Kids Church

Mother Teresa, born as Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, now part of North Macedonia, was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and a renowned missionary. She dedicated her life to serving the poor, sick, and marginalized, and became a symbol of compassion and selflessness worldwide. The Missionaries of Charity started with a small group of 13 members and grew steadily over the years, establishing hundreds of missions, schools, hospitals, and shelters around the world. Mother Teresa’s unwavering commitment to the poorest of the poor gained international recognition and earned her numerous accolades. In 1979, she received the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work. Key Learnings: Despite the acclaim, she remained humble, considering herself a servant of God and an instrument of His love. Her legacy of compassion and service to humanity. Her encouraging acts of kindness, charity, and unconditional love for the less fortunate. Our RWC kids were so inspired through this missionary story and are eager to serve the world like Mother Teresa.

The Parable of the Lost Son The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a well-known story from the Bible, in the book of Luke 15:11-32. It is a powerful parable shared by Jesus to illustrate the limitless mercy and compassion of God towards those who repent. The Context: Jesus tells the parable in response to the Pharisees and scribes, who were criticizing him for associating with tax collectors and sinners. He uses this story to highlight God’s love for those who have strayed and to challenge the self-righteous attitudes of His listeners. Key Teachings a) God’s Unconditional Love: The parable showcases God’s unconditional love and forgiveness. Despite the younger son’s rebelliousness and wasteful living, the father welcomes him back with open arms. This highlights God’s desire for all people to repent and return to Him, no matter how far they have strayed. b) Repentance and Forgiveness: The prodigal son’s decision to return to his father symbolizes repentance—a genuine turning away from sin and a desire to be reconciled. The story emphasizes that God eagerly forgives those who humbly seek forgiveness. c) Avoiding Self-Righteousness: The parable challenges the self-righteous attitudes of the elder son and the Pharisees. It teaches that being judgmental and self-righteous can hinder one’s ability to appreciate and participate in the forgiveness and love of God. d) God’s Joy over Repentance: The father’s celebration upon the prodigal son’s return illustrates God’s joy over a sinner who repents. It conveys the message that heaven rejoices when a lost soul is found and restored. Through The Parable of the Prodigal Son our kids learnt profound lessons about God’s love, forgiveness, and the importance of repentance. It reminds them that no matter how far we may have strayed or how grievously we have sinned, God is always ready to welcome us back into His loving embrace. Have a Blessed weekend!

One notable act of Jesus’ compassion recorded in the Bible is the healing of two blind men. This event is mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew 20: 29-34. This act of Jesus’ compassion demonstrates his willingness to listen and respond to the needs of those who seek him. Despite the crowd’s attempt to silence the blind men, Jesus showed them kindness and gave them His full attention. He recognized their faith and desire for healing, and in response, he restored their sight, granting them the ability to see. Throughout his ministry, Jesus consistently showed compassion to the sick, the marginalized, and the outcasts of society. Our kids learnt in the Sunday school that the healing of the two blind men was one of the powerful examples of Jesus’ compassion and his willingness to extend his love and grace to all who seek him. Our kids were encouraged to approach Jesus with faith, persistence, and trust, knowing that Jesus is always ready to hear their cries for help and bring restoration to their lives.

One this special occasion of mother’s day, kids got an opportunity to learn about the compassion of our God.
Exodus 34:6 describes the characters of God as Compassionate, Gracious, slow to anger , with overflowing love and faithfulness.
Kids learnt today that the compassion of God towards us is more tender than mother’s love.  He is willing to gather us under His wings like how a hen gathers her chick.
Thank God for His motherly Love and care for us. Happy Mother’s Day!

One significant act of compassion by Jesus was when he touched and healed a leper. This event is described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Our kids learnt many meaningful lessons through this story. In the ancient world, leprosy was a feared and highly stigmatized disease. Those who were afflicted with leprosy were considered unclean and were isolated from the  society. Kids were deeply moved by knowing Jesus’ deep compassion for the suffering and marginalized people . In a society where lepers were shunned and avoided, Jesus showed his willingness to reach out and make physical contact with someone considered unclean. Secondly, by touching the leper, Jesus not only healed him physically but also restored his social and religious standing. Key learnings: Jesus’ act of touching the leper conveyed a message of love, acceptance, and divine authority. It revealed Jesus as the embodiment of God’s compassion and power. Jesus alone can transform lives and restore wholeness. Have a blessed weekend!