Filipino Catholic Kids (AFCC)

12/06/2012

SPECIAL FEATURE: New Roman Missal for Youth Ministers
Source: Life Teen

10/02/2012

FEATURE FILM CLIP: The Immaculate Conception in Lourdes, France
Apparition scene from "Bernadette: The Princess of Lourdes" This children's DVD can be purchased from www.cccofamerica.com

Today is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (Feb 11).

Apparition scene from "Bernadette: The Princess of Lourdes" This children's DVD can be purchased from www.cccofamerica.com

11/12/2011

FEAST: Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec 12)

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14/11/2011

FEATURE VIDEO: The Solemnity of Christ the King
May this video prepare us for this Sunday's celebration.

Join AFCC at http://www.facebook.com/afccrome Christ the King is a title of Jesus based on several passages of Scripture and, in general, used by all Christi...

12/11/2011

COLORING PAGE:The Parable of the Talents (Nov 13, 2011)
You may print out this page and color it.

07/11/2011

FEATURE MOVIE:
Parable of the Talents (Gospel for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary time) 1/2

07/11/2011

FEATURE MOVIE:
Parable of the Talents (Gospel for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary time) 2/2

31/10/2011

PRAYER FOR THE DEPARTED LOVED ONES
God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.

Amen.

28/10/2011

HOMILY FOR KIDS (Mt 23:1-12; Gospel for Oct 30, 2011): Balloons!

This morning I have some balloons with me. A balloon is a simple toy, but it brings a lot of pleasure to people of all ages. There are so many things you can do with a balloon. You can use balloons for decorations at a party or you can bat them around in the air like a ball. If you have a long, skinny balloon, you can even make it into the shape of different animals. Yes, a balloon can bring a lot of happiness, but it can bring sadness and disappointment too. Haven't you ever seen a small child cry when his balloon bursts?

You and I are sometimes like a balloon. We sometimes get all puffed up with our own importance. (Start blowing up the balloon) We think we are great and we expect everyone else to think so too. (Blow) Maybe it because we are so good looking, (Blow) or maybe it is because we are so smart. (Blow) Maybe we are really good in sports, (Blow) or perhaps we are the best singer in the choir. (Blow) Sooner or later, if we keep getting puffed up with our own importance, something will happen to burst our balloon. (prick the balloon)

Jesus warned us that this would happen. The Bible teaches us that if we are too proud and think too highly of ourselves, we are headed for a fall. On the other hand, if we are humble, and realize that it is through God's strength that we are able to do great things, we will be given a place of honor in the kingdom of God.

From now on, when you see a balloon, I hope it will remind you that we should not become too puffed up with our own importance -- or something may come along and burst our balloon!

Jesus, help us to not become too puffed up with our own importance. Remind us that whatever abilities we have are a gift from you and that you are the one who deserves the praise! Amen.

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"For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matthew 23:12"

19/10/2011

FEATURE COVER: Far Greater Love

featuring Michael Shimamoto with John Paulo Reyes, William Ocier and Alberto Antonio, Jr. music by Manoling Francisco, SJ lyrics by Johnny Go, SJ

18/10/2011

FROM THE CATECHISM: Loving an animal
CCC 2418 It is contrary to human dignity to cause animals to suffer or die needlessly. It is likewise unworthy to spend money on them that should as a priority go to the relief of human misery. ONE CAN LOVE ANIMALS; one should NOT direct to them the affection due only to persons.

18/10/2011

FEATURE MUSIC: Panalangin sa Pagiging-Bukas Palad by Arjay Endozo

"Generosity is the flower of justice."
-Nathaniel Hawthorne