February 5, 2023

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Like salt and light
Allowing our light to shine for others
Sharing with those in need
Being generous, merciful and just
Let God’s Spirit show power

YOUNG CATHOLICS

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year A

The readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time focus on evangelization and service. The first reading tells us that when we care for those in need, the darkness in our lives will turn to light. The second reading helps us remember that we do not rely on our own wisdom when we speak and act, but on God. And the gospel tells us that we should boldly spread the Light of Christ throughout the world.

All Together Now – A Lesson Plan on Racism

Racism can be a difficult topic to discuss with teens. It is popular to think that we are “color blind”. But the fact is that the playing field is not level and that minorities do not have the same advantages as the majority. This lesson plan on racism introduces the topic of institutional racism.

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

GRADES
1-3

Jesus said that we should improve life in the way that salt improves the flavor of food. We should be light for the world so that others will follow us in praising God.

GRADES
4, 5, and 6

Jesus’ call to be salt for the earth and light for the world powerfully states our mission as Church and as Christians. Our commitment to and action for social justice flow from the exhortation that Jesus gives us in today’s Gospel.

GRADES
7-8

Young people are always in need of affirmation. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus affirms us by saying that we are salt and light. However, we are called to live up to this affirmation through our deeds.

GO TO ACTIVITY

FEATURED ACTIVITY

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

THE MASS BOX

Salt of the Earth

This week on Catholic Crafts with Clare we make beatitude flowers! Visit http://www.themassbox.com to craft along with us!

SOURCE: Catholic Crafts with Clare

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Salt of the Earth and Light of the World! A fun Catholic reflection for kids based on the readings for the 5th week in Ordinary Time, cycle A. (2020)

SOURCE: Catholic Kids Media

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SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

WORKSHEET

DOWNLOAD PDF

SOURCE: SDC Worksheets

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SALFORD DIOCESE, UK

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

WORD SEARCH PUZZLE

SOURCE: Salford Diocese Office for Liturgy

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THE KID'S BULLETIN

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

REFLECTION

Saint Scholastica- February 10 | Salt and Light Crossword Puzzle

SOURCE: THE KID’S BULLETIN

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MINISTRY TO CHILDREN

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

CHILDREN’S SERMON

Shine Your Light

Children today are more than familiar with the idea of plugging in, and most understand how important it is to have power supply for electronic devices. This lesson aims to capitalize on that concept with a related discussion of shining our “Christ light” on others, after first receiving a “power charge” from God, to whom we must stay connected first and foremost.

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Salt and Light Craft Ideas

These craft ideas will teach about being “Salt and Light” for Jesus. These hands-on projects for Sunday School are based on Matthew 5:13-20.

SOURCE: Ministry to Children

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SERMONS 4 KIDS

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Salt of the Earth

OBJECT: Several samples of food, one salted and another unsalted. (crackers and popcorn, for example)

Jesus said to his disciples, “You are the salt of the earth.”

Have you ever been in a grocery store when, as you did your shopping, they offered samples of different food items to try? They do this to entice you to buy those items. If the samples didn’t taste good, you probably wouldn’t buy any, would you? This morning we are going to do a taste test. You will taste two different samples of a food item, and you will tell which one you liked the best.

Crossword Puzzle

SOURCE: Sermons 4 Kids

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SERMON WRITER

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Shake that Salt!

OBJECT: Snow globe, if available, or use directions to make one.

How do we keep the world from forgetting the Good News?

Salt! Now that’s a weird thing to call anybody! Jesus called us salt. He said his disciples were salt for the whole world. Let’s think about salt. What do people use salt for? [Respect all answers]. For flavor, yes. Especially on popcorn.