Just Teach Sheets – Children November Week 2 2025

Parent/Guardian/Catechist

November Week 2
Theme: The Mass & the Eucharist
Focus: Jesus Gives Himself for Us – The Mass Is a Sacrifice of Love
Audience: Children (First Holy Communion Prep, Ages 7+)

Weekly Goal

The child learns that the Mass is not just a prayer or a meal — it is the sacrifice of Jesus made present for us. On the Cross, Jesus gave His life for love; at Mass, that same love is offered again so we can be close to Him and receive His life.

What You’ll Need

This sheet

A Bible

A crucifix or cross

Quiet prayer space with a candle

Opening Prayer (Say Daily)

Dear Jesus,
You gave Your life for me on the Cross.
Thank You for showing me what love really means.
Help me to understand that every Mass is a gift of Your love,
and that You are truly with me in the Eucharist.
Amen.

Day 1 – The Mass Is Jesus’ Gift of Love

Say aloud:
At the Last Supper, Jesus knew He would soon die on the Cross. He took bread and wine and gave them to His friends saying:

“This is My Body… This is My Blood.”

He was giving them a way to be with Him forever. Every Mass makes that same moment happen again.

Luke 22:19 – “Do this in memory of Me.”

Mini Homily Reflection:
The Mass is Jesus’ love story — He gives His whole self for us.

Ask:

Why do you think Jesus wanted to stay with us in this way?

What happens on the altar during Mass?

Practice:
When you see the priest lift up the host, whisper in your heart:

“Thank You, Jesus, for loving me.”

Day 2 – The Cross and the Altar

Say aloud:
The altar is not just a table — it’s also like the Cross. At Mass, we are at Calvary again, but in a peaceful and holy way.

John 15:13 – “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

Mini Homily Reflection:
When we look at the crucifix, we see how much Jesus loves us. The same love happens at every Mass — He gives Himself again for us.

Ask:

What reminds you of the Cross during Mass?

How can you show love like Jesus today?

Activity:
Draw the altar and the crucifix above it. Write underneath:

“Jesus gives Himself for me.”

Day 3 – The Priest Acts for Jesus

Say aloud:
At Mass, the priest is not doing something on his own. He acts for Jesus.
When the priest says, “This is My Body,” it is Jesus speaking through him.

1 Corinthians 11:23–24 – “The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread… and said, ‘This is My Body.’”

Mini Homily Reflection:
Only Jesus can change bread and wine into Himself. The priest helps make Jesus’ gift present for us.

Ask:

Why do you think only a priest can celebrate Mass?

What would you say to Jesus if you saw Him at the altar?

Practice:
At Mass, pray quietly for your priest:

“Jesus, help him to love You as he leads us to You.”

Day 4 – We Offer Ourselves with Jesus

Say aloud:
When the priest lifts up the bread and wine, we can offer something too — our hearts, our prayers, our little sacrifices.

Romans 12:1 – “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.”

Mini Homily Reflection:
Jesus gives everything. He wants us to give Him our love, our kindness, our efforts — all the small things that show we care.

Ask:

What could you offer to Jesus this week?

How can you make your day an offering of love?

Activity:
Write or draw one thing you’ll offer Jesus at Mass this week (like being kind to a friend, helping at home, forgiving someone).

Day 5 – Jesus Feeds Us with His Life

Say aloud:
At the end of Mass, Jesus gives Himself to us in Holy Communion. The one who gave His life on the Cross now gives His life inside us.

John 6:51 – “I am the living bread that came down from heaven… whoever eats this bread will live forever.”

Mini Homily Reflection:
When you receive Jesus, you receive the same love that was on the Cross — a love that lasts forever.

Ask:

How do you feel when you see others receiving Communion?

What will it mean when you receive Jesus for the first time?

Practice:
Say together:

“Jesus, I believe You are truly present in the Eucharist. Help me to love You with all my heart.”

Weekend Wrap-Up – What We Learned

The Mass is the same sacrifice of Jesus’ Cross.

The priest acts in Jesus’ name.

We can offer our lives with Jesus at Mass.

In Communion, Jesus gives us His life.

The Eucharist is the greatest act of love.

Reflection prompts:

“What did Jesus do for me at Mass this week?”

“What can I give back to Him?”

Prayer Prompt or Journal Space

“Jesus, You gave everything for me on the Cross. I want to give You my love today.”
(Encourage the child to draw Jesus at the altar with a heart showing their offering.)

Apologetics for Parents

Q: Isn’t the Mass just a meal?
→ No. The Eucharist is the one sacrifice of Christ made present. The meal is the fruit of the sacrifice.

Q: Why do Catholics say the priest offers sacrifice?
→ Because Christ acts through the priest. It is Christ’s sacrifice, not a new one (CCC 1367).

Q: How can children understand “sacrifice”?
→ Teach it as love that costs something. When they give time, share toys, or forgive — they imitate Jesus’ love.

Catechism Extension

CCC 1362–1372 – The Eucharist as sacrifice.

CCC 1366–1367 – The one sacrifice of Christ.

CCC 1391–1397 – Communion unites us to Christ’s love.