The Liturgical Year for Kids

The Church lives the year as one great story, told in seasons and colors. Find the season we are in and read the stories that go with it.

Advent

The four weeks before Christmas. A time of waiting and preparing our hearts for the coming of Baby Jesus — like tidying the house for a beloved guest.

Saint Nicholas and the Three Bags of Gold

Saint Nicholas and the Three Bags of Gold

11 min de leitura
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Three poor sisters without dowries to marry! A desperate father! And a mysterious bishop who throws bags of gold through the window at night! Discover the most famous story of Saint Nicholas, the saint who became Santa Claus!

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Moses - The Baby in the Nile

Moses - The Baby in the Nile

9 min de leitura

To save her baby from Pharaoh's cruel order, Moses' mother places him in a basket on the Nile River. Pharaoh's daughter finds him, and God turns danger into protection.

5-6 years9 min de leitura
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Esther Saves Her People

Esther Saves Her People

16 min de leitura

Esther, a young Jewish woman, becomes queen of Persia. When her people are threatened with extermination, she risks her life to save them. A story of courage, faith, and divine providence.

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Christmas

Jesus is born! From December 25 to the Baptism of the Lord, we celebrate the greatest surprise in history: God became a little child.

The Birth of Jesus

The Birth of Jesus

13 min de leitura
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The most wonderful story of all: the Son of God is born as a baby in Bethlehem. Angels announce the good news to shepherds, and the Savior of the world arrives in a manger.

5-6 years13 min de leitura
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The Wise Men

The Wise Men

12 min de leitura

Wise men from the East follow a special star to Bethlehem. They bring precious gifts to baby Jesus: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. God guides and protects them.

5-6 years12 min de leitura
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Jesus at the Temple

Jesus at the Temple

11 min de leitura

At just 12 years old, Jesus stays in the Temple talking with the teachers. Mary and Joseph search for Him worried. Jesus shows He already knew who He was: the Son of God.

5-6 years11 min de leitura
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Lent

Forty days to train the heart: pray more, share more, say sorry. That is how we get ready for Easter, the most important feast of the year.

Jonah and the Whale

Jonah and the Whale

12 min de leitura

Jonah tries to run from God, but discovers there's no escape. Inside a great fish for three days, he learns about obedience and God's infinite mercy.

5-6 years12 min de leitura
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The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

14 min de leitura

At Mount Sinai, God reveals Himself to the people of Israel and gives Moses the Ten Commandments - the laws that would guide His people and show how to live in relationship with Him.

7-9 years14 min de leitura
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The Passion of Jesus - Part 1: The Crucifixion

The Passion of Jesus - Part 1: The Crucifixion

16 min de leitura

Jesus is betrayed, arrested, and crucified. He suffers and dies on the cross to save humanity. The saddest, but also the most important story of all.

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The Passion of Jesus - Part 2: The Resurrection

The Passion of Jesus - Part 2: The Resurrection

15 min de leitura

On the third day, the tomb is empty! Jesus has risen! Death is conquered! The most joyful and hopeful story of all!

7-9 years15 min de leitura
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Easter

Jesus conquered death! Fifty days of joy, from Easter Sunday to Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came down upon the friends of Jesus.

The Passover and the Exodus

The Passover and the Exodus

17 min de leitura

On the most important night in Israel's history, God institutes the Passover and frees His people from slavery. The people leave Egypt after four hundred years, beginning the journey to the Promised Land.

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The Crossing of the Red Sea

The Crossing of the Red Sea

12 min de leitura

Trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh's army, the Israelites seem doomed. But God performs one of the greatest miracles in history, opening the sea and saving His people.

7-9 years12 min de leitura
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The Raising of Lazarus

The Raising of Lazarus

14 min de leitura

Lazarus, Jesus' friend, becomes ill and dies. After four days in the tomb, Jesus calls: 'Lazarus, come out!' The greatest miracle: Jesus brings someone back to life!

7-9 years14 min de leitura
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Ordinary Time

Everyday life with Jesus: a time to grow, learn from the parables, and live the virtues at home and at school.

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

12 min de leitura
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Jesus tells the story of a man who was robbed on the road. Who will help him? A lesson about loving your neighbor and having compassion for all.

7-9 years12 min de leitura
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

14 min de leitura

A son asks for his inheritance, leaves, and wastes everything. When he returns repentant, he finds a loving father who receives him with open arms. A story about God's love and forgiveness.

7-9 years14 min de leitura
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Jesus Calms the Storm

Jesus Calms the Storm

10 min de leitura

Jesus and his disciples are in a boat when a great storm arises. The waves are huge, the wind is strong, but Jesus calms everything with a word. Who is this that even the wind and sea obey?

5-6 years10 min de leitura
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Daniel in the Lions' Den

Daniel in the Lions' Den

12 min de leitura

Daniel remains faithful to God even when prayer is forbidden. Thrown into the den of hungry lions, he trusts God, who shuts the lions' mouths and miraculously protects him.

7-9 years12 min de leitura
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Feasts of Our Lady

All year round, the Church celebrates Mary, the mother of Jesus — and ours too.

The Apparitions of Fatima - Part 1: The Lady Brighter than the Sun

The Apparitions of Fatima - Part 1: The Lady Brighter than the Sun

12 min de leitura

In 1917, three shepherd children in Portugal saw something extraordinary: a beautiful Lady dressed in white, brighter than the sun! She had an urgent message for the world. Discover how the apparitions of Fatima began!

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The Three Shepherd Children of Fatima - Part 1: Francisco and Jacinta

The Three Shepherd Children of Fatima - Part 1: Francisco and Jacinta

12 min de leitura

Francisco, the silent boy who wanted to 'console Jesus', and Jacinta, the little one who offered everything for sinners. Discover the moving story of the holy shepherd children who died at 10 and 9 years old, but whose hearts burned with love for God!

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