| To Parents and Catechists: This session uses imagination and meditation to help youngsters develop their relationship with Saint Joseph. Have a piece of wood available for each child to hold and feel. |
We Celebrate Saint Joseph on March 19
Listen to God's Word
Listen to your teachers. Learn from them. From Proverbs 23:12
Talk to God
God, help me to listen and learn.
Listen to a Story
Saint Joseph was Mary's husband and the foster father of Jesus. Joseph worked hard as a carpenter, shaping wood with his hands. When Jesus was a boy, Joseph taught him how to make things out of wood. Jesus listened and learned from him.
Imagine and Pray
Imagine you are working with Joseph and Jesus in the carpenter shop. What are you making together? How is Joseph helping you? What will you say to Joseph now?
Listen to God's Word
Jesus lived in Nazareth with Mary and Joseph. Jesus learned many things
from them. He grew up strong and wise. From
Luke 2:39, 40
Pray in Your Heart
Saint Joseph, I want to learn many things. One thing I want to learn is _________.
My Prayer Goes On
Many people who work pray to Saint Joseph for help. Color the wood sign. Cut it out. Say the prayer.
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