Wow! 21 Days of isolation. 21 Days in which we’re only allowed to be in our homes (or gardens) and can only go out for the most essential things like food and medicine. It can be a little rough! All the things we usually do during the day, like school, sport, church … are not happening anymore. It can really confuse you and maybe even bore you a little. These daily readings will help you to spend some time with Jesus every day in a creative and fun way. You can do these readings and activities by yourself, with your siblings, or with your entire family. Ask one of the grownups to post your activity on Facebook so that others can enjoy it with you. Tag it with #solitudecalendar #churchtogether
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Jesus came to teach us to serve others. Serving others doesn’t mean that you don’t care about your own wants and needs anymore, but rather putting the needs of others above your own. To be submissive doesn’t mean that others control you, but that you will follow Jesus’ example and serve others.
What does it mean to serve?
Talk about how you can serve others with all of your body parts: head, hands, feet, ears, mouth, eyes, heart. You can make a poster of all your ideas.
Activity
What makes the people in your home happy? Maybe someone likes a hug, a small gift like a flower, perhaps some kind words, or spending time together. Find out from the people in your home what they like and do something for them. Try to put in a lot of effort!
Trace your feet on a piece of paper and write the words “serve others” on it. Put it up somewhere in your home to remind you that we are called to serve others.