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Consider This… • •

BIBLE MEMORY BUDDY: Beacon the Toucan

The New Testament Gospels, written toward the end of the first century AD, acknowledge that women were among Jesus’ earliest followers. In Jesus’ time, a student sat at the feet of his or her teacher. By sitting at Jesus’ feet, Mary assumed the posture of a student. While the study of Scripture was regarded as extremely important for men during this time, women were not allowed to study the sacred texts. Jesus’ encouragement of Mary to study and learn was highly unusual. Showing hospitality toward guests – providing food, water, and a place to rest – was a chief virtue of Jesus’ culture.

Why It Matters

BIBLE POINT: When you worry…Jesus rescues! BIBLE STORY: Martha worries and complains. (Luke 10:38-42) KEY VERSE: “The Lord rescues.” (Psalm 34:19) CATHOLIC ID: The Sign of the Cross

Day 2: Saint Padre Pio Saint Padre Pio knew that Jesus rescues. He told every one who came to visit him to “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.” Saint Pio decided to become a priest when he was five years old. If you see pictures of Saint Pio, you’ll see he had the same wounds that Jesus had on his hands. He had them on his feet too. They are called stigmatas. This wasn’t an easy thing at all. But, he still welcomed people to visit and still told them to pray, hope, and not worry!

Share a Story: How powerful it must’ve been for Saint Padre Pio and those who visited him to experience the presence of Christ through witnessing his stigmatas. However, we can be equally as moved by the smallest miracles in our lives. This is why we encourage children at VBS to share their God Sightings. Where have you experienced God today?

Like Saint Padre Pio, we see God working in our lives and are called to share the miracle of his love.

As adults, we may wave off our children’s worries as small in comparison to the burdens we carry. But, surprisingly, children worry about many of the same things you do. Today’s children are plugged in and very aware of the stresses and fears facing adults. As a result, children have anxiety about things like their families, the environment, poverty, and violence. Yet their brains are still developing, and they don’t have the maturity and experience to filter and navigate their anxiety the way adults can. As parents, we play an important role in guiding our children to a deeper relationship with Christ. We can explain that Jesus doesn’t rescue us by taking away our difficulties, but he promises to help us carry our burdens and give us rest (Matthew 11:28-30).

The Sign of the Cross The Sing of the Cross is an ancient gesture made by crossing or blessing oneself while saying (or thinking) the Trinitarian formula. “In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.” The cross symbolizes Christ’s victory over sin and death, and making the Sign of the Cross invokes his great sacrifice for our salvation. In our Catholic faith, the Sign of the Cross is a prayer, a blessing, and a sacramental. As a sacramental, it prepares us to receive God’s grace.

TALKING POINT: The sign of the cross is not learned from a book but from a parent. Do you think we need such words and gestures that express our faith and teach the way of life? Why? Why not?

GRADE-LEVEL FOOD ITEMS All Saints VBS families

are being called to be FOOD PANTRY CHAMPIONS! Assist families that are struggling with hunger by donating your GRADE-LEVEL ASSIGNED FOOD ITEM or a MONETARY DONATION.

Pre-K: Jelly Kinder: Box Mac & Cheese 1st Grade: Cereal 2nd Grade: Tuna Fish 3rd Grade: Canned Chili 4th Grade: Tuna Fish 5th Grade: Canned Chicken Breast