Compass Activity
This activity reminds us of what Jesus said, "people will come from the east and the west and the north and the south and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God." It also reminds us of our salvation.
Get some graph paper or download and print a simple grid from the Internet. Alternatively, draw a grid on a piece of paper. A grid with 9 x 9 squares works well. Find the middle square on the top row. Place a dot in the upper left corner of the square. This will be your starting point. Draw a compass with the four cardinal directions (N, S, E, W) at the bottom of the paper. Follow the directions below to create an image. Use a pencil in case you make a mistake and want to start over.
From the starting point:
Color and decorate the image. Cut it out and put it in a visible place for the week.
Strength for the Journey
As a family, listen to the song Strength for the Journey. Reflect on the lyrics and how they connect to today's Gospel.
Look at the aisle where the procession enters at the beginning of the Mass. Would you describe it as narrow or wide?
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