In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us words of comfort and encouragement assuring us that God will take care of us.
Father in Heaven we praise and glorify you. We thank you for bringing us together for this children’s liturgy lesson. Please send us the Holy Spirit and fill our hearts with peace, love and courage to trust in God that we will be taken care of. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Jesus said to the Twelve: "Fear no one. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.
Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father's knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Everyone who acknowledges me before othersI will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. But whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my heavenly Father."
Source: Copilot. (2026). Colouring page in the style of Mexican folk art [large language model]
Big Idea: Jesus tells us not to be afraid because God loves us, cares for us, and is always with us.
1. Recall Questions (What happened in the Gospel?)
What did Jesus tell His disciples not to be?
Who knows even the number of hairs on our heads?
What birds did Jesus talk about in the Gospel?
According to Jesus, are we worth more than many sparrows?
What does Jesus promise to do for people who acknowledge Him before others?
2. Empathize Questions (How would you feel?)
How do you think the disciples felt when Jesus told them not to be afraid?
How would you feel if you knew God cared about every detail of your life, even the hairs on your head?
Have you ever felt nervous about doing the right thing? What did that feel like?
How do you think a sparrow would feel if it knew God was watching over it?
How does it make you feel to know that Jesus is always with you?
3. Connect to Real Life Questions (How can we live this message?)
When is it hard to tell others that you believe in Jesus?
What can you do when you feel scared or worried about something?
How can remembering that God cares for you help you have courage?
Can you think of a time when you stood up for what was right, even when it was difficult?
This week, how can you show others that you trust Jesus and follow Him?
Closing Challenge
Jesus says, “Do not be afraid.” What is one thing you can give to God this week when you feel worried or scared?
