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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
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
Sunday Gospel Background
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? Do we welcome everyone, remembering that God invites all people to
the banquet table of the Eucharist on earth and to his heavenly banquet?
October 15, 2023 • 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lesson Theme: God sets a table for all people.
Share Experiences
Check off the boxes as you complete each part of the lesson.
Pray together “Loving God, you invite us to your table to celebrate the Eucharist every Sunday, just as we gather at our
family table to share food and stories. We thank you, Lord, for being with us always. Amen.”
Cover Activity l We Share Meals Together (page 1) Have your child complete the activity. Explain
Open the What the Church Believes and Teaches handbook to page 8. Together, read
that meals can gather us together into a family, and in this lesson, we will learn about the Eucharist—a sacred celebration in
aloud the Creation section. Stress that we share God’s truth, beauty, and goodness through his initiative.
love to the People of Israel and to all people through Jesus.
Then turn to page 7 and read God’s Revelation to People. Ask your child to share some ways God showed
Story l The Table of Plenty (pages 2–3) This week’s story is a true description of Sunday night supper
which we gather with God’s family.
at the O’Connor home. Ask what your child likes most about having family dinner together. Read the story aloud together.
Once you have completed this section of the lesson, close the handbook and return to Visions, page 5.
Eucharist quote at the bottom of page 5.
Alternate the reading between you and your child by switching at each bold, colored section.
Discuss the Talk questions on page 3. Answers: 1. Guests bring new food, ideas, poems, fun. 2. The dinners build connection
Catholic Faith Word l Eucharist (page 5) Read aloud this week’s definition. Then take time to read the
and belonging. 3. Being able to help cook and participate. The O’Connors like making room for more people. 4. Open-ended.
Live the Gospel
Gospel parable and the celebration of the Eucharist. Invite your child to make the list at the bottom of page 5.
Our Catholic Faith l Jesus Welcomes All People (page 5) Read aloud this article to connect the
Discover Gospel and Doctrine
Sunday Gospel l Parable of the Wedding Feast (page 4) To introduce this Sunday’s Gospel, talk
about different invitations you have received. Have there been times when you turned down invitations? Why? Read the Gospel
together, sharing the parts between you: Narrator, Jesus, and King. You may have to read more than one part. Or, invite other
the pictures and captions in the purple box. Then read the introductory paragraphs on page 6. Adjust the activity for home use
Living the Gospel l Who’s Hungry in Our World? (pages 6–7) Introduce the activity by looking at
by using poster board or a sheet of construction paper to create a pie chart modeled after the one on page 6. You will also need
Discuss the Talk questions on page 4. Answers: 1. Open-ended. 2. The king wants guests, wants to gather together all who
family members to join you.
100 pretzels or other small snack food (or use stickers or small pieces of paper). Read aloud the introductory paragraphs.
will come. 3. The king invites all kinds of people to his party, not just people who are of his social standing. Luke’s family invites
Have your child read the Distribution Data section and label the pie chart accordingly: 15, 25 and 60 percent. Remind your
people from all parts of their lives—people they meet at church, an international student who attends a nearby college, and
child that these represent percentages of the world’s population. Then have your child count out and distribute the pretzels in
the chart with other family members to explain world food distribution.
each section of the chart according to the directions in blue type. Ask if this is a just or unjust situation. Have your child share
Connecting Gospel and Doctrine l God Invites Everyone to His Feast (page 4) Ask:
neighbors and friends of neighbors.
What does it mean to say no to an invitation from Jesus? If we don’t attend Mass or pray, we prevent having a strong relationship
Discuss the four legs on the table illustration on pages 6-7. The concept of the four legs is often used by church leaders to describe
with God. We say yes to God by going to Mass, praying, and by showing love and hospitality to everyone. Read the doctrine together.
how various groups can work together to make sure everyone has enough to eat. Together, identify ways each leg touches lives.
Discuss the Talk questions on page 4. Answers: 1. Open-ended. 2. Possible answers: we can reduce time spent on phones or on
ways your family helps. Ask: Is it enough? Can we do more?
For example: Leg 1: Free school lunches, food programs for new mothers, food stamps, Earned Income Tax Credit. Leg 2: Use local
examples. Leg 3: Many businesses do projects such as build Habitat for Humanity homes and collect for food pantries. Leg 4: Discuss
social media; we can choose to keep a reasonable schedule to avoid being overly busy or tired.
Ukraine. Read this feature together.
Catholic Leaders l Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (page 8) Chef José Andrés
Unit 1: We Are the Church l TG1-7
and World Central Kitchen have been in the news many times over the last few years, most recently in response to the war in
Closing Prayer On Monday, October 16, more than 150 countries will celebrate World Food Day, bringing attention and
action to the issues related to hunger. Honor this day as a family by giving thanks for the food you eat and for each other at every
meal on this day. You can say a traditional meal blessing or come up with one of your own. Then pray the Our Father together.
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