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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
For Catechists and Teachers
Scripture Background
Jesus continues to use parables in this Sunday’s Gospel. He tells of a king who wants to share the joy of his son’s wedding. Don’t we all want to share good times with others? This parable, however, has a deeper meaning. Jesus invites us to share in the greatest celebration ever, the gift of the Holy Eucharist. This parable asks us what kind of guests we are. Do we ignore the invitation, or do we go with joy? Do we participate in Holy Mass, or are we like statues in the pews?
Matthew wrote his Gospel in the A.D. 80s, after the Romans had destroyed the Jewish Temple. Jesus, for Christians, became the new center of their faith. Matthew also wondered why so many Jews—the first people invited—rejected Christianity, and why so many Gentiles accepted it. The king invites all of humanity to the great feast, but we are free to accept or reject the invitation.
Connecting Scripture and Doctrine
The Constitution on the Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council tells us that the Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Church’s life.”The Catechism adds that in the Eucharist “Christ associates his Church and all her members with the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving offered once for all on the cross to his Father; by this sacrifice he pours out the graces of salvation on his Body which is the Church” (CCC, 1407).
Single-Session Lesson Pacing Guides
Note: These pacing guides are suggestions on how to present the lesson. Please adapt the lesson to suit your needs.
60-Minute Lesson
Share Experiences (15–20 minutes)
● Gathering Prayer
● Cover Activity ● Jesus Cares for Everyone (page 1)
● Article ● Cynthia’s Kitchen (pages 2–3)
● Discuss the first Think question.
Discover Gospel and Doctrine (20—25 minutes)
● Sunday Gospel ● Jesus Invites Us to a Feast (page 4)
● Connecting Gospel and Doctrine (page 4)
● Discuss the Think questions related to doctrine.
Distribute the children’s What the Church Believes and Teaches handbooks. Turn to pages 15 and 21–23.
● Our Catholic Faith (page 5)
Live the Gospel (15—20 minutes)
● Activity ● Welcome! God’s Banquet Is for Everyone (pages 6–7)
● Closing Prayer
Take-Home
● Have the children complete the puzzle on page 8 at home.
● Activity ● The Mass: Liturgy of the Eucharist (Venture Activity
Book, Activity #14)
● Remind the children to share their lesson with their families and
90-Minute Lesson
Share Experiences (25—30 minutes) ● Gathering Prayer
● Opening Song ● “Yes, Lord, I Believe” (CD-2, #14) ● Cover Activity ● Jesus Cares for Everyone (page 1) ● Article ● Cynthia’s Kitchen (pages 2–3)
● Discuss the Think questions related to the article.
Discover Gospel and Doctrine (40—50 minutes) ● Gospel Ritual ● “Word of Truth and Life“ (CD-1, #1)
● Sunday Gospel ● Jesus Invites Us to a Feast (page 4) ● Connecting Gospel and Doctrine (page 4)
● Discuss the Think questions related to doctrine.
Distribute the children’s What the Church Believes and Teaches handbooks. Turn to pages 15 and 21–23.
● Catholic Faith Word ● Liturgy (page 5) ● Our Catholic Faith (page 5)
Live the Gospel (20—25 minutes)
● Activity ● Welcome! God’s Banquet Is for Everyone (pages 6–7) ● The Mass: Liturgy of the Eucharist (Venture Activity Book, #14) ● Puzzle ● Celebration Puzzle (page 8)
● Closing Prayer
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do the With My Family and Friends activities on page 8 together.
For monthly gatherings, family catechesis, and summer intensive model pacing plans, visit gospelweeklies.com/pacingplans
Take-Home
Materials
● Venture Student Lesson for 10/15
● Catechism handbook, pages 15, 21–23, 47–48
● Music player and Venture/Visions CDs
● Bible, cloth, candle, matches/lighter
● Pencils/pens, markers or colored pencils
Suggested Music
● “Yes, Lord, I Believe” (CD-2, #14)
● “Word of Truth and Life” (CD-1, #1)
Lesson Resources
● Venture Activity Book, Activity #14
● Lesson Assessment:
gospelweeklies.com/assessment
● Video Links: gospelweeklies.com/
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Remind the children to share their lesson with their families and do the With My Family and Friends activities on page 8 together.