| To Parents and Catechists: : This week's experience can be used to introduce children to the prayer of blessing. You may want to use it to celebrate the feast of Saint Blase—February 3. |
We Celebrate Jesus' Blessing
Listen to God's Word
One day some people brought children to see Jesus. Jesus said, "Let the children
come to me." Then he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on
each of them, and blessed them. From Mark 10:13-16
Talk to Jesus
Jesus, you gave the children your blessing,
a sign of your love.
Jesus, be with me always.
Jesus, please bless me now.
Remember God's Word
Jesus took the children in his arms. He blessed each of them. From
Mark 10:16
Pray with Actions
Use your thumb to make a cross on each body part in this blessing:
Jesus, bless my eyes so I may see signs of your love.
Jesus, bless my ears so I may listen to signs of your love.
Jesus, bless my hands so I may touch and share signs of your love.
Jesus, bless my lips so I may tell others about signs of your love.
My Prayer Goes On
Share this blessing with others as a sign of Jesus' love.
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