FROM OUR EDITORS
September 27, 2026 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus encountered the chief priests and elders of the Jewish people as he was teaching in the Temple. To them, Jesus told the Parable of the Two Sons. Jesus asked these learned people which of the two sons did what their father wanted. The priests and elders responded that the first, who at first balked at his father’s invitation to work but later did the work, had done the father’s will. As we reflect upon the First, Second, and Third Commandments in this lesson, we consider that it is only when we truly keep the commandments that we please God and show him our faith and love.
Every week in the GROW newsletter, you will find helpful tips for teaching your Gospel Weeklies lesson, a reflection on the Sunday Gospel, and links to online resources. […] [READ MORE]
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SUNDAY’S GOSPEL
September 27, 2026 – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The vineyard in the Gospel represents the people of Israel. Jesus tells about a father who asks his two sons to go to work in the vineyard. The first son refuses but changes his mind and goes. The second son agrees but does not follow through. The parable challenges […] [READ MORE]
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Promote Belief in the Real Presence
The liturgical catechesis approach of the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies has been successfully “bringing the Gospel to life and bringing life to the Gospel” for forty-five years. Drawing each lesson’s theme from the Sunday Gospel, the Gospel Weeklies connect children and their families to the Sunday Mass. Our lessons illustrate that. […] [READ MORE]
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Enhance Lessons with Video
Seeds and Promise (and some Good News) catechists and teachers may wish to enhance their class sessions with our Miss Heidi’s Gospel Reflection and Saint in the Spotlight video features. Along with each week’s video, Miss Heidi also creates a […] [READ MORE]
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Resources to Enhance and Extend Your Lessons
As your class time winds down, you may find yourself with more minutes than activities left in your lesson plan. Maybe the children breezed through an activity more quickly than you anticipated or you’re waiting for a few parents […] [READ MORE]
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