Children’s Track – Just Teach Sheet
January Week 2 (2026)
Theme: Baptism and New Life in Christ
Focus: The Signs of Baptism – Water, Light, and New Life
Audience: Children (Ages 6–10) with parent or guardian

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Weekly Goal
To help the child understand that God teaches us through signs.
In Baptism, water and light are not decorations — they mean something real.
This week helps parents explain Baptism simply and truthfully, using signs children already understand.

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What You’ll Need
This sheet
A Bible or children’s Bible
A bowl of water
A candle (real or battery)
A quiet space

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Opening Prayer (Daily)
Loving God,
thank You for giving us signs we can see and understand.
Help us learn what You do for us through Baptism
and how You give us new life.
Amen.

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Day 1 – God Uses Signs to Teach Us

Teaching (for parents to say aloud)
God knows that children learn by seeing and touching.
That’s why He uses signs — things we can see — to teach us invisible truths.

Jesus Himself used signs: water, bread, light, and touch.

John 3:5
“No one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.”

Mini reflection
God teaches us in ways we can understand.

Questions to ask the child
What signs do we use every day?
What does water help us do?

Practice
Let the child dip their fingers in water and say:
“God teaches me through signs.”

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Day 2 – Water Gives Life and Cleans

Teaching
Water helps things grow.
Water cleans what is dirty.
Without water, nothing lives.

That is why God uses water in Baptism.

Acts 22:16
“Be baptised and wash away your sins.”

Mini reflection
God uses water to show us new life and forgiveness.

Questions
What happens when plants don’t get water?
How does water help us every day?

Practice
Wash hands together slowly and say:
“God gives me new life.”

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Day 3 – Baptism Means New Life

Teaching
In Baptism, God gives us new life.
This does not mean we become a different person —
it means God fills our life with His grace.

2 Corinthians 5:17
“Anyone in Christ is a new creation.”

Mini reflection
God’s life helps us grow from the inside.

Questions
What does it mean to grow?
How can we grow closer to God?

Practice
Draw a growing plant and write:
“God helps me grow.”

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Day 4 – Light Shows Us the Way

Teaching
Light helps us see.
It keeps us from getting lost.
Jesus calls Himself the Light of the world.

John 8:12
“I am the light of the world.”

At Baptism, a candle reminds us that Jesus’ light is given to us.

Mini reflection
God’s light helps us choose what is good.

Questions
How does light help us?
When do we need light most?

Practice
Light a candle and say together:
“Jesus is my light.”

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Day 5 – Living as Children of the Light

Teaching
God’s light helps us live kindly, truthfully, and lovingly.
We do not always get things right, but God helps us keep going.

Ephesians 5:8
“Live as children of light.”

Mini reflection
God’s light helps us choose love.

Questions
How can we show God’s light this week?
Who can we be kind to?

Practice
Choose one loving action to do together today.

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Weekend Summary

Key truths

God teaches us with signs.
Water gives life and cleans.
Baptism means new life.
Jesus is our light.
God helps us live as children of light.

Reflection prompts

God teaches me by…
God helps me grow by…

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For Parents – Simple Catholic Teaching

Why does the Church use water?
Because God uses water in the Bible to give life, clean, and save.

Does water itself save us?
No. God works through the sign to give grace.

Why light?
Because Jesus is the Light who shows us how to live.

Is Baptism magic?
No. It is God acting lovingly through signs we can understand.

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Catechism References (for parents)
CCC 694 – Water as sign of life
CCC 1213 – Baptism as beginning of Christian life
CCC 1243 – Meaning of baptismal signs
CCC 1695 – Living as children of light

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Closing Prayer

God our Father,
thank You for the signs of water and light.
Help our family grow closer to You
and live as children of Your light.
Amen.