CHILDREN’S DAILY FAITH (Ages 5–10)

Week of 9–15 February

How to use this at home:
• Sit with your child for 3–5 minutes.
• Read the “Teaching” aloud.
• Ask one question.
• Say the short prayer together.

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MONDAY 9 FEBRUARY – The God Who Dwells Among His People

God Is Near

Opening Prayer
Jesus,
thank You for loving us
and staying close to us.
Amen.

Teaching (read aloud)
God told His people to build a special place called the Temple.
This was where they met God.

But in the Gospel,
Jesus goes out to the people.
They come to Him and He heals them.

This shows us something important:
God does not stay far away.
He comes close to us.

Jesus is God with us.

Scripture
“God is with us.” (Matthew 1:23)

Ask your child
Where do we meet God?
How do we know Jesus is close to us?

Little Practice
Say together:
“Jesus, thank You for staying with me.”

Closing Prayer
Jesus,
help me remember
that You are always near.
Amen.

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TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY – Saint Scholastica

Praying with Love

Opening Prayer
Jesus,
teach us how to pray
with love.
Amen.

Teaching
Saint Scholastica loved God very much.
She spent her life praying and trusting Him.

One day she asked God for help in prayer,
and God listened to her
because her heart was full of love.

Prayer is not about bossing God.
It is about loving Him
and trusting Him.

Scripture
“Ask and you will receive.” (Matthew 7:7)

Ask your child
When do you talk to God?
What do you like to say to Him?

Little Practice
Say one thing to God today that you are thankful for.

Closing Prayer
Thank You, God,
for listening to our prayers.
Amen.

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WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY – Our Lady of Lourdes

Jesus Heals Our Hearts

Opening Prayer
Mary,
help us come to Jesus.
Amen.

Teaching
Many people go to Lourdes because they are sick or sad.
Mary reminds them to pray and trust God.

Jesus teaches us that sickness is not only in our bodies.
Sometimes our hearts need healing too.

When we pray,
Jesus helps us become kinder,
braver,
and more loving.

Scripture
“Jesus made them well.” (Mark 6:56)

Ask your child
What makes your heart feel better?
Who helps you when you are sad?

Little Practice
Pray for someone who is ill or unhappy.

Closing Prayer
Jesus,
please heal our hearts
and help us trust You.
Amen.

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THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY – A Divided Heart and a Persistent Faith

Loving God with Our Whole Heart

Opening Prayer
God our Father,
help us love You
with our whole heart.
Amen.

Teaching
King Solomon loved God,
but later he started loving other things more.

In the Gospel,
a woman trusted Jesus with her whole heart
and He helped her.

God wants us to love Him
more than anything else.

Scripture
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart.” (Mark 12:30)

Ask your child
What do you love most?
How can you show love to God?

Little Practice
Say today:
“God, I want to love You best.”

Closing Prayer
God,
help us never forget You
and always trust You.
Amen.

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FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY – From Division to Restoration

Jesus Makes Things Whole

Opening Prayer
Jesus,
help us listen to You
and speak kindly.
Amen.

Teaching
Some people stopped listening to God
and their kingdom was split in two.

In the Gospel,
Jesus healed a man who could not hear or speak well.

Jesus brings people back together.
He makes broken things better.

Scripture
“Be opened.” (Mark 7:34)

Ask your child
What helps us listen better?
What kind words can we say today?

Little Practice
Try to listen carefully to someone today
and answer kindly.

Closing Prayer
Jesus,
help us hear You
and love others.
Amen.

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SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY – Saints Cyril and Methodius

Sharing Jesus with Everyone

Opening Prayer
Jesus,
help us tell others
about Your love.
Amen.

Teaching
Saints Cyril and Methodius loved Jesus.
They taught people in their own language
so everyone could understand.

God wants everyone to know Him,
not just a few people.

We can share Jesus
by being kind
and telling others about Him.

Scripture
“Go and tell the Good News.” (Mark 16:15)

Ask your child
Who can we be kind to today?
How can we show Jesus’ love?

Little Practice
Do one kind thing for someone today.

Closing Prayer
Thank You, Jesus,
for loving everyone.
Amen.

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SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Choosing What Is Right

Opening Prayer
Jesus,
help us choose
what is good.
Amen.

Teaching
Jesus teaches us that being good
is not just about what we do,
but about what is in our hearts.

God lets us choose.
We can choose good
or choose wrong.

Jesus helps us choose what is right
when we listen to Him.

Scripture
“Choose life.” (Sirach 15:17)

Ask your child
What is one good choice you can make today?
Who helps you choose what is right?

Little Practice
Choose one kind or honest thing to do today.

Closing Prayer
Jesus,
help us love what is good
and choose it every day.
Amen.