today so we can learn more about you and become better members of your Church. Amen.”
Cover l Jesus invites us to a holy meal. (pages 1 and 4) Ask: Can you remember some special events our family has been invited to celebrate? Holidays, birthdays, weddings. Ask: What happens at these celebrations? Special food, games, prizes, gifts, clothes. Ask: How do you feel when you are at these events? Love, excitement, happiness.
Invite your child to examine the photos on page 1 and tell you where they were taken. In a church. At Mass. At a Baptism. Remind your child that we are always invited to God’s house and to Mass. Read aloud the page title. Ask: What is the holy meal that Jesus invites us to? Mass, Holy Communion, the Eucharist.
Now have your child open Promise so that the front and back (pages 1 and 4) lie flat and side by side. Ask: Which words and drawing go with each photo? Have your child point or draw lines from the words and drawings to the matching photos.
Story l Steve’s Birthday Party. Tell the following story:
  Steve’s mom promised him that he could have a party on his seventh birthday and invite three friends. Steve helped his mom plan the food, games, and prizes. He made three invitations that said: “Come to my party this Saturday, 1 p.m.” Steve gave one invitation to John, one to Pedro, and one to Mary.
On Tuesday at school, Mike and Terry said to Steve, “Are you having a birthday party? Can we come too?” Steve said, “Yes.” That night he made two more invitations and gave them to Mike and Terry on Wednesday.
On Thursday, Mark and Samantha ran up to Steve on the playground. “Can we come to your party?” they asked. “OK,” said Steve. He made two more invitations and gave them to
Mark and Samantha on Friday.
On Saturday morning, Steve helped get ready for the
birthday party. He set eight places at the table. “Steve,” said his mom, “you have set too many places.” Steve looked at his mom and said, “Mark, Samantha, Mike, and Terry wanted to come too, so I invited them.”
His mother laughed. “It’s a good thing I baked a big cake and bought extra hats and prizes. We have room for all of your friends, Steve. Next time, please tell me how many guests you have invited.” Then she gave Steve a big hug and said, “Happy Birthday!”
Ask: What kind of friend is Steve? Would you have invited all the children to your party? What kind of person is Steve’s mother? Discover Gospel and Doctrine
Sunday Gospel l The Wedding Feast Explain that Jesus told a story about a king who wanted to give a wedding celebration and meal for his son.
  Unit 1: We Are the Church l TG1-7
  












































































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