52 Sundays

Year B: The Most Holy Trinity

Dt 4:32-34, 39-40

Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22

Rom 8:14-17

Mt 28:16-20

TAKE TIME TO CHAT

How would you describe the three Persons of the Trinity? Draw a picture if it helps.
Which person of the Trinity do you pray to the most? Explain your answer.
Jesus commands us to make disciples of all nations. What can your family do to respond to this commission?

ACTIVITY

Water Fun

Water reminds us that we are baptized with water in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Take some time to play water games today. You can play with water balloons or run through a sprinkler. Here are some other water games to consider:

Water Balloon Baseball—Use a plastic bat and use a water balloon instead of a ball
Ice Breaker—Freeze something (toy, laminated paper, etc.) in a baggie of water and then “break” the ice to get the item out. For older kids, consider putting a large t-shirt in a baggie filled with water and freeze it. Then challenge them to get the item out of the bag, unfreeze it, and wear it.
Wet Chalk—Wet the ground and create a drawing with chalk. Watch it change as it dries! (Bonus: You can do this inside on a chalkboard or another safe surface such as a bathtub wall).
Toe Swim—Fill a large bowl with small toys, water, and ice cubes on top. Put your toes in the water to fish out a toy.

PRAYER

The Glory Be

The Glory Be honors the Most Holy Trinity. Reflect on the words of this traditional prayer using the questions below. Have one person read the prayer and reflection question one line at a time. Pause for a minute or two after each line in order to think about the question. Invite family members to share their reflections.

Glory be to the Father – How do I show glory to God?

and to the Son – How would I describe Jesus to my friends?

and to the Holy Spirit – Where have I seen the Holy Spirit working in my life this past week?

as it was in the beginning - What is my earliest memory of God?

is now – What is God speaking to my heart right now?

and ever shall be world without end. – What do I think Heaven will be like?

Amen.

LITURGY LINK

We begin and end Mass with the same action. What is it, and how does it relate to today’s feast day?

FAMILY CHALLENGE

St. Patrick had a

strong devotion to the Trinity. He was known to make the Sign of the Cross many

times throughout the day, whether in times of trouble or in thanksgiving. Count

how many times you make the sign of the cross this week.

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