Click here to watch the Brother Francis movie "The Bread of Life" with your child

Click on the link below to view the reading materials for this lesson.  You may want to print them, or you can also come by the main office at 16 St Croix Street to pick up the workbook. 

(page 11 and 17 will not be covered here, but you may read those with your child as well.)

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Write a poem or a prayer thanking God for the beautiful gift of Eucharist! Thank God often!   When you are finished, draw a picture of your favorite part of the Mass.

Prayer before communion:

"Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say  the word and my soul shall be healed."

The church celebrates the feast of St Martin on November 11.  

St Martin of Tours was born in Hungary in the year 316.  When he was young, his father was very proud of him because Martin wanted to be a Roman soldier when grew up.  When he was only 15 years old, he was accepted into the army's best group, the Imperial Guard!  Once he was trained, he would be a guard for the emperor!  He would have the best weapons, the warmest clothes, and the finest armor!  

But besides being a great soldier, Martin also believed in Jesus, and he wanted to be part of the church.  One very cold night, as Martin was riding back to his barracks, he saw a poor beggar near the gate to the  city.  He had no blanket or warm clothes, and was shivering because he was so cold.  Martin stopped, and cut his own warm cloak in half, and gave the piece to the poor beggar. 

That night, when Martin went to sleep wrapped up in the half of his cloak, he had a dream.  He saw Jesus wrapped up in the other half of his cloak!  The very next day  Martin went off to be baptized.  Not long after that, he left the army and became a monk.  A monk is a man who lives his life serving God.  Everyone who knew him said he was holy, and named him bishop of Tours. 

St Martin is the patron saint of France

St Martin of Tours, pray for us, and help us to be kind and generous towards others!

Liturgy of the Word:  The part of the Mass when we listen and respond to God's word. 

Lamb of God :   One of the names of Jesus.

Homily: The teaching that the priest gives after the readings, where he expains them, and teaches us about our faith.

Offertory:  The part of the Mass when the priest prepares the bread and the wine that will be used in the Eucharist.

Liturgy of the Eucharist:  The part in the Mass when the bread and the wine are turned to the Body and the Blood of Jesus.