In today's Gospel we learn about the three magi that followed the star to find the baby Jesus. We learn that the magi were gentiles in search for a savior, and thus represent the entire world outside of the nation of Israel.
Father in heaven we praise and glorify You. We thank you for brining us together for this children's liturgy lesson. Please send us the Holy Spirit, fill us with your peace, love, and wisdom. Help us to hear your message of love to all people. Help us to understand that you came for all of us. Help us to have the courage to share this news with others. We ask this in Jesus's name. Amen.
A long time ago, Jesus was born in a town called Bethlehem.
Some wise men came from far away. They studied the stars.
One night, they saw a new bright star in the sky.
They knew it was a sign that a special King had been born.
So they packed their things and started a long journey.
They followed the star.
When they arrived in the city of Jerusalem, they asked,
“Where is the new King? We saw His star and we want to worship Him.”
King Herod heard this, and he became worried.
He didn’t want anyone else to be called king.
Herod asked the teachers and leaders,
“Where will the special King be born?”
They said, “In Bethlehem.”
Herod told the wise men,
“Go find the child. Then come back and tell me where He is.”
The wise men left, and the star appeared again.
It led them right to the place where Jesus was.
The wise men were so happy!
When they saw Jesus with His mother Mary,
they bowed down and worshipped Him.
Then they gave Jesus special gifts:
Gold
Frankincense
Myrrh
That night, God warned the wise men in a dream not to go back to Herod.
So the wise men went home a different way.
Source: Twinkl Teaching Resources. (2023). All About the Epiphany for Kids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ4s3N8h-6s
Recall Questions
Q1: Who came to visit Jesus after He was born?
A: Wise men from the East came to visit Him.
Q2: What special sign did the wise men follow?
A: They followed a star that led them to Jesus.
Q3: What gifts did the wise men bring to Jesus?
A: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Feeling Questions
Q4: How do you think the wise men felt when they finally saw Jesus?
A: They were very happy and excited because they had found the King they were looking for.
Q5: How do you think Mary and Joseph felt when the wise men gave those special gifts?
A: They probably felt thankful and amazed that strangers came from far away to honor their baby.
Application Questions
Q6: The wise men gave Jesus their best gifts. What is something special you can give to Jesus today?
A: I can give Him my love, my prayers, and by being kind to others.
Q7: The wise men traveled a long way to see Jesus. What can we do to show Jesus is important to us?
A: We can spend time praying, reading the Bible, and helping people like Jesus taught us.
Lord, help me to remember that being kind to others is being kind to Jesus and is a great gift to him. Help me to also remember that going to mass is one of the greatest gifts we can give to Jesus. Help us to take great joy in doing these things for Jesus. Amen.
