Sunday Mass

Do you and your family want to get more out of your Sunday celebration of the Eucharist?

Listed below are some resources for your to use.

Try using some discussion and reflection questions before and after the liturgy. Here are some great suggestions from The Religion Teacher.

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What word or phrase jumps out at you in today’s reading?
Imagine yourself being a present during this story. What do you see, hear, smell, taste, feel, etc.? Describe everything in detail.
Imagine that you are one of the people in the reading. What do you feel, think, and do as a response to the events?
What does this reading remind you of in your life at this particular moment?

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The word Eucharist means “thanksgiving.” As a celebration of thanksgiving, pose the following questions regarding the Mass:

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The name Mass comes from the Latin missa, which means to “go forth” and is taken from the final words of the concluding rite.

How will you bring Christ to the world today?
What will you do to show God’s love to others?
What are the greatest needs that you see in your everyday life?
Empowered with the love of God in the Eucharist, what will you do to help meet those needs?

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To find today's readings check the calendar on the site of the United States Coference of Catholic Bishops at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings

These following have web sites containing weekly background, reflection questions, and activities for families based on the Sunday readings.

Pflaum offers videos

And for the adults:

* Reflection questions

1) A complete list of Mass Reflection Questions from The Religion Teacher can be found here

You might want to try using this sheet with your family to record your observation during Mass.

Or maybe some CAR TALK ideas from the Catechist to use on the way to and from Mass.