Faith on the Go…
Faith on the Go! Jesus Sends the 12
Supplies: Bible, Cross, Candle
Instructions: Modify these to meet your family’s needs
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- Choose a family member to be the Leader this week. You can have a different leader each week!
- Gather in a place you can all sit and see each other. You can even change where you meet each week!
- Place a Cross, Bible, and Candle in the center.
- Light the candle & take some deep breaths. Focus on the candle to prepare for your time together.
Share… Share what you are feeling and experiencing this week
- How are you feeling today…
- How did you encounter Jesus this week…
- What challenges did you encounter…
Read… Read the scripture together
Talk /Journal… Discuss or journal about the following questions
- What is your favorite part of the story? What challenged you?
- What did you hear or learn that you didn’t know before?
- Who would you want to be paired with on the journey?
- Why do you think Jesus sent the 12 with nothing but a staff?
- How do the things we take with us get in the way of sharing the Good News of Jesus?
Pray… Choose a family member to pray or pray together the following prayer
Healing God!
We thank you for your healing touch and pray for all those who are in need of your healing today. Especially… Amen.
Bless… While making the sign of the cross on each others forehead or hand say
(Name), Child of God, Your faith has made you well. Go in Peace and love others.
Optional Activity:
Sharing the Good News Cookies
Supplies: cookies, baggies, paper tape, & something to write with
Instructions:
- Bake your favorite kind of cookies
- Separate cookies into baggies
- Write a note that says Jesus Loves you and tape it to the
- Give cookies away
Serve together as a family
- Find a local organization to spread God’s love through actions.
