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This Sunday, September 7, 2025, we celebrate the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle C) .The Gospel (Luke 14:25–33) reminds us that to truly follow Jesus, we must give Him our whole hearts . Sunday Gospel Pack – Sept. 7, 2025 In this week’s Sunday Gospel Pack , your children will explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in a simple and engaging way. Here’s what’s inside: ✨ Child-friendly Gospel story : Jesus Teaches Us to Follow Him 🌟 Virtue of the Week : Kindness and Gentleness 👼 Saint of the Week : St. Clodoald (St. Cloud) 🎨 Hands-on activity : Color, trace, and cut out hearts to create a mobile, door hanger, or collage — a reminder that “Jesus wants our whole hearts!” ✂️ Cut-and-paste activity : Choose the things that help us follow Jesus and place them in the heart. 📝 Reflection page : Children can draw or write one way they will show Jesus they love Him with their whole heart. 💌 Download this week’s Sunday Gospel Pack here:   This resource is perfect for Catholic families, homeschoolers, or catechism classes who want to bring the Gospel to life for children. Let’s journey together as we grow in kindness, gentleness, and love for Jesus. With joy, Weena

Link to Artwork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praying_Hands_(D%C3%BCrer)#/media/File:Albrecht_D%C3%BCrer_-_Praying_Hands,_1508_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg Scripture: Philippians 4:6 Virtue Focus: Prayerfulnes s Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: Connect – Extend – Challenge Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork Use the thinking routine: Connect – Extend – Challenge Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Prayerfulness? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Trace your own hands and decorate them with prayers, symbols, or Scripture. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: What do your hands do when they are at peace?

Title:  Lamentation (The Mourning of Christ) Date:  c. 1305 Medium:  Fresco Location:  Arena Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni), Padua, Italy Description: This fresco portrays the intense grief of the Virgin Mary and followers of Jesus after His crucifixion. Angels weep above while friends and family gather around Jesus’ lifeless body, expressing a range of deep emotions. The barren tree in the background suggests death and loss, while Giotto's masterful handling of space, volume, and gesture makes this scene one of his most moving works. Significance: Giotto’s emotional realism, innovative use of perspective, and focus on naturalism mark a major departure from the Byzantine style, foreshadowing the Renaissance. To see the complete unit on Giotto di Bondoni Picture Study, please visit: https://everythingisgodsgift.blogspot.com/2025/07/picture-study-journey-into-gods-story.html

Link to Artwork: https://makotofujimura.com/art/portals/walking-on-water Scripture:   Matthew 14:29 Virtue Focus: Trust Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: Parts – Purposes – Complexities Day 1 Activities:  Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: Parts – Purposes – Complexities Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt How does this painting help you understand the meaning of trust or faith? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Watercolor & gold or metallic accents Optional: write a poem titled “Eyes on Jesus”  or “When I Look Down” Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: What did you discover while painting with light and texture?

Link to Artwork: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/11081 Scripture: Isaiah 11:6–9 Virtue Focus: Peace Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: What Makes You Say That? Day 1 Activities:  Silent observation of the artwork  Use the thinking routine: What Makes You Say That?  Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Peace? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Make a peaceful animal scene using paper cutouts or colored pencils. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: How can we live more peacefully with others?

Link to Artwork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Migration_Series#/media/File:Migration_Series_Panel_1.jpg Scripture: Exodus 3:7–8 Virtue Focus: Justice Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: Color – Shape – Mood Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: Color – Shape – Mood  Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Justice? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Create a comic-style panel showing a journey, movement, or change. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: Where have you or your family journeyed—physically or spiritually?

Link to Artwork:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Studio#/media/File:Atelier_rouge_matisse_1.jpg Scripture : Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 Virtue Focus: Order Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: I Notice – I Wonder – It Reminds Me Of Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: I Notice – I Wonder – It Reminds Me Of  Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Order? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task:   Draw or paint your own space—messy, creative, cozy, or bold. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: What does your space say about who you are?

Link to Artwork: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/24306/blue-and-green-music Scripture: Psalm 150:4–6 Virtue Focus: Joy Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: See – Think – Wonder Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork Use the thinking routine: See – Think – Wonder Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Joy? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Expression: Paint while listening to instrumental music. Let color follow sound Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: What emotions did the music bring out in your art?

Link to Artwork: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/Jean_II_Restout_-_Pentecost_-_WGA19318.jpg Scripture: Acts 2:1–4 Virtue Focus: Zeal Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: Connect – Extend – Challenge Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork Use the thinking routine: Connect – Extend – Challenge Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Zeal? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Use red, orange, and gold to show the Holy Spirit coming down. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: If a flame of the Spirit rested on you, what would it empower you to do?

Link to Artwork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isenheim_Altarpiece#/media/File:Grunewald_Isenheim1.jpg Scripture: John 19:26–30 Virtue Focus: Sacrifice Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: What Makes You Say That? Day 1 Activities:  Silent observation of the artwork  Use the thinking routine: What Makes You Say That?  Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Sacrifice? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Express pain and hope through color or abstract art Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: Where do you see light in the middle of suffering?

Link to Artwork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_the_Rosary_(Murillo,_Madrid)#/media/File:Virgen_del_Rosario_(Murillo).jpg Scripture:  Luke 1:46–55 Virtue Focus: Devotion Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: Parts – Purposes – Complexities Day 1 Activities:  Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: Parts – Purposes – Complexities Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Devotion? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Make a Marian-inspired rosary collage or prayer card. Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: What makes Mary a good mother and listener?

Link to Artwork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Light_of_the_World_(painting)#/media/File:Hunt-light-of-the-world.jpeg Scripture: John 8:12 Virtue Focus: Hope Week A: Observation + Thinking Thinking Routine: Color – Shape – Mood Day 1 Activities: Silent observation of the artwork - Use the thinking routine: Color – Shape – Mood  Connect the image to Scripture and virtue. Discuss meaning, symbolism, and emotional impact. Day 2: Journal Prompt What does this artwork teach me about Hope? Week B: Creative Response Day 1: Artistic Expression Creative Task: Paint or collage a door with symbols around it—what might be inside? Day 2: Sharing and Reflecting Prompt: What does Jesus knock on in your life?