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Student Session Wednesday, January 15, 2025
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C)
- In John’s Gospel, Jesus begins his ministry at a wedding feast. Jesus shows us he has come to transform our lives by turning the sadness and embarrassment of running out of wine at a wedding into the joy and gladness of finding the best wine still left. Jesus’ action gathers people together in joy.
Reminder: Students with excused absences are asked to complete tonight's student lesson and submit session wrap-up questions located at the bottom of this page. All questions must be submitted by Saturday, 11:00 a.m. This gives the student three days to submit make-up work.
Where Have You Seen God Since the Last Time We Got Together?
A Review of Last Session's Student Session Wrap-up Questions
Connecting Scripture and Tradition- From the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- “Jesus accompanies his words with many ‘mighty works and wonders and signs,’ which manifest that the kingdom is present in him and attest that he was the promised Messiah” ( CCC, 547 ).
- “The sign of water turned into wine at Cana already announces the Hour of Jesus’ glorification. It makes manifest the fulfillment of the wedding feast in the Father’s kingdom, where the faithful will drink the new wine that has become the Blood of Christ” (CCC, 1335).
Our Plans for Tonight!
Gathering Prayer
Proclaim God's marvelous deeds to all the nations. Psalm 96Sunday Readings
- Old Testament: Isaiah 62:1-5
- Psalm 96
- New Testament: First Corinthians 12:4-11
- Gospel: John 2:1-12
Scripture Background
In John's Gospel, Jesus begins his ministry at a wedding feast. Jesus shows us he has come to transform our lives by turning the sadness and embarrassment of running out of wine at a wedding into the joy and gladness of finding the best wine still left. Jesus' action gathers people together in joy.Connecting Scripture and Tradition
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church- Jesus accompanies his words with many "mighty works and wonders and signs", which manifest that the kingdom is present in him and attest that he was the promised Messiah (CCC, 547)
- The sign of water turned into wine at Cana already announces the Hour of Jesus' glorification. It makes manifest the fulfillment of the wedding feast in the Father's kingdom, where the faithful will drink the new wine that has become the Blood of Christ (CCC, 1335)
Taking a Look at Tonight's Student Session Wrap-up Questions
Who does Luke address his Gospel to?- What stories about Jesus only appear in the Gospel of Luke?
- How does Jesus show us God’s favor?
- What is a synagogue?
- What is the Seminarian Letter Project?
- How can you serve God today?(Confirmation Correlation Activity)
Lesson Theme: Jesus is the Good News
- In John’s Gospel, Jesus begins his ministry at a wedding feast. Jesus shows us he has come to transform our lives by turning the sadness and embarrassment of running out of wine at a wedding into the joy and gladness of finding the best wine still left. Jesus’ action gathers people together in joy.
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Student Resources
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Announcements
Dare To Share: Remind the young people to share their Gospel Weeklies with their families, do the With My Family and Friends and Friends activities and prayer, and read the Eucharist Quote together.
November 24: Annual Global Celebration of Youth and Young Adults – Every Catholic faith
community is encouraged to celebrate and reflect on youth and young adults annually on Christ the
King Sunday.A message from Pope Francis to young people:
Cry out with your life that Christ lives, that Christ reigns, that Christ is the Lord!
November 24–30
National Bible Week (USA)
November 28
Thanksgiving Day (USA)
November 30
Saint Andrew – Older brother of Peter, Saint Andrew is patron of fishermen, singers, and Scotland. He spread the Good News throughout modern Greece and Turkey
Catholic Identity Challenge for the Week
As baptized Catholics, we are all invited into Christian leadership. Discuss the characteristics of Christian leadership. Make a list of ways the students can be Christian leaders in their community.
Ask each young person to make a conscious effort to be a Christian leader this week.- Time to begin and submit Session Wrap-up Questions
7:18 p.m.- Closing Prayer
- Clean up area; put missalettes and kneelers in place.
- Line up at the north wall for dismissal at 7:20 p.m.
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Ms. Jess Fischerjessicafmyparishfamily.churchEvangelization and Discipleship Coordinator, F3 (family faith formation) Programs and Activities
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