Question of the Week

Adult Question: Repeat the two commandments which Jesus teaches today in your own words. For each of them, share how it has become part of your life.
Children's Question: We show our love for Jesus by loving our friends and family. Share one way that you show your love.

Question of the Week

Adult Question: If you were to write a thank you note to someone or to a group who has helped you grow in faith, to whom would you write and what would you say?
Children's Question: In your young life, who has helped you know Jesus as a friend?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: Using Jesus’ parable as your starting point, describe in your own words who will be welcome and why they will be welcome, at the eternal banquet of God.
Children's Question: Why is it important for you to do what Jesus asks of you?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: What steps do you take each week to make sure you are doing as Paul directs: "Live according to what you have learned and accepted."?
Children's Question: What makes you feel peaceful inside? What makes you feel restless?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: How and when were you like each of the sons in the Gospel?
Children's Question: How do you show your love for Jesus by doing what he asks, even when it is difficult for you?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: Using Jesus' parable as your starting point, describe in your own words how God will treat those who come to be part of the church, even those who come late.
Children's Question: How do you experience God being generous to you: through your family, friends, school, or parish?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: Name a time this past week when you forgave someone. Name, too, a time when you accepted another person’s forgiveness.
Children's Question: Jesus says we should forgive from our heart. When did you ask forgiveness of someone you hurt? How did you feel?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: How do you make sure you follow the way of love as described by Paul in today’s reading? What steps do you take to eliminate the unloving — grudges, hatred, or prejudice?
Children's Question: What is one thing you would do for someone whom you loved?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: If Jesus turned and asked you who you say he is, what would you say? How would you describe Jesus to someone who did not know him?
Children's Question: What are three things you know about Jesus?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: When you pray, how do you know that Jesus will really respond?
Children's Question: What is your favorite way to talk with Jesus? What words do you use?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: Tell about your experiences of hearing God speak in “tiny voices” rather than in the winds and earthquakes of life.
Children's Question: What does God’s voice sound like when you pray and listen to Jesus?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: What “false obstacles” have you or people you know experienced separating them from Christ?
Children's Question: What are the ways that Jesus shows he loves you?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: Describe in your own words what the Reign of God is for you personally.
Children's Question: If you could be with Jesus, what would you trade from your own things to do that?

Question of the Week

Adult Question: How would you describe “the weeds” which have polluted your own faith, or the faith of people whom you know?
Children's Question: What are the things that keep you from being a friend of Jesus?

Question of the Week
Adult Question: How has faith been planted in your life? How long did it take for that seed to land “on good soil?”
Children's Question: Who helps you to grow deeper in your faith?