
Religious Formation News – Elementary Parents – April 9, 2021
Divine Mercy Sunday
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Dear Parents of
Elementary School Students:
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The First Sunday after Easter is called “Divine Mercy Sunday,” and is all about the mercy of God expressed through Jesus! I had a lot of fun putting together resources for your family to learn about this lovely day of mercy! Here is a wonderful 2 ½ minute video for parents about one way to look at Divine Mercy:
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With your children, start by looking at the picture of Jesus at the top of this email – have your child describe all the elements of the picture to you. Then, watch the video. Afterward, use the quick facts below to discuss what this Sunday is about. Then do any of the crafts listed below that your child would enjoy.
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Quick Facts About Divine Mercy Sunday:
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Here is a link for older readers and parents to an explanation of what Divine Mercy Sunday is all about
If parents want to learn more about this incredible story, there is a good series in the online platform “Formed” called “Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told.” Episode 4 is called, “Faustina and the Spread of Divine Mercy.” It is ½ hour long.
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Divine Mercy Coloring Page:
Here is a link to a good Divine Mercy Coloring Page:
The Divine Mercy Craft:
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Materials Needed:
Have your child color the Divine Mercy Jesus however he or she wishes, but encourage them to color the rays red and blue to stand for blood and water. Then cut the image out according to the directions on the printable. (Help your child to cut if needed). You then use a glue stick to attach your image around a toilet paper tube.
If you want, after the rays are colored red and blue, use a glue stick to cover them in red and blue glitter.
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Divine Mercy Tie-Dye T-Shirt:
You can also make a divine mercy tie-dye t-shirt with your kids! Instructions here:
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Next Sunday (April 18) is the final in-person class of the year
for Parents and Elementary Children
at 9:15 am – 10:45 am
in the Little Flower Formation Center.
Enter on the east end by Sr. Joan’s Room. We will be having some family time, food, and crafts together! Join us!
Mass this weekend is at 4 pm on Saturday and 8 and 11 am on Sunday. Join us in person or watch the 8 am Mass on the links below:
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Blessings on your family this weekend on on the week ahead! I look forward to seeing everyone on April 18!
Laura Escalera
Pastoral Associate for Religious Formation
Christ the King Parish
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Join us for Mass in the Church or Adrians Hall at 4:00p.m. on Saturday or 8:00a.m. and 11:00a.m. on Sunday – Doors open 30 minutes before each Mass +Holy Week Schedule
The links for April 11th’s broadcast are:
Facebook –
https://www.facebook.com/113745921991421/posts/4155555661143740/
YouTube –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJjfeZh6uMU
Homily – Easter – April 4, 2021 – Fr. John Ozella
Easter by Fr. John Ozella
April 4,2021 – Text
Homily – Good Friday – April 2, 2021 – Fr. John Ozella
Good Friday by Fr. John Ozella
April 2, 2021 – Text
Homily – Holy Thursday – April 1, 2021 – Fr. John Ozella
Holy Thursday by Fr. John Ozella
April 1, 2021 – Text
Religious Formation News for High School Parents – April 2, 2021
Spring Confirmation Mini Retreat on April 11th from 12:15 to 4:30 Have Palanca Letters ready for this event. Attendance at this retreat is required for the candidates that did not attend the NET retreat and is strongly encouraged for those who have had a retreat experience. We are asking that sponsors, or someone to fill in for the sponsor, arrive for the retreat at 2:30 pm.
Quick Points:
Please RSVP for the retreat below.
Stubenville of the Rockies
Bring the $50 deposit by the parish office or on the 11th during the Confirmation retreat. If finances are a concern, please let us know and we can work something out.
Our first meeting will be Sunday, April 18th at 2:00 pm in Sr. Joan’s room. We will go over the logistics of preparing for the event and answer any questions.
While we have gathered initial numbers, it is not too late to sign up. Space is limited however and will likely sell out soon.
Monthly teen and family adoration nights are being offered every third Friday of each month at 6:30 pm. The next adoration night will be April 23. Please consider attending!
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![]() Confirmation
Some quick information and reminders.
For those who have not completed their candidate/ parent interview, please sign up for a slot below.
God Bless,
Zack Garduno
High School Discipleship Coordinator
Christ the King Catholic Parish
(719)542-9248 x252
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