Weekly Kids’ Reflection in our Parish Bulletins – Comments on these reflections can be sent to heykids23@gmail.com
Hey Kids! Bulletin Article – March 1, 2026
Hey Kids! – When Jesus was on the earth, there were a lot of different ideas about who he was. Many people thought that he was just a good teacher. Some people thought he was Elijah or one of the prophets. There were some who thought he was John the Baptist. Even his own disciples didn’t really understand who Jesus was. One day, Jesus took three of his own disciples, Peter, James and John up to a mountain so that they could be alone. While they were on the mountain, an amazing thing happened. Jesus’ appearance began to change. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Then Moses and Elijah appeared and were talking to Jesus. The disciples couldn’t believe their eyes or what they were hearing! They heard the voice of God saying, “This is my Son. I love him and I am pleased with him. Listen to what he has to say.” From that moment on Peter, James and John had no doubt about who Jesus was. He was the Son of God and from there on, they continued to spread the Word of God.
There are many people today who still don’t know who Jesus is. You can always show people your love for Jesus with your actions, words and by wearing a cross on your neck. Just think, if someone sees you wearing a cross and doing a kind deed, they may say to themselves, “What a nice follower of Jesus!” We may not have been there to see Jesus transfigure before our eyes, but we certainly can be believers!
Dear Father, we thank you for sending Jesus, your Son. We know that he is your Son because you said it! Help us to speak the truth! In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Hey Kids! Bulletin Article – February 22, 2026
Hey, Kids! – Lent season is upon us – giving us all the opportunity to become closer to God. Lent is 40 days to help us prepare for not only those being baptized on Easter but also a focus on getting ourselves ready to renew our own baptismal promises. We do this through three Lenten sacrifices: prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
When I was a young child, I had a gloomy image of Lent. I thought Lenten sacrifices were something to dread or complain out. I thought it was a punishment to take away my favorite toys or to give up my time with my friends to help others. Looking back, I was selfish and did not really understand why we make these sacrifices. Over time, I learned that our attachments to things or behaviors get in the way of our relationship with God.
It is a time to grow closer to God and it strengthens our relationship with Him. Through the years, all the almsgiving, prayer and fasting has only helped me grow closer to God. I pray this for you too. We are called to live simply during Lent and sacrifice like Jesus did for us.
This Lenten season, what can you go without that draws you away from God? What can you do to draw you closer to Him? Use the time when you are fasting to pray and reflect on Jesus. If you give of your time to help others, try to imagine Jesus at your side helping you give love to others. Jesus is all love – help spread His love to all those in need of it. Help make this world a beautiful place by acting more like Jesus.
May God bless you and draw you closer to Him. May all see the Light that shines within you. Amen.