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Campfire Saint Stories: St. Polycarp

Campfire Saint Stories: St. Polycarp

Grab a seat by the campfire! Father Tim and two curious kids are about to head home for the night, but there is one problem: nobody remembered the water to put out the fire. That is when Father Tim tells the story of St. Polycarp, a bishop and one of the early Church Fathers who lived almost 2,000 years ago. Learn how Polycarp stayed brave, kept loving Jesus, and refused to turn away from him, even when he was arrested and pressured to deny him. A fun, story-filled way to help kids see what real bravery looks like.

Meet the Saints in This Special

St. George and the Dragon

Dragons are officially scary! Ms. Julia says St. George reminds us that being brave does not mean you never feel afraid. It means you trust God anyway. Try saying it with Ms. Julia and Dilly: “Jesus, help me be brave.”

St. Francis and the Wolf

The town had good reason to be afraid of the wolf. Ms. Julia says St. Francis trusted God and chose peace instead of fear. She says we can choose peace too, by praying, asking for help, and trying to understand someone instead of assuming the worst.

St. Denis

This is one of the strangest saint stories Ms. Julia and Dilly have ever told. Ms. Julia says it reminds us that nothing could stop St. Denis from loving Jesus and sharing the Gospel.

St. Christina the Astonishing

St. Christina’s story is full of extraordinary things. Ms. Julia says the most important part is that she prayed for souls, because she loved people enough to pray and make sacrifices for them.

St. Macarius and the Talking Skull

This story reminds us again that prayer for the dead is never wasted.

St. Padre Pio and the Soul in Purgatory

For the last story of the night, Ms. Julia tells about a mysterious visitor asking St. Padre Pio for a prayer.

A Quiet Moment for People Who Have Died

Between the stories, Ms. Julia and Dilly talk about heaven, purgatory and praying for people who have died. Ms. Julia says death is not the end of the story, because Jesus opened heaven for us. She says purgatory is not a scary haunted place. It is where God lovingly prepares souls for heaven, and we can keep loving people through our prayers.

Key Takeaways

In this episode, kids will:
  • Hear the story of St. Polycarp, a bishop who lived very long ago, in the first and second centuries
  • Learn what a Church Father is, and why Polycarp was one of the important teachers of the early Church
  • See how Polycarp stayed calm and kept praying, even when soldiers came to arrest him
  • Discover how Polycarp refused to say bad things about Jesus, even when he was pressured
  • Learn that bravery means trusting God and following Jesus, even when we feel afraid
  • Hear why Christians honored Polycarp’s memory after he died
  • Think about how we can be ready to give our whole lives to Jesus, every day

Episode Summary

It is late at night, the story is over, and the campfire is still burning. There is just one problem: the water. Kid 2 forgot to carry it, and nothing but water can put out a fire. Or is there one other thing? Father Tim knows there is, and it comes with a story.

Father Tim and the kids settle back in for one more tale, the story of St. Polycarp. Polycarp was born a very long time ago, probably around the year 69, and he became a bishop and one of the Church Fathers, the important teachers who helped the early Church know and love God. He was a great preacher who cared about helping others know Jesus too.

But at that time, Christians sometimes faced persecution. Polycarp was arrested, and he stayed calm and kind even then. When he was asked to deny Jesus, he refused. Father Tim tells the rest of the story gently, and the kids ask the big questions along the way.

In the end, Father Tim reminds the kids what true bravery looks like: loving Jesus and trusting him enough to keep following him, even when we feel afraid. The episode finishes with a funny surprise about the water, and a campfire that finally gets put out.

Episode Highlights

  • ⦁ [__:__] Welcome to the spookiest Campfire Saints night, and Dilly’s emergency supplies
    ⦁ [__:__] Why Halloween has saints in it
    ⦁ [__:__] St. George and the Dragon
    ⦁ [__:__] St. Francis and the Wolf
    ⦁ [__:__] Wolf or woof?
    ⦁ [__:__] St. Denis
    ⦁ [__:__] Heaven, purgatory and praying for people who have died
    ⦁ [__:__] St. Christina the Astonishing
    ⦁ [__:__] St. Macarius and the Talking Skull
    ⦁ [__:__] Dilly’s letter and the sounds in the woods
    ⦁ [__:__] St. Padre Pio and the Soul in Purgatory
    ⦁ [__:__] Closing: God’s light wins

Transcript

FR. TIM …and they all lived happily ever after. KID 1 Wow, cool story! I loved the twist at the end. FR. TIM Thanks! Came up with it myself. FR. TIM Oh man, that yawn is contagious. KID 1 Alright, cut it out. FR. TIM I guess it’s about time. Why don’t we put out this fire and head out for the night? KID 2 Ummm…. FR. TIM …what? KID 2 Remember when you asked me to carry the water? FR. TIM Yeah… KID 2 I forgot… KID 1 NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! FR. TIM Oop. Ok. Well, speaking of plot twists, there’s one. KID 2 I can go back and get it… FR. TIM No way! Remember, we had to climb a mountain filled with lions, cross alligator-infested waters, defeat a dragon, save a dying frog, and roll down a hill covered in mosquitos just to get here. You can’t do that again. KID 2 Oh yeah… KID 1 But, what do we do? Nothing but water can put out a fire. FR. TIM Well, not NOTHING… KID 1 What do you mean? FR. TIM There is ONE other thing that can put out a fire. KID 1 Milk? KID 2 Juice?? KID 1 Soda??? KID 2 GATORADE???? FR. TIM Ok, well maybe more than ONE other thing…but, not what I was thinking of… KID 1 Well, what were you thinking of? FR. TIM Oh, never mind. KID 2 Don’t play this game again… FR. TIM Well, there’s a whole story that goes with it, but I know we were trying to leave, jjjj KID 1 I have time for one more. KID 2 Yeah, I’m in no rush. FR. TIM I mean, it’s kind of a scary one. KID 1 What else is new? FR. TIM But, I mean, not like a ghost story, I mean, it’s about a guy who gets killed. KID 1 Oh… KID 2 You’ve peaked my interest. KID 1 I mean, none of us makes it out alive anyway… FR. TIM You sure you’re ready for this? KID 1 Do I look ready? FR. TIM Umm…yeah. Yeah, you do I guess. KID 2 Bring it on. FR. TIM Alright, well, buckle up, this is the story of St. Polycarp the martyr. KID 2 Wait, what was the guy’s name again? FR. TIM Polycarp KID 2 Colyparp? FR. TIM Pol-y-carp KID 2 Isn’t that a kind of fish? FR. TIM Nope. Well, kinda sounds like it though… KID 2 What the heck kind of name is that? FR. TIM An old one! St. Polycarp was born a long time ago. KID 1 Like the 1800s? FR. TIM Longer. KID 2 1700s? FR. TIM Still a long way to go. KID 1 I got it, I got it. 1400s… FR. TIM Nope! KID 2 The 1100s!! NOTHING IS OLDER THAN THAT! FR. TIM Not even close! He was born between 69 and 70. KID 1 69 and 70 what? FR. TIM Like, the year 69. KID 2 WHAT???? FR. TIM Yeah. Like, a looooooong time ago! KID 1 Man, you weren’t kidding. FR. TIM He was a very important father of our faith. So much so that he is one of the Church Fathers. KID 2 Wait, but isn’t that God? FR. TIM Well, you’re right, but a Church Father is one of the important people in the early Church who taught us about God. KID 2 Oh. FR. TIM So, St. Polycarp was one of those guys. He was a bishop. KID 1 Like, with the pointy hat? FR. TIM I mean, I don’t know if they wore those back then, but yeah. KID 1 I see. You may continue. FR. TIM St. Polycarp was known for being a very good preacher. He loved God very much, and he cared a lot about making sure other people knew and loved God too. KID 2 Sounds like a great dude. FR. TIM He was! So great, in fact, that some people wanted to kill him. KID 2 Wait, what?? FR. TIM Persecution was all over at this time, and many people wanted Christians dead. KID 1 Oh yeah, that’s not good news for Polycarp. FR. TIM Nope. He was arrested. KID 2 Did they handcuff him? FR. TIM Not exactly. Most of the people who came to arrest him were actually pretty confused why they were even there. He was such a Godly man. He even had food and drinks prepared for them, and let them eat while he prayed for an hour. KID 1 Wow, I don’t know if I’d be that nice. FR. TIM When they finished eating, they brought polycarp to the city and into a stadium. KID 2 They took him to a baseball game?? FR. TIM Not that kind of stadium…this one was used for torturing and killing people, often Christians. KID 2 Oh, I would definitely not want to see a game there. FR. TIM No…no, you wouldn’t. But, Polycarp was there. And as he entered a voice came from Heaven saying, “Be strong, and show yourself a man, O Polycarp!” But nobody saw the speaker. KID 1 So, who was it?? FR. TIM Who do you think? KID 1 I have some ideas… FR. TIM The wicked people at the stadium wanted Polycarp to deny Jesus. They pressured him, and told him to say horrible things. But, Polycarp stood strong. He refused to deny his Savior and his King. KID 2 Good job, Polycarp! FR. TIM Well, this made the wicked men very angry. They threatened Polycarp…with wild beasts! And Polycarp said, “send ‘em in!” They threatened him again…with fire! And Polycarp said, “Bring it on!” KID 1 So, what did they do? FR. TIM They started making a big, big pile, a bunch of wood and scrap items to start a big fire…big enough to burn Polycarp to death. KID 2 Oh no… FR. TIM Just as they were about to start the fire, a very mean man came up to Polycarp with a hammer and nails, one for each of his hands. KID 2 I don’t like the sound of that… FR. TIM Polycarp knew what they were trying to do, and he told them not to nail him down; he said that God, who gives him strength to endure all things, would allow him to endure the fire without moving. KID 1 So, did they nail him? FR. TIM Nope. They started the fire. And Polycarp just stood there. KID 1 That must have hurt. FR. TIM Well, it didn’t…at least not right away. KID 1 What do you mean?? FR. TIM The fire turned into the shape of an arch around Polycarp. He just stood in the middle. People who were there said he didn’t look burned, but baked, like bread. KID 2 What?? FR. TIM They said rather than smelling like burning flesh, it smelled sweet. KID 1 This is crazy! KID 2 What did the people trying to kill him think?? FR. TIM Oh, they were not happy! They sent someone in…with a dagger! KID 1 I don’t like where this is going… FR. TIM They stabbed Polycarp. KID 2 Ouch!! FR. TIM But, something unexpected happened. A dove flew out of his wound! FR. TIM And blood, a lot of it; so much that it put out the fire. KID 2 Ohhhhhh, that’s how it connects. KID 1 Took ya long enough KID 2 Oh shoot…that’s a lot of blood. FR. TIM You’re right. The blood kept pouring and pouring out, and eventually… KID 2 Oh no… FR. TIM Polycarp died. The wicked men did not want other Christians to have any memorial of him, so after he died, do you know what they did? KID 1 Do I even want to know? FR. TIM They restarted the fire and burned his body. KID 2 I don’t even want to think about it. FR. TIM But, ya know what? KID 2 …there’s more? FR. TIM Even though the people that killed him didn’t want any memorial, after his body burned the other Christians took his bones, and they treated them more preciously than jewels. They buried them and they honored Polycarp. KID 1 I mean, I think he kinda deserves that. FR. TIM I love St. Polycarp’s story because it reminds me what true bravery looks like. Even with people who hated him and wanted him dead, Polycarp boldly proclaimed the name of Jesus. KID 2 That is really brave. FR. TIM Boys and girls, there may be fires that need to be put out in our lives. No matter what Jesus asks of us, let’s not be afraid to shed our blood for Him since he shed his blood for us. KID 1 Wait, so I’m supposed to bleed? FR. TIM Well, no, we don’t want that. But, we should all be ready to give our whole lives for Jesus at any time. KID 2 Man, I better start getting ready. FR. TIM Me too! In the meantime, though, this fire needs to be put out, and we’re definitely not using blood. KID 2 Oh, yeah, I forgot to mention! KID 1 …what? KID 2 I found the water! KID 1 You’re telling us now?? KID 2 I wanted to hear the story… FR. TIM Well, better late than never. Splash it on there and let’s head out!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who was St. Polycarp?

St. Polycarp was a bishop who lived about 2,000 years ago, born around the year 69. He was a very good preacher who loved God and wanted other people to know and love him too.

What is a Church Father?

A Church Father is one of the important teachers in the early Church who helped people learn about God. St. Polycarp was one of them. It does not mean God the Father. It means an early Christian teacher who helped pass on the faith.

What does "martyr" mean?

A martyr is someone who stays faithful to Jesus even when it costs them their life. St. Polycarp is called a martyr because he refused to deny Jesus, even when people wanted to hurt him.

Why did people want to hurt Christians back then?

In the early days of the Church, Christians sometimes faced persecution. Even so, many Christians, like Polycarp, stayed brave and kept loving Jesus.

Why did Christians keep St. Polycarp's bones?

After Polycarp died, the other Christians treated his bones like treasure, more precious than jewels. They buried them and honored him because he was a faithful friend of Jesus and a good example for everyone.

What does it mean to be ready to give our whole lives to Jesus?

Father Tim explains that we don't need to go looking for danger. It means trusting Jesus and following him in everything, every day, no matter what. That is what true bravery looks like.

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The Light Wins: A Campfire Saints Halloween Special for Kids

The Light Wins: A Halloween Campfire Special for Kids

It’s the spookiest, creepiest, marshmallow-iest Campfire Saints night of the whole year! Join Ms. Julia and Dilly around the campfire for a special Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls Day episode.

Wait, Halloween has saints in it? It sure does! Halloween is also called All Hallows’ Eve, the night before All Saints Day, when we celebrate all the saints in heaven. After that comes All Souls Day, when we pray for people who have died.

Along the way you will hear six saint stories, say a few short prayers, and find out why Ms. Julia says Jesus is stronger than fear, stronger than darkness, and even stronger than death. It might get a little spooky, but never in a way that makes us forget that God wins.

Meet the Saints in This Special

St. George and the Dragon

Dragons are officially scary! Ms. Julia says St. George reminds us that being brave does not mean you never feel afraid. It means you trust God anyway. Try saying it with Ms. Julia and Dilly: “Jesus, help me be brave.”

St. Francis and the Wolf

The town had good reason to be afraid of the wolf. Ms. Julia says St. Francis trusted God and chose peace instead of fear. She says we can choose peace too, by praying, asking for help, and trying to understand someone instead of assuming the worst.

St. Denis

This is one of the strangest saint stories Ms. Julia and Dilly have ever told. Ms. Julia says it reminds us that nothing could stop St. Denis from loving Jesus and sharing the Gospel.

St. Christina the Astonishing

St. Christina’s story is full of extraordinary things. Ms. Julia says the most important part is that she prayed for souls, because she loved people enough to pray and make sacrifices for them.

St. Macarius and the Talking Skull

This story reminds us again that prayer for the dead is never wasted.

St. Padre Pio and the Soul in Purgatory

For the last story of the night, Ms. Julia tells about a mysterious visitor asking St. Padre Pio for a prayer.

A Quiet Moment for People Who Have Died

Between the stories, Ms. Julia and Dilly talk about heaven, purgatory and praying for people who have died. Ms. Julia says death is not the end of the story, because Jesus opened heaven for us. She says purgatory is not a scary haunted place. It is where God lovingly prepares souls for heaven, and we can keep loving people through our prayers.

Key Takeaways

In this episode, kids will:

  • Learn why Halloween is also called All Hallows’ Eve, the night before All Saints Day.
  • Remember that All Saints Day celebrates the saints in heaven, and All Souls Day is when we pray for people who have died.
  • Meet six saints: St. George, St. Francis, St. Denis, St. Christina the Astonishing, St. Macarius and St. Padre Pio.
  • Say a short prayer with Ms. Julia and Dilly: “Jesus, help me be brave.”
  • See how St. Francis chose peace instead of fear, and how we can pray, ask for help and try to understand others.
  • Pray for people who have died. Ms. Julia says death is not the end of the story, and that purgatory is where God lovingly prepares souls for heaven.
  • Hold on to the big idea: Jesus is stronger than fear, stronger than darkness, and even stronger than death, so we do not have to be afraid.

Episode Summary

What if the spookiest night of the year turned out to be full of saints?

Ms. Julia and Dilly settle in by the campfire for a very special night. Dilly has brought emergency supplies: a flashlight, a blanket, a fake cobweb, six marshmallows, twelve backup marshmallows and a monster detector that keeps beeping. Ms. Julia explains that Halloween is also called All Hallows’ Eve, the night before All Saints Day, and that All Souls Day comes after. Costumes and candy can be fun, she says, but this time of year reminds us that “Jesus is stronger than fear, stronger than darkness, and even stronger than death.”

Then the stories begin. St. George faces a dragon, and the friends say, “Jesus, help me be brave.” St. Francis meets a wolf and chooses peace, and a mysterious growl turns out to be Dilly’s stomach. St. Denis brings one of the strangest stories yet, and then Ms. Julia leads a quiet moment to think of someone who has died. St. Christina and St. Macarius remind us that prayer for the dead is never wasted.

Dilly shares a letter he wrote to someone he loves who has died, and Ms. Julia says he can use it as a prayer to God. Something rustles in the woods, and the last story begins, about St. Padre Pio and a mysterious visitor asking for a prayer. The night ends with a reminder: even when stories feel spooky or strange, “we do not have to be afraid,” because “God’s light wins.”

Episode Highlights

  • ⦁ [__:__] Welcome to the spookiest Campfire Saints night, and Dilly’s emergency supplies
    ⦁ [__:__] Why Halloween has saints in it
    ⦁ [__:__] St. George and the Dragon
    ⦁ [__:__] St. Francis and the Wolf
    ⦁ [__:__] Wolf or woof?
    ⦁ [__:__] St. Denis
    ⦁ [__:__] Heaven, purgatory and praying for people who have died
    ⦁ [__:__] St. Christina the Astonishing
    ⦁ [__:__] St. Macarius and the Talking Skull
    ⦁ [__:__] Dilly’s letter and the sounds in the woods
    ⦁ [__:__] St. Padre Pio and the Soul in Purgatory
    ⦁ [__:__] Closing: God’s light wins

Transcript

Ms. Julia: Hi, friends! Welcome to a very special Campfire Saints night.
Dilly: It is the spookiest, creepiest, marshmallow-iest Campfire Saints night of the whole year!
Ms. Julia: Well, hopefully it's not too creepy.
Dilly: I brought emergency supplies.
Ms. Julia: What kind of emergency supplies?
Dilly: Flashlight. Blanket. Fake cobweb. Six marshmallows. Twelve backup marshmallows. And a monster detector.
Ms. Julia: Does it work?
Dilly: I do not know. It keeps beeping every time I walk past it.
Ms. Julia: Well, friends, tonight is a special Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day Campfire Saints episode.
Dilly: Wait. Halloween has saints in it?
Ms. Julia: It sure does. Halloween is also called All Hallows' Eve. “Hallow” means holy, and “All Hallows” refers to all the saints.
Dilly: So Halloween is... Saint Eve?
Ms. Julia: Exactly. It comes right before All Saints Day, when we celebrate all the saints in heaven. And after that comes All Souls Day, when we pray for people who have died.
Dilly: So it is not just about costumes and candy?
Ms. Julia: Costumes and candy can be fun. But this time of year reminds us of something even bigger: Jesus is stronger than fear, stronger than darkness, and even stronger than death.
Dilly: Okay. But can it still be a little spooky?
Ms. Julia: A little spooky. But never scary in a way that makes us forget that God wins. So let's begin with a saint who faced one of the most famous monsters of all.
[Story plays here: St. George and the Dragon]Dilly: Okay. Dragons are officially scary.
Ms. Julia: They can be. But St. George reminds us that being brave does not mean you never feel afraid. It means you trust God anyway.
Dilly: Friends, say it with us: “Jesus, help me be brave.”
Ms. Julia and Dilly: Jesus, help me be brave.
Ms. Julia: Our next saint met a scary animal too.
Dilly: Please tell me it is not another dragon.
Ms. Julia: No. This one is a wolf.
[Story plays here: St. Francis and the Wolf]Dilly: Did you hear that?!
Ms. Julia: It sounded like a growl.
Dilly: A wolf growl?
Ms. Julia: Dilly, I think that growl is coming from your stomach.
Dilly: Oh. That is embarrassing.
Ms. Julia: I loved that story because St. Francis did not pretend the wolf was not dangerous. The town had good reason to be afraid.
Dilly: But St. Francis trusted God.
Ms. Julia: He did. And he chose peace instead of fear.
Dilly: How do you choose peace when something feels scary?
Ms. Julia: Sometimes we pray. Sometimes we ask for help. Sometimes we try to understand someone instead of assuming the worst about them.
Dilly: Like when I look scary because I'm grumpy, but really I just need a snack?
Ms. Julia: Exactly. God can bring peace to places where there is fear. And he can help us become peacemakers too.
Dilly: What is next?
Ms. Julia: A saint with one of the strangest stories we have ever told.
Dilly: Stranger than a wolf?
Ms. Julia: Much stranger. Hang on... to your heads.
[Story plays here: St. Denis]Dilly: Okay. That was definitely one of the strangest saint stories yet.
Ms. Julia: It was. But St. Denis reminds us that nothing could stop him from loving Jesus and sharing the Gospel. This next story is a little quieter. It helps us remember something really important about this time of year. Heaven, purgatory, and praying for people who have died.
Dilly: Can we really help them by praying?
Ms. Julia: We can. Death is not the end of the story. Jesus opened heaven for us, and we can keep loving people through our prayers.
Dilly: Even people we never got to meet?
Ms. Julia: Even them. Purgatory is not a scary haunted place. It is where God lovingly prepares souls for heaven.
Dilly: So we pray that they can be close to God forever?
Ms. Julia: Exactly. Friends, take a quiet moment and think of someone you love who has died. You do not have to say their name out loud. Just hold them in your heart.
Ms. Julia: Now let's hear about St. Christina, whose extraordinary story reminds us how she prayed for people.
[Story plays here: St. Christina the Astonishing]Dilly: She could fly?
Ms. Julia: St. Christina's story is full of extraordinary things.
Dilly: I would like to fly.
Ms. Julia: The most important thing about St. Christina was not the unusual things she did. It was that she prayed for souls. She loved people enough to pray and make sacrifices for them.
Dilly: Can we say a little prayer for people who have died?
Ms. Julia: Let's do it. Jesus, have mercy on the souls who need you. Our next story reminds us again that prayer for the dead is never wasted.
[Story plays here: St. Macarius and the Talking Skull]Dilly: I wrote a letter for someone I love who has died. But I do not know where to send it.
Ms. Julia: You do not have to mail it anywhere. You can use it as a prayer to God. God hears your prayers.
Dilly: Julia... did you hear that?
Ms. Julia: I did.
Dilly: Was that the wind?
Ms. Julia: Maybe. Or maybe it was someone coming to ask for prayer. Our last story is about St. Padre Pio and a mysterious visitor asking for a prayer.
Dilly: Okay, friends. Pull your blankets close.
Ms. Julia: It is time for one last Campfire Saint Story.
[Story plays here: St. Padre Pio and the Soul in Purgatory]Ms. Julia: What a night.
Dilly: We met a dragon, a wolf, a saint with a head situation, a flying saint, a talking skull, and a soul who needed prayer.
Ms. Julia: And every story taught us something important.
Dilly: But even when stories feel spooky or strange...
Ms. Julia: We do not have to be afraid.
Dilly: Because God's light wins. Happy spooky saint night, friends.
Ms. Julia: Goodnight, friends. And don't forget to subscribe to Juice Box for more spooky saint stories.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why is Halloween also called All Hallows' Eve?

All Hallows' Eve means the evening before All Saints Day. “Hallow” means holy, and “All Hallows” refers to all the saints. All Saints Day falls on November 1.

What are All Saints Day and All Souls Day?

On All Saints Day, the Church celebrates all the saints in heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day comes right after, on November 2, and it is a day when we pray for people who have died.

What is purgatory?

Purgatory is not a scary haunted place. The Church uses the name for the “final purification of the elect,” which is the cleansing of those who die in God's friendship but still need to be made ready for heaven. Ms. Julia puts it this way: it is where God lovingly prepares souls for heaven.

Can we really help people who have died by praying for them?

Yes. The Catechism says the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers for them from the beginning. Ms. Julia says death is not the end of the story, and that we can keep loving people through our prayers. Dilly's letter shows one way: you can write to someone you love who has died, then give it to God as a prayer.

Are the saint stories in this special all true?

The saints in this special are people the Church honors, and their stories are told because of what they teach about God. Some stories about the saints are traditional accounts passed down over many years, so not every detail can be confirmed. The Church does not ask us to treat every detail of a traditional story as established history. Some stories may still offer a meaningful lesson, but their details should be considered carefully.

What can I do when I feel scared?

You can say a short prayer, like “Jesus, help me be brave,” and ask for help. The Catechism teaches that beside each believer stands a guardian angel, a protector and shepherd. You can also tell a parent, teacher or another trusted grown-up how you feel.

Is it okay to enjoy Halloween?

Ms. Julia says costumes and candy can be fun. She also reminds us that this time of year points to something even bigger: Jesus is stronger than fear, stronger than darkness, and even stronger than death. It can be a little spooky, but never in a way that makes us forget that God wins.

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St. Romanus and the Gargoyle for Kids

St. Romanus and the Gargoyle for Kids: A Campfire Legend

Something is stirring in the woods, and Fr. Tim has a good idea what it is! Join Fr. Tim and the Juice Box kids around the campfire for the legend of St. Romanus, a bishop who lived in Rouen, France, and a dragon named La Gargouille who was tearing the town apart.

A legend is a story people have told for a very long time. Some parts may have grown in the retelling, so this one is not a history lesson. It still teaches us something true about courage and about God, who is stronger than any evil.

St. Romanus was a real bishop, and the Church honors him as a saint. A saint is a friend of God who is now with him in heaven. Watch to the end to find out what happened to the dragon, and why you might spot stone gargoyles on old churches.

Who Was St. Romanus?

St. Romanus was a bishop of Rouen, a city in France, long ago. A bishop is a leader in the Church who looks after the Catholic people in one area. In the story, Romanus also loved to visit people in prison.

The Legend of the Dragon of Rouen
The legend says a dragon named La Gargouille stomped through Rouen, knocking down buildings and wrecking the farmers’ crops. Bishop Romanus had had enough. He asked the men of the town to come with him, but they were too scared. So he invited a prisoner to go with him instead, and the two of them walked to the dragon’s lair. There, Romanus made the Sign of the Cross, and the dragon calmed down. Romanus took off his stole, a long strip of cloth worn by a bishop or priest during certain Church services, and tied it around the dragon’s neck. Then he and the prisoner led the dragon back into town, and the people cheered.

How the Legend Explains Gargoyles
In the story, the townspeople defeated the dragon and burned its body, but its head would not burn. Romanus put it up outside the cathedral so the people of Rouen would remember that God is stronger than evil. The legend says that when it rained, water ran through the head and out of its mouth.
That is how the story explains gargoyles. A gargoyle is a carved stone spout that sends rainwater away from a building, and many old churches have them.

Is the Story True?
Not exactly. St. Romanus was a real bishop, but the dragon is part of a legend. Fr. Tim says St. Romanus “may not have really fought a dragon,” and he adds that the story still teaches us about “his courage, his faith, and about the truth of God’s triumph over evil.”

Key Takeaways

In this episode, kids will:

  • Meet St. Romanus, a bishop of Rouen, France, who is remembered in a famous legend about a dragon called La Gargouille.
  • Learn what a legend is: a story told for a very long time that may have grown in the retelling.
  • Discover the Sign of the Cross in the story, a prayer that calls on the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
  • See how Romanus did not go alone. He asked the town for help, and a prisoner went with him.
  • Find out how the legend explains the stone gargoyles on old churches.
  • Hear Fr. Tim’s reminder that “evil is a very real thing, but something that God has power over.”
  • Remember that when we feel scared, we can pray, ask for help and talk to a trusted grown-up.

Episode Summary

What would you do if a dragon were wrecking your town?

Fr. Tim and two of the Juice Box kids come back from a hike with stones in their hands. Then they hear footsteps and cracking sticks in the woods. Fr. Tim wonders if it could be a creature made of stone, which leads him to gargoyles. The kids say gargoyles are not real, so Fr. Tim tells them there is a real-life legend behind them, with a saint and a dragon in it.

The story takes place in Rouen, France, where a dragon named La Gargouille is tearing down buildings and ruining crops. The men of the town are asked to help Bishop Romanus, and they answer, “Nope.” So Romanus goes with a prisoner to the dragon’s lair, makes the Sign of the Cross and ties his stole around the dragon’s neck. The dragon’s head will not burn, so Romanus plants it outside the cathedral as a reminder that God is stronger than evil.

The kids ask the big question: is the story true? Fr. Tim says it is a legend, and he explains what it still teaches about courage, faith and God’s triumph over evil. Back at the campfire, the woods have one more surprise, and Ms. Julia gets the last laugh.

Episode Highlights

  • [__:__] Fr. Tim and the kids come back from a hike and hear something in the woods
    [__:__] Fr. Tim brings up gargoyles and a real-life legend
    [__:__] The dragon La Gargouille attacks the town of Rouen
    [__:__] Bishop Romanus asks for help and a prisoner goes with him
    [__:__] The dragon’s lair and the Sign of the Cross
    [__:__] The dragon’s head and the gargoyle tradition
    [__:__] Is the story true?
    [__:__] Back at the campfire

Transcript

Fr. Tim: Man, what a good day of hiking!
Kid 1: Yeah! I even found this cool stone!
Kid 2: Not as cool as mine!
Kid 1: Nuh uh!
Kid 2: Mine is waaay cooler!
Kid 1: No it's not!
Fr. Tim: Guys, guys! They're both cool stones! But definitely not as cool as mine.
Kid 1: Can't argue there.
Kid 2: Yeah, that one is way cooler.
Fr. Tim: I always like collecting rocks to see…
Kid 1: Ummm…what was that?
Kid 2: You heard it too??
Fr. Tim: There appears to be something stirring in the woods tonight.
Kid 2: What do you mean…stirring?
Fr. Tim: It must be some kind of…creature.
Kid 1: I'll throw my STONE at it!
Fr. Tim: But, what if it's…made of stone?
Kid 2: What the heck are you talking about, Fr. Tim?
Fr. Tim: Have you never heard of a gargoyle??
Kid 1: Oh yeah, isn't that like the creepy guy with wings.
Fr. Tim: Yeah! Like on the outside of churches and stuff.
Kid 2: Yeah, yeah, I've seen those. But those aren't real.
Fr. Tim: Well…did you know that there's a real-life legend behind the gargoyle??
Kid 1: Like it's a true story??
Kid 2: I need a drink…
Fr. Tim: Well…it involves a real-life saint!
Kid 1: …Whaaaat?
Fr. Tim: And a dragon!
Kid 2: SAY WHAT??
Fr. Tim: Hey, that kind of reminds me of the story!
Kid 1: How??
Fr. Tim: You'll have to listen to find out!
Kid 2: Here we go.
Fr. Tim: This is the legend of St. Romanus and the gargoyle!
Fr. Tim: Once upon a time, in the far, far away land of France…
Kid 1: Bonjour!
Kid 2: Oui oui
Fr. Tim: …there was a town called Rouen.
Kid 1: Kind of sounds like it was…RUINED!
Kid 1: Sorry…continue.
Fr. Tim: Well, actually, you're right! It was being ruined…by a big, gigantic, evil…DRAGON!
Kid 2: ROAR!
Fr. Tim: The dragon's name was La Gargouille. He stomped through the town, tearing down buildings. He would flap his big, terrible wings and destroy all the farmers' crops.
Kid 1: Woah, that's not cool!
Fr. Tim: Way not cool!
Fr. Tim: Now, during that time, a man named Romanus was bishop. And he had ENOUGH.
Kid 1: That's ENOUGH!
Kid 2: BE GONE, BEAST!
Fr. Tim: St. Romanus decided to go and take care of this dragon once and for all.
Kid 1: How did he do it??
Fr. Tim: Well he didn't want to do it alone, that's for sure.
Kid 2: The buddy system…wise move.
Fr. Tim: So, he asked all the men in town to be brave and accompany him.
Kid 1: An ARMY!
Fr. Tim: But, guess what they said?
Kid 2: They said “LET'S GET THAT DRAGON! LET'S BLAST HIM INTO OUTER SPACE AND WATCH WHILE HE EXPLODES INTO A MILLION PIECES!”
Fr. Tim: Close…they said…“Nope.”
Kid 1: What??
Kid 2: Laaaaaaaaaame.
Fr. Tim: They were too scared!
Kid 2: I wouldn't be too scared.
Kid 1: Yeah right!
Fr. Tim: Well, the good news was that St. Romanus loved to minister to people in prison. So, he invited a prisoner to go in exchange for his life…assuming the dragon didn't take it. So, off they went, just St. Romanus and a prisoner. They journeyed through the town, falling apart, on fire…the effects of the dragon's wrath could be seen everywhere.
Kid 2: This is a disaster!
Fr. Tim: At last, they came to the dragon's lair.
Kid 1: Welcome to my lair…muahahahaha
Fr. Tim: The dragon was NOT happy to see St. Romanus…or the prisoner. He stomped his big, filthy feet into the ground, his claws digging into the earth. He flapped his huge, scaly wings. He extended his neck and touched noses with St. Romanus.
Kid 1: Boop.
Fr. Tim: The dragon let out a big, evil, piercing…ROAR! So, what do you think St. Romanus did?
Kid 1: Ran away?
Kid 2: Called animal control?
Fr. Tim: He made the Sign of the Cross. The dragon was subdued.
Kid 1: It worked??
Fr. Tim: He removed his stole from around his neck and tied it around the dragon's neck. Romanus and the prisoner dragged the dragon back into town, triumphantly displaying God's victory over evil. The people of the town were all amazed and filled with gratitude.
Kid 2: RO-MAN-US! RO-MAN-US!
Kid 1: RO-MAN-US! RO-MAN-US!
Fr. Tim: The townspeople defeated the dragon and burned its body, removing the threat from their town once and for all.
Kid 1: They burned it? That's scary.
Fr. Tim: Well, almost. See, the dragon's head wouldn't burn. The whole body was gone, but the head was still intact.
Kid 1: Oh. That's…creepy.
Fr. Tim: What do you think St. Romanus did with the head?
Kid 2: Covered it up and got rid of it so nobody had to see it?
Fr. Tim: Nope…he kept it and planted it right outside the cathedral.
Kid 2: Oh…that was my second guess.
Fr. Tim: He wanted the people of Rouen to have a constant reminder that God is stronger than evil. Legend has it that when it would rain, water would go through the top of the dragon's head and come out of its mouth.
Kid 1: Oh, I get it…
Fr. Tim: And so, the legend says, the gargoyle became a tradition. Now, when you see beautiful cathedrals, you'll see gargoyles all over the outside. These statues can remind us that evil is a very real thing, but something that God has power over!
Kid 2: So, is the story true?
Fr. Tim: This story is a legend, and while St. Romanus may not have really fought a dragon, it teaches us about his courage, his faith, and about the truth of God's triumph over evil.
Kid 1: So, what about the dragon in the woods right now?
Fr. Tim: Oh yeah…I forgot about that.
Kid 2: [GULP]Fr. Tim: Okay, let's get out of here…on 3.
Kid 1: 1
Kid 2: 2
Fr. Tim: 3!
Ms. Julia: Hehehe…

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who was St. Romanus?

St. Romanus was a bishop of Rouen, a city in France, long ago, and the Church honors him as a saint. A bishop is a leader in the Church who looks after the Catholic people in one area. In the story Fr. Tim tells, Romanus also loved to visit people in prison.

Is the story of St. Romanus and the dragon true?

The dragon story is a legend, so we cannot say it happened exactly this way. St. Romanus was a real bishop, but the dragon part is a legend that historians cannot confirm. Fr. Tim says the story still teaches about courage, faith and God's triumph over evil.

Why do churches have gargoyles?

Gargoyles are carved stone spouts that carry rainwater away from a building, and many old churches have them. The legend of St. Romanus is one story people tell to explain them. Gargoyles are part of church art and building design, not part of what the Church teaches, but many people see them as a reminder that evil is real and God is stronger.

Is the Sign of the Cross magic?

No. The Sign of the Cross is a prayer that calls on the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and many Catholics begin their prayers or their day with it. It does not work like a magic spell. The Church teaches that holy signs like this one prepare us to receive God's grace and help us cooperate with it.

Is evil real, and is God stronger than it?

Yes, evil is real, and so is the devil. The Church teaches that the devil is a creature, not God, and that his power is limited. God's victory over evil is sure, even when we do not see it happen right away.

What can I do when I feel scared?

Talk to God in prayer, make the Sign of the Cross and ask for help. The Church teaches that beside each believer stands a guardian angel, a protector and shepherd. You can also tell a parent, teacher or another trusted grown-up how you feel.

Can I ask St. Romanus to pray for me?

Yes. Catholics can ask St. Romanus to intercede for them, just as they might ask a fellow Christian to pray for them. We honor the saints, but we worship God alone.

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Luminous Mysteries Pray Along for Kids

Luminous Mysteries Pray Along for Kids: Pray the Rosary With Dilly

Hi friends! Ready to pray the Rosary with Dilly? In this Juice Box pray-along, we pray all five Luminous Mysteries together, one decade at a time. A Saintly Heart Pray and Play Rosary set helps us picture each moment in the life of Jesus.

The word luminous means full of light, and each of these mysteries is a moment when Jesus shows us who he is. You don’t have to know every prayer to join in. You can pray out loud, follow along quietly, or just watch and listen.

Grown-ups, this is an easy way to pray the Rosary together at home, especially with kids who are just learning. Press play, follow the beads on the screen, and pray along.

What Are the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary?

The mysteries of the Rosary are events from the lives of Jesus and Mary, drawn from Scripture and the Church’s tradition. We think about one of them during each decade of the Rosary. In 2002, Saint John Paul II proposed adding the Luminous Mysteries, also called the mysteries of light, to the Rosary as a free choice for individuals and communities. Many Catholics pray them today. All five come from the Gospels.

1. The Baptism of Jesus
John the Baptist was baptizing people at the Jordan River when Jesus came to be baptized too. After Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens opened and the Spirit of God came down like a dove. Then a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased”. God the Father was telling everyone who Jesus is.

2. The Wedding at Cana
Jesus, Mary, and the disciples were guests at a wedding when the wine ran short. Mary saw the problem and told Jesus, “They have no wine”. Then she told the servers, “Do whatever he tells you”. Jesus changed water into wine, which John’s Gospel calls “the beginning of his signs”. At Cana, Mary brings a need to her Son and points others to him.

3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
Jesus traveled from place to place teaching people about God. He healed the sick, forgave sins, and invited everyone to follow him. He said, “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel”. To repent means to turn back to God.

4. The Transfiguration
Jesus led Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. There he was transfigured before them, and “his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light”. Then a voice came from a cloud: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him”.

5. The Institution of the Eucharist
At the Last Supper, Jesus took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me”. The Church teaches that at Mass the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Jesus, even though they still look and taste like bread and wine.

Key Takeaways

In this episode, kids will:

  • Learn what “luminous” means and why these five mysteries are called the mysteries of light
  • Pray along with Dilly and the kids: one Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and one Glory Be for each mystery
  • Discover what happens at the Baptism of Jesus, when God the Father calls him his beloved Son
  • See Mary bring a need to Jesus at the wedding at Cana and point the servers to him
  • Hear Jesus invite everyone to follow him and turn back to God
  • Watch Jesus shine with glory on the mountain with Peter, James, and John
  • Remember how Jesus gave us the Eucharist at the Last Supper, and thank him for staying close to us

Episode Summary

Have you ever wanted to pray the Rosary but weren’t sure what comes next?
In this Juice Box pray-along, Dilly starts with a promise: “You can pray with us out loud, follow along quietly, or just watch and listen.” We make the Sign of the Cross, pray the Apostles’ Creed, and then say an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be to begin. A picture of the Rosary on screen shows which bead we’re on, so kids can keep their place.

Then we pray the five Luminous Mysteries, one at a time. Dilly tells each short story, with the play set standing in for the Jordan River, the wedding jars at Cana, the mountain, and the table at the Last Supper. After each story, the kids pray a decade: an Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and a Glory Be. Dilly also gives us one thing to think about during each one, like listening to Jesus with Mary’s help, or thanking Jesus for staying close to us in the Eucharist.

We finish with the Hail Holy Queen, a closing prayer, and the Sign of the Cross. Dilly reminds us, “You can come back and pray this Rosary with us anytime.” October is the Month of the Rosary, so it’s a good time to start. If you’d like your own Saintly Heart Pray and Play Rosary set, the link and promo code are in the video description.

Episode Highlights

  • [0:00] – Welcome, Sign of the Cross, and opening prayers
    [__:__] – The Baptism of Jesus
    [__:__] – The Wedding at Cana
    [__:__] – The Proclamation of the Kingdom
    [__:__] – The Transfiguration
    [__:__] – The Institution of the Eucharist
    [__:__] – Hail Holy Queen and closing prayer
    [__:__] – Outro

Transcript

- Hi, friends. Today, we're going to pray and play along with the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. The rosary helps us pray with Mary and think about the life of Jesus. The word luminous means light. So today we're going to think about the five moments when Jesus shows us who he is. We'll use the Saintly Heart Pray and Play Rosary Set to help us picture each mystery while we pray. You could pray with us out loud, follow along quietly or just watch and listen. Let's begin.

- [Child] "Juice Box!"

- Let's pray.

- In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

- I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and Earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day, he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From there, He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen. The first Luminous Mystery is the baptism of Jesus.

- Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail, Mary full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women. And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for our sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

- Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The second Luminous Mystery is the wedding at Cana.

- Our Father who are in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and in the hour of our death. Amen.

- Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The third Luminous Mystery is the proclamation of the Kingdom.

- Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, you will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed around you among women. Blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for our sinners. Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

- Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The fourth Luminous Mystery is the transfiguration.

- Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail, Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and in the hour of our death. Amen.

- Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The fifth Luminous Mystery is the Institution of the Eucharist.

- Our father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on Earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail, Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women. And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for our sinners, now I'm at the hour of our death. Amen.

- Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us and after this are exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary.

- Of the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

- Amen.

- Great praying friends. Today we prayed the Luminous Mysteries and remembered the light of Jesus. We thought about Jesus being baptized, his first miracle at Cana, his teaching about God's Kingdom, his glory at the transfiguration and his gift of the Eucharist. You can come back and pray this rosary with us anytime. If you want your own Saintly Heart Pray and Play Rosary Set, check out the special Lincoln promo code in the description and don't forget to subscribe to Juice Box for more Catholic videos for kids. See you next time, friends. Bye.

- [Child] "Juice Box."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do you pray the Rosary with kids?

Start with the Sign of the Cross, then pray one decade for each mystery: an Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and a Glory Be, while thinking about that moment in the life of Jesus. Many families finish with the Hail Holy Queen and a closing prayer. Parents are a child's first teachers in prayer, and kids can join in a little at a time.

What are the five Luminous Mysteries?

They are the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist. In 2002, Saint John Paul II proposed adding them to the Rosary as a free choice for individuals and communities. They are also called the mysteries of light.

Do kids have to say every prayer out loud?

No. In this video, Dilly says kids can pray out loud, follow along quietly, or just watch and listen. Hearing the prayers over and over with family is a good way to start learning them.

Why do Catholics pray the Hail Mary?

The first part of the Hail Mary uses words from the Gospel of Luke, the angel Gabriel's greeting and Elizabeth's greeting to Mary. In the second part, we ask Mary to pray for us, just as we might ask a friend or family member to pray for us. Mary leads us to her Son.

What day do Catholics pray the Luminous Mysteries?

Saint John Paul II suggested Thursday. He also said this suggestion isn't meant to limit freedom in prayer, so families can choose a day that fits their week.

What is the “O my Jesus” prayer between decades?

It's a short prayer many Catholics add after the Glory Be at the end of each decade. It asks Jesus to forgive our sins and to bring all souls to heaven, especially those who need his mercy most. Families can pray it or leave it out.

Is Jesus really present in the Eucharist?

Yes. The Church teaches that in the Eucharist, Jesus is truly present with his Body and Blood, soul and divinity, even though the bread and wine still look and taste the same. That's why we thank him for staying close to us.

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Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary for Kids

Luminous Mysteries for Kids: Play and Pray Along

What Are the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary?

The mysteries of the Rosary are moments from the lives of Jesus and his mother Mary that we think about while we pray. There are four sets: the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous Mysteries. Pope St. John Paul II added the Luminous Mysteries in 2002 and called them the “mysteries of light,” because in each one Jesus shows us who he really is. Each mystery also has a “fruit.” That’s a gift Catholics have traditionally asked God for while praying it.

1. The Baptism of Jesus
Jesus came to the Jordan River, and John the Baptist baptized him. When Jesus came up out of the water, the Spirit of God came down like a dove, and a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased”. God the Father was showing everyone that Jesus is his Son.
Fruit of the mystery: openness to the Holy Spirit

2. The Wedding at Cana
Jesus, Mary, and the disciples were at a wedding when the wine ran out. Mary noticed right away and told Jesus, “They have no wine”. Then she said to the servers, “Do whatever he tells you”. Jesus had them fill the jars with water, and he turned the water into wine. It was his very first miracle!
Fruit of the mystery: going to Jesus through Mary

3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
Jesus traveled from town to town teaching people about God’s Kingdom. He healed people who were sick, forgave sins, and called everyone to turn back to God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel”.
Fruit of the mystery: repentance and conversion

4. The Transfiguration
Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. There “his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light”. Moses and Elijah appeared with him, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him”.
Fruit of the mystery: a desire for holiness

5. The Institution of the Eucharist
At the Last Supper, Jesus took the bread and said, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me”. At every Mass, the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Jesus, even though they still look and taste like bread and wine.

Key Takeaways

In this episode, kids will:

  • Learn what “luminous” means and why these are called the mysteries of light
  • Meet John the Baptist and hear God the Father call Jesus his beloved Son
  • Discover how Mary helped at the wedding at Cana, and why she tells us, “Do whatever he tells you”
  • See Jesus teach about God’s Kingdom and call people to turn back to God
  • Watch Jesus shine with glory on the mountain with Peter, James, and John
  • Find out how Jesus gave us the Eucharist at the Last Supper
  • Practice praying one decade of the Rosary for each mystery

Episode Summary

In this Juice Box play-along, we set up a Rosary Pray and Play set from Saintly Heart and act out all five Luminous Mysteries, one at a time. John the Baptist can’t believe Jesus wants to be baptized. The wedding guests run out of wine. The crowds come to hear Jesus teach. A tired little Peter asks, “Are we there yet?” on the way up the mountain. And the apostles gather around the table at the Last Supper.

After each mystery, kids can pause and pray a decade of the Rosary: one Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and one Glory Be. Or they can just keep playing along. They’ll finish knowing all five Luminous Mysteries and a little more about who Jesus is.

Episode Highlights

  • [0:00] – Intro: What are the mysteries of the Rosary?
    [__:__] – The Baptism of Jesus
    [__:__] – The Wedding at Cana
    [__:__] – The Proclamation of the Kingdom
    [__:__] – The Transfiguration
    [__:__] – The Institution of the Eucharist
    [__:__] – Outro: all five Luminous Mysteries

Transcript

Hi friends! Today we’re talking about mysteries… mysteries of the Rosary! The mysteries of the Rosary are events from the lives of Jesus and Mary, drawn from Scripture and the Church’s tradition, that help us think about Jesus and his mother Mary. When we pray the Rosary, we think about these stories so we can remember how much God loves us. There are four sets of mysteries: The Joyful Mysteries, The Sorrowful Mysteries, The Glorious Mysteries, and the Luminous Mysteries. Today we’re playing through the Luminous Mysteries! I have this Rosary Pray and Play set from Saintly Heart, and I’m going to use the little pieces to show you what each mystery is. If you want to pray along, you can pause after each mystery and pray one decade of Hail Marys. If not, that’s okay too. You can just play along with us!
The Luminous Mysteries are about moments in Jesus’ life when he shows us who he really is. The word “luminous” means light. So these mysteries help us see the light of Jesus! There are five Luminous Mysteries. Let’s play through them together.
The first Luminous Mystery is The Baptism of Jesus. This is when Jesus went to the Jordan River, and John the Baptist baptized him. In Matthew 3, it says that after Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened, the Spirit of God came down like a dove, and a voice from heaven said: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” That means God the Father was showing everyone that Jesus is his Son.
Okay, here’s John the Baptist. And here comes Jesus! John might say: “Wait… you want ME to baptize YOU?” And Jesus says: “Yes, John. This is part of God’s plan.” Then splash! Jesus is baptized! Wait… what’s that? A dove? And a voice from heaven? “This is my beloved Son!” Whoa. That’s a big moment. The fruit of this mystery is being open to the Holy Spirit. When we think about Jesus’ baptism, we remember that God loves us too, and he wants us to live as his children.
You can pause here and pray one decade of the Rosary while thinking about Jesus being baptized in the Jordan River.
The second Luminous Mystery is The Wedding at Cana. This is when Jesus, Mary, and the disciples were at a wedding. But then something happened. They ran out of wine! Mary noticed the problem and told Jesus. In John 2, Mary says to the servants: “Do whatever he tells you.” Then Jesus told the servants to fill jars with water, and he turned the water into wine. This was Jesus’ first miracle!
Okay, everybody is at the wedding. Yay! Wedding party! Wait a second. Uh oh. The wine is all gone. Mary notices right away because Mary is always paying attention. Mary says: “Jesus, they have no wine.” And then she tells the servants: “Do whatever he tells you.” Jesus says: “Fill the jars with water.” Water? For a wedding? Okay… if Jesus says so! And then… Whoa! It’s not water anymore! It’s wine! The fruit of this mystery is going to Jesus through Mary. Mary helps us listen to Jesus. She always points us to him.
You can pause here and pray one decade of the Rosary while thinking about Mary telling us, “Do whatever Jesus tells you.”
The third Luminous Mystery is The Proclamation of the Kingdom. That means Jesus went around teaching people about God’s Kingdom. He healed people. He forgave sins. He told people to turn back to God. He taught them how to love, pray, forgive, and follow him. In Mark 1, Jesus says: “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” That means Jesus is inviting everyone to come close to God.
Here comes Jesus! And here are the people. Some people are sick. Some people are sad. Some people made bad choices. Some people don’t know what to do. And Jesus says: “Come follow me.” He says: “God loves you.” He says: “Turn back to God.” He says: “Love one another.” Wait, should we make the people follow Jesus? Come on, everybody! This way! No pushing in the crowd, little disciples. The fruit of this mystery is repentance and conversion. That means we ask God to help us turn away from sin and follow Jesus with our whole hearts.
You can pause here and pray one decade of the Rosary while thinking about Jesus teaching people about the Kingdom of God.
The fourth Luminous Mystery is The Transfiguration. This is when Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain. And while they were there, Jesus’ face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright white. Moses and Elijah appeared with him. Then a voice from heaven said: “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” The disciples got to see Jesus’ glory.
Okay, Jesus says: “Peter, James, John, come with me up the mountain.” Up, up, up they go. That is a big climb. Maybe Peter says: “Are we there yet?” And then suddenly… Whoa! Jesus is shining! His face is bright! His clothes are bright! Everything is bright! Peter says: “This is amazing!” And then God the Father says: “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” So what should we do? Listen to Jesus! The fruit of this mystery is a desire for holiness. That means we want to become more like Jesus.
You can pause here and pray one decade of the Rosary while thinking about Jesus shining with glory on the mountain.
The fifth Luminous Mystery is The Institution of the Eucharist. This is when Jesus gave us the Eucharist at the Last Supper. Jesus was with his apostles, and he took bread and wine. In Luke 22, Jesus says: “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.” At every Mass, we remember this moment. The bread and wine become Jesus’ Body and Blood. Jesus gives himself to us in the Eucharist because he loves us so much.
Okay, here is Jesus at the table with his apostles. It’s the Last Supper. Jesus takes the bread. He says: “This is my body.” Then he takes the cup. He says: “This is my blood.” The apostles might not understand everything yet. Maybe one of them says: “Wait… this is very important, isn’t it?” Yes. Very important. Jesus is giving us the Eucharist. And we still receive Jesus in the Eucharist at Mass today. The fruit of this mystery is love of the Eucharist. When we think about this mystery, we remember that Jesus wants to be close to us.
You can pause here and pray one decade of the Rosary while thinking about Jesus giving us the Eucharist at the Last Supper.
And those are the five Luminous Mysteries! The Baptism of Jesus, The Wedding at Cana, The Proclamation of the Kingdom, The Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist. These mysteries help us see the light of Jesus and remember who he is. Next time you pray the Rosary, you can think about these stories and play them out in your imagination. If you want your own Rosary Pray and Play set, check out the special link and promo code in the description. And don’t forget to subscribe to Juice Box for more fun Catholic videos for kids. See you next time, friends. Bye!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary?

They're five moments from Jesus' public life: his Baptism, the Wedding at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist. Pope St. John Paul II added them to the Rosary in 2002.

Why are they called the Luminous Mysteries?

Luminous means full of light. In each of these moments, Jesus shows who he really is, the Son of God. He even called himself the light of the world.

What day do Catholics pray the Luminous Mysteries?

Thursday. Pope St. John Paul II suggested praying the Luminous Mysteries on Thursdays, but families can pray them any day.

What are the fruits of the Luminous Mysteries?

Traditionally: openness to the Holy Spirit (Baptism), going to Jesus through Mary (Cana), repentance and conversion (Proclamation of the Kingdom), a desire for holiness (Transfiguration), and love for the Eucharist (Institution of the Eucharist). The fruits come from Catholic prayer tradition, so different prayer books may word them a little differently.

How do you pray one decade of the Rosary?

Say the name of the mystery, then pray one Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and one Glory Be while you think about that moment in Jesus' life. Many families also add the Fatima Prayer at the end.

Why does Mary say, “Do whatever he tells you”?

Mary always leads us to her Son. At Cana, she brought the problem to Jesus and then pointed the servers to him. We honor Mary, and she helps us listen to Jesus.

Is the Eucharist really Jesus?

Yes. The Church teaches that at Mass the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Jesus, even though they still look and taste like bread and wine. Jesus gives himself to us because he loves us.

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Free Luminous Mysteries Activity Worksheet for Kids

Help your kids remember all five Luminous Mysteries with a printable coloring and matching page they can use while praying the Rosary.

What's Inside:

Five pictures to color, one for each Luminous Mystery

A matching game: connect each mystery to its fruit

A decade tracker with ten beads to color as you pray

Perfect to use while watching the companion Juice Box video

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Kids Teaching Mass

St. Elmo for Kids: The Brave Story of St. Erasmus

Meet St. Elmo, also known as St. Erasmus, an early Christian martyr remembered for his courage and faithfulness to Jesus.

Around the campfire, Fr. Tim tells the Juice Box crew about St. Elmo, some of the dramatic legends and traditions that developed around him, and what his witness can teach kids about trusting Jesus when life is painful, frightening, or difficult.

Who Was St. Elmo? The Story of St. Erasmus for Kids

St. Elmo is a traditional name for St. Erasmus of Formia.

Later tradition describes him as a bishop associated with Formia, Italy, and the Church has long honored him as a martyr. A martyr is someone who remains faithful to Jesus even when doing so costs that person his or her life.

Christians faced periods of severe persecution in the Roman Empire, and St. Erasmus has long been honored by Christians as a bishop and martyr who remained faithful to Christ.

Over time, many dramatic stories developed around St. Erasmus. Later accounts attributed to him describe miraculous rescues, angelic assistance, and even a raven feeding him while he was in hiding. These stories belong to the legendary tradition surrounding St. Erasmus and cannot be confirmed as historical facts.

What the Church remembers most importantly is much simpler: St. Erasmus is honored as a martyr who remained faithful to Christ.

Key Takeaways

In this episode, kids will:

  • See what happens during the entrance procession, including the crucifix, candles, and incense
  • Learn why the priest genuflects toward the tabernacle, and why Jesus is present there
  • Understand why there are always three Mass readings, and where the priest finds them in the lectionary
  • Discover what happens during the Eucharistic Prayer, and how the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus
  • Learn why Catholics offer one another a sign of peace, and what to pray if they haven’t had their First Communion yet
  • See what the priest does after Communion to care for the sacred vessels

Episode Summary

Ever wonder what your kids would say if they had to explain the Mass themselves? In this episode, Father Tim invites a group of curious kids to do exactly that, walking through the Mass step by step from the sacristy to the final blessing.

We start by following the entrance procession, learning what the crucifix and incense represent, and stop at the altar steps to talk about genuflecting toward the tabernacle, since Jesus himself is present there.

The kids ask the questions real kids actually ask: why are there three readings, what is the lectionary, and what happens when the priest raises his hands and says the words of Jesus over the bread and wine. Father Tim walks through the Eucharistic Prayer, the Our Father, and the sign of peace, before answering one of the more tender questions of the episode, what a child should do if they haven’t had their First Communion yet and can’t receive Communion.

By the end, Father Tim quizzes the kids on everything they’ve learned, tabernacle, ambo, lectionary, and missal, and they get every one right. A fun, hands-on way to help kids recognize what’s happening the next time they’re sitting in the pew.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Medieval Church Lego Build
  • 6:05 – Things Inside the Church with Magna-Tiles
  • 10:57 – Church Altar Lego Build
  • 15:34 – Notre Dame Cathedral Lego Build
  • 20:17 – Learn ABCs, Catholic Style
  • 24:42 – Catholic Mass & Church Play Along for Kids
  • 28:30 – Viking Lego Village Into a Church

Transcript

Hey, JuiceBoxers! Today is no ordinary JuiceBox episode! Today we're... GOING TO MASS! There's a lot of important stuff that happens at Mass, and maybe you're a little confused sometimes. That's okay! Mass is the best and most important type of prayer we have. I love it so much! My friends and I are going to teach you about some of the things you see and hear at Mass. LIKE THE BELLS!! AND THE SMOKE!! Why does the priest dress like that?? We'll get into it all! Now, let's get ready!

Okay, so before Mass begins my servers and I get ready in a special room called the: Sacristy. OOOOOH, so that's what that room is... I always wondered what you guys were doing in there. In the sacristy, we have all of the stuff we need to make Mass happen. One of the important things that happens in here: I get dressed! I wear special clothes called vestments. There are all different colored vestments for different seasons: White is for celebration. Like Christmas and Easter! Purple is for preparation. Like Advent and Lent! Red is for sacrifice. Green is for Ordinary time, which is most of the year. Let's do green! Alright, now let's quiet down and head into the church!

At the very beginning of Mass, the priest and the servers walk down the aisle. This is called the: Procession! Sometimes the procession has a song, but not always. During the procession, you might see the servers carrying some things: A crucifix, an image of Jesus on the Cross. Candles! And sometimes you might even see a special kind of smoke called incense, this cool thing is called a thurible, and when you swing it the smoke comes out. As I get to the altar, I genuflect. Now, I have a question for you, which way should I genuflect?? Wait, what does genuflect even mean?? Great question! To genuflect means to get down on one knee. It's a sign of reverence. After all, we're coming before God Himself! Oh...so you genuflect up? Nope! But that's a good guess. Towards the Holy Water? Hmm! Interesting. But not that either. Towards the big golden box in the center? Bingo! That big golden box is called the: Tabernacle. I genuflect towards the tabernacle because Jesus Himself is in the tabernacle.

Huh?? We'll explain that later, but for now... In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. After we make the Sign of the Cross, we want to have God clean our hearts. Sometimes our hearts want things other than God, and we want to come back to Him. So, we ask God to forgive us! You may see some people who pound their fist on their chest, like this: "Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault..." Then we sing the Gloria and we give praise to God!! That's the whole reason that we're here! [Sing piece of Gloria]

Ok, now we go into one of my favorite parts of Mass: the readings! We get to bask in the Word of God! I'm the reader! This is called the: Ambo. The Ambo is where the readings take place. But wait... What? How do I know what to read? It's all in the lectionary, it has all the readings for the whole year! Oh. Thanks. WAIT, WHAT?!?!?! Everything ok? Why are there three readings?? There's always three readings! One from the Old Testament, before Jesus came. A Psalm, which is an ancient song of praise to God. And an Epistle, which are letters the apostles of Jesus wrote a looooong time ago. Alright, I better get reading... "In the beginning..." [Comical Gibberish in high speed] The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. And now, I get to read from the Gospel! The words of Jesus! Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.

After the Gospel, I talk for a little while. Sometimes I'll explain the readings or teach people how to come closer to Jesus. It's called a: Homily. After the Homily, we recite a prayer called the: Creed. In the creed, we proclaim all the things that we believe in our faith. I believe in One God... The Father the Almighty... Maker of Heaven and earth

Next we pray for people in need! This is a great time for you to pray in your heart for people you know! I want to pray for my friend who got hurt! I want to pray for my grandma! We pray for everyone who is sick, everyone who is suffering, and everyone who is lonely. Lord, hear our prayer.

Alright, JuiceBoxers, it's game time. This is where we get into the most important part of the Mass: The Eucharist. Eucharist is a word that means "thanksgiving." Like thanksgiving dinner?? Well...I guess it's kind of like that. There won't be any turkey. But we are giving thanks to God and reliving The Last Supper, so...a little bit. Guys, we gotta get ready. I need some help. YOU! Get bread. Aye aye, captain. YOU! Get wine. I'm not allowed to drink wine... This is different. Meet me back here in two minutes. On it.

I'll get things ready over here. Altar cloth. To set the table. Crucifix. To remember why we do what we do. Corporal. To give our gifts a special place. Paten. For the bread. Chalice. For the wine. Mission accomplished. Well done. Well done, indeed. Ok, so now everything is on the altar...let's pray! During the Eucharistic prayer, I read prayers out of this special book called the missal. In this book are all the prayers for the whole Mass.

During the Eucharistic prayer, I ask the Holy Spirit to come down on the bread and wine. Then, I do something very special: I bow down and I recite the words of Jesus over the bread: Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is My Body, which will be given up for you. Once I say those words, the bread actually becomes the Body of Jesus! And, how do you know that it's happened?? THE BELLS!! As the bells are rung, I elevate His Body so that everyone in the church can adore Him. Then, I do the same with the wine: Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the chalice of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of me. And now, the wine is the Blood of Jesus!

As we move on in the Eucharistic prayer, we all stand up and pray the prayer that Jesus taught us: The Our Father! I KNOW THAT PRAYER!! Now, have you ever wondered why everyone starts shaking hands in the middle of Mass? Yeah, why the heck do we do that?? Well, after we pray the Our Father, we have the opportunity to make peace with the people around us, to show them love and forgiveness! This is usually done by saying: Peace be with you! AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT!! Exactly! Now, after that, we get ready for the most amazing part of Mass: Communion!

During Communion, everyone in church comes forward to receive Jesus by eating His body. Sometimes you might see that you can receive the Blood of Jesus as well, and sometimes just His Body, either way, He gives His whole Self to us anytime we receive Communion. Body of Christ. Amen.

Wait, but what if I haven't had my First Communion yet?? Well, Jesus wants you to receive Him and He can't wait until it's your first Communion! I can't wait either! For now, you can say a prayer to Jesus saying how much you love Him and want to receive Him. Jesus, I love You and I can't wait for my first Communion...

After Communion, while you pray and give thanks to God, you may notice that I do some cleaning up here at the altar. I purify the sacred vessels. I wipe them down with a special cloth called a purificator to make sure that they are fully cleaned out, because we want to take special care of the Body and Blood of Jesus. Now that I'm done with that, I'll go back to my chair, we'll pray a closing prayer, and then I give the final blessing. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. And now, Mass is over! We process out. And we're all done!

Alright, guys, quiz time! Here's the church, can you help me find the... Tabernacle Good job! Ambo? Great! Lectionary? You got it! Missal Yes! Man, you guys are good! Parents, if you want your kids to be able to take Mass home and keep learning, click the link in the description for the pop-up Mass kit from our friends at Saintly Heart. JuiceBoxers, I always love playing and praying with you! I hope that next time you're at Mass, you recognize the things we learned about in this video. I will see you guys next time for more fun! Bye!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why does the priest genuflect toward the tabernacle?

The priest genuflects, getting down on one knee, as a sign of reverence. Jesus himself is present in the tabernacle, so the gesture is a way of acknowledging that we are coming before God.

Why are there always three Mass readings?

The Church includes one reading from the Old Testament, a Psalm, and an Epistle at every Sunday Mass, drawing from a book called the lectionary, which contains all the readings for the entire year.

What happens during the Eucharistic Prayer?

During the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest prays the words of Jesus over the bread and wine, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, they become the Body and Blood of Christ. This moment, called the consecration, is the heart of the Mass.

What if I haven't had my First Communion yet?

A child who hasn't received First Communion can still come forward during Communion to receive a blessing instead, and is invited to pray and tell Jesus how much they love him and look forward to receiving him one day.

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Free Teaching Mass Activity Worksheet for Kids

Search the Sanctuary is an I-Spy style worksheet that helps kids become more familiar with the sacred objects they see at Mass. Kids search the hand-drawn sanctuary scene and circle each item they can find, including the Tabernacle, Altar, Bread, Chalice, Altar Cloth, Ambo, Wine, and Crucifix.

What's Inside:

An I-Spy style sanctuary scene 8 Mass items for kids to find and circle

Perfect to use while watching the companion Juice Box video

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What are the Seven Sacraments

7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church Explained for Kids

In this Juice Box compilation, kids learn about Baptism, the Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders through puzzles, Bible stories, books, LEGO builds, and simple explanations of how Christ gives us his grace through the sacraments.

What Are the 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church?

The seven sacraments are Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders.

The Church teaches that the sacraments are effective signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, through which God shares his divine life with us.

They use visible signs and actions, such as water, oil, spoken words, bread and wine, and the laying on of hands, to communicate invisible grace.

The sacraments are not merely symbols that remind us of God. Christ truly acts through them.

In the opening video, Fr. Tim introduces all seven sacraments through a puzzle and explains how they help us encounter Jesus in ways we can see, hear, touch, and experience.

Key Takeaways

In this compilation, kids will:

  • Learn the names of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church
  • Discover what Catholics mean when we call a sacrament a visible sign of invisible grace
  • Learn how Baptism frees us from sin and begins new life in Christ
  • Discover that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist
  • Learn how Confirmation seals and strengthens the baptized person through a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit
  • See how Reconciliation brings forgiveness and restores our relationship with God
  • Learn why the Anointing of the Sick is given to those whose health is seriously impaired by illness or old age
  • Discover how Matrimony unites a baptized man and woman in a lifelong covenant ordered to their mutual good and to the procreation and education of children
  • Learn how Holy Orders ordains bishops, priests, and deacons for distinct forms of service to Christ and his Church
  • See how the sacraments draw us deeper into the life of Jesus

Episode Summary

This special Juice Box compilation brings together several episodes about the Catholic sacraments.

Fr. Tim begins with a puzzle that introduces all seven sacraments one by one. Kids see water for Baptism, the Eucharistic bread and chalice for Holy Communion, a dove for Confirmation, the Cross for Reconciliation, oil for Anointing of the Sick, wedding rings for Matrimony, and a stole representing Holy Orders.

The compilation then goes deeper. Kids hear the story of Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan River, learn how water has been used throughout Scripture, and discover how Christian Baptism gives new life in Christ and brings us into the Church.

Next comes First Holy Communion, beginning with the Last Supper and leading into the mystery of the Eucharist, where bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.

Several segments focus on Confession, helping children understand sin, forgiveness, examination of conscience, penance, absolution, and why the sacrament is meant to bring healing rather than fear.

The compilation also includes a reading of Light of the Sacraments, walking through all seven sacraments using Scripture, imagery, and devotional explanations.

By the end, kids have not only learned the names of the sacraments. They have seen how the sacraments connect the life of Jesus to the life of the Church today.

The 7 Sacraments Explained for Kids

1. Baptism

Baptism is the first sacrament of Christian initiation.

Through Baptism, a person is freed from sin, reborn as a child of God, incorporated into Christ, and made a member of the Church.

Water is the central visible sign of Baptism.

In the compilation, kids first learn how water cleanses, then hear the story of Jesus being baptized by John in the Jordan River. The episode connects water in Baptism with other important moments involving water in Scripture.

Jesus himself did not need Baptism for the forgiveness of sins because Jesus is sinless. His Baptism revealed his identity and helped inaugurate his public ministry.

Christian Baptism is more than an imitation of Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan. It is a sacrament instituted by Christ that truly communicates grace.

2. The Eucharist

The Eucharist, also called Holy Communion, is the sacrament in which Catholics receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

At the Last Supper, Jesus took bread and wine and gave them to his disciples as his Body and Blood.

At Mass, through the Eucharistic Prayer, especially the words of Christ spoken in the consecration, and the action of the Holy Spirit, the bread and wine become Christ’s Body and Blood while the appearances of bread and wine remain.

The Church calls this change transubstantiation.

The compilation walks kids through the Last Supper and connects Jesus’ words there with the words they hear at Mass.

The Eucharist is not merely a reminder of Jesus.

Jesus Christ is truly, really, and substantially present in the Eucharist.

3. Confirmation

Confirmation is a sacrament that seals and strengthens the baptized person with a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

In the compilation, the dove is used as a visual reminder of the Holy Spirit, and the episode emphasizes being sealed with the Spirit.

Confirmation does not mean a Catholic is “graduating” from the faith.

Instead, the sacrament strengthens the baptized person to live as a disciple of Christ and bear witness to the faith.

4. Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation, also called Confession or Penance, is the sacrament in which sins committed after Baptism are forgiven through God’s mercy.

A person confesses sins to a priest, expresses sorrow, receives a penance, and receives absolution.

The compilation spends significant time helping kids understand what happens in Confession and why they do not need to be afraid.

Kids learn about making an examination of conscience, confessing honestly, praying an act of contrition, receiving absolution, and completing a penance.

The priest does not replace Jesus.

Christ is the one who forgives sins, and the priest acts sacramentally in Christ’s name and by the authority Christ entrusted to the Church.

5. Anointing of the Sick

The Anointing of the Sick is given to Catholics whose health is seriously impaired by illness or old age.

A priest anoints the sick person with blessed oil and prays for the grace, strength, peace, and healing of Christ.

The sacrament can include physical healing if that is God’s will, but its purpose is broader than physical recovery.

It unites the sick person more closely to Christ, gives strength for suffering, and can also prepare a person for the final journey of this life when death is near.

In the compilation, Anointing is introduced through the need for Christ’s healing presence during serious illness.

6. Matrimony

The Sacrament of Matrimony unites a baptized man and woman in a lifelong covenant of marriage.

Husband and wife freely give themselves to one another in a lifelong, faithful, and fruitful covenant, ordered to their mutual good and to the procreation and education of children.

The compilation uses wedding rings as the visual sign for Matrimony and describes marriage as the lifelong gift of a man and woman to one another.

Christian marriage becomes a sign of Christ’s faithful love for his Church.

7. Holy Orders

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which bishops, priests, and deacons are ordained and configured for distinct forms of service to Christ and his Church.

The sacrament is conferred through the laying on of hands and the prayer of ordination.

In the compilation, Fr. Tim uses the priest’s stole to introduce Holy Orders and talks about the joy he experienced when he became a priest.

Priesthood is not simply a job.

Priests serve especially through preaching the Gospel, pastoral leadership, celebrating the Eucharist, and administering the sacraments entrusted to their ministry.

Bishops, priests, and deacons each serve the Church in distinct ways according to the ministry they have received.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Medieval Church Lego Build
  • 6:05 – Things Inside the Church with Magna-Tiles
  • 10:57 – Church Altar Lego Build
  • 15:34 – Notre Dame Cathedral Lego Build
  • 20:17 – Learn ABCs, Catholic Style
  • 24:42 – Catholic Mass & Church Play Along for Kids
  • 28:30 – Viking Lego Village Into a Church

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:00] Hi, friends.
[00:00:00 --> 00:00:03] Today we're building something awesome,
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:05] this giant Lego church.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] I have so many questions about church.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:11] Is the church the building or the people inside?
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:12] What happens at church?
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:13] Why do we go there?
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:15] Let's dive into these questions
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:17] while we build this together.
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:18] Let's go.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:21] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:24] Church is a word that brings a lot of different pictures
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:25] to people's mind.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:28] What do you think of when you hear the word church?
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:31] You might picture a beautiful building where people worship,
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:35] and that is part of what we mean when we say church.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:38] Let's learn more about the building itself.
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:39] There are a lot of different styles
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:41] of churches throughout the world,
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:44] but they all share some common features.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:47] Most churches will have steps leading up to the doors
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:49] as a reminder that when we go to church,
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:51] we are getting closer to heaven.
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:54] The entryway is called the narthex,
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:55] and that's the part you step into
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:58] right after you open the doors.
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[00:01:22 --> 00:01:24] After that, it's the nave,
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:27] which comes from the Latin word for boat.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] It's where everyone sits during mass.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] It's called the nave as a reminder of Noah's ark
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:36] and how God redeems all of humanity.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:38] Noah's ark was like a giant boat.
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:42] The very front of the church is called the sanctuary.
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:46] The sanctuary is where the priest stands during mass.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:48] The two most important parts of the church
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] are in the sanctuary,
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:53] the altar and the tabernacle.
[00:01:53 --> 00:01:54] The altar is important
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:57] because that's where Jesus makes Himself present
[00:01:57 --> 00:01:59] in the Eucharist.
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:01] The tabernacle, which normally looks like
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:02] a large golden box,
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:05] is where the extra Eucharist is kept after mass,
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:07] so people can come and talk to Jesus
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:09] and know that He is there with them.
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[00:02:22 --> 00:02:24] Usually to the side of the sanctuary
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:27] is the sacristy and robing rooms.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] The sacristy is where the Eucharist bread
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:32] and wine are kept when not being used
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:34] with the clergy vestments
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:37] and parish records or important books.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:39] Clergy may use the sacristy for robing
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:41] or for private prayer.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:44] (gentle bright music)
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:47] Our Lego church is starting to look super cool.
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:48] Let's keep building.
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:52] Those are some of the more important parts
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:53] of the church building,
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:55] but there are also lots of important things that happen
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:58] inside of the church, like worship.
[00:02:58 --> 00:03:01] Worship is a way that people who believe in Jesus
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:04] and God come together to show their love
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:06] and respect for Him.
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:09] The mass is the most important way that we worship at church
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:11] because that's when Jesus makes Himself
[00:03:11 --> 00:03:13] physically present to us.
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:17] We go to church because Jesus is there.
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:19] Being with Him now prepares us for being with Him
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:21] forever in heaven.
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] Isn't that so cool?
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:26] Other important things that happen at church are prayer.
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:28] People go there to pray,
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:30] which is having a conversation with Jesus.
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:33] There are many different ways to talk to Jesus.
[00:03:33 --> 00:03:36] Everyone has their own unique way.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:38] Some common ways are reading scripture,
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:42] learning about the lives of saints, and praying the rosary.
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:44] There's also something called adoration,
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:47] which is when Jesus in the form of the Holy Eucharist
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:51] is displayed in a special holder called a monstrance.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:54] The monstrance is placed at the front of the church
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:55] or in a special chapel,
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:59] and people come to have some peaceful time with Jesus.
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:01] It's like how you might sit quietly
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] with a good friend you really like.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:06] While the church is a special place
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:08] and many special things happen inside of it,
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:11] the church also has special jobs.
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:13] The most important job of the church
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:16] is to administer the sacraments.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:18] There are seven sacraments,
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] and all of them play an important role
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:21] in the life of the world.
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:26] Baptism, the Eucharist, confirmation, confession,
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:29] anointing of the sick, holy orders, and marriage.
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:33] Sometimes when people talk about the church,
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:34] they also mean us.
[00:04:34 --> 00:04:36] How is that possible?
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:40] While Jesus was still active in His ministry,
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:42] He appointed one of His closest friends
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] and followers to be the leader of the church.
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:47] This friend was named Saint Peter.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:51] Saint Peter was the first Pope or a leader of the church.
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:54] From that point on, there has always been a Pope
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:57] anointed as leader of the church.
[00:04:57 --> 00:04:59] Jesus promised to give Saint Peter
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:00] the keys to the kingdom of heaven,
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:03] which means He wanted Saint Peter to watch over the church
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:05] until Jesus comes back.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:08] Saint Paul, throughout his letters,
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:11] talks about the church as the body of Christ.
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:14] Jesus is like the head of the body,
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:16] in control and showing where it will go,
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:19] and each of us makes up a part of the body.
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[00:05:27 --> 00:05:29] Wow, that looks amazing.
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:31] At the end of the day,
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:33] the church isn't just a beautiful building
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] where we worship God.
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:37] The church is also you.
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:41] You are a member of Christ's body here on earth.
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:43] When you treat your siblings with kindness
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] or do something nice for your mom,
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:49] you are reflecting Jesus, just like we are all called to do.
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:53] Building this beautiful church was so fun.
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:56] We learned so much about what a church is,
[00:05:56 --> 00:05:58] who is part of the church,
[00:05:58 --> 00:06:00] and the important job that it has.
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:03] I can't wait to build more cool things with you.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:05] Until next time, friends, bye.
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:07] Hi, friends, my name is Dilly,
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:08] and welcome to Juice Box.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:11] Have you ever been to church
[00:06:11 --> 00:06:14] and noticed all the beautiful things inside?
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:17] (camera clicks)
[00:06:17 --> 00:06:19] Well, I thought it would be so fun
[00:06:19 --> 00:06:22] if we built some of them out of our magnetic tiles today.
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:23] Let's get started.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:27] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:29] First, I'm building the church.
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:31] Not every church looks exactly the same,
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:34] but they do have a lot of similarities.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:39] Traditionally, churches were built in a T-shape,
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:41] so it looks like a cross from above.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:46] The long rectangular space
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:50] where everyone gathers for mass is called the nave,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:52] and it represents the body of Christ.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:57] That's all the people that love and serve God.
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[00:07:04 --> 00:07:07] The inside of churches feel really big
[00:07:07 --> 00:07:09] to remind us of the grandness of God.
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:15] They also have tall towers called steeples
[00:07:15 --> 00:07:17] to point towards heaven.
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:19] They remind us to look up to God.
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[00:07:46 --> 00:07:48] One of the first things I noticed
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:52] inside the church was the beautiful colored windows
[00:07:52 --> 00:07:54] or stained glass windows.
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:58] Those windows usually show some kind of story from the Bible
[00:07:58 --> 00:08:00] or the story of a sea,
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:02] or has some kind of special symbolic meaning.
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:06] When I'm having trouble listening at mass,
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:08] I look at the windows and try to figure out
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:10] what story they're telling.
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[00:08:23 --> 00:08:26] One important stained glass window is the rose window.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] The rose window is usually at the front of the church
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:33] above the altar, and it's made out of small windows
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:36] that make up one big circle window.
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:40] Sometimes it looks like it has flower petals.
[00:08:40 --> 00:08:43] I guess that's why it's called a rose window.
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[00:08:48 --> 00:08:50] One thing that's really hard to miss
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:52] at a church is the cross.
[00:08:52 --> 00:08:54] The cross is so important
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:57] because that's where Jesus suffered and died.
[00:08:57 --> 00:09:00] That may seem pretty scary and sad,
[00:09:00 --> 00:09:05] but it's how God showed all His people how much He loves us.
[00:09:05 --> 00:09:07] By doing that, our sins can be forgiven
[00:09:07 --> 00:09:09] and we can get to heaven.
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:13] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:18] While looking around the church,
[00:09:18 --> 00:09:23] I also saw this picture of Jesus with His heart on fire.
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:25] That's called the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:28] It reminds us of how much Jesus loves us.
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:31] He loves us so much that His heart is flaming.
[00:09:31 --> 00:09:35] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:47 --> 00:09:49] One of the coolest looking things I saw
[00:09:49 --> 00:09:51] at church was the monstrance.
[00:09:51 --> 00:09:56] The monstrance is this big, fancy looking golden vessel.
[00:09:56 --> 00:09:59] In the middle, there's a consecrated host.
[00:09:59 --> 00:10:03] That means that the host inside is the real body of Jesus.
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:10] The monstrance is put out on the altar during adoration,
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] which is when we can go look at it and pray.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:16] (gentle bright music)
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:37] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:10:43 --> 00:10:45] Thank you for building with me today.
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:48] I love looking around the church and finding cool things.
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:51] Next time you go, try to notice something new
[00:10:51 --> 00:10:54] and maybe even build it at home.
[00:10:54 --> 00:10:56] Until then, see you next time, friends.
[00:10:57 --> 00:10:59] Welcome to Juice Box,
[00:10:59 --> 00:11:02] where we love building and learning about the faith.
[00:11:02 --> 00:11:03] I invited one of my friends
[00:11:03 --> 00:11:06] to show us how he builds an altar out of Lego.
[00:11:06 --> 00:11:07] Hi, friends.
[00:11:07 --> 00:11:08] My name is Paul.
[00:11:08 --> 00:11:12] And today we're building this cool priest,
[00:11:12 --> 00:11:14] this tool in church.
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:17] We'll also tell you more about what's on the altar
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:19] and how it's used.
[00:11:19 --> 00:11:20] Take it away, friend.
[00:11:20 --> 00:11:23] Juice box. (giggles)
[00:11:23 --> 00:11:27] An altar in a Catholic church is like a special table
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:28] where really important things happen
[00:11:28 --> 00:11:31] during church services and masses.
[00:11:31 --> 00:11:33] It's kind of like the stage
[00:11:33 --> 00:11:35] where all the important action takes place.
[00:11:35 --> 00:11:38] Altars can look different in different churches.
[00:11:38 --> 00:11:40] Sometimes they're made of wood or stone.
[00:11:40 --> 00:11:43] Let's see what kind of altar our friend is building.
[00:11:43 --> 00:11:45] First, we get one of these.
[00:11:45 --> 00:11:49] This right here.
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:51] And right there.
[00:11:54 --> 00:11:55] There.
[00:11:55 --> 00:11:57] And right there.
[00:11:58 --> 00:12:01] (gentle bright music)
[00:12:05 --> 00:12:08] Hey, okay, there's the bread.
[00:12:08 --> 00:12:11] And this is the golden plate.
[00:12:11 --> 00:12:14] And then we'll get the bread out of the golden plate.
[00:12:14 --> 00:12:17] There are actually two important golden dishes
[00:12:17 --> 00:12:19] on the altar that have a similar job.
[00:12:19 --> 00:12:21] One is the paten.
[00:12:21 --> 00:12:23] That one looks like a golden plate.
[00:12:23 --> 00:12:25] The other is the ciborium.
[00:12:25 --> 00:12:27] That one looks more like a bowl.
[00:12:27 --> 00:12:29] Both the paten and the ciborium
[00:12:29 --> 00:12:31] are used to protect the consecrated hosts
[00:12:31 --> 00:12:33] called the Eucharist.
[00:12:33 --> 00:12:37] Because the hosts have become the real body of Jesus Christ,
[00:12:37 --> 00:12:40] it needs a special vessel to be placed in.
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:44] And you might see at church a book,
[00:12:44 --> 00:12:46] and that's a Bible.
[00:12:49 --> 00:12:54] And the Bibles tell the story of Jesus's life.
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:57] The Bible does tell the story
[00:12:57 --> 00:12:59] of Jesus's life in the New Testament.
[00:12:59 --> 00:13:02] During mass, we also read from the Old Testament
[00:13:02 --> 00:13:04] and from the Psalms.
[00:13:04 --> 00:13:06] Those are from a time before Jesus,
[00:13:06 --> 00:13:07] but if you listen closely,
[00:13:07 --> 00:13:11] it gives us clues about what Jesus would be like.
[00:13:11 --> 00:13:13] You might also see a big book on the altar
[00:13:13 --> 00:13:15] called the Roman Missal.
[00:13:15 --> 00:13:17] That contains all of the prayers
[00:13:17 --> 00:13:21] and instructions that the priest needs to celebrate mass.
[00:13:24 --> 00:13:25] Put it right here.
[00:13:25 --> 00:13:27] Yeah, right there.
[00:13:27 --> 00:13:31] And this is the chalice with the wine in it.
[00:13:31 --> 00:13:34] You might have seen like the wine
[00:13:34 --> 00:13:37] from our first communion episode.
[00:13:37 --> 00:13:40] And you've probably seen the priest.
[00:13:41 --> 00:13:44] You'll see him holding the bread.
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:49] During mass, the priest does something very special
[00:13:49 --> 00:13:52] with the bread and the wine in the chalice.
[00:13:52 --> 00:13:54] He turns them into Jesus's body
[00:13:54 --> 00:13:56] and blood with the help of God.
[00:13:56 --> 00:13:59] It's the most important part of mass.
[00:13:59 --> 00:14:01] When he lifts it up, that's when it happens.
[00:14:01 --> 00:14:02] So make sure you're paying attention
[00:14:02 --> 00:14:04] or else you might miss it.
[00:14:06 --> 00:14:07] You piece.
[00:14:08 --> 00:14:12] Okay, there's the priest and then the cross.
[00:14:14 --> 00:14:15] Okay.
[00:14:15 --> 00:14:16] Right here.
[00:14:16 --> 00:14:18] And right here.
[00:14:20 --> 00:14:22] Oh.
[00:14:22 --> 00:14:23] And in one,
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:25] two.
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:26] Push it in.
[00:14:26 --> 00:14:29] And you might see a couple candles.
[00:14:29 --> 00:14:31] One right there.
[00:14:31 --> 00:14:33] And candles here.
[00:14:37 --> 00:14:39] Besides just providing light,
[00:14:39 --> 00:14:42] the candles also have a special meaning.
[00:14:42 --> 00:14:46] Jesus is often called the light of the world.
[00:14:46 --> 00:14:49] So when you look at the candles up at the altar,
[00:14:49 --> 00:14:52] you can be reminded of Jesus who is always guiding us
[00:14:52 --> 00:14:55] and making everything in our life brighter.
[00:14:56 --> 00:14:57] And right here.
[00:14:59 --> 00:15:01] And there we go, my Juice Box friends.
[00:15:01 --> 00:15:03] There we have it.
[00:15:04 --> 00:15:07] And you could try to build one of these on your own.
[00:15:08 --> 00:15:10] Maybe if you have your own Legos.
[00:15:11 --> 00:15:13] Wow, that looks great.
[00:15:13 --> 00:15:16] I hope you all have fun building your own altars at home.
[00:15:16 --> 00:15:18] And the next time you're at church,
[00:15:18 --> 00:15:21] try to find all the items on the altar that we talked about
[00:15:21 --> 00:15:22] that the priest uses.
[00:15:22 --> 00:15:25] It can be like a fun game of I spy.
[00:15:25 --> 00:15:27] Well, until next time, builders.
[00:15:27 --> 00:15:28] Thanks for watching.
[00:15:28 --> 00:15:30] Smash that subscribe button.
[00:15:32 --> 00:15:34] Yeah, that's what I'm talking about.
[00:15:34 --> 00:15:36] There are so many famous
[00:15:36 --> 00:15:39] and beautiful Catholic churches around the world,
[00:15:39 --> 00:15:44] but few are more famous than Notre Dame in Paris, France.
[00:15:44 --> 00:15:48] Besides being totally beautiful, it's also huge
[00:15:48 --> 00:15:50] and so old.
[00:15:50 --> 00:15:54] Imagine knights, kings, and emperors being in the cathedral.
[00:15:54 --> 00:15:56] That's how old it is.
[00:15:56 --> 00:15:58] Well, let's learn more about the Notre Dame
[00:15:58 --> 00:16:01] while building a replica out of Lego.
[00:16:02 --> 00:16:04] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:16:04 --> 00:16:09] The story of Notre Dame began in the year 1163
[00:16:09 --> 00:16:11] when it began being built.
[00:16:11 --> 00:16:14] That means it's over 850 years old.
[00:16:14 --> 00:16:17] The French people wanted to build a beautiful place
[00:16:17 --> 00:16:18] to worship God.
[00:16:21 --> 00:16:24] Notre Dame means our lady in French.
[00:16:24 --> 00:16:27] And so the cathedral was also a way to honor Mary,
[00:16:27 --> 00:16:29] the mother of Jesus.
[00:16:31 --> 00:16:34] Notre Dame took almost 200 years to build.
[00:16:34 --> 00:16:37] That's a long time to build something.
[00:16:37 --> 00:16:38] But during the Middle Ages,
[00:16:38 --> 00:16:40] they didn't have all the construction methods
[00:16:40 --> 00:16:44] that we do today, and building was really slow.
[00:16:44 --> 00:16:46] They didn't have trucks or cranes,
[00:16:46 --> 00:16:48] fancy machines or computers.
[00:16:48 --> 00:16:51] They had to cut every stone by hand.
[00:16:51 --> 00:16:52] Can you imagine?
[00:16:55 --> 00:16:59] The architecture of the Notre Dame is also very complex.
[00:16:59 --> 00:17:01] It's an example of gothic architecture,
[00:17:01 --> 00:17:05] which means it has tall towers, pointy arches,
[00:17:05 --> 00:17:07] big, beautiful stained glass windows
[00:17:07 --> 00:17:10] and complex carvings like gargoyles.
[00:17:10 --> 00:17:14] All of these details took a long time to perfect and build.
[00:17:15 --> 00:17:16] One of the most famous parts
[00:17:16 --> 00:17:20] of the Notre Dame Cathedral is the stained glass windows.
[00:17:20 --> 00:17:22] The round windows are called rose windows
[00:17:22 --> 00:17:25] because it looks like they have petals.
[00:17:25 --> 00:17:27] From the outside, they look pretty plain.
[00:17:27 --> 00:17:29] But from the inside, you can see the windows
[00:17:29 --> 00:17:33] are made out of colorful glass, like a giant rainbow.
[00:17:34 --> 00:17:36] When the sun shines through,
[00:17:36 --> 00:17:38] the colors light up inside of the cathedral,
[00:17:38 --> 00:17:41] making it look magical and reminding us of heaven.
[00:17:42 --> 00:17:46] The pictures in the rose window tell stories from the Bible.
[00:17:46 --> 00:17:49] It's like a giant, colorful comic book made of glass.
[00:17:49 --> 00:17:52] People who couldn't read back then could look at the window
[00:17:52 --> 00:17:54] to learn about the stories of God.
[00:17:55 --> 00:17:58] But Notre Dame has seen some dark days.
[00:17:58 --> 00:18:02] After the French Revolution, the cathedral was destroyed.
[00:18:02 --> 00:18:05] Lots of important, beautiful items were stolen.
[00:18:05 --> 00:18:07] The windows were shattered.
[00:18:07 --> 00:18:10] Statues were taken down and their heads broken off,
[00:18:10 --> 00:18:11] and no one was allowed
[00:18:11 --> 00:18:14] to practice their Catholic faith anymore.
[00:18:14 --> 00:18:15] How sad?
[00:18:17 --> 00:18:20] For many years, the Notre Dame was left in this mess,
[00:18:20 --> 00:18:22] but times got better eventually.
[00:18:24 --> 00:18:29] In 1831, a man named Victor Hugo wrote a story
[00:18:29 --> 00:18:31] called "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
[00:18:31 --> 00:18:33] You might've seen the movie.
[00:18:34 --> 00:18:36] The story was about a kind
[00:18:36 --> 00:18:38] and lonely bell ringer who lived in the cathedral.
[00:18:40 --> 00:18:42] The story was very popular,
[00:18:42 --> 00:18:45] and it made people realize how special the Notre Dame was.
[00:18:46 --> 00:18:48] People wanted to take care of the cathedral,
[00:18:48 --> 00:18:50] and they started restoring it
[00:18:50 --> 00:18:52] and trying to make it beautiful again.
[00:18:53 --> 00:18:56] (gentle cheerful music)
[00:19:13 --> 00:19:17] (gentle cheerful music continues)
[00:19:31 --> 00:19:33] (gentle pensive music)
[00:19:33 --> 00:19:37] In 2019, there was a big fire at the Notre Dame.
[00:19:37 --> 00:19:40] Beret firefighters worked very hard to save it,
[00:19:40 --> 00:19:42] but a lot of it was burned.
[00:19:43 --> 00:19:45] Thankfully, people from all around the world
[00:19:45 --> 00:19:47] are helping to fix and rebuild it.
[00:19:48 --> 00:19:50] People can return to witness
[00:19:50 --> 00:19:52] one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.
[00:19:52 --> 00:19:55] They can return to pray, celebrate mass,
[00:19:55 --> 00:19:58] and light candles for their loved ones.
[00:19:58 --> 00:20:01] I loved learning about the Notre Dame Cathedral
[00:20:01 --> 00:20:03] and building this Lego version with you.
[00:20:03 --> 00:20:06] Maybe one day you can go see it yourself.
[00:20:06 --> 00:20:10] The cathedral reminds us of the beauty of God and His glory.
[00:20:10 --> 00:20:11] I hope you had fun.
[00:20:11 --> 00:20:13] And don't forget to subscribe to the channel
[00:20:13 --> 00:20:14] for more fun videos.
[00:20:14 --> 00:20:16] See you next time, friends.
[00:20:16 --> 00:20:17] Bye.
[00:20:17 --> 00:20:18] Hi, friends.
[00:20:18 --> 00:20:20] Do you know the alphabet?
[00:20:21 --> 00:20:22] I have a fun poem
[00:20:22 --> 00:20:24] and these letter blocks that can help us
[00:20:24 --> 00:20:25] learn all the letters.
[00:20:25 --> 00:20:27] Let's go.
[00:20:27 --> 00:20:30] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:20:30 --> 00:20:33] In a world of wonder, let's take a stroll.
[00:20:33 --> 00:20:36] With youthful hearts, pure and whole,
[00:20:36 --> 00:20:40] through the ABCs will joyfully roam,
[00:20:40 --> 00:20:43] discovering God's love our heavenly home.
[00:20:45 --> 00:20:49] A is for altar, where blessings commence.
[00:20:49 --> 00:20:53] Adorned with candles, sacred and immense.
[00:20:55 --> 00:20:59] B is for Bible, wisdom, divine.
[00:20:59 --> 00:21:02] Revealing God's love in every line.
[00:21:05 --> 00:21:09] C is for cross, our redemption's embrace.
[00:21:09 --> 00:21:13] Christ's sacrifice bestowing saving grace.
[00:21:14 --> 00:21:18] D, the disciples who followed with glee.
[00:21:18 --> 00:21:21] Learning from Christ so full of mercy.
[00:21:22 --> 00:21:24] E stands for Eucharist.
[00:21:24 --> 00:21:29] Bread and wine transformed to Christ, a miracle divine.
[00:21:31 --> 00:21:34] F, the fish, a sign we hold dear
[00:21:34 --> 00:21:37] as Jesus called His apostles near.
[00:21:38 --> 00:21:40] G is for God, our father above.
[00:21:40 --> 00:21:44] He watches us always with infinite love.
[00:21:45 --> 00:21:48] H for Holy Spirit, a comforting dove.
[00:21:48 --> 00:21:51] Guiding us gently with gifts from above.
[00:21:55 --> 00:21:56] I is for incense.
[00:21:56 --> 00:21:58] It's fragrance so sweet.
[00:21:58 --> 00:22:02] Lifting our prayers to God's heavenly seat.
[00:22:03 --> 00:22:07] J, the joy that Jesus brings,
[00:22:07 --> 00:22:10] filling our hearts with wonderful things.
[00:22:12 --> 00:22:14] K is for keys,
[00:22:14 --> 00:22:18] given to Peter, our first ever Pope, the church's leader.
[00:22:19 --> 00:22:22] L, the liturgy, our worship so pure.
[00:22:22 --> 00:22:25] Sacraments cherished and reverence secure.
[00:22:28 --> 00:22:31] M, the mass where heaven meets earth.
[00:22:31 --> 00:22:34] God's presence revealed in glorious birth.
[00:22:38 --> 00:22:40] N, for Noah, the ark he built.
[00:22:40 --> 00:22:44] As God's promise of love, His plans was fulfilled.
[00:22:47 --> 00:22:51] O is Our Father, a prayer we adore,
[00:22:51 --> 00:22:54] taught by Jesus to love Him even more.
[00:22:54 --> 00:22:57] P is for Pope, our shepherd and guide,
[00:22:57 --> 00:23:00] leading us with love in every stride.
[00:23:03 --> 00:23:07] Q stands for queen, our blessed Mary.
[00:23:07 --> 00:23:10] To heaven above our prayers she will carry.
[00:23:13 --> 00:23:16] R for the rosary, beads in hand.
[00:23:16 --> 00:23:19] Pondering the mysteries, powerful and grand.
[00:23:21 --> 00:23:24] S is for saints, so holy and wise,
[00:23:24 --> 00:23:27] guiding us towards God up to the skies.
[00:23:29 --> 00:23:33] T, the Trinity, Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
[00:23:33 --> 00:23:36] Wherever we pray, God can always hear it.
[00:23:37 --> 00:23:40] U is for unity, together we stand,
[00:23:40 --> 00:23:43] in God's family hand in hand.
[00:23:44 --> 00:23:48] V for the vine, Jesus, so true.
[00:23:48 --> 00:23:50] In His love will always renew.
[00:23:52 --> 00:23:55] W is for water, baptism's embrace.
[00:23:55 --> 00:23:58] Made children of God through love and grace.
[00:24:00 --> 00:24:03] X the Chi Rho, Christ and glam fold.
[00:24:03 --> 00:24:06] Victoria's symbol, His stories are told.
[00:24:06 --> 00:24:10] Y is for yes, like Mary will say,
[00:24:10 --> 00:24:12] to God's plan will follow His way.
[00:24:14 --> 00:24:19] Z, zeal for souls, our mission, our call,
[00:24:19 --> 00:24:23] to share God's love as we give it our all.
[00:24:25 --> 00:24:28] In this Catholic adventure, our faith will ignite.
[00:24:28 --> 00:24:32] With each letter will walk in God's light.
[00:24:32 --> 00:24:35] Out in the world, His truth will proclaim.
[00:24:35 --> 00:24:38] In God's love will forever remain.
[00:24:40 --> 00:24:42] Juice Box.
[00:24:42 --> 00:24:43] What is church?
[00:24:43 --> 00:24:45] People read the Bible.
[00:24:45 --> 00:24:47] My whole family does these sorts.
[00:24:47 --> 00:24:49] Well, we can find candles.
[00:24:49 --> 00:24:50] We can find lots of stuff.
[00:24:50 --> 00:24:51] There's an altar.
[00:24:51 --> 00:24:54] I like looking at the woody window.
[00:24:54 --> 00:24:57] Church is where God's family comes together.
[00:24:57 --> 00:24:59] Today, we're gonna build a church.
[00:24:59 --> 00:25:01] It's not like a real church,
[00:25:01 --> 00:25:02] but it's gonna be kind of like a church.
[00:25:02 --> 00:25:04] Let's play church.
[00:25:04 --> 00:25:07] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:25:07 --> 00:25:08] Today I'm gonna show you
[00:25:08 --> 00:25:10] some of the things that are at church.
[00:25:10 --> 00:25:14] Let's start out popping out these little felt people.
[00:25:14 --> 00:25:17] (bright music)
[00:25:20 --> 00:25:22] Let's pretend we're going to mass.
[00:25:24 --> 00:25:26] I'm gonna put it right here.
[00:25:27 --> 00:25:28] The altar.
[00:25:28 --> 00:25:30] The altar is one of the most important places
[00:25:30 --> 00:25:31] in the church.
[00:25:31 --> 00:25:34] At mass, the priest celebrates the Eucharist there.
[00:25:34 --> 00:25:36] The priest...
[00:25:36 --> 00:25:37] Hello!
[00:25:39 --> 00:25:40] Do stuff.
[00:25:40 --> 00:25:43] The priest teaches us things.
[00:25:43 --> 00:25:46] They wear different colors for different seasons,
[00:25:46 --> 00:25:48] like ordinary time used for green.
[00:25:50 --> 00:25:52] He wears purple during lent.
[00:25:53 --> 00:25:55] White.
[00:25:55 --> 00:25:58] (bright music)
[00:26:01 --> 00:26:03] The cross reminds us how much Jesus loves us.
[00:26:03 --> 00:26:06] I'm gonna put the choir with the organ.
[00:26:06 --> 00:26:08] Singing helps us pray.
[00:26:08 --> 00:26:11] There always needs to be a chair for the priest.
[00:26:11 --> 00:26:13] Oh, where is that?
[00:26:13 --> 00:26:15] I'm gonna put that right there.
[00:26:15 --> 00:26:17] One of the most special things that happens
[00:26:17 --> 00:26:19] at church is the mass.
[00:26:19 --> 00:26:23] At mass, we gather together, pray together, sing together,
[00:26:23 --> 00:26:25] and listen to God's word in the Bible.
[00:26:27 --> 00:26:30] Now let's do where they speak.
[00:26:30 --> 00:26:31] Yeah, ambo.
[00:26:31 --> 00:26:34] They talk from the Bible.
[00:26:34 --> 00:26:36] (bright music)
[00:26:38 --> 00:26:41] Now let's put the tabernacle,
[00:26:41 --> 00:26:42] Jesus's body.
[00:26:44 --> 00:26:46] Let's do the windows.
[00:26:46 --> 00:26:47] A window.
[00:26:48 --> 00:26:49] Here.
[00:26:49 --> 00:26:51] I think this is a good place.
[00:26:52 --> 00:26:56] Then we come to the most special part, the Eucharist.
[00:26:56 --> 00:26:57] In the Eucharist,
[00:26:57 --> 00:27:01] Jesus comes to us in a very real and special way.
[00:27:01 --> 00:27:04] (gentle uplifting music)
[00:27:12 --> 00:27:15] (indistinct chatter)
[00:27:15 --> 00:27:18] At mass, all of us come together.
[00:27:18 --> 00:27:20] Moms, dads, babies, kids,
[00:27:20 --> 00:27:22] we all belong there.
[00:27:23 --> 00:27:25] Not just grown ups go to church.
[00:27:25 --> 00:27:27] Kids go to church too.
[00:27:27 --> 00:27:28] The people remind us
[00:27:28 --> 00:27:30] that church is not just a building.
[00:27:30 --> 00:27:33] Church is God's family gathered together.
[00:27:37 --> 00:27:39] I think God likes it when we go to church.
[00:27:39 --> 00:27:42] The baptism fountain.
[00:27:42 --> 00:27:43] Mass isn't the only beautiful thing
[00:27:43 --> 00:27:45] that happens at church.
[00:27:45 --> 00:27:47] At church, babies can be baptized
[00:27:47 --> 00:27:49] and welcomed into God's family.
[00:27:49 --> 00:27:52] People can come quietly to pray
[00:27:52 --> 00:27:54] or spend time with Jesus in adoration.
[00:27:54 --> 00:27:57] People can receive forgiveness and confession.
[00:27:57 --> 00:27:59] And sometimes families
[00:27:59 --> 00:28:02] and friends gather to celebrate weddings, feast days,
[00:28:02 --> 00:28:03] and other joyful moments too.
[00:28:07 --> 00:28:11] Church is God's house, but it's also our home.
[00:28:11 --> 00:28:14] It's a place where we meet Jesus, grow in faith,
[00:28:14 --> 00:28:16] and belong to God's family.
[00:28:16 --> 00:28:17] Church is awesome.
[00:28:17 --> 00:28:19] What kind of church story would you make?
[00:28:19 --> 00:28:20] Bye, friends.
[00:28:20 --> 00:28:21] See you next time.
[00:28:21 --> 00:28:23] Make sure to check the description
[00:28:23 --> 00:28:26] to see where you can get your own church board.
[00:28:26 --> 00:28:27] And don't forget to subscribe
[00:28:27 --> 00:28:29] for more videos from Juice Box.
[00:28:29 --> 00:28:31] Hi, friends, welcome to Juice Box.
[00:28:31 --> 00:28:33] Today, I'm gonna show you
[00:28:33 --> 00:28:37] how to turn this Viking Village into this, church.
[00:28:38 --> 00:28:41] All you need is a couple extra pieces like this cross.
[00:28:41 --> 00:28:43] Let me show you how.
[00:28:43 --> 00:28:46] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:28:47 --> 00:28:49] (toys rustles)
[00:28:50 --> 00:28:54] We're gonna use this for the opening area in the church.
[00:28:56 --> 00:28:58] Why build this church?
[00:28:58 --> 00:29:00] A long time ago,
[00:29:00 --> 00:29:04] my dad said he wants to build a Lego church set.
[00:29:04 --> 00:29:09] He took me to the Lego store and we saw this.
[00:29:09 --> 00:29:10] We got this one.
[00:29:10 --> 00:29:14] And then he told me to build a Lego church.
[00:29:14 --> 00:29:17] There's three parts to the village,
[00:29:17 --> 00:29:18] and then there's a middle part.
[00:29:18 --> 00:29:21] And I said, "I'll build the middle part,
[00:29:21 --> 00:29:26] and then I'll change it into a church on the inside
[00:29:26 --> 00:29:30] and maybe I would change it on the outside a little."
[00:29:30 --> 00:29:35] I'm grabbing the water for the dock part of the church.
[00:29:36 --> 00:29:41] I'm building this side right here in the dock area here.
[00:29:43 --> 00:29:45] What do you know about Vikings?
[00:29:45 --> 00:29:48] The Vikings were alive in the 700s.
[00:29:49 --> 00:29:53] The word Viking comes from an old language
[00:29:53 --> 00:29:55] called Pirate Ray.
[00:29:55 --> 00:29:58] The Vikings came from Norway.
[00:29:58 --> 00:30:01] They had funny hats.
[00:30:01 --> 00:30:02] Yeah, cool shapes.
[00:30:03 --> 00:30:06] Were Vikings good guys or bad guys?
[00:30:06 --> 00:30:08] Bad guys.
[00:30:08 --> 00:30:12] Vikings went around on their boats and stole from villages.
[00:30:12 --> 00:30:17] So I'm building the base where there's gonna be rocks.
[00:30:17 --> 00:30:21] It's gonna look rocky once I start building up.
[00:30:21 --> 00:30:24] What did Vikings look like?
[00:30:24 --> 00:30:27] They looked kinda like pirates
[00:30:27 --> 00:30:31] and some had big beards.
[00:30:31 --> 00:30:35] Now we're basically building the walls.
[00:30:35 --> 00:30:39] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:30:39 --> 00:30:41] Did Vikings have any churches?
[00:30:41 --> 00:30:44] The Vikings rode around in different villages,
[00:30:44 --> 00:30:46] and some of the villages had monks.
[00:30:46 --> 00:30:50] And when the Vikings tried to steal from the monks,
[00:30:50 --> 00:30:52] the monks told them about Jesus.
[00:30:52 --> 00:30:55] And that's how Vikings learned about Christianity.
[00:30:55 --> 00:30:57] Once they learned about Jesus,
[00:30:57 --> 00:31:01] they started to build churches like this one.
[00:31:01 --> 00:31:05] Now we're using bag number five to mostly build the wall.
[00:31:06 --> 00:31:09] You're gonna build the wall separately sometimes,
[00:31:09 --> 00:31:11] so we're building these little pieces
[00:31:11 --> 00:31:13] that will help the wall click in.
[00:31:13 --> 00:31:16] Are there any Viking saints?
[00:31:16 --> 00:31:19] There's a Viking saint called Saint Olaf,
[00:31:19 --> 00:31:21] but not like the snowman.
[00:31:21 --> 00:31:23] He was a Viking warrior.
[00:31:23 --> 00:31:25] He became a Christian king.
[00:31:25 --> 00:31:28] Saint Olaf worked really hard to bring Christianity
[00:31:28 --> 00:31:29] to his people.
[00:31:29 --> 00:31:33] Even though it wasn't easy, he ended up dying for his faith.
[00:31:33 --> 00:31:35] That makes him a martyr.
[00:31:35 --> 00:31:39] I'm building this chair part
[00:31:39 --> 00:31:42] and I'm putting the tiny circles there
[00:31:42 --> 00:31:46] so the priest could click in.
[00:31:46 --> 00:31:50] Right now I'm building the back wall.
[00:31:50 --> 00:31:53] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:31:55 --> 00:31:56] Joke Time!
[00:31:56 --> 00:31:58] Wanna hear Viking joke?
[00:31:58 --> 00:32:01] Nevermind, there's Norway you'll get it.
[00:32:01 --> 00:32:02] (laughs)
[00:32:02 --> 00:32:04] What is a Viking's favorite sea creature?
[00:32:04 --> 00:32:06] A swordfish.
[00:32:06 --> 00:32:07] (laughs)
[00:32:07 --> 00:32:10] (uplifting music)
[00:32:12 --> 00:32:14] These pieces are rounded,
[00:32:14 --> 00:32:18] so it looks like we built the church from logs,
[00:32:18 --> 00:32:19] just like the Vikings would have.
[00:32:19 --> 00:32:21] We have to finish this wall
[00:32:21 --> 00:32:25] and then we have to build the doors and the roof.
[00:32:25 --> 00:32:29] Now we're building one of the details on the sides.
[00:32:29 --> 00:32:31] (uplifting music)
[00:32:32 --> 00:32:36] Now we're building the pointy areas here
[00:32:36 --> 00:32:39] when we lay down the roof on it.
[00:32:39 --> 00:32:41] (uplifting music)
[00:32:41 --> 00:32:45] In the church, these pointy bits are called steeples.
[00:32:45 --> 00:32:47] Now I'm building the door.
[00:32:47 --> 00:32:50] Doors are important so you keep the cold air out.
[00:32:50 --> 00:32:53] And Vikings lived in a cold place.
[00:32:53 --> 00:32:56] Right now we're building the roof.
[00:32:56 --> 00:32:59] And I'm gonna connect this one to this one.
[00:33:01 --> 00:33:04] And then I'm putting it at the top.
[00:33:04 --> 00:33:07] So there's gonna be a cross at the top
[00:33:07 --> 00:33:10] so people know it's a church.
[00:33:10 --> 00:33:12] What type of churches have you seen before?
[00:33:12 --> 00:33:16] I've seen lots of different types of churches.
[00:33:16 --> 00:33:19] I've seen big ones and small ones
[00:33:19 --> 00:33:21] and medium sized ones.
[00:33:22 --> 00:33:26] The big churches have giant crosses and organs.
[00:33:26 --> 00:33:29] This one's gonna be a little church.
[00:33:29 --> 00:33:33] Churches in Viking villages would have been small at first
[00:33:33 --> 00:33:36] because the Vikings were just learning about Jesus.
[00:33:36 --> 00:33:38] Here's one half the roof done.
[00:33:38 --> 00:33:41] Here's some pretty designs on the side.
[00:33:43 --> 00:33:45] We are taking this,
[00:33:45 --> 00:33:48] laying it on there until it like clicks in,
[00:33:48 --> 00:33:51] and then you could take it on and off.
[00:33:51 --> 00:33:54] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:33:54 --> 00:33:56] We know that it's a Viking church
[00:33:56 --> 00:34:00] because there's these markings and it's by the water.
[00:34:00 --> 00:34:05] Here is the dock where they could put their boats.
[00:34:05 --> 00:34:08] Here are the doors.
[00:34:08 --> 00:34:09] And it's probably during winter
[00:34:09 --> 00:34:12] because there's like some snow here,
[00:34:12 --> 00:34:15] some snow here, and some snow here.
[00:34:15 --> 00:34:20] We added the water, the wine, and the body of Christ,
[00:34:21 --> 00:34:22] and we put a priest.
[00:34:22 --> 00:34:25] Now the Vikings could go to church.
[00:34:25 --> 00:34:27] "Have you heard about Jesus?
[00:34:27 --> 00:34:29] He preaches love and peace,
[00:34:29 --> 00:34:31] not fighting and violence.
[00:34:31 --> 00:34:33] Come join me for church."
[00:34:33 --> 00:34:36] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:34:36 --> 00:34:40] Even people who do bad things could turn their lives around
[00:34:40 --> 00:34:43] with God's help, just like the Christian Vikings.
[00:34:43 --> 00:34:44] Thanks for watching.
[00:34:44 --> 00:34:48] Don't forget to like and subscribe for more videos.
[00:34:48 --> 00:34:49] See you next time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Are the Sacraments of Initiation?

The three Sacraments of Christian Initiation are:

Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.

Together, these sacraments lay the foundation of Christian life.

Baptism begins new life in Christ. Confirmation strengthens baptismal grace through the Holy Spirit. The Eucharist nourishes us with Christ himself.

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The two Sacraments of Healing are:

Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.

Reconciliation brings Christ’s forgiveness and heals the wounds caused by sin.

Anointing of the Sick brings Christ’s strength, peace, and grace to those experiencing serious illness or the difficulties of old age.

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Matrimony and Holy Orders are often called the sacraments at the service of communion and mission.

Both involve giving one’s life in service.

In Matrimony, husband and wife give themselves to one another and serve their family.

In Holy Orders, bishops, priests, and deacons are ordained for service to Christ and his Church.

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Christ instituted the sacraments and entrusted their celebration to the Church.

God knows that human beings experience the world through our bodies and senses.

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Is the Eucharist really Jesus?

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Catholics believe that after the consecration at Mass, Jesus Christ is truly, really, and substantially present under the appearances of bread and wine.

This is why the Eucharist is at the heart of Catholic life.

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During Confession, a Catholic confesses his or her sins to a priest, expresses sorrow for sin, receives a penance, and receives absolution.

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Do Priests Play Sports?

Do Priests Play Sports?

Do Priests Play Sports? Do you have to be Catholic to go to Heaven? Can a priest stop being a priest? Can priests bless candy? And why can’t we see or feel angels?

In this episode of Ask a Priest, Fr. Tim answers kids’ questions about Catholicism, priesthood, angels, friendship, vocations, and salvation. Some questions are fun, some are personal, and some lead into big truths about Jesus and the Catholic faith.

Who Was St. Elmo? The Story of St. Erasmus for Kids

St. Elmo is a traditional name for St. Erasmus of Formia.

Later tradition describes him as a bishop associated with Formia, Italy, and the Church has long honored him as a martyr. A martyr is someone who remains faithful to Jesus even when doing so costs that person his or her life.

Christians faced periods of severe persecution in the Roman Empire, and St. Erasmus has long been honored by Christians as a bishop and martyr who remained faithful to Christ.

Over time, many dramatic stories developed around St. Erasmus. Later accounts attributed to him describe miraculous rescues, angelic assistance, and even a raven feeding him while he was in hiding. These stories belong to the legendary tradition surrounding St. Erasmus and cannot be confirmed as historical facts.

What the Church remembers most importantly is much simpler: St. Erasmus is honored as a martyr who remained faithful to Christ.

Key Takeaways

In this episode, kids will learn:

  • Jesus Christ is the source of our salvation
  • The Catholic Church gives us the fullness of the faith and the sacraments Christ entrusted to his Church
  • People who do not know the Church through no fault of their own may still be saved by God’s grace
  • Salvation is always a gift of grace through Jesus Christ, not something we earn by being good enough
  • Holy Orders permanently marks a man who is validly ordained
  • Angels are spiritual creatures and do not have physical bodies like we do
  • Priests can bless many people, places, meals, and objects according to the Church’s rites and pastoral circumstances
  • Priests can play sports, have trustworthy friendships, and enjoy ordinary activities
  • God may call someone to the priesthood through quiet and unexpected means, and the Church helps discern whether that call is genuine
  • Becoming Catholic means responding to Jesus and entering fully into the sacramental life of the Church

Episode Summary

Fr. Tim sits down to answer another round of questions from kids, beginning with some lighter topics.

Does he prefer rainy days or sunny days? What sports does he play? Does he have friends?

Fr. Tim shares how his own vocation to the priesthood began to become clear after returning to Confession during a college retreat. After years away from the sacrament, he describes experiencing Christ’s mercy and beginning to hear God’s call to priesthood more clearly.

Kids also ask whether priests play sports. Fr. Tim explains that they absolutely do and shares his love of hockey and tennis.

Another question asks what priests can bless. Fr. Tim talks about blessing everything from boats and fire engines to motorcycles and even a dog. The conversation becomes a chance to explain that blessings are meant to direct people and the good things of creation toward God.

The episode then turns toward Holy Orders. When a child asks whether Fr. Tim can quit being a priest, he explains that ordination leaves a permanent spiritual mark, much like Baptism.

The questions continue with angels, salvation, friendship, and finally how someone becomes Catholic.

Through all of them, Fr. Tim keeps returning to the same invitation: get closer to the Lord, grow in faith, and say yes to Jesus.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Medieval Church Lego Build
  • 6:05 – Things Inside the Church with Magna-Tiles
  • 10:57 – Church Altar Lego Build
  • 15:34 – Notre Dame Cathedral Lego Build
  • 20:17 – Learn ABCs, Catholic Style
  • 24:42 – Catholic Mass & Church Play Along for Kids
  • 28:30 – Viking Lego Village Into a Church

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:00] Hi, friends.
[00:00:00 --> 00:00:03] Today we're building something awesome,
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:05] this giant Lego church.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] I have so many questions about church.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:11] Is the church the building or the people inside?
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:12] What happens at church?
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:13] Why do we go there?
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:15] Let's dive into these questions
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:17] while we build this together.
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:18] Let's go.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:21] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:24] Church is a word that brings a lot of different pictures
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:25] to people's mind.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:28] What do you think of when you hear the word church?
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:31] You might picture a beautiful building where people worship,
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:35] and that is part of what we mean when we say church.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:38] Let's learn more about the building itself.
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:39] There are a lot of different styles
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:41] of churches throughout the world,
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:44] but they all share some common features.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:47] Most churches will have steps leading up to the doors
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:49] as a reminder that when we go to church,
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:51] we are getting closer to heaven.
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:54] The entryway is called the narthex,
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:55] and that's the part you step into
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:58] right after you open the doors.
[00:00:58 --> 00:01:01] (gentle bright music)
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:22] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:24] After that, it's the nave,
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:27] which comes from the Latin word for boat.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] It's where everyone sits during mass.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] It's called the nave as a reminder of Noah's ark
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:36] and how God redeems all of humanity.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:38] Noah's ark was like a giant boat.
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:42] The very front of the church is called the sanctuary.
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:46] The sanctuary is where the priest stands during mass.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:48] The two most important parts of the church
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] are in the sanctuary,
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:53] the altar and the tabernacle.
[00:01:53 --> 00:01:54] The altar is important
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:57] because that's where Jesus makes Himself present
[00:01:57 --> 00:01:59] in the Eucharist.
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:01] The tabernacle, which normally looks like
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:02] a large golden box,
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:05] is where the extra Eucharist is kept after mass,
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:07] so people can come and talk to Jesus
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:09] and know that He is there with them.
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:12] (gentle bright music)
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:24] Usually to the side of the sanctuary
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:27] is the sacristy and robing rooms.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] The sacristy is where the Eucharist bread
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:32] and wine are kept when not being used
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:34] with the clergy vestments
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:37] and parish records or important books.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:39] Clergy may use the sacristy for robing
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:41] or for private prayer.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:44] (gentle bright music)
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:47] Our Lego church is starting to look super cool.
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:48] Let's keep building.
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:52] Those are some of the more important parts
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:53] of the church building,
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:55] but there are also lots of important things that happen
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:58] inside of the church, like worship.
[00:02:58 --> 00:03:01] Worship is a way that people who believe in Jesus
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:04] and God come together to show their love
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:06] and respect for Him.
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:09] The mass is the most important way that we worship at church
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:11] because that's when Jesus makes Himself
[00:03:11 --> 00:03:13] physically present to us.
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:17] We go to church because Jesus is there.
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:19] Being with Him now prepares us for being with Him
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:21] forever in heaven.
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] Isn't that so cool?
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:26] Other important things that happen at church are prayer.
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:28] People go there to pray,
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:30] which is having a conversation with Jesus.
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:33] There are many different ways to talk to Jesus.
[00:03:33 --> 00:03:36] Everyone has their own unique way.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:38] Some common ways are reading scripture,
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:42] learning about the lives of saints, and praying the rosary.
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:44] There's also something called adoration,
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:47] which is when Jesus in the form of the Holy Eucharist
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:51] is displayed in a special holder called a monstrance.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:54] The monstrance is placed at the front of the church
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:55] or in a special chapel,
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:59] and people come to have some peaceful time with Jesus.
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:01] It's like how you might sit quietly
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] with a good friend you really like.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:06] While the church is a special place
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:08] and many special things happen inside of it,
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:11] the church also has special jobs.
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:13] The most important job of the church
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:16] is to administer the sacraments.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:18] There are seven sacraments,
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] and all of them play an important role
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:21] in the life of the world.
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:26] Baptism, the Eucharist, confirmation, confession,
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:29] anointing of the sick, holy orders, and marriage.
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:33] Sometimes when people talk about the church,
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:34] they also mean us.
[00:04:34 --> 00:04:36] How is that possible?
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:40] While Jesus was still active in His ministry,
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:42] He appointed one of His closest friends
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] and followers to be the leader of the church.
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:47] This friend was named Saint Peter.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:51] Saint Peter was the first Pope or a leader of the church.
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:54] From that point on, there has always been a Pope
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:57] anointed as leader of the church.
[00:04:57 --> 00:04:59] Jesus promised to give Saint Peter
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:00] the keys to the kingdom of heaven,
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:03] which means He wanted Saint Peter to watch over the church
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:05] until Jesus comes back.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:08] Saint Paul, throughout his letters,
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:11] talks about the church as the body of Christ.
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:14] Jesus is like the head of the body,
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:16] in control and showing where it will go,
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:19] and each of us makes up a part of the body.
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:22] (gentle bright music)
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:29] Wow, that looks amazing.
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:31] At the end of the day,
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:33] the church isn't just a beautiful building
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] where we worship God.
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:37] The church is also you.
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:41] You are a member of Christ's body here on earth.
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:43] When you treat your siblings with kindness
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] or do something nice for your mom,
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:49] you are reflecting Jesus, just like we are all called to do.
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:53] Building this beautiful church was so fun.
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:56] We learned so much about what a church is,
[00:05:56 --> 00:05:58] who is part of the church,
[00:05:58 --> 00:06:00] and the important job that it has.
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:03] I can't wait to build more cool things with you.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:05] Until next time, friends, bye.
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:07] Hi, friends, my name is Dilly,
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:08] and welcome to Juice Box.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:11] Have you ever been to church
[00:06:11 --> 00:06:14] and noticed all the beautiful things inside?
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:17] (camera clicks)
[00:06:17 --> 00:06:19] Well, I thought it would be so fun
[00:06:19 --> 00:06:22] if we built some of them out of our magnetic tiles today.
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:23] Let's get started.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:27] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:29] First, I'm building the church.
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:31] Not every church looks exactly the same,
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:34] but they do have a lot of similarities.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:39] Traditionally, churches were built in a T-shape,
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:41] so it looks like a cross from above.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:46] The long rectangular space
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:50] where everyone gathers for mass is called the nave,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:52] and it represents the body of Christ.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:57] That's all the people that love and serve God.
[00:06:57 --> 00:07:00] (gentle bright music)
[00:07:04 --> 00:07:07] The inside of churches feel really big
[00:07:07 --> 00:07:09] to remind us of the grandness of God.
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:15] They also have tall towers called steeples
[00:07:15 --> 00:07:17] to point towards heaven.
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:19] They remind us to look up to God.
[00:07:19 --> 00:07:22] (gentle bright music)
[00:07:39 --> 00:07:43] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:07:46 --> 00:07:48] One of the first things I noticed
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:52] inside the church was the beautiful colored windows
[00:07:52 --> 00:07:54] or stained glass windows.
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:58] Those windows usually show some kind of story from the Bible
[00:07:58 --> 00:08:00] or the story of a sea,
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:02] or has some kind of special symbolic meaning.
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:06] When I'm having trouble listening at mass,
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:08] I look at the windows and try to figure out
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:10] what story they're telling.
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:13] (gentle bright music)
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:26] One important stained glass window is the rose window.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] The rose window is usually at the front of the church
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:33] above the altar, and it's made out of small windows
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:36] that make up one big circle window.
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:40] Sometimes it looks like it has flower petals.
[00:08:40 --> 00:08:43] I guess that's why it's called a rose window.
[00:08:43 --> 00:08:46] (gentle bright music)
[00:08:48 --> 00:08:50] One thing that's really hard to miss
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:52] at a church is the cross.
[00:08:52 --> 00:08:54] The cross is so important
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:57] because that's where Jesus suffered and died.
[00:08:57 --> 00:09:00] That may seem pretty scary and sad,
[00:09:00 --> 00:09:05] but it's how God showed all His people how much He loves us.
[00:09:05 --> 00:09:07] By doing that, our sins can be forgiven
[00:09:07 --> 00:09:09] and we can get to heaven.
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:13] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:18] While looking around the church,
[00:09:18 --> 00:09:23] I also saw this picture of Jesus with His heart on fire.
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:25] That's called the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:28] It reminds us of how much Jesus loves us.
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:31] He loves us so much that His heart is flaming.
[00:09:31 --> 00:09:35] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:47 --> 00:09:49] One of the coolest looking things I saw
[00:09:49 --> 00:09:51] at church was the monstrance.
[00:09:51 --> 00:09:56] The monstrance is this big, fancy looking golden vessel.
[00:09:56 --> 00:09:59] In the middle, there's a consecrated host.
[00:09:59 --> 00:10:03] That means that the host inside is the real body of Jesus.
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:10] The monstrance is put out on the altar during adoration,
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] which is when we can go look at it and pray.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:16] (gentle bright music)
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:37] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:10:43 --> 00:10:45] Thank you for building with me today.
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:48] I love looking around the church and finding cool things.
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:51] Next time you go, try to notice something new
[00:10:51 --> 00:10:54] and maybe even build it at home.
[00:10:54 --> 00:10:56] Until then, see you next time, friends.
[00:10:57 --> 00:10:59] Welcome to Juice Box,
[00:10:59 --> 00:11:02] where we love building and learning about the faith.
[00:11:02 --> 00:11:03] I invited one of my friends
[00:11:03 --> 00:11:06] to show us how he builds an altar out of Lego.
[00:11:06 --> 00:11:07] Hi, friends.
[00:11:07 --> 00:11:08] My name is Paul.
[00:11:08 --> 00:11:12] And today we're building this cool priest,
[00:11:12 --> 00:11:14] this tool in church.
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:17] We'll also tell you more about what's on the altar
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:19] and how it's used.
[00:11:19 --> 00:11:20] Take it away, friend.
[00:11:20 --> 00:11:23] Juice box. (giggles)
[00:11:23 --> 00:11:27] An altar in a Catholic church is like a special table
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:28] where really important things happen
[00:11:28 --> 00:11:31] during church services and masses.
[00:11:31 --> 00:11:33] It's kind of like the stage
[00:11:33 --> 00:11:35] where all the important action takes place.
[00:11:35 --> 00:11:38] Altars can look different in different churches.
[00:11:38 --> 00:11:40] Sometimes they're made of wood or stone.
[00:11:40 --> 00:11:43] Let's see what kind of altar our friend is building.
[00:11:43 --> 00:11:45] First, we get one of these.
[00:11:45 --> 00:11:49] This right here.
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:51] And right there.
[00:11:54 --> 00:11:55] There.
[00:11:55 --> 00:11:57] And right there.
[00:11:58 --> 00:12:01] (gentle bright music)
[00:12:05 --> 00:12:08] Hey, okay, there's the bread.
[00:12:08 --> 00:12:11] And this is the golden plate.
[00:12:11 --> 00:12:14] And then we'll get the bread out of the golden plate.
[00:12:14 --> 00:12:17] There are actually two important golden dishes
[00:12:17 --> 00:12:19] on the altar that have a similar job.
[00:12:19 --> 00:12:21] One is the paten.
[00:12:21 --> 00:12:23] That one looks like a golden plate.
[00:12:23 --> 00:12:25] The other is the ciborium.
[00:12:25 --> 00:12:27] That one looks more like a bowl.
[00:12:27 --> 00:12:29] Both the paten and the ciborium
[00:12:29 --> 00:12:31] are used to protect the consecrated hosts
[00:12:31 --> 00:12:33] called the Eucharist.
[00:12:33 --> 00:12:37] Because the hosts have become the real body of Jesus Christ,
[00:12:37 --> 00:12:40] it needs a special vessel to be placed in.
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:44] And you might see at church a book,
[00:12:44 --> 00:12:46] and that's a Bible.
[00:12:49 --> 00:12:54] And the Bibles tell the story of Jesus's life.
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:57] The Bible does tell the story
[00:12:57 --> 00:12:59] of Jesus's life in the New Testament.
[00:12:59 --> 00:13:02] During mass, we also read from the Old Testament
[00:13:02 --> 00:13:04] and from the Psalms.
[00:13:04 --> 00:13:06] Those are from a time before Jesus,
[00:13:06 --> 00:13:07] but if you listen closely,
[00:13:07 --> 00:13:11] it gives us clues about what Jesus would be like.
[00:13:11 --> 00:13:13] You might also see a big book on the altar
[00:13:13 --> 00:13:15] called the Roman Missal.
[00:13:15 --> 00:13:17] That contains all of the prayers
[00:13:17 --> 00:13:21] and instructions that the priest needs to celebrate mass.
[00:13:24 --> 00:13:25] Put it right here.
[00:13:25 --> 00:13:27] Yeah, right there.
[00:13:27 --> 00:13:31] And this is the chalice with the wine in it.
[00:13:31 --> 00:13:34] You might have seen like the wine
[00:13:34 --> 00:13:37] from our first communion episode.
[00:13:37 --> 00:13:40] And you've probably seen the priest.
[00:13:41 --> 00:13:44] You'll see him holding the bread.
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:49] During mass, the priest does something very special
[00:13:49 --> 00:13:52] with the bread and the wine in the chalice.
[00:13:52 --> 00:13:54] He turns them into Jesus's body
[00:13:54 --> 00:13:56] and blood with the help of God.
[00:13:56 --> 00:13:59] It's the most important part of mass.
[00:13:59 --> 00:14:01] When he lifts it up, that's when it happens.
[00:14:01 --> 00:14:02] So make sure you're paying attention
[00:14:02 --> 00:14:04] or else you might miss it.
[00:14:06 --> 00:14:07] You piece.
[00:14:08 --> 00:14:12] Okay, there's the priest and then the cross.
[00:14:14 --> 00:14:15] Okay.
[00:14:15 --> 00:14:16] Right here.
[00:14:16 --> 00:14:18] And right here.
[00:14:20 --> 00:14:22] Oh.
[00:14:22 --> 00:14:23] And in one,
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:25] two.
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:26] Push it in.
[00:14:26 --> 00:14:29] And you might see a couple candles.
[00:14:29 --> 00:14:31] One right there.
[00:14:31 --> 00:14:33] And candles here.
[00:14:37 --> 00:14:39] Besides just providing light,
[00:14:39 --> 00:14:42] the candles also have a special meaning.
[00:14:42 --> 00:14:46] Jesus is often called the light of the world.
[00:14:46 --> 00:14:49] So when you look at the candles up at the altar,
[00:14:49 --> 00:14:52] you can be reminded of Jesus who is always guiding us
[00:14:52 --> 00:14:55] and making everything in our life brighter.
[00:14:56 --> 00:14:57] And right here.
[00:14:59 --> 00:15:01] And there we go, my Juice Box friends.
[00:15:01 --> 00:15:03] There we have it.
[00:15:04 --> 00:15:07] And you could try to build one of these on your own.
[00:15:08 --> 00:15:10] Maybe if you have your own Legos.
[00:15:11 --> 00:15:13] Wow, that looks great.
[00:15:13 --> 00:15:16] I hope you all have fun building your own altars at home.
[00:15:16 --> 00:15:18] And the next time you're at church,
[00:15:18 --> 00:15:21] try to find all the items on the altar that we talked about
[00:15:21 --> 00:15:22] that the priest uses.
[00:15:22 --> 00:15:25] It can be like a fun game of I spy.
[00:15:25 --> 00:15:27] Well, until next time, builders.
[00:15:27 --> 00:15:28] Thanks for watching.
[00:15:28 --> 00:15:30] Smash that subscribe button.
[00:15:32 --> 00:15:34] Yeah, that's what I'm talking about.
[00:15:34 --> 00:15:36] There are so many famous
[00:15:36 --> 00:15:39] and beautiful Catholic churches around the world,
[00:15:39 --> 00:15:44] but few are more famous than Notre Dame in Paris, France.
[00:15:44 --> 00:15:48] Besides being totally beautiful, it's also huge
[00:15:48 --> 00:15:50] and so old.
[00:15:50 --> 00:15:54] Imagine knights, kings, and emperors being in the cathedral.
[00:15:54 --> 00:15:56] That's how old it is.
[00:15:56 --> 00:15:58] Well, let's learn more about the Notre Dame
[00:15:58 --> 00:16:01] while building a replica out of Lego.
[00:16:02 --> 00:16:04] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:16:04 --> 00:16:09] The story of Notre Dame began in the year 1163
[00:16:09 --> 00:16:11] when it began being built.
[00:16:11 --> 00:16:14] That means it's over 850 years old.
[00:16:14 --> 00:16:17] The French people wanted to build a beautiful place
[00:16:17 --> 00:16:18] to worship God.
[00:16:21 --> 00:16:24] Notre Dame means our lady in French.
[00:16:24 --> 00:16:27] And so the cathedral was also a way to honor Mary,
[00:16:27 --> 00:16:29] the mother of Jesus.
[00:16:31 --> 00:16:34] Notre Dame took almost 200 years to build.
[00:16:34 --> 00:16:37] That's a long time to build something.
[00:16:37 --> 00:16:38] But during the Middle Ages,
[00:16:38 --> 00:16:40] they didn't have all the construction methods
[00:16:40 --> 00:16:44] that we do today, and building was really slow.
[00:16:44 --> 00:16:46] They didn't have trucks or cranes,
[00:16:46 --> 00:16:48] fancy machines or computers.
[00:16:48 --> 00:16:51] They had to cut every stone by hand.
[00:16:51 --> 00:16:52] Can you imagine?
[00:16:55 --> 00:16:59] The architecture of the Notre Dame is also very complex.
[00:16:59 --> 00:17:01] It's an example of gothic architecture,
[00:17:01 --> 00:17:05] which means it has tall towers, pointy arches,
[00:17:05 --> 00:17:07] big, beautiful stained glass windows
[00:17:07 --> 00:17:10] and complex carvings like gargoyles.
[00:17:10 --> 00:17:14] All of these details took a long time to perfect and build.
[00:17:15 --> 00:17:16] One of the most famous parts
[00:17:16 --> 00:17:20] of the Notre Dame Cathedral is the stained glass windows.
[00:17:20 --> 00:17:22] The round windows are called rose windows
[00:17:22 --> 00:17:25] because it looks like they have petals.
[00:17:25 --> 00:17:27] From the outside, they look pretty plain.
[00:17:27 --> 00:17:29] But from the inside, you can see the windows
[00:17:29 --> 00:17:33] are made out of colorful glass, like a giant rainbow.
[00:17:34 --> 00:17:36] When the sun shines through,
[00:17:36 --> 00:17:38] the colors light up inside of the cathedral,
[00:17:38 --> 00:17:41] making it look magical and reminding us of heaven.
[00:17:42 --> 00:17:46] The pictures in the rose window tell stories from the Bible.
[00:17:46 --> 00:17:49] It's like a giant, colorful comic book made of glass.
[00:17:49 --> 00:17:52] People who couldn't read back then could look at the window
[00:17:52 --> 00:17:54] to learn about the stories of God.
[00:17:55 --> 00:17:58] But Notre Dame has seen some dark days.
[00:17:58 --> 00:18:02] After the French Revolution, the cathedral was destroyed.
[00:18:02 --> 00:18:05] Lots of important, beautiful items were stolen.
[00:18:05 --> 00:18:07] The windows were shattered.
[00:18:07 --> 00:18:10] Statues were taken down and their heads broken off,
[00:18:10 --> 00:18:11] and no one was allowed
[00:18:11 --> 00:18:14] to practice their Catholic faith anymore.
[00:18:14 --> 00:18:15] How sad?
[00:18:17 --> 00:18:20] For many years, the Notre Dame was left in this mess,
[00:18:20 --> 00:18:22] but times got better eventually.
[00:18:24 --> 00:18:29] In 1831, a man named Victor Hugo wrote a story
[00:18:29 --> 00:18:31] called "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
[00:18:31 --> 00:18:33] You might've seen the movie.
[00:18:34 --> 00:18:36] The story was about a kind
[00:18:36 --> 00:18:38] and lonely bell ringer who lived in the cathedral.
[00:18:40 --> 00:18:42] The story was very popular,
[00:18:42 --> 00:18:45] and it made people realize how special the Notre Dame was.
[00:18:46 --> 00:18:48] People wanted to take care of the cathedral,
[00:18:48 --> 00:18:50] and they started restoring it
[00:18:50 --> 00:18:52] and trying to make it beautiful again.
[00:18:53 --> 00:18:56] (gentle cheerful music)
[00:19:13 --> 00:19:17] (gentle cheerful music continues)
[00:19:31 --> 00:19:33] (gentle pensive music)
[00:19:33 --> 00:19:37] In 2019, there was a big fire at the Notre Dame.
[00:19:37 --> 00:19:40] Beret firefighters worked very hard to save it,
[00:19:40 --> 00:19:42] but a lot of it was burned.
[00:19:43 --> 00:19:45] Thankfully, people from all around the world
[00:19:45 --> 00:19:47] are helping to fix and rebuild it.
[00:19:48 --> 00:19:50] People can return to witness
[00:19:50 --> 00:19:52] one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.
[00:19:52 --> 00:19:55] They can return to pray, celebrate mass,
[00:19:55 --> 00:19:58] and light candles for their loved ones.
[00:19:58 --> 00:20:01] I loved learning about the Notre Dame Cathedral
[00:20:01 --> 00:20:03] and building this Lego version with you.
[00:20:03 --> 00:20:06] Maybe one day you can go see it yourself.
[00:20:06 --> 00:20:10] The cathedral reminds us of the beauty of God and His glory.
[00:20:10 --> 00:20:11] I hope you had fun.
[00:20:11 --> 00:20:13] And don't forget to subscribe to the channel
[00:20:13 --> 00:20:14] for more fun videos.
[00:20:14 --> 00:20:16] See you next time, friends.
[00:20:16 --> 00:20:17] Bye.
[00:20:17 --> 00:20:18] Hi, friends.
[00:20:18 --> 00:20:20] Do you know the alphabet?
[00:20:21 --> 00:20:22] I have a fun poem
[00:20:22 --> 00:20:24] and these letter blocks that can help us
[00:20:24 --> 00:20:25] learn all the letters.
[00:20:25 --> 00:20:27] Let's go.
[00:20:27 --> 00:20:30] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:20:30 --> 00:20:33] In a world of wonder, let's take a stroll.
[00:20:33 --> 00:20:36] With youthful hearts, pure and whole,
[00:20:36 --> 00:20:40] through the ABCs will joyfully roam,
[00:20:40 --> 00:20:43] discovering God's love our heavenly home.
[00:20:45 --> 00:20:49] A is for altar, where blessings commence.
[00:20:49 --> 00:20:53] Adorned with candles, sacred and immense.
[00:20:55 --> 00:20:59] B is for Bible, wisdom, divine.
[00:20:59 --> 00:21:02] Revealing God's love in every line.
[00:21:05 --> 00:21:09] C is for cross, our redemption's embrace.
[00:21:09 --> 00:21:13] Christ's sacrifice bestowing saving grace.
[00:21:14 --> 00:21:18] D, the disciples who followed with glee.
[00:21:18 --> 00:21:21] Learning from Christ so full of mercy.
[00:21:22 --> 00:21:24] E stands for Eucharist.
[00:21:24 --> 00:21:29] Bread and wine transformed to Christ, a miracle divine.
[00:21:31 --> 00:21:34] F, the fish, a sign we hold dear
[00:21:34 --> 00:21:37] as Jesus called His apostles near.
[00:21:38 --> 00:21:40] G is for God, our father above.
[00:21:40 --> 00:21:44] He watches us always with infinite love.
[00:21:45 --> 00:21:48] H for Holy Spirit, a comforting dove.
[00:21:48 --> 00:21:51] Guiding us gently with gifts from above.
[00:21:55 --> 00:21:56] I is for incense.
[00:21:56 --> 00:21:58] It's fragrance so sweet.
[00:21:58 --> 00:22:02] Lifting our prayers to God's heavenly seat.
[00:22:03 --> 00:22:07] J, the joy that Jesus brings,
[00:22:07 --> 00:22:10] filling our hearts with wonderful things.
[00:22:12 --> 00:22:14] K is for keys,
[00:22:14 --> 00:22:18] given to Peter, our first ever Pope, the church's leader.
[00:22:19 --> 00:22:22] L, the liturgy, our worship so pure.
[00:22:22 --> 00:22:25] Sacraments cherished and reverence secure.
[00:22:28 --> 00:22:31] M, the mass where heaven meets earth.
[00:22:31 --> 00:22:34] God's presence revealed in glorious birth.
[00:22:38 --> 00:22:40] N, for Noah, the ark he built.
[00:22:40 --> 00:22:44] As God's promise of love, His plans was fulfilled.
[00:22:47 --> 00:22:51] O is Our Father, a prayer we adore,
[00:22:51 --> 00:22:54] taught by Jesus to love Him even more.
[00:22:54 --> 00:22:57] P is for Pope, our shepherd and guide,
[00:22:57 --> 00:23:00] leading us with love in every stride.
[00:23:03 --> 00:23:07] Q stands for queen, our blessed Mary.
[00:23:07 --> 00:23:10] To heaven above our prayers she will carry.
[00:23:13 --> 00:23:16] R for the rosary, beads in hand.
[00:23:16 --> 00:23:19] Pondering the mysteries, powerful and grand.
[00:23:21 --> 00:23:24] S is for saints, so holy and wise,
[00:23:24 --> 00:23:27] guiding us towards God up to the skies.
[00:23:29 --> 00:23:33] T, the Trinity, Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
[00:23:33 --> 00:23:36] Wherever we pray, God can always hear it.
[00:23:37 --> 00:23:40] U is for unity, together we stand,
[00:23:40 --> 00:23:43] in God's family hand in hand.
[00:23:44 --> 00:23:48] V for the vine, Jesus, so true.
[00:23:48 --> 00:23:50] In His love will always renew.
[00:23:52 --> 00:23:55] W is for water, baptism's embrace.
[00:23:55 --> 00:23:58] Made children of God through love and grace.
[00:24:00 --> 00:24:03] X the Chi Rho, Christ and glam fold.
[00:24:03 --> 00:24:06] Victoria's symbol, His stories are told.
[00:24:06 --> 00:24:10] Y is for yes, like Mary will say,
[00:24:10 --> 00:24:12] to God's plan will follow His way.
[00:24:14 --> 00:24:19] Z, zeal for souls, our mission, our call,
[00:24:19 --> 00:24:23] to share God's love as we give it our all.
[00:24:25 --> 00:24:28] In this Catholic adventure, our faith will ignite.
[00:24:28 --> 00:24:32] With each letter will walk in God's light.
[00:24:32 --> 00:24:35] Out in the world, His truth will proclaim.
[00:24:35 --> 00:24:38] In God's love will forever remain.
[00:24:40 --> 00:24:42] Juice Box.
[00:24:42 --> 00:24:43] What is church?
[00:24:43 --> 00:24:45] People read the Bible.
[00:24:45 --> 00:24:47] My whole family does these sorts.
[00:24:47 --> 00:24:49] Well, we can find candles.
[00:24:49 --> 00:24:50] We can find lots of stuff.
[00:24:50 --> 00:24:51] There's an altar.
[00:24:51 --> 00:24:54] I like looking at the woody window.
[00:24:54 --> 00:24:57] Church is where God's family comes together.
[00:24:57 --> 00:24:59] Today, we're gonna build a church.
[00:24:59 --> 00:25:01] It's not like a real church,
[00:25:01 --> 00:25:02] but it's gonna be kind of like a church.
[00:25:02 --> 00:25:04] Let's play church.
[00:25:04 --> 00:25:07] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:25:07 --> 00:25:08] Today I'm gonna show you
[00:25:08 --> 00:25:10] some of the things that are at church.
[00:25:10 --> 00:25:14] Let's start out popping out these little felt people.
[00:25:14 --> 00:25:17] (bright music)
[00:25:20 --> 00:25:22] Let's pretend we're going to mass.
[00:25:24 --> 00:25:26] I'm gonna put it right here.
[00:25:27 --> 00:25:28] The altar.
[00:25:28 --> 00:25:30] The altar is one of the most important places
[00:25:30 --> 00:25:31] in the church.
[00:25:31 --> 00:25:34] At mass, the priest celebrates the Eucharist there.
[00:25:34 --> 00:25:36] The priest...
[00:25:36 --> 00:25:37] Hello!
[00:25:39 --> 00:25:40] Do stuff.
[00:25:40 --> 00:25:43] The priest teaches us things.
[00:25:43 --> 00:25:46] They wear different colors for different seasons,
[00:25:46 --> 00:25:48] like ordinary time used for green.
[00:25:50 --> 00:25:52] He wears purple during lent.
[00:25:53 --> 00:25:55] White.
[00:25:55 --> 00:25:58] (bright music)
[00:26:01 --> 00:26:03] The cross reminds us how much Jesus loves us.
[00:26:03 --> 00:26:06] I'm gonna put the choir with the organ.
[00:26:06 --> 00:26:08] Singing helps us pray.
[00:26:08 --> 00:26:11] There always needs to be a chair for the priest.
[00:26:11 --> 00:26:13] Oh, where is that?
[00:26:13 --> 00:26:15] I'm gonna put that right there.
[00:26:15 --> 00:26:17] One of the most special things that happens
[00:26:17 --> 00:26:19] at church is the mass.
[00:26:19 --> 00:26:23] At mass, we gather together, pray together, sing together,
[00:26:23 --> 00:26:25] and listen to God's word in the Bible.
[00:26:27 --> 00:26:30] Now let's do where they speak.
[00:26:30 --> 00:26:31] Yeah, ambo.
[00:26:31 --> 00:26:34] They talk from the Bible.
[00:26:34 --> 00:26:36] (bright music)
[00:26:38 --> 00:26:41] Now let's put the tabernacle,
[00:26:41 --> 00:26:42] Jesus's body.
[00:26:44 --> 00:26:46] Let's do the windows.
[00:26:46 --> 00:26:47] A window.
[00:26:48 --> 00:26:49] Here.
[00:26:49 --> 00:26:51] I think this is a good place.
[00:26:52 --> 00:26:56] Then we come to the most special part, the Eucharist.
[00:26:56 --> 00:26:57] In the Eucharist,
[00:26:57 --> 00:27:01] Jesus comes to us in a very real and special way.
[00:27:01 --> 00:27:04] (gentle uplifting music)
[00:27:12 --> 00:27:15] (indistinct chatter)
[00:27:15 --> 00:27:18] At mass, all of us come together.
[00:27:18 --> 00:27:20] Moms, dads, babies, kids,
[00:27:20 --> 00:27:22] we all belong there.
[00:27:23 --> 00:27:25] Not just grown ups go to church.
[00:27:25 --> 00:27:27] Kids go to church too.
[00:27:27 --> 00:27:28] The people remind us
[00:27:28 --> 00:27:30] that church is not just a building.
[00:27:30 --> 00:27:33] Church is God's family gathered together.
[00:27:37 --> 00:27:39] I think God likes it when we go to church.
[00:27:39 --> 00:27:42] The baptism fountain.
[00:27:42 --> 00:27:43] Mass isn't the only beautiful thing
[00:27:43 --> 00:27:45] that happens at church.
[00:27:45 --> 00:27:47] At church, babies can be baptized
[00:27:47 --> 00:27:49] and welcomed into God's family.
[00:27:49 --> 00:27:52] People can come quietly to pray
[00:27:52 --> 00:27:54] or spend time with Jesus in adoration.
[00:27:54 --> 00:27:57] People can receive forgiveness and confession.
[00:27:57 --> 00:27:59] And sometimes families
[00:27:59 --> 00:28:02] and friends gather to celebrate weddings, feast days,
[00:28:02 --> 00:28:03] and other joyful moments too.
[00:28:07 --> 00:28:11] Church is God's house, but it's also our home.
[00:28:11 --> 00:28:14] It's a place where we meet Jesus, grow in faith,
[00:28:14 --> 00:28:16] and belong to God's family.
[00:28:16 --> 00:28:17] Church is awesome.
[00:28:17 --> 00:28:19] What kind of church story would you make?
[00:28:19 --> 00:28:20] Bye, friends.
[00:28:20 --> 00:28:21] See you next time.
[00:28:21 --> 00:28:23] Make sure to check the description
[00:28:23 --> 00:28:26] to see where you can get your own church board.
[00:28:26 --> 00:28:27] And don't forget to subscribe
[00:28:27 --> 00:28:29] for more videos from Juice Box.
[00:28:29 --> 00:28:31] Hi, friends, welcome to Juice Box.
[00:28:31 --> 00:28:33] Today, I'm gonna show you
[00:28:33 --> 00:28:37] how to turn this Viking Village into this, church.
[00:28:38 --> 00:28:41] All you need is a couple extra pieces like this cross.
[00:28:41 --> 00:28:43] Let me show you how.
[00:28:43 --> 00:28:46] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:28:47 --> 00:28:49] (toys rustles)
[00:28:50 --> 00:28:54] We're gonna use this for the opening area in the church.
[00:28:56 --> 00:28:58] Why build this church?
[00:28:58 --> 00:29:00] A long time ago,
[00:29:00 --> 00:29:04] my dad said he wants to build a Lego church set.
[00:29:04 --> 00:29:09] He took me to the Lego store and we saw this.
[00:29:09 --> 00:29:10] We got this one.
[00:29:10 --> 00:29:14] And then he told me to build a Lego church.
[00:29:14 --> 00:29:17] There's three parts to the village,
[00:29:17 --> 00:29:18] and then there's a middle part.
[00:29:18 --> 00:29:21] And I said, "I'll build the middle part,
[00:29:21 --> 00:29:26] and then I'll change it into a church on the inside
[00:29:26 --> 00:29:30] and maybe I would change it on the outside a little."
[00:29:30 --> 00:29:35] I'm grabbing the water for the dock part of the church.
[00:29:36 --> 00:29:41] I'm building this side right here in the dock area here.
[00:29:43 --> 00:29:45] What do you know about Vikings?
[00:29:45 --> 00:29:48] The Vikings were alive in the 700s.
[00:29:49 --> 00:29:53] The word Viking comes from an old language
[00:29:53 --> 00:29:55] called Pirate Ray.
[00:29:55 --> 00:29:58] The Vikings came from Norway.
[00:29:58 --> 00:30:01] They had funny hats.
[00:30:01 --> 00:30:02] Yeah, cool shapes.
[00:30:03 --> 00:30:06] Were Vikings good guys or bad guys?
[00:30:06 --> 00:30:08] Bad guys.
[00:30:08 --> 00:30:12] Vikings went around on their boats and stole from villages.
[00:30:12 --> 00:30:17] So I'm building the base where there's gonna be rocks.
[00:30:17 --> 00:30:21] It's gonna look rocky once I start building up.
[00:30:21 --> 00:30:24] What did Vikings look like?
[00:30:24 --> 00:30:27] They looked kinda like pirates
[00:30:27 --> 00:30:31] and some had big beards.
[00:30:31 --> 00:30:35] Now we're basically building the walls.
[00:30:35 --> 00:30:39] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:30:39 --> 00:30:41] Did Vikings have any churches?
[00:30:41 --> 00:30:44] The Vikings rode around in different villages,
[00:30:44 --> 00:30:46] and some of the villages had monks.
[00:30:46 --> 00:30:50] And when the Vikings tried to steal from the monks,
[00:30:50 --> 00:30:52] the monks told them about Jesus.
[00:30:52 --> 00:30:55] And that's how Vikings learned about Christianity.
[00:30:55 --> 00:30:57] Once they learned about Jesus,
[00:30:57 --> 00:31:01] they started to build churches like this one.
[00:31:01 --> 00:31:05] Now we're using bag number five to mostly build the wall.
[00:31:06 --> 00:31:09] You're gonna build the wall separately sometimes,
[00:31:09 --> 00:31:11] so we're building these little pieces
[00:31:11 --> 00:31:13] that will help the wall click in.
[00:31:13 --> 00:31:16] Are there any Viking saints?
[00:31:16 --> 00:31:19] There's a Viking saint called Saint Olaf,
[00:31:19 --> 00:31:21] but not like the snowman.
[00:31:21 --> 00:31:23] He was a Viking warrior.
[00:31:23 --> 00:31:25] He became a Christian king.
[00:31:25 --> 00:31:28] Saint Olaf worked really hard to bring Christianity
[00:31:28 --> 00:31:29] to his people.
[00:31:29 --> 00:31:33] Even though it wasn't easy, he ended up dying for his faith.
[00:31:33 --> 00:31:35] That makes him a martyr.
[00:31:35 --> 00:31:39] I'm building this chair part
[00:31:39 --> 00:31:42] and I'm putting the tiny circles there
[00:31:42 --> 00:31:46] so the priest could click in.
[00:31:46 --> 00:31:50] Right now I'm building the back wall.
[00:31:50 --> 00:31:53] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:31:55 --> 00:31:56] Joke Time!
[00:31:56 --> 00:31:58] Wanna hear Viking joke?
[00:31:58 --> 00:32:01] Nevermind, there's Norway you'll get it.
[00:32:01 --> 00:32:02] (laughs)
[00:32:02 --> 00:32:04] What is a Viking's favorite sea creature?
[00:32:04 --> 00:32:06] A swordfish.
[00:32:06 --> 00:32:07] (laughs)
[00:32:07 --> 00:32:10] (uplifting music)
[00:32:12 --> 00:32:14] These pieces are rounded,
[00:32:14 --> 00:32:18] so it looks like we built the church from logs,
[00:32:18 --> 00:32:19] just like the Vikings would have.
[00:32:19 --> 00:32:21] We have to finish this wall
[00:32:21 --> 00:32:25] and then we have to build the doors and the roof.
[00:32:25 --> 00:32:29] Now we're building one of the details on the sides.
[00:32:29 --> 00:32:31] (uplifting music)
[00:32:32 --> 00:32:36] Now we're building the pointy areas here
[00:32:36 --> 00:32:39] when we lay down the roof on it.
[00:32:39 --> 00:32:41] (uplifting music)
[00:32:41 --> 00:32:45] In the church, these pointy bits are called steeples.
[00:32:45 --> 00:32:47] Now I'm building the door.
[00:32:47 --> 00:32:50] Doors are important so you keep the cold air out.
[00:32:50 --> 00:32:53] And Vikings lived in a cold place.
[00:32:53 --> 00:32:56] Right now we're building the roof.
[00:32:56 --> 00:32:59] And I'm gonna connect this one to this one.
[00:33:01 --> 00:33:04] And then I'm putting it at the top.
[00:33:04 --> 00:33:07] So there's gonna be a cross at the top
[00:33:07 --> 00:33:10] so people know it's a church.
[00:33:10 --> 00:33:12] What type of churches have you seen before?
[00:33:12 --> 00:33:16] I've seen lots of different types of churches.
[00:33:16 --> 00:33:19] I've seen big ones and small ones
[00:33:19 --> 00:33:21] and medium sized ones.
[00:33:22 --> 00:33:26] The big churches have giant crosses and organs.
[00:33:26 --> 00:33:29] This one's gonna be a little church.
[00:33:29 --> 00:33:33] Churches in Viking villages would have been small at first
[00:33:33 --> 00:33:36] because the Vikings were just learning about Jesus.
[00:33:36 --> 00:33:38] Here's one half the roof done.
[00:33:38 --> 00:33:41] Here's some pretty designs on the side.
[00:33:43 --> 00:33:45] We are taking this,
[00:33:45 --> 00:33:48] laying it on there until it like clicks in,
[00:33:48 --> 00:33:51] and then you could take it on and off.
[00:33:51 --> 00:33:54] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:33:54 --> 00:33:56] We know that it's a Viking church
[00:33:56 --> 00:34:00] because there's these markings and it's by the water.
[00:34:00 --> 00:34:05] Here is the dock where they could put their boats.
[00:34:05 --> 00:34:08] Here are the doors.
[00:34:08 --> 00:34:09] And it's probably during winter
[00:34:09 --> 00:34:12] because there's like some snow here,
[00:34:12 --> 00:34:15] some snow here, and some snow here.
[00:34:15 --> 00:34:20] We added the water, the wine, and the body of Christ,
[00:34:21 --> 00:34:22] and we put a priest.
[00:34:22 --> 00:34:25] Now the Vikings could go to church.
[00:34:25 --> 00:34:27] "Have you heard about Jesus?
[00:34:27 --> 00:34:29] He preaches love and peace,
[00:34:29 --> 00:34:31] not fighting and violence.
[00:34:31 --> 00:34:33] Come join me for church."
[00:34:33 --> 00:34:36] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:34:36 --> 00:34:40] Even people who do bad things could turn their lives around
[00:34:40 --> 00:34:43] with God's help, just like the Christian Vikings.
[00:34:43 --> 00:34:44] Thanks for watching.
[00:34:44 --> 00:34:48] Don't forget to like and subscribe for more videos.
[00:34:48 --> 00:34:49] See you next time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you have to be Catholic to go to Heaven?

The Catholic Church teaches that all salvation comes from Jesus Christ through his Church.

Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know Christ or the Catholic Church, but sincerely seek God and, moved by grace, strive to do his will as they understand it, may be saved.

“Through no fault of their own” means that they have not culpably or deliberately rejected the truth God has made known to them.

Someone who knows that Christ established the Catholic Church as necessary for salvation and nevertheless deliberately refuses to enter or remain in her cannot be saved.

Can a priest quit being a priest?

A validly ordained man remains a priest sacramentally forever because Holy Orders leaves a permanent spiritual character.

A priest can leave active ministry, be dismissed from the clerical state, or be released from certain obligations, but sacramentally he remains ordained.

Can a Catholic priest bless anything?

Priests can bless many people, meals, objects, places, and circumstances according to the approved rites of the Church and their pastoral authority.

Things or purposes that are sinful or evil are not fitting objects of blessing for that use.

Do Catholic priests play sports?

Yes. Priests can enjoy sports, hobbies, exercise, recreation, and ordinary activities.

In this episode, Fr. Tim shares that two of his favorite sports are hockey and tennis.

Do Catholic priests have friends?

Yes. Priests, like all people, benefit from trustworthy friendship and Christian community.

Fr. Tim talks about having friends he vacations with, plays sports with, and shares meals with, while reminding kids that human beings are made for relationship.

Are angels really around us?

Angels are real spiritual creatures created by God.

Because they are spiritual rather than bodily creatures, we do not normally perceive them with our bodily senses.

How do you become Catholic?

The process depends on whether someone has already been baptized and on the person’s age and circumstances.

A person who has already received a valid Christian Baptism is not baptized again.

For a child, a good first step is to speak with his or her parents or guardians and with a Catholic priest or parish. The parish can help the family understand preparation for Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, or reception into full communion with the Catholic Church.

If your kids asked a big faith question this week, you’re not alone. Subscribe so you’ve always got a short, safe, Catholic video ready for car rides, bedtime, or Sunday prep.

Free Ask a Priest Worksheet for Kids

Help kids see that priests are real people with hobbies, friendships, favorite foods, and interests too.
In this free Get to Know Your Priest worksheet, kids can color the soccer scene and then use the question box to start a conversation with their own priest the next time they see him.

What's Inside:

A fun priest-themed coloring page

A soccer scene that reinforces the episode’s “priests play sports too” moment

Three simple conversation starters to ask their parish priest

Perfect to use while watching the companion Juice Box video

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St. Elmo For Kids

St. Elmo for Kids: The Brave Story of St. Erasmus

Meet St. Elmo, also known as St. Erasmus, an early Christian martyr remembered for his courage and faithfulness to Jesus.

Around the campfire, Fr. Tim tells the Juice Box crew about St. Elmo, some of the dramatic legends and traditions that developed around him, and what his witness can teach kids about trusting Jesus when life is painful, frightening, or difficult.

Who Was St. Elmo? The Story of St. Erasmus for Kids

St. Elmo is a traditional name for St. Erasmus of Formia.

Later tradition describes him as a bishop associated with Formia, Italy, and the Church has long honored him as a martyr. A martyr is someone who remains faithful to Jesus even when doing so costs that person his or her life.

Christians faced periods of severe persecution in the Roman Empire, and St. Erasmus has long been honored by Christians as a bishop and martyr who remained faithful to Christ.

Over time, many dramatic stories developed around St. Erasmus. Later accounts attributed to him describe miraculous rescues, angelic assistance, and even a raven feeding him while he was in hiding. These stories belong to the legendary tradition surrounding St. Erasmus and cannot be confirmed as historical facts.

What the Church remembers most importantly is much simpler: St. Erasmus is honored as a martyr who remained faithful to Christ.

Key Takeaways

In this episode, kids will:

  • Meet St. Erasmus, traditionally known as St. Elmo
  • Learn what it means to be a Christian martyr
  • Discover why St. Elmo became associated with stomach and abdominal ailments
  • Hear some of the dramatic legends and traditions that developed around him
  • Learn that not every detail in an ancient saint story can be confirmed historically
  • See how Christian martyrs remained faithful to Jesus during persecution
  • Learn that courage does not mean pain or fear disappear
  • Discover how Catholics can bring suffering and difficult moments to Jesus

Episode Summary

What starts as one kid regretting an extra s’more quickly turns into one of Fr. Tim’s most unforgettable campfire saint stories.

When Fr. Tim mentions a patron saint associated with intestinal and abdominal ailments, the kids meet St. Elmo, a traditional name for St. Erasmus of Formia.

Later tradition describes St. Erasmus as a Christian bishop associated with Formia, and he has long been honored as a martyr. Fr. Tim explains what martyrdom means and introduces the kids to the persecution many early Christians faced because of their faith in Jesus.

Then the story gets intense.

Over the centuries, later traditions and legends about St. Erasmus described terrible tortures, miraculous rescues, angelic intervention, and other dramatic events.

Some later Christian art and popular tradition even portrayed St. Erasmus with his intestines wound around a windlass. However, this image is not found in the earliest legendary accounts of St. Erasmus and should not be treated as a historically established description of his martyrdom.

The episode itself also acknowledges that some of the dramatic stories surrounding St. Elmo may not be historically certain.

Behind all of those colorful traditions is the more important lesson: St. Erasmus is honored as a martyr who remained faithful to Christ.

Fr. Tim reminds the kids that most Christians will never face martyrdom. But every Christian will experience difficulties, pain, fear, or moments when following Jesus is not easy.

Those moments can become opportunities to turn toward Christ, ask for his grace, and remain faithful.

And sometimes, a stomachache is also a reminder not to eat quite so many s’mores.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Medieval Church Lego Build
  • 6:05 – Things Inside the Church with Magna-Tiles
  • 10:57 – Church Altar Lego Build
  • 15:34 – Notre Dame Cathedral Lego Build
  • 20:17 – Learn ABCs, Catholic Style
  • 24:42 – Catholic Mass & Church Play Along for Kids
  • 28:30 – Viking Lego Village Into a Church

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:00] Hi, friends.
[00:00:00 --> 00:00:03] Today we're building something awesome,
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:05] this giant Lego church.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] I have so many questions about church.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:11] Is the church the building or the people inside?
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:12] What happens at church?
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:13] Why do we go there?
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:15] Let's dive into these questions
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:17] while we build this together.
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:18] Let's go.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:21] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:24] Church is a word that brings a lot of different pictures
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:25] to people's mind.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:28] What do you think of when you hear the word church?
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:31] You might picture a beautiful building where people worship,
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:35] and that is part of what we mean when we say church.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:38] Let's learn more about the building itself.
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:39] There are a lot of different styles
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:41] of churches throughout the world,
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:44] but they all share some common features.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:47] Most churches will have steps leading up to the doors
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:49] as a reminder that when we go to church,
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:51] we are getting closer to heaven.
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:54] The entryway is called the narthex,
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:55] and that's the part you step into
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:58] right after you open the doors.
[00:00:58 --> 00:01:01] (gentle bright music)
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:22] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:24] After that, it's the nave,
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:27] which comes from the Latin word for boat.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] It's where everyone sits during mass.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] It's called the nave as a reminder of Noah's ark
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:36] and how God redeems all of humanity.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:38] Noah's ark was like a giant boat.
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:42] The very front of the church is called the sanctuary.
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:46] The sanctuary is where the priest stands during mass.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:48] The two most important parts of the church
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] are in the sanctuary,
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:53] the altar and the tabernacle.
[00:01:53 --> 00:01:54] The altar is important
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:57] because that's where Jesus makes Himself present
[00:01:57 --> 00:01:59] in the Eucharist.
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:01] The tabernacle, which normally looks like
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:02] a large golden box,
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:05] is where the extra Eucharist is kept after mass,
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:07] so people can come and talk to Jesus
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:09] and know that He is there with them.
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:12] (gentle bright music)
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:24] Usually to the side of the sanctuary
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:27] is the sacristy and robing rooms.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] The sacristy is where the Eucharist bread
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:32] and wine are kept when not being used
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:34] with the clergy vestments
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:37] and parish records or important books.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:39] Clergy may use the sacristy for robing
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:41] or for private prayer.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:44] (gentle bright music)
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:47] Our Lego church is starting to look super cool.
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:48] Let's keep building.
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:52] Those are some of the more important parts
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:53] of the church building,
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:55] but there are also lots of important things that happen
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:58] inside of the church, like worship.
[00:02:58 --> 00:03:01] Worship is a way that people who believe in Jesus
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:04] and God come together to show their love
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:06] and respect for Him.
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:09] The mass is the most important way that we worship at church
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:11] because that's when Jesus makes Himself
[00:03:11 --> 00:03:13] physically present to us.
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:17] We go to church because Jesus is there.
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:19] Being with Him now prepares us for being with Him
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:21] forever in heaven.
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] Isn't that so cool?
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:26] Other important things that happen at church are prayer.
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:28] People go there to pray,
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:30] which is having a conversation with Jesus.
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:33] There are many different ways to talk to Jesus.
[00:03:33 --> 00:03:36] Everyone has their own unique way.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:38] Some common ways are reading scripture,
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:42] learning about the lives of saints, and praying the rosary.
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:44] There's also something called adoration,
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:47] which is when Jesus in the form of the Holy Eucharist
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:51] is displayed in a special holder called a monstrance.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:54] The monstrance is placed at the front of the church
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:55] or in a special chapel,
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:59] and people come to have some peaceful time with Jesus.
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:01] It's like how you might sit quietly
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] with a good friend you really like.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:06] While the church is a special place
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:08] and many special things happen inside of it,
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:11] the church also has special jobs.
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:13] The most important job of the church
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:16] is to administer the sacraments.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:18] There are seven sacraments,
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] and all of them play an important role
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:21] in the life of the world.
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:26] Baptism, the Eucharist, confirmation, confession,
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:29] anointing of the sick, holy orders, and marriage.
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:33] Sometimes when people talk about the church,
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:34] they also mean us.
[00:04:34 --> 00:04:36] How is that possible?
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:40] While Jesus was still active in His ministry,
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:42] He appointed one of His closest friends
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] and followers to be the leader of the church.
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:47] This friend was named Saint Peter.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:51] Saint Peter was the first Pope or a leader of the church.
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:54] From that point on, there has always been a Pope
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:57] anointed as leader of the church.
[00:04:57 --> 00:04:59] Jesus promised to give Saint Peter
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:00] the keys to the kingdom of heaven,
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:03] which means He wanted Saint Peter to watch over the church
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:05] until Jesus comes back.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:08] Saint Paul, throughout his letters,
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:11] talks about the church as the body of Christ.
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:14] Jesus is like the head of the body,
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:16] in control and showing where it will go,
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:19] and each of us makes up a part of the body.
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:22] (gentle bright music)
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:29] Wow, that looks amazing.
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:31] At the end of the day,
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:33] the church isn't just a beautiful building
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] where we worship God.
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:37] The church is also you.
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:41] You are a member of Christ's body here on earth.
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:43] When you treat your siblings with kindness
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] or do something nice for your mom,
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:49] you are reflecting Jesus, just like we are all called to do.
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:53] Building this beautiful church was so fun.
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:56] We learned so much about what a church is,
[00:05:56 --> 00:05:58] who is part of the church,
[00:05:58 --> 00:06:00] and the important job that it has.
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:03] I can't wait to build more cool things with you.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:05] Until next time, friends, bye.
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:07] Hi, friends, my name is Dilly,
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:08] and welcome to Juice Box.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:11] Have you ever been to church
[00:06:11 --> 00:06:14] and noticed all the beautiful things inside?
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:17] (camera clicks)
[00:06:17 --> 00:06:19] Well, I thought it would be so fun
[00:06:19 --> 00:06:22] if we built some of them out of our magnetic tiles today.
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:23] Let's get started.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:27] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:29] First, I'm building the church.
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:31] Not every church looks exactly the same,
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:34] but they do have a lot of similarities.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:39] Traditionally, churches were built in a T-shape,
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:41] so it looks like a cross from above.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:46] The long rectangular space
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:50] where everyone gathers for mass is called the nave,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:52] and it represents the body of Christ.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:57] That's all the people that love and serve God.
[00:06:57 --> 00:07:00] (gentle bright music)
[00:07:04 --> 00:07:07] The inside of churches feel really big
[00:07:07 --> 00:07:09] to remind us of the grandness of God.
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:15] They also have tall towers called steeples
[00:07:15 --> 00:07:17] to point towards heaven.
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:19] They remind us to look up to God.
[00:07:19 --> 00:07:22] (gentle bright music)
[00:07:39 --> 00:07:43] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:07:46 --> 00:07:48] One of the first things I noticed
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:52] inside the church was the beautiful colored windows
[00:07:52 --> 00:07:54] or stained glass windows.
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:58] Those windows usually show some kind of story from the Bible
[00:07:58 --> 00:08:00] or the story of a sea,
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:02] or has some kind of special symbolic meaning.
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:06] When I'm having trouble listening at mass,
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:08] I look at the windows and try to figure out
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:10] what story they're telling.
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:13] (gentle bright music)
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:26] One important stained glass window is the rose window.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] The rose window is usually at the front of the church
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:33] above the altar, and it's made out of small windows
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:36] that make up one big circle window.
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:40] Sometimes it looks like it has flower petals.
[00:08:40 --> 00:08:43] I guess that's why it's called a rose window.
[00:08:43 --> 00:08:46] (gentle bright music)
[00:08:48 --> 00:08:50] One thing that's really hard to miss
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:52] at a church is the cross.
[00:08:52 --> 00:08:54] The cross is so important
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:57] because that's where Jesus suffered and died.
[00:08:57 --> 00:09:00] That may seem pretty scary and sad,
[00:09:00 --> 00:09:05] but it's how God showed all His people how much He loves us.
[00:09:05 --> 00:09:07] By doing that, our sins can be forgiven
[00:09:07 --> 00:09:09] and we can get to heaven.
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:13] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:18] While looking around the church,
[00:09:18 --> 00:09:23] I also saw this picture of Jesus with His heart on fire.
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:25] That's called the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:28] It reminds us of how much Jesus loves us.
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:31] He loves us so much that His heart is flaming.
[00:09:31 --> 00:09:35] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:47 --> 00:09:49] One of the coolest looking things I saw
[00:09:49 --> 00:09:51] at church was the monstrance.
[00:09:51 --> 00:09:56] The monstrance is this big, fancy looking golden vessel.
[00:09:56 --> 00:09:59] In the middle, there's a consecrated host.
[00:09:59 --> 00:10:03] That means that the host inside is the real body of Jesus.
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:10] The monstrance is put out on the altar during adoration,
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] which is when we can go look at it and pray.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:16] (gentle bright music)
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:37] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:10:43 --> 00:10:45] Thank you for building with me today.
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:48] I love looking around the church and finding cool things.
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:51] Next time you go, try to notice something new
[00:10:51 --> 00:10:54] and maybe even build it at home.
[00:10:54 --> 00:10:56] Until then, see you next time, friends.
[00:10:57 --> 00:10:59] Welcome to Juice Box,
[00:10:59 --> 00:11:02] where we love building and learning about the faith.
[00:11:02 --> 00:11:03] I invited one of my friends
[00:11:03 --> 00:11:06] to show us how he builds an altar out of Lego.
[00:11:06 --> 00:11:07] Hi, friends.
[00:11:07 --> 00:11:08] My name is Paul.
[00:11:08 --> 00:11:12] And today we're building this cool priest,
[00:11:12 --> 00:11:14] this tool in church.
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:17] We'll also tell you more about what's on the altar
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:19] and how it's used.
[00:11:19 --> 00:11:20] Take it away, friend.
[00:11:20 --> 00:11:23] Juice box. (giggles)
[00:11:23 --> 00:11:27] An altar in a Catholic church is like a special table
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:28] where really important things happen
[00:11:28 --> 00:11:31] during church services and masses.
[00:11:31 --> 00:11:33] It's kind of like the stage
[00:11:33 --> 00:11:35] where all the important action takes place.
[00:11:35 --> 00:11:38] Altars can look different in different churches.
[00:11:38 --> 00:11:40] Sometimes they're made of wood or stone.
[00:11:40 --> 00:11:43] Let's see what kind of altar our friend is building.
[00:11:43 --> 00:11:45] First, we get one of these.
[00:11:45 --> 00:11:49] This right here.
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:51] And right there.
[00:11:54 --> 00:11:55] There.
[00:11:55 --> 00:11:57] And right there.
[00:11:58 --> 00:12:01] (gentle bright music)
[00:12:05 --> 00:12:08] Hey, okay, there's the bread.
[00:12:08 --> 00:12:11] And this is the golden plate.
[00:12:11 --> 00:12:14] And then we'll get the bread out of the golden plate.
[00:12:14 --> 00:12:17] There are actually two important golden dishes
[00:12:17 --> 00:12:19] on the altar that have a similar job.
[00:12:19 --> 00:12:21] One is the paten.
[00:12:21 --> 00:12:23] That one looks like a golden plate.
[00:12:23 --> 00:12:25] The other is the ciborium.
[00:12:25 --> 00:12:27] That one looks more like a bowl.
[00:12:27 --> 00:12:29] Both the paten and the ciborium
[00:12:29 --> 00:12:31] are used to protect the consecrated hosts
[00:12:31 --> 00:12:33] called the Eucharist.
[00:12:33 --> 00:12:37] Because the hosts have become the real body of Jesus Christ,
[00:12:37 --> 00:12:40] it needs a special vessel to be placed in.
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:44] And you might see at church a book,
[00:12:44 --> 00:12:46] and that's a Bible.
[00:12:49 --> 00:12:54] And the Bibles tell the story of Jesus's life.
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:57] The Bible does tell the story
[00:12:57 --> 00:12:59] of Jesus's life in the New Testament.
[00:12:59 --> 00:13:02] During mass, we also read from the Old Testament
[00:13:02 --> 00:13:04] and from the Psalms.
[00:13:04 --> 00:13:06] Those are from a time before Jesus,
[00:13:06 --> 00:13:07] but if you listen closely,
[00:13:07 --> 00:13:11] it gives us clues about what Jesus would be like.
[00:13:11 --> 00:13:13] You might also see a big book on the altar
[00:13:13 --> 00:13:15] called the Roman Missal.
[00:13:15 --> 00:13:17] That contains all of the prayers
[00:13:17 --> 00:13:21] and instructions that the priest needs to celebrate mass.
[00:13:24 --> 00:13:25] Put it right here.
[00:13:25 --> 00:13:27] Yeah, right there.
[00:13:27 --> 00:13:31] And this is the chalice with the wine in it.
[00:13:31 --> 00:13:34] You might have seen like the wine
[00:13:34 --> 00:13:37] from our first communion episode.
[00:13:37 --> 00:13:40] And you've probably seen the priest.
[00:13:41 --> 00:13:44] You'll see him holding the bread.
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:49] During mass, the priest does something very special
[00:13:49 --> 00:13:52] with the bread and the wine in the chalice.
[00:13:52 --> 00:13:54] He turns them into Jesus's body
[00:13:54 --> 00:13:56] and blood with the help of God.
[00:13:56 --> 00:13:59] It's the most important part of mass.
[00:13:59 --> 00:14:01] When he lifts it up, that's when it happens.
[00:14:01 --> 00:14:02] So make sure you're paying attention
[00:14:02 --> 00:14:04] or else you might miss it.
[00:14:06 --> 00:14:07] You piece.
[00:14:08 --> 00:14:12] Okay, there's the priest and then the cross.
[00:14:14 --> 00:14:15] Okay.
[00:14:15 --> 00:14:16] Right here.
[00:14:16 --> 00:14:18] And right here.
[00:14:20 --> 00:14:22] Oh.
[00:14:22 --> 00:14:23] And in one,
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:25] two.
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:26] Push it in.
[00:14:26 --> 00:14:29] And you might see a couple candles.
[00:14:29 --> 00:14:31] One right there.
[00:14:31 --> 00:14:33] And candles here.
[00:14:37 --> 00:14:39] Besides just providing light,
[00:14:39 --> 00:14:42] the candles also have a special meaning.
[00:14:42 --> 00:14:46] Jesus is often called the light of the world.
[00:14:46 --> 00:14:49] So when you look at the candles up at the altar,
[00:14:49 --> 00:14:52] you can be reminded of Jesus who is always guiding us
[00:14:52 --> 00:14:55] and making everything in our life brighter.
[00:14:56 --> 00:14:57] And right here.
[00:14:59 --> 00:15:01] And there we go, my Juice Box friends.
[00:15:01 --> 00:15:03] There we have it.
[00:15:04 --> 00:15:07] And you could try to build one of these on your own.
[00:15:08 --> 00:15:10] Maybe if you have your own Legos.
[00:15:11 --> 00:15:13] Wow, that looks great.
[00:15:13 --> 00:15:16] I hope you all have fun building your own altars at home.
[00:15:16 --> 00:15:18] And the next time you're at church,
[00:15:18 --> 00:15:21] try to find all the items on the altar that we talked about
[00:15:21 --> 00:15:22] that the priest uses.
[00:15:22 --> 00:15:25] It can be like a fun game of I spy.
[00:15:25 --> 00:15:27] Well, until next time, builders.
[00:15:27 --> 00:15:28] Thanks for watching.
[00:15:28 --> 00:15:30] Smash that subscribe button.
[00:15:32 --> 00:15:34] Yeah, that's what I'm talking about.
[00:15:34 --> 00:15:36] There are so many famous
[00:15:36 --> 00:15:39] and beautiful Catholic churches around the world,
[00:15:39 --> 00:15:44] but few are more famous than Notre Dame in Paris, France.
[00:15:44 --> 00:15:48] Besides being totally beautiful, it's also huge
[00:15:48 --> 00:15:50] and so old.
[00:15:50 --> 00:15:54] Imagine knights, kings, and emperors being in the cathedral.
[00:15:54 --> 00:15:56] That's how old it is.
[00:15:56 --> 00:15:58] Well, let's learn more about the Notre Dame
[00:15:58 --> 00:16:01] while building a replica out of Lego.
[00:16:02 --> 00:16:04] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:16:04 --> 00:16:09] The story of Notre Dame began in the year 1163
[00:16:09 --> 00:16:11] when it began being built.
[00:16:11 --> 00:16:14] That means it's over 850 years old.
[00:16:14 --> 00:16:17] The French people wanted to build a beautiful place
[00:16:17 --> 00:16:18] to worship God.
[00:16:21 --> 00:16:24] Notre Dame means our lady in French.
[00:16:24 --> 00:16:27] And so the cathedral was also a way to honor Mary,
[00:16:27 --> 00:16:29] the mother of Jesus.
[00:16:31 --> 00:16:34] Notre Dame took almost 200 years to build.
[00:16:34 --> 00:16:37] That's a long time to build something.
[00:16:37 --> 00:16:38] But during the Middle Ages,
[00:16:38 --> 00:16:40] they didn't have all the construction methods
[00:16:40 --> 00:16:44] that we do today, and building was really slow.
[00:16:44 --> 00:16:46] They didn't have trucks or cranes,
[00:16:46 --> 00:16:48] fancy machines or computers.
[00:16:48 --> 00:16:51] They had to cut every stone by hand.
[00:16:51 --> 00:16:52] Can you imagine?
[00:16:55 --> 00:16:59] The architecture of the Notre Dame is also very complex.
[00:16:59 --> 00:17:01] It's an example of gothic architecture,
[00:17:01 --> 00:17:05] which means it has tall towers, pointy arches,
[00:17:05 --> 00:17:07] big, beautiful stained glass windows
[00:17:07 --> 00:17:10] and complex carvings like gargoyles.
[00:17:10 --> 00:17:14] All of these details took a long time to perfect and build.
[00:17:15 --> 00:17:16] One of the most famous parts
[00:17:16 --> 00:17:20] of the Notre Dame Cathedral is the stained glass windows.
[00:17:20 --> 00:17:22] The round windows are called rose windows
[00:17:22 --> 00:17:25] because it looks like they have petals.
[00:17:25 --> 00:17:27] From the outside, they look pretty plain.
[00:17:27 --> 00:17:29] But from the inside, you can see the windows
[00:17:29 --> 00:17:33] are made out of colorful glass, like a giant rainbow.
[00:17:34 --> 00:17:36] When the sun shines through,
[00:17:36 --> 00:17:38] the colors light up inside of the cathedral,
[00:17:38 --> 00:17:41] making it look magical and reminding us of heaven.
[00:17:42 --> 00:17:46] The pictures in the rose window tell stories from the Bible.
[00:17:46 --> 00:17:49] It's like a giant, colorful comic book made of glass.
[00:17:49 --> 00:17:52] People who couldn't read back then could look at the window
[00:17:52 --> 00:17:54] to learn about the stories of God.
[00:17:55 --> 00:17:58] But Notre Dame has seen some dark days.
[00:17:58 --> 00:18:02] After the French Revolution, the cathedral was destroyed.
[00:18:02 --> 00:18:05] Lots of important, beautiful items were stolen.
[00:18:05 --> 00:18:07] The windows were shattered.
[00:18:07 --> 00:18:10] Statues were taken down and their heads broken off,
[00:18:10 --> 00:18:11] and no one was allowed
[00:18:11 --> 00:18:14] to practice their Catholic faith anymore.
[00:18:14 --> 00:18:15] How sad?
[00:18:17 --> 00:18:20] For many years, the Notre Dame was left in this mess,
[00:18:20 --> 00:18:22] but times got better eventually.
[00:18:24 --> 00:18:29] In 1831, a man named Victor Hugo wrote a story
[00:18:29 --> 00:18:31] called "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
[00:18:31 --> 00:18:33] You might've seen the movie.
[00:18:34 --> 00:18:36] The story was about a kind
[00:18:36 --> 00:18:38] and lonely bell ringer who lived in the cathedral.
[00:18:40 --> 00:18:42] The story was very popular,
[00:18:42 --> 00:18:45] and it made people realize how special the Notre Dame was.
[00:18:46 --> 00:18:48] People wanted to take care of the cathedral,
[00:18:48 --> 00:18:50] and they started restoring it
[00:18:50 --> 00:18:52] and trying to make it beautiful again.
[00:18:53 --> 00:18:56] (gentle cheerful music)
[00:19:13 --> 00:19:17] (gentle cheerful music continues)
[00:19:31 --> 00:19:33] (gentle pensive music)
[00:19:33 --> 00:19:37] In 2019, there was a big fire at the Notre Dame.
[00:19:37 --> 00:19:40] Beret firefighters worked very hard to save it,
[00:19:40 --> 00:19:42] but a lot of it was burned.
[00:19:43 --> 00:19:45] Thankfully, people from all around the world
[00:19:45 --> 00:19:47] are helping to fix and rebuild it.
[00:19:48 --> 00:19:50] People can return to witness
[00:19:50 --> 00:19:52] one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.
[00:19:52 --> 00:19:55] They can return to pray, celebrate mass,
[00:19:55 --> 00:19:58] and light candles for their loved ones.
[00:19:58 --> 00:20:01] I loved learning about the Notre Dame Cathedral
[00:20:01 --> 00:20:03] and building this Lego version with you.
[00:20:03 --> 00:20:06] Maybe one day you can go see it yourself.
[00:20:06 --> 00:20:10] The cathedral reminds us of the beauty of God and His glory.
[00:20:10 --> 00:20:11] I hope you had fun.
[00:20:11 --> 00:20:13] And don't forget to subscribe to the channel
[00:20:13 --> 00:20:14] for more fun videos.
[00:20:14 --> 00:20:16] See you next time, friends.
[00:20:16 --> 00:20:17] Bye.
[00:20:17 --> 00:20:18] Hi, friends.
[00:20:18 --> 00:20:20] Do you know the alphabet?
[00:20:21 --> 00:20:22] I have a fun poem
[00:20:22 --> 00:20:24] and these letter blocks that can help us
[00:20:24 --> 00:20:25] learn all the letters.
[00:20:25 --> 00:20:27] Let's go.
[00:20:27 --> 00:20:30] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:20:30 --> 00:20:33] In a world of wonder, let's take a stroll.
[00:20:33 --> 00:20:36] With youthful hearts, pure and whole,
[00:20:36 --> 00:20:40] through the ABCs will joyfully roam,
[00:20:40 --> 00:20:43] discovering God's love our heavenly home.
[00:20:45 --> 00:20:49] A is for altar, where blessings commence.
[00:20:49 --> 00:20:53] Adorned with candles, sacred and immense.
[00:20:55 --> 00:20:59] B is for Bible, wisdom, divine.
[00:20:59 --> 00:21:02] Revealing God's love in every line.
[00:21:05 --> 00:21:09] C is for cross, our redemption's embrace.
[00:21:09 --> 00:21:13] Christ's sacrifice bestowing saving grace.
[00:21:14 --> 00:21:18] D, the disciples who followed with glee.
[00:21:18 --> 00:21:21] Learning from Christ so full of mercy.
[00:21:22 --> 00:21:24] E stands for Eucharist.
[00:21:24 --> 00:21:29] Bread and wine transformed to Christ, a miracle divine.
[00:21:31 --> 00:21:34] F, the fish, a sign we hold dear
[00:21:34 --> 00:21:37] as Jesus called His apostles near.
[00:21:38 --> 00:21:40] G is for God, our father above.
[00:21:40 --> 00:21:44] He watches us always with infinite love.
[00:21:45 --> 00:21:48] H for Holy Spirit, a comforting dove.
[00:21:48 --> 00:21:51] Guiding us gently with gifts from above.
[00:21:55 --> 00:21:56] I is for incense.
[00:21:56 --> 00:21:58] It's fragrance so sweet.
[00:21:58 --> 00:22:02] Lifting our prayers to God's heavenly seat.
[00:22:03 --> 00:22:07] J, the joy that Jesus brings,
[00:22:07 --> 00:22:10] filling our hearts with wonderful things.
[00:22:12 --> 00:22:14] K is for keys,
[00:22:14 --> 00:22:18] given to Peter, our first ever Pope, the church's leader.
[00:22:19 --> 00:22:22] L, the liturgy, our worship so pure.
[00:22:22 --> 00:22:25] Sacraments cherished and reverence secure.
[00:22:28 --> 00:22:31] M, the mass where heaven meets earth.
[00:22:31 --> 00:22:34] God's presence revealed in glorious birth.
[00:22:38 --> 00:22:40] N, for Noah, the ark he built.
[00:22:40 --> 00:22:44] As God's promise of love, His plans was fulfilled.
[00:22:47 --> 00:22:51] O is Our Father, a prayer we adore,
[00:22:51 --> 00:22:54] taught by Jesus to love Him even more.
[00:22:54 --> 00:22:57] P is for Pope, our shepherd and guide,
[00:22:57 --> 00:23:00] leading us with love in every stride.
[00:23:03 --> 00:23:07] Q stands for queen, our blessed Mary.
[00:23:07 --> 00:23:10] To heaven above our prayers she will carry.
[00:23:13 --> 00:23:16] R for the rosary, beads in hand.
[00:23:16 --> 00:23:19] Pondering the mysteries, powerful and grand.
[00:23:21 --> 00:23:24] S is for saints, so holy and wise,
[00:23:24 --> 00:23:27] guiding us towards God up to the skies.
[00:23:29 --> 00:23:33] T, the Trinity, Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
[00:23:33 --> 00:23:36] Wherever we pray, God can always hear it.
[00:23:37 --> 00:23:40] U is for unity, together we stand,
[00:23:40 --> 00:23:43] in God's family hand in hand.
[00:23:44 --> 00:23:48] V for the vine, Jesus, so true.
[00:23:48 --> 00:23:50] In His love will always renew.
[00:23:52 --> 00:23:55] W is for water, baptism's embrace.
[00:23:55 --> 00:23:58] Made children of God through love and grace.
[00:24:00 --> 00:24:03] X the Chi Rho, Christ and glam fold.
[00:24:03 --> 00:24:06] Victoria's symbol, His stories are told.
[00:24:06 --> 00:24:10] Y is for yes, like Mary will say,
[00:24:10 --> 00:24:12] to God's plan will follow His way.
[00:24:14 --> 00:24:19] Z, zeal for souls, our mission, our call,
[00:24:19 --> 00:24:23] to share God's love as we give it our all.
[00:24:25 --> 00:24:28] In this Catholic adventure, our faith will ignite.
[00:24:28 --> 00:24:32] With each letter will walk in God's light.
[00:24:32 --> 00:24:35] Out in the world, His truth will proclaim.
[00:24:35 --> 00:24:38] In God's love will forever remain.
[00:24:40 --> 00:24:42] Juice Box.
[00:24:42 --> 00:24:43] What is church?
[00:24:43 --> 00:24:45] People read the Bible.
[00:24:45 --> 00:24:47] My whole family does these sorts.
[00:24:47 --> 00:24:49] Well, we can find candles.
[00:24:49 --> 00:24:50] We can find lots of stuff.
[00:24:50 --> 00:24:51] There's an altar.
[00:24:51 --> 00:24:54] I like looking at the woody window.
[00:24:54 --> 00:24:57] Church is where God's family comes together.
[00:24:57 --> 00:24:59] Today, we're gonna build a church.
[00:24:59 --> 00:25:01] It's not like a real church,
[00:25:01 --> 00:25:02] but it's gonna be kind of like a church.
[00:25:02 --> 00:25:04] Let's play church.
[00:25:04 --> 00:25:07] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:25:07 --> 00:25:08] Today I'm gonna show you
[00:25:08 --> 00:25:10] some of the things that are at church.
[00:25:10 --> 00:25:14] Let's start out popping out these little felt people.
[00:25:14 --> 00:25:17] (bright music)
[00:25:20 --> 00:25:22] Let's pretend we're going to mass.
[00:25:24 --> 00:25:26] I'm gonna put it right here.
[00:25:27 --> 00:25:28] The altar.
[00:25:28 --> 00:25:30] The altar is one of the most important places
[00:25:30 --> 00:25:31] in the church.
[00:25:31 --> 00:25:34] At mass, the priest celebrates the Eucharist there.
[00:25:34 --> 00:25:36] The priest...
[00:25:36 --> 00:25:37] Hello!
[00:25:39 --> 00:25:40] Do stuff.
[00:25:40 --> 00:25:43] The priest teaches us things.
[00:25:43 --> 00:25:46] They wear different colors for different seasons,
[00:25:46 --> 00:25:48] like ordinary time used for green.
[00:25:50 --> 00:25:52] He wears purple during lent.
[00:25:53 --> 00:25:55] White.
[00:25:55 --> 00:25:58] (bright music)
[00:26:01 --> 00:26:03] The cross reminds us how much Jesus loves us.
[00:26:03 --> 00:26:06] I'm gonna put the choir with the organ.
[00:26:06 --> 00:26:08] Singing helps us pray.
[00:26:08 --> 00:26:11] There always needs to be a chair for the priest.
[00:26:11 --> 00:26:13] Oh, where is that?
[00:26:13 --> 00:26:15] I'm gonna put that right there.
[00:26:15 --> 00:26:17] One of the most special things that happens
[00:26:17 --> 00:26:19] at church is the mass.
[00:26:19 --> 00:26:23] At mass, we gather together, pray together, sing together,
[00:26:23 --> 00:26:25] and listen to God's word in the Bible.
[00:26:27 --> 00:26:30] Now let's do where they speak.
[00:26:30 --> 00:26:31] Yeah, ambo.
[00:26:31 --> 00:26:34] They talk from the Bible.
[00:26:34 --> 00:26:36] (bright music)
[00:26:38 --> 00:26:41] Now let's put the tabernacle,
[00:26:41 --> 00:26:42] Jesus's body.
[00:26:44 --> 00:26:46] Let's do the windows.
[00:26:46 --> 00:26:47] A window.
[00:26:48 --> 00:26:49] Here.
[00:26:49 --> 00:26:51] I think this is a good place.
[00:26:52 --> 00:26:56] Then we come to the most special part, the Eucharist.
[00:26:56 --> 00:26:57] In the Eucharist,
[00:26:57 --> 00:27:01] Jesus comes to us in a very real and special way.
[00:27:01 --> 00:27:04] (gentle uplifting music)
[00:27:12 --> 00:27:15] (indistinct chatter)
[00:27:15 --> 00:27:18] At mass, all of us come together.
[00:27:18 --> 00:27:20] Moms, dads, babies, kids,
[00:27:20 --> 00:27:22] we all belong there.
[00:27:23 --> 00:27:25] Not just grown ups go to church.
[00:27:25 --> 00:27:27] Kids go to church too.
[00:27:27 --> 00:27:28] The people remind us
[00:27:28 --> 00:27:30] that church is not just a building.
[00:27:30 --> 00:27:33] Church is God's family gathered together.
[00:27:37 --> 00:27:39] I think God likes it when we go to church.
[00:27:39 --> 00:27:42] The baptism fountain.
[00:27:42 --> 00:27:43] Mass isn't the only beautiful thing
[00:27:43 --> 00:27:45] that happens at church.
[00:27:45 --> 00:27:47] At church, babies can be baptized
[00:27:47 --> 00:27:49] and welcomed into God's family.
[00:27:49 --> 00:27:52] People can come quietly to pray
[00:27:52 --> 00:27:54] or spend time with Jesus in adoration.
[00:27:54 --> 00:27:57] People can receive forgiveness and confession.
[00:27:57 --> 00:27:59] And sometimes families
[00:27:59 --> 00:28:02] and friends gather to celebrate weddings, feast days,
[00:28:02 --> 00:28:03] and other joyful moments too.
[00:28:07 --> 00:28:11] Church is God's house, but it's also our home.
[00:28:11 --> 00:28:14] It's a place where we meet Jesus, grow in faith,
[00:28:14 --> 00:28:16] and belong to God's family.
[00:28:16 --> 00:28:17] Church is awesome.
[00:28:17 --> 00:28:19] What kind of church story would you make?
[00:28:19 --> 00:28:20] Bye, friends.
[00:28:20 --> 00:28:21] See you next time.
[00:28:21 --> 00:28:23] Make sure to check the description
[00:28:23 --> 00:28:26] to see where you can get your own church board.
[00:28:26 --> 00:28:27] And don't forget to subscribe
[00:28:27 --> 00:28:29] for more videos from Juice Box.
[00:28:29 --> 00:28:31] Hi, friends, welcome to Juice Box.
[00:28:31 --> 00:28:33] Today, I'm gonna show you
[00:28:33 --> 00:28:37] how to turn this Viking Village into this, church.
[00:28:38 --> 00:28:41] All you need is a couple extra pieces like this cross.
[00:28:41 --> 00:28:43] Let me show you how.
[00:28:43 --> 00:28:46] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:28:47 --> 00:28:49] (toys rustles)
[00:28:50 --> 00:28:54] We're gonna use this for the opening area in the church.
[00:28:56 --> 00:28:58] Why build this church?
[00:28:58 --> 00:29:00] A long time ago,
[00:29:00 --> 00:29:04] my dad said he wants to build a Lego church set.
[00:29:04 --> 00:29:09] He took me to the Lego store and we saw this.
[00:29:09 --> 00:29:10] We got this one.
[00:29:10 --> 00:29:14] And then he told me to build a Lego church.
[00:29:14 --> 00:29:17] There's three parts to the village,
[00:29:17 --> 00:29:18] and then there's a middle part.
[00:29:18 --> 00:29:21] And I said, "I'll build the middle part,
[00:29:21 --> 00:29:26] and then I'll change it into a church on the inside
[00:29:26 --> 00:29:30] and maybe I would change it on the outside a little."
[00:29:30 --> 00:29:35] I'm grabbing the water for the dock part of the church.
[00:29:36 --> 00:29:41] I'm building this side right here in the dock area here.
[00:29:43 --> 00:29:45] What do you know about Vikings?
[00:29:45 --> 00:29:48] The Vikings were alive in the 700s.
[00:29:49 --> 00:29:53] The word Viking comes from an old language
[00:29:53 --> 00:29:55] called Pirate Ray.
[00:29:55 --> 00:29:58] The Vikings came from Norway.
[00:29:58 --> 00:30:01] They had funny hats.
[00:30:01 --> 00:30:02] Yeah, cool shapes.
[00:30:03 --> 00:30:06] Were Vikings good guys or bad guys?
[00:30:06 --> 00:30:08] Bad guys.
[00:30:08 --> 00:30:12] Vikings went around on their boats and stole from villages.
[00:30:12 --> 00:30:17] So I'm building the base where there's gonna be rocks.
[00:30:17 --> 00:30:21] It's gonna look rocky once I start building up.
[00:30:21 --> 00:30:24] What did Vikings look like?
[00:30:24 --> 00:30:27] They looked kinda like pirates
[00:30:27 --> 00:30:31] and some had big beards.
[00:30:31 --> 00:30:35] Now we're basically building the walls.
[00:30:35 --> 00:30:39] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:30:39 --> 00:30:41] Did Vikings have any churches?
[00:30:41 --> 00:30:44] The Vikings rode around in different villages,
[00:30:44 --> 00:30:46] and some of the villages had monks.
[00:30:46 --> 00:30:50] And when the Vikings tried to steal from the monks,
[00:30:50 --> 00:30:52] the monks told them about Jesus.
[00:30:52 --> 00:30:55] And that's how Vikings learned about Christianity.
[00:30:55 --> 00:30:57] Once they learned about Jesus,
[00:30:57 --> 00:31:01] they started to build churches like this one.
[00:31:01 --> 00:31:05] Now we're using bag number five to mostly build the wall.
[00:31:06 --> 00:31:09] You're gonna build the wall separately sometimes,
[00:31:09 --> 00:31:11] so we're building these little pieces
[00:31:11 --> 00:31:13] that will help the wall click in.
[00:31:13 --> 00:31:16] Are there any Viking saints?
[00:31:16 --> 00:31:19] There's a Viking saint called Saint Olaf,
[00:31:19 --> 00:31:21] but not like the snowman.
[00:31:21 --> 00:31:23] He was a Viking warrior.
[00:31:23 --> 00:31:25] He became a Christian king.
[00:31:25 --> 00:31:28] Saint Olaf worked really hard to bring Christianity
[00:31:28 --> 00:31:29] to his people.
[00:31:29 --> 00:31:33] Even though it wasn't easy, he ended up dying for his faith.
[00:31:33 --> 00:31:35] That makes him a martyr.
[00:31:35 --> 00:31:39] I'm building this chair part
[00:31:39 --> 00:31:42] and I'm putting the tiny circles there
[00:31:42 --> 00:31:46] so the priest could click in.
[00:31:46 --> 00:31:50] Right now I'm building the back wall.
[00:31:50 --> 00:31:53] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:31:55 --> 00:31:56] Joke Time!
[00:31:56 --> 00:31:58] Wanna hear Viking joke?
[00:31:58 --> 00:32:01] Nevermind, there's Norway you'll get it.
[00:32:01 --> 00:32:02] (laughs)
[00:32:02 --> 00:32:04] What is a Viking's favorite sea creature?
[00:32:04 --> 00:32:06] A swordfish.
[00:32:06 --> 00:32:07] (laughs)
[00:32:07 --> 00:32:10] (uplifting music)
[00:32:12 --> 00:32:14] These pieces are rounded,
[00:32:14 --> 00:32:18] so it looks like we built the church from logs,
[00:32:18 --> 00:32:19] just like the Vikings would have.
[00:32:19 --> 00:32:21] We have to finish this wall
[00:32:21 --> 00:32:25] and then we have to build the doors and the roof.
[00:32:25 --> 00:32:29] Now we're building one of the details on the sides.
[00:32:29 --> 00:32:31] (uplifting music)
[00:32:32 --> 00:32:36] Now we're building the pointy areas here
[00:32:36 --> 00:32:39] when we lay down the roof on it.
[00:32:39 --> 00:32:41] (uplifting music)
[00:32:41 --> 00:32:45] In the church, these pointy bits are called steeples.
[00:32:45 --> 00:32:47] Now I'm building the door.
[00:32:47 --> 00:32:50] Doors are important so you keep the cold air out.
[00:32:50 --> 00:32:53] And Vikings lived in a cold place.
[00:32:53 --> 00:32:56] Right now we're building the roof.
[00:32:56 --> 00:32:59] And I'm gonna connect this one to this one.
[00:33:01 --> 00:33:04] And then I'm putting it at the top.
[00:33:04 --> 00:33:07] So there's gonna be a cross at the top
[00:33:07 --> 00:33:10] so people know it's a church.
[00:33:10 --> 00:33:12] What type of churches have you seen before?
[00:33:12 --> 00:33:16] I've seen lots of different types of churches.
[00:33:16 --> 00:33:19] I've seen big ones and small ones
[00:33:19 --> 00:33:21] and medium sized ones.
[00:33:22 --> 00:33:26] The big churches have giant crosses and organs.
[00:33:26 --> 00:33:29] This one's gonna be a little church.
[00:33:29 --> 00:33:33] Churches in Viking villages would have been small at first
[00:33:33 --> 00:33:36] because the Vikings were just learning about Jesus.
[00:33:36 --> 00:33:38] Here's one half the roof done.
[00:33:38 --> 00:33:41] Here's some pretty designs on the side.
[00:33:43 --> 00:33:45] We are taking this,
[00:33:45 --> 00:33:48] laying it on there until it like clicks in,
[00:33:48 --> 00:33:51] and then you could take it on and off.
[00:33:51 --> 00:33:54] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:33:54 --> 00:33:56] We know that it's a Viking church
[00:33:56 --> 00:34:00] because there's these markings and it's by the water.
[00:34:00 --> 00:34:05] Here is the dock where they could put their boats.
[00:34:05 --> 00:34:08] Here are the doors.
[00:34:08 --> 00:34:09] And it's probably during winter
[00:34:09 --> 00:34:12] because there's like some snow here,
[00:34:12 --> 00:34:15] some snow here, and some snow here.
[00:34:15 --> 00:34:20] We added the water, the wine, and the body of Christ,
[00:34:21 --> 00:34:22] and we put a priest.
[00:34:22 --> 00:34:25] Now the Vikings could go to church.
[00:34:25 --> 00:34:27] "Have you heard about Jesus?
[00:34:27 --> 00:34:29] He preaches love and peace,
[00:34:29 --> 00:34:31] not fighting and violence.
[00:34:31 --> 00:34:33] Come join me for church."
[00:34:33 --> 00:34:36] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:34:36 --> 00:34:40] Even people who do bad things could turn their lives around
[00:34:40 --> 00:34:43] with God's help, just like the Christian Vikings.
[00:34:43 --> 00:34:44] Thanks for watching.
[00:34:44 --> 00:34:48] Don't forget to like and subscribe for more videos.
[00:34:48 --> 00:34:49] See you next time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who Was St. Erasmus?

St. Erasmus, traditionally known as St. Elmo, is an ancient Christian saint and martyr.

Later tradition describes him as a bishop associated with Formia, Italy. Historical evidence about the details of his life is limited, but his name and veneration are ancient, and his relics were honored at Formiae by the sixth century.

The Church has long honored him as a martyr.

St. Erasmus also became traditionally associated with sailors. His name became connected with St. Elmo’s Fire, the glowing atmospheric phenomenon sometimes seen around ship masts and other pointed objects during storms.

Is St. Elmo the same as St. Erasmus?

Yes. St. Elmo is a traditional name for St. Erasmus of Formia.

What is St. Elmo the patron saint of?

St. Erasmus has traditionally been associated with sailors and with people suffering from cramp, colic, and abdominal ailments.

His connection with sailors also became associated with the atmospheric phenomenon known as St. Elmo’s Fire.

What is a martyr in the Catholic Church?

A martyr is someone who remains faithful to Christ even when that fidelity leads to death.

Martyrs are honored because they give an extraordinary witness to Jesus and to the Christian hope of eternal life.

What can kids learn from St. Elmo?

Kids can learn about courage, perseverance, faithfulness, and trusting Jesus during difficult moments.

St. Elmo’s witness reminds Christians that following Jesus matters even when doing what is right is difficult.

 

Why do Catholics pray to patron saints?

Catholics do not worship saints. God alone is worshiped.

Catholics ask saints to pray for us, much like we might ask another Christian to pray for us.

Patron saints are saints who have become especially associated with particular people, occupations, places, or needs

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Free Saint Elmo Activity Worksheet for Kids

Keep learning about St. Elmo with this free St. Elmo’s Courage Kit printable activity.
Kids look at the objects surrounding St. Elmo and circle the things that can help them stay close to Jesus and grow in courage, including the Bible, Rosary, Cross, and prayer.

What's Inside:

A St. Elmo coloring page

A simple “circle the right items” activity

Catholic symbols kids can recognize and discuss

A reminder to turn to Scripture, prayer, the Cross, and the Rosary

A short reflection on courage and faithfulness to Jesus

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Queen Esther For Kids

Queen Esther for Kids: The Queen Who Saved Her People

Meet Queen Esther, a courageous woman from the Bible who risked her life to help deliver her people from a dangerous plot.

In this Catholic Bible story for kids, Dilly builds a LEGO castle while we hear how an ordinary young woman became a queen, turned to God in prayer and fasting, and found the courage to stand up for others.

The Story of Queen Esther for Kids

Esther did not begin her life as a queen. She was orphaned as a young girl and raised by her relative Mordecai. But unexpectedly, Esther was brought into the royal palace and chosen to become queen.

At first, Esther did not reveal that she was Jewish. Mordecai had instructed her not to reveal her people or family background.

Her new position would eventually place her in the middle of a dangerous situation.

Haman, a powerful official, became angry with Mordecai and plotted not only against him, but against the Jewish people throughout the kingdom. When Esther learned what was happening, she faced a difficult choice. Going before the king without being summoned could cost her life, but remaining silent would leave her people in danger.

Esther chose courage. She and her people fasted and prayed as she prepared to approach the king. Esther trusted God and courageously accepted the risk, even though she did not know what would happen.

Her story shows kids that courage does not mean never being afraid. We can feel afraid and still choose to do what is right, trusting God as we take the next faithful step.

Key Takeaways

In this episode, kids will:

  • Meet Queen Esther and her relative and guardian, Mordecai
  • Learn how an ordinary young woman unexpectedly became queen
  • Discover Haman’s dangerous plan against the Jewish people
  • See how Mordecai discovered a plot against the king and Esther reported it
  • Learn why Esther and her people fasted and prayed
  • See Esther courageously approach the king despite the risk
  • Learn how Esther spoke up to protect her people
  • Discover how God worked through Esther’s faithfulness and courage
  • Learn that courage means choosing what is right even when we are afraid

Episode Summary

Castles, crowns, queens…and one very courageous woman.

As Dilly builds a LEGO castle, kids hear the story of Esther, an ordinary young woman whose life changed when she was unexpectedly chosen to become queen.

Esther had lost her parents and was raised by her relative Mordecai. After entering the palace, she became queen but did not initially reveal that she was Jewish.

Later, while serving near the king’s gate, Mordecai discovered a plot against the king. He told Esther, and Esther reported the warning to the king. The plotters were punished, and Mordecai’s faithful action was recorded in the royal chronicles.

But a much greater danger soon appeared.

Haman became furious with Mordecai and plotted against the Jewish people throughout the kingdom. When Esther learned what was happening, she realized that her position as queen might give her an opportunity to help.

There was a serious risk. Esther could not simply enter the king’s court whenever she wanted. Approaching him without being summoned could lead to death unless the king chose to receive her.

So Esther and her people turned to fasting and prayer.

Esther was still afraid, but she chose to move forward. She approached the king and eventually invited him and Haman to a series of banquets. At the second banquet, Esther revealed that she was Jewish and asked the king to spare her life and the lives of her people.

The king listened to Esther and punished Haman. But Haman’s earlier decree could not simply disappear. Esther and Mordecai then helped secure a new decree allowing the Jewish people to gather together and defend themselves against those who intended to harm them.

By the end of the story, Esther sees that becoming queen was about much more than living in a palace or wearing a crown. God worked through her faithfulness and courage as she freely chose to act for the good of others.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Medieval Church Lego Build
  • 6:05 – Things Inside the Church with Magna-Tiles
  • 10:57 – Church Altar Lego Build
  • 15:34 – Notre Dame Cathedral Lego Build
  • 20:17 – Learn ABCs, Catholic Style
  • 24:42 – Catholic Mass & Church Play Along for Kids
  • 28:30 – Viking Lego Village Into a Church

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:00] Hi, friends.
[00:00:00 --> 00:00:03] Today we're building something awesome,
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:05] this giant Lego church.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] I have so many questions about church.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:11] Is the church the building or the people inside?
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:12] What happens at church?
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:13] Why do we go there?
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:15] Let's dive into these questions
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:17] while we build this together.
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:18] Let's go.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:21] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:24] Church is a word that brings a lot of different pictures
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:25] to people's mind.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:28] What do you think of when you hear the word church?
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:31] You might picture a beautiful building where people worship,
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:35] and that is part of what we mean when we say church.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:38] Let's learn more about the building itself.
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:39] There are a lot of different styles
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:41] of churches throughout the world,
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:44] but they all share some common features.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:47] Most churches will have steps leading up to the doors
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:49] as a reminder that when we go to church,
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:51] we are getting closer to heaven.
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:54] The entryway is called the narthex,
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:55] and that's the part you step into
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:58] right after you open the doors.
[00:00:58 --> 00:01:01] (gentle bright music)
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:22] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:24] After that, it's the nave,
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:27] which comes from the Latin word for boat.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] It's where everyone sits during mass.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] It's called the nave as a reminder of Noah's ark
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:36] and how God redeems all of humanity.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:38] Noah's ark was like a giant boat.
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:42] The very front of the church is called the sanctuary.
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:46] The sanctuary is where the priest stands during mass.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:48] The two most important parts of the church
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] are in the sanctuary,
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:53] the altar and the tabernacle.
[00:01:53 --> 00:01:54] The altar is important
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:57] because that's where Jesus makes Himself present
[00:01:57 --> 00:01:59] in the Eucharist.
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:01] The tabernacle, which normally looks like
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:02] a large golden box,
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:05] is where the extra Eucharist is kept after mass,
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:07] so people can come and talk to Jesus
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:09] and know that He is there with them.
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:12] (gentle bright music)
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:24] Usually to the side of the sanctuary
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:27] is the sacristy and robing rooms.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] The sacristy is where the Eucharist bread
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:32] and wine are kept when not being used
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:34] with the clergy vestments
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:37] and parish records or important books.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:39] Clergy may use the sacristy for robing
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:41] or for private prayer.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:44] (gentle bright music)
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:47] Our Lego church is starting to look super cool.
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:48] Let's keep building.
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:52] Those are some of the more important parts
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:53] of the church building,
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:55] but there are also lots of important things that happen
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:58] inside of the church, like worship.
[00:02:58 --> 00:03:01] Worship is a way that people who believe in Jesus
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:04] and God come together to show their love
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:06] and respect for Him.
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:09] The mass is the most important way that we worship at church
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:11] because that's when Jesus makes Himself
[00:03:11 --> 00:03:13] physically present to us.
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:17] We go to church because Jesus is there.
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:19] Being with Him now prepares us for being with Him
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:21] forever in heaven.
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] Isn't that so cool?
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:26] Other important things that happen at church are prayer.
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:28] People go there to pray,
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:30] which is having a conversation with Jesus.
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:33] There are many different ways to talk to Jesus.
[00:03:33 --> 00:03:36] Everyone has their own unique way.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:38] Some common ways are reading scripture,
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:42] learning about the lives of saints, and praying the rosary.
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:44] There's also something called adoration,
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:47] which is when Jesus in the form of the Holy Eucharist
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:51] is displayed in a special holder called a monstrance.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:54] The monstrance is placed at the front of the church
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:55] or in a special chapel,
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:59] and people come to have some peaceful time with Jesus.
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:01] It's like how you might sit quietly
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] with a good friend you really like.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:06] While the church is a special place
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:08] and many special things happen inside of it,
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:11] the church also has special jobs.
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:13] The most important job of the church
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:16] is to administer the sacraments.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:18] There are seven sacraments,
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] and all of them play an important role
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:21] in the life of the world.
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:26] Baptism, the Eucharist, confirmation, confession,
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:29] anointing of the sick, holy orders, and marriage.
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:33] Sometimes when people talk about the church,
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:34] they also mean us.
[00:04:34 --> 00:04:36] How is that possible?
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:40] While Jesus was still active in His ministry,
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:42] He appointed one of His closest friends
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] and followers to be the leader of the church.
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:47] This friend was named Saint Peter.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:51] Saint Peter was the first Pope or a leader of the church.
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:54] From that point on, there has always been a Pope
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:57] anointed as leader of the church.
[00:04:57 --> 00:04:59] Jesus promised to give Saint Peter
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:00] the keys to the kingdom of heaven,
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:03] which means He wanted Saint Peter to watch over the church
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:05] until Jesus comes back.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:08] Saint Paul, throughout his letters,
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:11] talks about the church as the body of Christ.
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:14] Jesus is like the head of the body,
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:16] in control and showing where it will go,
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:19] and each of us makes up a part of the body.
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:22] (gentle bright music)
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:29] Wow, that looks amazing.
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:31] At the end of the day,
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:33] the church isn't just a beautiful building
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] where we worship God.
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:37] The church is also you.
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:41] You are a member of Christ's body here on earth.
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:43] When you treat your siblings with kindness
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] or do something nice for your mom,
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:49] you are reflecting Jesus, just like we are all called to do.
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:53] Building this beautiful church was so fun.
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:56] We learned so much about what a church is,
[00:05:56 --> 00:05:58] who is part of the church,
[00:05:58 --> 00:06:00] and the important job that it has.
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:03] I can't wait to build more cool things with you.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:05] Until next time, friends, bye.
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:07] Hi, friends, my name is Dilly,
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:08] and welcome to Juice Box.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:11] Have you ever been to church
[00:06:11 --> 00:06:14] and noticed all the beautiful things inside?
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:17] (camera clicks)
[00:06:17 --> 00:06:19] Well, I thought it would be so fun
[00:06:19 --> 00:06:22] if we built some of them out of our magnetic tiles today.
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:23] Let's get started.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:27] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:29] First, I'm building the church.
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:31] Not every church looks exactly the same,
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:34] but they do have a lot of similarities.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:39] Traditionally, churches were built in a T-shape,
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:41] so it looks like a cross from above.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:46] The long rectangular space
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:50] where everyone gathers for mass is called the nave,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:52] and it represents the body of Christ.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:57] That's all the people that love and serve God.
[00:06:57 --> 00:07:00] (gentle bright music)
[00:07:04 --> 00:07:07] The inside of churches feel really big
[00:07:07 --> 00:07:09] to remind us of the grandness of God.
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:15] They also have tall towers called steeples
[00:07:15 --> 00:07:17] to point towards heaven.
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:19] They remind us to look up to God.
[00:07:19 --> 00:07:22] (gentle bright music)
[00:07:39 --> 00:07:43] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:07:46 --> 00:07:48] One of the first things I noticed
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:52] inside the church was the beautiful colored windows
[00:07:52 --> 00:07:54] or stained glass windows.
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:58] Those windows usually show some kind of story from the Bible
[00:07:58 --> 00:08:00] or the story of a sea,
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:02] or has some kind of special symbolic meaning.
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:06] When I'm having trouble listening at mass,
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:08] I look at the windows and try to figure out
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:10] what story they're telling.
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:13] (gentle bright music)
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:26] One important stained glass window is the rose window.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] The rose window is usually at the front of the church
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:33] above the altar, and it's made out of small windows
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:36] that make up one big circle window.
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:40] Sometimes it looks like it has flower petals.
[00:08:40 --> 00:08:43] I guess that's why it's called a rose window.
[00:08:43 --> 00:08:46] (gentle bright music)
[00:08:48 --> 00:08:50] One thing that's really hard to miss
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:52] at a church is the cross.
[00:08:52 --> 00:08:54] The cross is so important
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:57] because that's where Jesus suffered and died.
[00:08:57 --> 00:09:00] That may seem pretty scary and sad,
[00:09:00 --> 00:09:05] but it's how God showed all His people how much He loves us.
[00:09:05 --> 00:09:07] By doing that, our sins can be forgiven
[00:09:07 --> 00:09:09] and we can get to heaven.
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:13] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:18] While looking around the church,
[00:09:18 --> 00:09:23] I also saw this picture of Jesus with His heart on fire.
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:25] That's called the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:28] It reminds us of how much Jesus loves us.
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:31] He loves us so much that His heart is flaming.
[00:09:31 --> 00:09:35] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:47 --> 00:09:49] One of the coolest looking things I saw
[00:09:49 --> 00:09:51] at church was the monstrance.
[00:09:51 --> 00:09:56] The monstrance is this big, fancy looking golden vessel.
[00:09:56 --> 00:09:59] In the middle, there's a consecrated host.
[00:09:59 --> 00:10:03] That means that the host inside is the real body of Jesus.
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:10] The monstrance is put out on the altar during adoration,
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] which is when we can go look at it and pray.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:16] (gentle bright music)
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:37] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:10:43 --> 00:10:45] Thank you for building with me today.
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:48] I love looking around the church and finding cool things.
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:51] Next time you go, try to notice something new
[00:10:51 --> 00:10:54] and maybe even build it at home.
[00:10:54 --> 00:10:56] Until then, see you next time, friends.
[00:10:57 --> 00:10:59] Welcome to Juice Box,
[00:10:59 --> 00:11:02] where we love building and learning about the faith.
[00:11:02 --> 00:11:03] I invited one of my friends
[00:11:03 --> 00:11:06] to show us how he builds an altar out of Lego.
[00:11:06 --> 00:11:07] Hi, friends.
[00:11:07 --> 00:11:08] My name is Paul.
[00:11:08 --> 00:11:12] And today we're building this cool priest,
[00:11:12 --> 00:11:14] this tool in church.
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:17] We'll also tell you more about what's on the altar
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:19] and how it's used.
[00:11:19 --> 00:11:20] Take it away, friend.
[00:11:20 --> 00:11:23] Juice box. (giggles)
[00:11:23 --> 00:11:27] An altar in a Catholic church is like a special table
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:28] where really important things happen
[00:11:28 --> 00:11:31] during church services and masses.
[00:11:31 --> 00:11:33] It's kind of like the stage
[00:11:33 --> 00:11:35] where all the important action takes place.
[00:11:35 --> 00:11:38] Altars can look different in different churches.
[00:11:38 --> 00:11:40] Sometimes they're made of wood or stone.
[00:11:40 --> 00:11:43] Let's see what kind of altar our friend is building.
[00:11:43 --> 00:11:45] First, we get one of these.
[00:11:45 --> 00:11:49] This right here.
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:51] And right there.
[00:11:54 --> 00:11:55] There.
[00:11:55 --> 00:11:57] And right there.
[00:11:58 --> 00:12:01] (gentle bright music)
[00:12:05 --> 00:12:08] Hey, okay, there's the bread.
[00:12:08 --> 00:12:11] And this is the golden plate.
[00:12:11 --> 00:12:14] And then we'll get the bread out of the golden plate.
[00:12:14 --> 00:12:17] There are actually two important golden dishes
[00:12:17 --> 00:12:19] on the altar that have a similar job.
[00:12:19 --> 00:12:21] One is the paten.
[00:12:21 --> 00:12:23] That one looks like a golden plate.
[00:12:23 --> 00:12:25] The other is the ciborium.
[00:12:25 --> 00:12:27] That one looks more like a bowl.
[00:12:27 --> 00:12:29] Both the paten and the ciborium
[00:12:29 --> 00:12:31] are used to protect the consecrated hosts
[00:12:31 --> 00:12:33] called the Eucharist.
[00:12:33 --> 00:12:37] Because the hosts have become the real body of Jesus Christ,
[00:12:37 --> 00:12:40] it needs a special vessel to be placed in.
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:44] And you might see at church a book,
[00:12:44 --> 00:12:46] and that's a Bible.
[00:12:49 --> 00:12:54] And the Bibles tell the story of Jesus's life.
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:57] The Bible does tell the story
[00:12:57 --> 00:12:59] of Jesus's life in the New Testament.
[00:12:59 --> 00:13:02] During mass, we also read from the Old Testament
[00:13:02 --> 00:13:04] and from the Psalms.
[00:13:04 --> 00:13:06] Those are from a time before Jesus,
[00:13:06 --> 00:13:07] but if you listen closely,
[00:13:07 --> 00:13:11] it gives us clues about what Jesus would be like.
[00:13:11 --> 00:13:13] You might also see a big book on the altar
[00:13:13 --> 00:13:15] called the Roman Missal.
[00:13:15 --> 00:13:17] That contains all of the prayers
[00:13:17 --> 00:13:21] and instructions that the priest needs to celebrate mass.
[00:13:24 --> 00:13:25] Put it right here.
[00:13:25 --> 00:13:27] Yeah, right there.
[00:13:27 --> 00:13:31] And this is the chalice with the wine in it.
[00:13:31 --> 00:13:34] You might have seen like the wine
[00:13:34 --> 00:13:37] from our first communion episode.
[00:13:37 --> 00:13:40] And you've probably seen the priest.
[00:13:41 --> 00:13:44] You'll see him holding the bread.
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:49] During mass, the priest does something very special
[00:13:49 --> 00:13:52] with the bread and the wine in the chalice.
[00:13:52 --> 00:13:54] He turns them into Jesus's body
[00:13:54 --> 00:13:56] and blood with the help of God.
[00:13:56 --> 00:13:59] It's the most important part of mass.
[00:13:59 --> 00:14:01] When he lifts it up, that's when it happens.
[00:14:01 --> 00:14:02] So make sure you're paying attention
[00:14:02 --> 00:14:04] or else you might miss it.
[00:14:06 --> 00:14:07] You piece.
[00:14:08 --> 00:14:12] Okay, there's the priest and then the cross.
[00:14:14 --> 00:14:15] Okay.
[00:14:15 --> 00:14:16] Right here.
[00:14:16 --> 00:14:18] And right here.
[00:14:20 --> 00:14:22] Oh.
[00:14:22 --> 00:14:23] And in one,
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:25] two.
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:26] Push it in.
[00:14:26 --> 00:14:29] And you might see a couple candles.
[00:14:29 --> 00:14:31] One right there.
[00:14:31 --> 00:14:33] And candles here.
[00:14:37 --> 00:14:39] Besides just providing light,
[00:14:39 --> 00:14:42] the candles also have a special meaning.
[00:14:42 --> 00:14:46] Jesus is often called the light of the world.
[00:14:46 --> 00:14:49] So when you look at the candles up at the altar,
[00:14:49 --> 00:14:52] you can be reminded of Jesus who is always guiding us
[00:14:52 --> 00:14:55] and making everything in our life brighter.
[00:14:56 --> 00:14:57] And right here.
[00:14:59 --> 00:15:01] And there we go, my Juice Box friends.
[00:15:01 --> 00:15:03] There we have it.
[00:15:04 --> 00:15:07] And you could try to build one of these on your own.
[00:15:08 --> 00:15:10] Maybe if you have your own Legos.
[00:15:11 --> 00:15:13] Wow, that looks great.
[00:15:13 --> 00:15:16] I hope you all have fun building your own altars at home.
[00:15:16 --> 00:15:18] And the next time you're at church,
[00:15:18 --> 00:15:21] try to find all the items on the altar that we talked about
[00:15:21 --> 00:15:22] that the priest uses.
[00:15:22 --> 00:15:25] It can be like a fun game of I spy.
[00:15:25 --> 00:15:27] Well, until next time, builders.
[00:15:27 --> 00:15:28] Thanks for watching.
[00:15:28 --> 00:15:30] Smash that subscribe button.
[00:15:32 --> 00:15:34] Yeah, that's what I'm talking about.
[00:15:34 --> 00:15:36] There are so many famous
[00:15:36 --> 00:15:39] and beautiful Catholic churches around the world,
[00:15:39 --> 00:15:44] but few are more famous than Notre Dame in Paris, France.
[00:15:44 --> 00:15:48] Besides being totally beautiful, it's also huge
[00:15:48 --> 00:15:50] and so old.
[00:15:50 --> 00:15:54] Imagine knights, kings, and emperors being in the cathedral.
[00:15:54 --> 00:15:56] That's how old it is.
[00:15:56 --> 00:15:58] Well, let's learn more about the Notre Dame
[00:15:58 --> 00:16:01] while building a replica out of Lego.
[00:16:02 --> 00:16:04] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:16:04 --> 00:16:09] The story of Notre Dame began in the year 1163
[00:16:09 --> 00:16:11] when it began being built.
[00:16:11 --> 00:16:14] That means it's over 850 years old.
[00:16:14 --> 00:16:17] The French people wanted to build a beautiful place
[00:16:17 --> 00:16:18] to worship God.
[00:16:21 --> 00:16:24] Notre Dame means our lady in French.
[00:16:24 --> 00:16:27] And so the cathedral was also a way to honor Mary,
[00:16:27 --> 00:16:29] the mother of Jesus.
[00:16:31 --> 00:16:34] Notre Dame took almost 200 years to build.
[00:16:34 --> 00:16:37] That's a long time to build something.
[00:16:37 --> 00:16:38] But during the Middle Ages,
[00:16:38 --> 00:16:40] they didn't have all the construction methods
[00:16:40 --> 00:16:44] that we do today, and building was really slow.
[00:16:44 --> 00:16:46] They didn't have trucks or cranes,
[00:16:46 --> 00:16:48] fancy machines or computers.
[00:16:48 --> 00:16:51] They had to cut every stone by hand.
[00:16:51 --> 00:16:52] Can you imagine?
[00:16:55 --> 00:16:59] The architecture of the Notre Dame is also very complex.
[00:16:59 --> 00:17:01] It's an example of gothic architecture,
[00:17:01 --> 00:17:05] which means it has tall towers, pointy arches,
[00:17:05 --> 00:17:07] big, beautiful stained glass windows
[00:17:07 --> 00:17:10] and complex carvings like gargoyles.
[00:17:10 --> 00:17:14] All of these details took a long time to perfect and build.
[00:17:15 --> 00:17:16] One of the most famous parts
[00:17:16 --> 00:17:20] of the Notre Dame Cathedral is the stained glass windows.
[00:17:20 --> 00:17:22] The round windows are called rose windows
[00:17:22 --> 00:17:25] because it looks like they have petals.
[00:17:25 --> 00:17:27] From the outside, they look pretty plain.
[00:17:27 --> 00:17:29] But from the inside, you can see the windows
[00:17:29 --> 00:17:33] are made out of colorful glass, like a giant rainbow.
[00:17:34 --> 00:17:36] When the sun shines through,
[00:17:36 --> 00:17:38] the colors light up inside of the cathedral,
[00:17:38 --> 00:17:41] making it look magical and reminding us of heaven.
[00:17:42 --> 00:17:46] The pictures in the rose window tell stories from the Bible.
[00:17:46 --> 00:17:49] It's like a giant, colorful comic book made of glass.
[00:17:49 --> 00:17:52] People who couldn't read back then could look at the window
[00:17:52 --> 00:17:54] to learn about the stories of God.
[00:17:55 --> 00:17:58] But Notre Dame has seen some dark days.
[00:17:58 --> 00:18:02] After the French Revolution, the cathedral was destroyed.
[00:18:02 --> 00:18:05] Lots of important, beautiful items were stolen.
[00:18:05 --> 00:18:07] The windows were shattered.
[00:18:07 --> 00:18:10] Statues were taken down and their heads broken off,
[00:18:10 --> 00:18:11] and no one was allowed
[00:18:11 --> 00:18:14] to practice their Catholic faith anymore.
[00:18:14 --> 00:18:15] How sad?
[00:18:17 --> 00:18:20] For many years, the Notre Dame was left in this mess,
[00:18:20 --> 00:18:22] but times got better eventually.
[00:18:24 --> 00:18:29] In 1831, a man named Victor Hugo wrote a story
[00:18:29 --> 00:18:31] called "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
[00:18:31 --> 00:18:33] You might've seen the movie.
[00:18:34 --> 00:18:36] The story was about a kind
[00:18:36 --> 00:18:38] and lonely bell ringer who lived in the cathedral.
[00:18:40 --> 00:18:42] The story was very popular,
[00:18:42 --> 00:18:45] and it made people realize how special the Notre Dame was.
[00:18:46 --> 00:18:48] People wanted to take care of the cathedral,
[00:18:48 --> 00:18:50] and they started restoring it
[00:18:50 --> 00:18:52] and trying to make it beautiful again.
[00:18:53 --> 00:18:56] (gentle cheerful music)
[00:19:13 --> 00:19:17] (gentle cheerful music continues)
[00:19:31 --> 00:19:33] (gentle pensive music)
[00:19:33 --> 00:19:37] In 2019, there was a big fire at the Notre Dame.
[00:19:37 --> 00:19:40] Beret firefighters worked very hard to save it,
[00:19:40 --> 00:19:42] but a lot of it was burned.
[00:19:43 --> 00:19:45] Thankfully, people from all around the world
[00:19:45 --> 00:19:47] are helping to fix and rebuild it.
[00:19:48 --> 00:19:50] People can return to witness
[00:19:50 --> 00:19:52] one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.
[00:19:52 --> 00:19:55] They can return to pray, celebrate mass,
[00:19:55 --> 00:19:58] and light candles for their loved ones.
[00:19:58 --> 00:20:01] I loved learning about the Notre Dame Cathedral
[00:20:01 --> 00:20:03] and building this Lego version with you.
[00:20:03 --> 00:20:06] Maybe one day you can go see it yourself.
[00:20:06 --> 00:20:10] The cathedral reminds us of the beauty of God and His glory.
[00:20:10 --> 00:20:11] I hope you had fun.
[00:20:11 --> 00:20:13] And don't forget to subscribe to the channel
[00:20:13 --> 00:20:14] for more fun videos.
[00:20:14 --> 00:20:16] See you next time, friends.
[00:20:16 --> 00:20:17] Bye.
[00:20:17 --> 00:20:18] Hi, friends.
[00:20:18 --> 00:20:20] Do you know the alphabet?
[00:20:21 --> 00:20:22] I have a fun poem
[00:20:22 --> 00:20:24] and these letter blocks that can help us
[00:20:24 --> 00:20:25] learn all the letters.
[00:20:25 --> 00:20:27] Let's go.
[00:20:27 --> 00:20:30] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:20:30 --> 00:20:33] In a world of wonder, let's take a stroll.
[00:20:33 --> 00:20:36] With youthful hearts, pure and whole,
[00:20:36 --> 00:20:40] through the ABCs will joyfully roam,
[00:20:40 --> 00:20:43] discovering God's love our heavenly home.
[00:20:45 --> 00:20:49] A is for altar, where blessings commence.
[00:20:49 --> 00:20:53] Adorned with candles, sacred and immense.
[00:20:55 --> 00:20:59] B is for Bible, wisdom, divine.
[00:20:59 --> 00:21:02] Revealing God's love in every line.
[00:21:05 --> 00:21:09] C is for cross, our redemption's embrace.
[00:21:09 --> 00:21:13] Christ's sacrifice bestowing saving grace.
[00:21:14 --> 00:21:18] D, the disciples who followed with glee.
[00:21:18 --> 00:21:21] Learning from Christ so full of mercy.
[00:21:22 --> 00:21:24] E stands for Eucharist.
[00:21:24 --> 00:21:29] Bread and wine transformed to Christ, a miracle divine.
[00:21:31 --> 00:21:34] F, the fish, a sign we hold dear
[00:21:34 --> 00:21:37] as Jesus called His apostles near.
[00:21:38 --> 00:21:40] G is for God, our father above.
[00:21:40 --> 00:21:44] He watches us always with infinite love.
[00:21:45 --> 00:21:48] H for Holy Spirit, a comforting dove.
[00:21:48 --> 00:21:51] Guiding us gently with gifts from above.
[00:21:55 --> 00:21:56] I is for incense.
[00:21:56 --> 00:21:58] It's fragrance so sweet.
[00:21:58 --> 00:22:02] Lifting our prayers to God's heavenly seat.
[00:22:03 --> 00:22:07] J, the joy that Jesus brings,
[00:22:07 --> 00:22:10] filling our hearts with wonderful things.
[00:22:12 --> 00:22:14] K is for keys,
[00:22:14 --> 00:22:18] given to Peter, our first ever Pope, the church's leader.
[00:22:19 --> 00:22:22] L, the liturgy, our worship so pure.
[00:22:22 --> 00:22:25] Sacraments cherished and reverence secure.
[00:22:28 --> 00:22:31] M, the mass where heaven meets earth.
[00:22:31 --> 00:22:34] God's presence revealed in glorious birth.
[00:22:38 --> 00:22:40] N, for Noah, the ark he built.
[00:22:40 --> 00:22:44] As God's promise of love, His plans was fulfilled.
[00:22:47 --> 00:22:51] O is Our Father, a prayer we adore,
[00:22:51 --> 00:22:54] taught by Jesus to love Him even more.
[00:22:54 --> 00:22:57] P is for Pope, our shepherd and guide,
[00:22:57 --> 00:23:00] leading us with love in every stride.
[00:23:03 --> 00:23:07] Q stands for queen, our blessed Mary.
[00:23:07 --> 00:23:10] To heaven above our prayers she will carry.
[00:23:13 --> 00:23:16] R for the rosary, beads in hand.
[00:23:16 --> 00:23:19] Pondering the mysteries, powerful and grand.
[00:23:21 --> 00:23:24] S is for saints, so holy and wise,
[00:23:24 --> 00:23:27] guiding us towards God up to the skies.
[00:23:29 --> 00:23:33] T, the Trinity, Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
[00:23:33 --> 00:23:36] Wherever we pray, God can always hear it.
[00:23:37 --> 00:23:40] U is for unity, together we stand,
[00:23:40 --> 00:23:43] in God's family hand in hand.
[00:23:44 --> 00:23:48] V for the vine, Jesus, so true.
[00:23:48 --> 00:23:50] In His love will always renew.
[00:23:52 --> 00:23:55] W is for water, baptism's embrace.
[00:23:55 --> 00:23:58] Made children of God through love and grace.
[00:24:00 --> 00:24:03] X the Chi Rho, Christ and glam fold.
[00:24:03 --> 00:24:06] Victoria's symbol, His stories are told.
[00:24:06 --> 00:24:10] Y is for yes, like Mary will say,
[00:24:10 --> 00:24:12] to God's plan will follow His way.
[00:24:14 --> 00:24:19] Z, zeal for souls, our mission, our call,
[00:24:19 --> 00:24:23] to share God's love as we give it our all.
[00:24:25 --> 00:24:28] In this Catholic adventure, our faith will ignite.
[00:24:28 --> 00:24:32] With each letter will walk in God's light.
[00:24:32 --> 00:24:35] Out in the world, His truth will proclaim.
[00:24:35 --> 00:24:38] In God's love will forever remain.
[00:24:40 --> 00:24:42] Juice Box.
[00:24:42 --> 00:24:43] What is church?
[00:24:43 --> 00:24:45] People read the Bible.
[00:24:45 --> 00:24:47] My whole family does these sorts.
[00:24:47 --> 00:24:49] Well, we can find candles.
[00:24:49 --> 00:24:50] We can find lots of stuff.
[00:24:50 --> 00:24:51] There's an altar.
[00:24:51 --> 00:24:54] I like looking at the woody window.
[00:24:54 --> 00:24:57] Church is where God's family comes together.
[00:24:57 --> 00:24:59] Today, we're gonna build a church.
[00:24:59 --> 00:25:01] It's not like a real church,
[00:25:01 --> 00:25:02] but it's gonna be kind of like a church.
[00:25:02 --> 00:25:04] Let's play church.
[00:25:04 --> 00:25:07] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:25:07 --> 00:25:08] Today I'm gonna show you
[00:25:08 --> 00:25:10] some of the things that are at church.
[00:25:10 --> 00:25:14] Let's start out popping out these little felt people.
[00:25:14 --> 00:25:17] (bright music)
[00:25:20 --> 00:25:22] Let's pretend we're going to mass.
[00:25:24 --> 00:25:26] I'm gonna put it right here.
[00:25:27 --> 00:25:28] The altar.
[00:25:28 --> 00:25:30] The altar is one of the most important places
[00:25:30 --> 00:25:31] in the church.
[00:25:31 --> 00:25:34] At mass, the priest celebrates the Eucharist there.
[00:25:34 --> 00:25:36] The priest...
[00:25:36 --> 00:25:37] Hello!
[00:25:39 --> 00:25:40] Do stuff.
[00:25:40 --> 00:25:43] The priest teaches us things.
[00:25:43 --> 00:25:46] They wear different colors for different seasons,
[00:25:46 --> 00:25:48] like ordinary time used for green.
[00:25:50 --> 00:25:52] He wears purple during lent.
[00:25:53 --> 00:25:55] White.
[00:25:55 --> 00:25:58] (bright music)
[00:26:01 --> 00:26:03] The cross reminds us how much Jesus loves us.
[00:26:03 --> 00:26:06] I'm gonna put the choir with the organ.
[00:26:06 --> 00:26:08] Singing helps us pray.
[00:26:08 --> 00:26:11] There always needs to be a chair for the priest.
[00:26:11 --> 00:26:13] Oh, where is that?
[00:26:13 --> 00:26:15] I'm gonna put that right there.
[00:26:15 --> 00:26:17] One of the most special things that happens
[00:26:17 --> 00:26:19] at church is the mass.
[00:26:19 --> 00:26:23] At mass, we gather together, pray together, sing together,
[00:26:23 --> 00:26:25] and listen to God's word in the Bible.
[00:26:27 --> 00:26:30] Now let's do where they speak.
[00:26:30 --> 00:26:31] Yeah, ambo.
[00:26:31 --> 00:26:34] They talk from the Bible.
[00:26:34 --> 00:26:36] (bright music)
[00:26:38 --> 00:26:41] Now let's put the tabernacle,
[00:26:41 --> 00:26:42] Jesus's body.
[00:26:44 --> 00:26:46] Let's do the windows.
[00:26:46 --> 00:26:47] A window.
[00:26:48 --> 00:26:49] Here.
[00:26:49 --> 00:26:51] I think this is a good place.
[00:26:52 --> 00:26:56] Then we come to the most special part, the Eucharist.
[00:26:56 --> 00:26:57] In the Eucharist,
[00:26:57 --> 00:27:01] Jesus comes to us in a very real and special way.
[00:27:01 --> 00:27:04] (gentle uplifting music)
[00:27:12 --> 00:27:15] (indistinct chatter)
[00:27:15 --> 00:27:18] At mass, all of us come together.
[00:27:18 --> 00:27:20] Moms, dads, babies, kids,
[00:27:20 --> 00:27:22] we all belong there.
[00:27:23 --> 00:27:25] Not just grown ups go to church.
[00:27:25 --> 00:27:27] Kids go to church too.
[00:27:27 --> 00:27:28] The people remind us
[00:27:28 --> 00:27:30] that church is not just a building.
[00:27:30 --> 00:27:33] Church is God's family gathered together.
[00:27:37 --> 00:27:39] I think God likes it when we go to church.
[00:27:39 --> 00:27:42] The baptism fountain.
[00:27:42 --> 00:27:43] Mass isn't the only beautiful thing
[00:27:43 --> 00:27:45] that happens at church.
[00:27:45 --> 00:27:47] At church, babies can be baptized
[00:27:47 --> 00:27:49] and welcomed into God's family.
[00:27:49 --> 00:27:52] People can come quietly to pray
[00:27:52 --> 00:27:54] or spend time with Jesus in adoration.
[00:27:54 --> 00:27:57] People can receive forgiveness and confession.
[00:27:57 --> 00:27:59] And sometimes families
[00:27:59 --> 00:28:02] and friends gather to celebrate weddings, feast days,
[00:28:02 --> 00:28:03] and other joyful moments too.
[00:28:07 --> 00:28:11] Church is God's house, but it's also our home.
[00:28:11 --> 00:28:14] It's a place where we meet Jesus, grow in faith,
[00:28:14 --> 00:28:16] and belong to God's family.
[00:28:16 --> 00:28:17] Church is awesome.
[00:28:17 --> 00:28:19] What kind of church story would you make?
[00:28:19 --> 00:28:20] Bye, friends.
[00:28:20 --> 00:28:21] See you next time.
[00:28:21 --> 00:28:23] Make sure to check the description
[00:28:23 --> 00:28:26] to see where you can get your own church board.
[00:28:26 --> 00:28:27] And don't forget to subscribe
[00:28:27 --> 00:28:29] for more videos from Juice Box.
[00:28:29 --> 00:28:31] Hi, friends, welcome to Juice Box.
[00:28:31 --> 00:28:33] Today, I'm gonna show you
[00:28:33 --> 00:28:37] how to turn this Viking Village into this, church.
[00:28:38 --> 00:28:41] All you need is a couple extra pieces like this cross.
[00:28:41 --> 00:28:43] Let me show you how.
[00:28:43 --> 00:28:46] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:28:47 --> 00:28:49] (toys rustles)
[00:28:50 --> 00:28:54] We're gonna use this for the opening area in the church.
[00:28:56 --> 00:28:58] Why build this church?
[00:28:58 --> 00:29:00] A long time ago,
[00:29:00 --> 00:29:04] my dad said he wants to build a Lego church set.
[00:29:04 --> 00:29:09] He took me to the Lego store and we saw this.
[00:29:09 --> 00:29:10] We got this one.
[00:29:10 --> 00:29:14] And then he told me to build a Lego church.
[00:29:14 --> 00:29:17] There's three parts to the village,
[00:29:17 --> 00:29:18] and then there's a middle part.
[00:29:18 --> 00:29:21] And I said, "I'll build the middle part,
[00:29:21 --> 00:29:26] and then I'll change it into a church on the inside
[00:29:26 --> 00:29:30] and maybe I would change it on the outside a little."
[00:29:30 --> 00:29:35] I'm grabbing the water for the dock part of the church.
[00:29:36 --> 00:29:41] I'm building this side right here in the dock area here.
[00:29:43 --> 00:29:45] What do you know about Vikings?
[00:29:45 --> 00:29:48] The Vikings were alive in the 700s.
[00:29:49 --> 00:29:53] The word Viking comes from an old language
[00:29:53 --> 00:29:55] called Pirate Ray.
[00:29:55 --> 00:29:58] The Vikings came from Norway.
[00:29:58 --> 00:30:01] They had funny hats.
[00:30:01 --> 00:30:02] Yeah, cool shapes.
[00:30:03 --> 00:30:06] Were Vikings good guys or bad guys?
[00:30:06 --> 00:30:08] Bad guys.
[00:30:08 --> 00:30:12] Vikings went around on their boats and stole from villages.
[00:30:12 --> 00:30:17] So I'm building the base where there's gonna be rocks.
[00:30:17 --> 00:30:21] It's gonna look rocky once I start building up.
[00:30:21 --> 00:30:24] What did Vikings look like?
[00:30:24 --> 00:30:27] They looked kinda like pirates
[00:30:27 --> 00:30:31] and some had big beards.
[00:30:31 --> 00:30:35] Now we're basically building the walls.
[00:30:35 --> 00:30:39] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:30:39 --> 00:30:41] Did Vikings have any churches?
[00:30:41 --> 00:30:44] The Vikings rode around in different villages,
[00:30:44 --> 00:30:46] and some of the villages had monks.
[00:30:46 --> 00:30:50] And when the Vikings tried to steal from the monks,
[00:30:50 --> 00:30:52] the monks told them about Jesus.
[00:30:52 --> 00:30:55] And that's how Vikings learned about Christianity.
[00:30:55 --> 00:30:57] Once they learned about Jesus,
[00:30:57 --> 00:31:01] they started to build churches like this one.
[00:31:01 --> 00:31:05] Now we're using bag number five to mostly build the wall.
[00:31:06 --> 00:31:09] You're gonna build the wall separately sometimes,
[00:31:09 --> 00:31:11] so we're building these little pieces
[00:31:11 --> 00:31:13] that will help the wall click in.
[00:31:13 --> 00:31:16] Are there any Viking saints?
[00:31:16 --> 00:31:19] There's a Viking saint called Saint Olaf,
[00:31:19 --> 00:31:21] but not like the snowman.
[00:31:21 --> 00:31:23] He was a Viking warrior.
[00:31:23 --> 00:31:25] He became a Christian king.
[00:31:25 --> 00:31:28] Saint Olaf worked really hard to bring Christianity
[00:31:28 --> 00:31:29] to his people.
[00:31:29 --> 00:31:33] Even though it wasn't easy, he ended up dying for his faith.
[00:31:33 --> 00:31:35] That makes him a martyr.
[00:31:35 --> 00:31:39] I'm building this chair part
[00:31:39 --> 00:31:42] and I'm putting the tiny circles there
[00:31:42 --> 00:31:46] so the priest could click in.
[00:31:46 --> 00:31:50] Right now I'm building the back wall.
[00:31:50 --> 00:31:53] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:31:55 --> 00:31:56] Joke Time!
[00:31:56 --> 00:31:58] Wanna hear Viking joke?
[00:31:58 --> 00:32:01] Nevermind, there's Norway you'll get it.
[00:32:01 --> 00:32:02] (laughs)
[00:32:02 --> 00:32:04] What is a Viking's favorite sea creature?
[00:32:04 --> 00:32:06] A swordfish.
[00:32:06 --> 00:32:07] (laughs)
[00:32:07 --> 00:32:10] (uplifting music)
[00:32:12 --> 00:32:14] These pieces are rounded,
[00:32:14 --> 00:32:18] so it looks like we built the church from logs,
[00:32:18 --> 00:32:19] just like the Vikings would have.
[00:32:19 --> 00:32:21] We have to finish this wall
[00:32:21 --> 00:32:25] and then we have to build the doors and the roof.
[00:32:25 --> 00:32:29] Now we're building one of the details on the sides.
[00:32:29 --> 00:32:31] (uplifting music)
[00:32:32 --> 00:32:36] Now we're building the pointy areas here
[00:32:36 --> 00:32:39] when we lay down the roof on it.
[00:32:39 --> 00:32:41] (uplifting music)
[00:32:41 --> 00:32:45] In the church, these pointy bits are called steeples.
[00:32:45 --> 00:32:47] Now I'm building the door.
[00:32:47 --> 00:32:50] Doors are important so you keep the cold air out.
[00:32:50 --> 00:32:53] And Vikings lived in a cold place.
[00:32:53 --> 00:32:56] Right now we're building the roof.
[00:32:56 --> 00:32:59] And I'm gonna connect this one to this one.
[00:33:01 --> 00:33:04] And then I'm putting it at the top.
[00:33:04 --> 00:33:07] So there's gonna be a cross at the top
[00:33:07 --> 00:33:10] so people know it's a church.
[00:33:10 --> 00:33:12] What type of churches have you seen before?
[00:33:12 --> 00:33:16] I've seen lots of different types of churches.
[00:33:16 --> 00:33:19] I've seen big ones and small ones
[00:33:19 --> 00:33:21] and medium sized ones.
[00:33:22 --> 00:33:26] The big churches have giant crosses and organs.
[00:33:26 --> 00:33:29] This one's gonna be a little church.
[00:33:29 --> 00:33:33] Churches in Viking villages would have been small at first
[00:33:33 --> 00:33:36] because the Vikings were just learning about Jesus.
[00:33:36 --> 00:33:38] Here's one half the roof done.
[00:33:38 --> 00:33:41] Here's some pretty designs on the side.
[00:33:43 --> 00:33:45] We are taking this,
[00:33:45 --> 00:33:48] laying it on there until it like clicks in,
[00:33:48 --> 00:33:51] and then you could take it on and off.
[00:33:51 --> 00:33:54] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:33:54 --> 00:33:56] We know that it's a Viking church
[00:33:56 --> 00:34:00] because there's these markings and it's by the water.
[00:34:00 --> 00:34:05] Here is the dock where they could put their boats.
[00:34:05 --> 00:34:08] Here are the doors.
[00:34:08 --> 00:34:09] And it's probably during winter
[00:34:09 --> 00:34:12] because there's like some snow here,
[00:34:12 --> 00:34:15] some snow here, and some snow here.
[00:34:15 --> 00:34:20] We added the water, the wine, and the body of Christ,
[00:34:21 --> 00:34:22] and we put a priest.
[00:34:22 --> 00:34:25] Now the Vikings could go to church.
[00:34:25 --> 00:34:27] "Have you heard about Jesus?
[00:34:27 --> 00:34:29] He preaches love and peace,
[00:34:29 --> 00:34:31] not fighting and violence.
[00:34:31 --> 00:34:33] Come join me for church."
[00:34:33 --> 00:34:36] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:34:36 --> 00:34:40] Even people who do bad things could turn their lives around
[00:34:40 --> 00:34:43] with God's help, just like the Christian Vikings.
[00:34:43 --> 00:34:44] Thanks for watching.
[00:34:44 --> 00:34:48] Don't forget to like and subscribe for more videos.
[00:34:48 --> 00:34:49] See you next time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who Was Queen Esther?

Queen Esther is one of the central figures in the Book of Esther in the Old Testament.

Esther was Jewish and had lost both of her parents. She was raised by her relative Mordecai, who cared for her as his own daughter.

Esther was eventually brought into the royal palace and chosen to become queen. At Mordecai’s instruction, she did not reveal her Jewish heritage at first.

When Haman’s plot threatened the Jewish people, Esther was faced with a serious decision. Speaking to the king could endanger her own life, but she chose to act.

Her story is remembered especially for her courage, prayer, fasting, faithfulness, and willingness to put herself at risk for others.

For Catholic families, Esther is a powerful example of how God can work through faithful people who freely choose to cooperate with his grace.

Why Did Esther Fast and Pray?

Esther knew that approaching the king without being summoned could be dangerous.

Instead of relying only on her own strength, Esther and her people fasted and prayed as she prepared to act.

The Catholic Bible makes Esther’s prayer to God especially explicit. She asks God for help as she prepares to face the king and plead for her people.

Prayer did not mean Esther knew exactly what would happen. She still had to make a difficult choice and accept a real risk.

Her example can remind families that when we are frightened, uncertain, or facing an important decision, we can turn to God for courage and guidance.

What Does Esther Teach Kids About Courage?

Esther’s story gives children a powerful picture of courage because Esther was afraid.

She understood the danger she faced. She did not know how the king would respond. Yet she still chose to act because her people needed her help.

That means courage is not the same thing as feeling fearless.

Courage means choosing what is good and right even when doing so is difficult or frightening.

Esther prayed, trusted God, and courageously accepted the risk of approaching the king without knowing what would happen.

Why Did Esther Become Queen?

At the beginning of the story, Esther could not have known how becoming queen would later affect the lives of her people.

When the Jewish people were threatened, her position gave her an opportunity to speak directly to the king.

Esther’s story does not mean that God causes every difficult or painful circumstance. Instead, it reminds us that we may not understand right away how God will guide us or bring good from the circumstances of our lives.

God worked through Esther’s faithfulness and courage as she freely chose to use the position she had been given to help others.

What Does Esther Teach Us About True Greatness?

Why did Esther fast and pray?

Esther becomes a queen, but the most important part of her story is not her crown, palace, clothes, or status.

Esther shows that true greatness is not found merely in a crown or palace. It is found in trusting God and courageously doing what is right.

She was willing to use the position she had been given to serve others rather than simply enjoy the privileges of being queen.

That is what makes Esther’s story worth remembering.

Why did Esther fast and pray?

Esther and her people fasted and prayed as she prepared to approach the king during a dangerous moment for the Jewish people.

In the Catholic Bible, Esther’s prayer to God is made especially explicit. She asks God for help and courage as she prepares to plead for her people.

Who was Mordecai in the story of Esther?

Mordecai was Esther’s relative and guardian. After Esther’s parents died, he raised her as his own daughter.

Mordecai later discovered a plot against the king and told Esther, who reported it to the king. He also warned Esther when Haman’s plan threatened the Jewish people.

Who was Haman in the Book of Esther?

Haman was a powerful official who became angry with Mordecai and plotted against the Jewish people throughout the kingdom.

Esther eventually revealed Haman’s plan to the king and asked that her life and the lives of her people be spared.

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Free Queen Esther Activity Worksheet for Kids

Continue the story of Queen Esther with this free Crown of Courage printable activity.
Kids color and cut out five jewels, then match each one to the correct shape on Esther’s crown. Each jewel highlights a virtue connected to Esther’s story: brave, faithful, prayerful, wise, and selfless.

What's Inside:

A Queen Esther crown coloring page

Five cut-and-paste jewel shapes

Shape matching practice

Perfect to use while watching the companion Juice Box video

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Shapes for Kids: Learn with St. Joseph’s Workshop

Learn shapes with St. Joseph! In this fun Catholic video for kids, Dilly and the Juice Box crew head into St. Joseph’s workshop to practice identifying squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, diamonds, ovals, and hearts.

Inspired by Joseph’s Workshop of Shapes, kids learn through hands-on play while also discovering a little more about St. Joseph, the carpenter and craftsman who faithfully cared for Jesus and Mary.

Shapes for Kids: Learning in St. Joseph’s Workshop

St. Joseph was a carpenter, or craftsman, who worked with his hands and faithfully cared for the Holy Family. During Jesus’ hidden years in Nazareth, Jesus learned and shared in St. Joseph’s work.

In this episode, kids imagine themselves working alongside St. Joseph as they complete a series of pretend “work orders.” Each new job introduces a different shape and gives kids clues to help them recognize it.

They count the four equal sides of a square, look for the three sides of a triangle, compare circles and ovals, and discover what makes rectangles and diamonds different.

Along the way, the workshop also points to something more important than shapes: St. Joseph’s love for Jesus. The Church honors St. Joseph as the foster father, legal father, and guardian of Jesus, a model for workers, and a faithful husband who placed his life at the service of God, Mary, and Jesus.

Key Takeaways

  • Learn to identify a square, circle, triangle, rectangle, diamond, oval, and heart
  • Practice counting and comparing the sides of different shapes
  • Learn that St. Joseph was a carpenter
  • Discover that Jesus grew up in the Holy Family with Mary and his foster father, St. Joseph
  • See how St. Joseph faithfully served and cared for Jesus and Mary
  • Be reminded that our own work and acts of service can be done with love and care for others

Episode Summary

Grab a hammer and report to the workshop!

Dilly introduces the kids to St. Joseph and turns shape recognition into a series of playful building challenges inspired by Joseph’s Workshop of Shapes.

The workers begin with a shape that has four equal sides: a square. From there, they hammer out a circle with no corners, a three-sided triangle, a rectangle with two long sides and two short sides, a diamond, and an oval shaped a little like an egg.

Then one final order arrives: build a shape that looks like love.

The answer is a heart.

That heart becomes a simple way to turn the lesson toward St. Joseph himself. St. Joseph loved Jesus faithfully and cared for him during the years of his childhood and youth in Nazareth. His work was one way he expressed his love and responsibility toward Jesus and Mary.

After one last review of all seven shapes, the workers finally punch out for the day.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Medieval Church Lego Build
  • 6:05 – Things Inside the Church with Magna-Tiles
  • 10:57 – Church Altar Lego Build
  • 15:34 – Notre Dame Cathedral Lego Build
  • 20:17 – Learn ABCs, Catholic Style
  • 24:42 – Catholic Mass & Church Play Along for Kids
  • 28:30 – Viking Lego Village Into a Church

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:00] Hi, friends.
[00:00:00 --> 00:00:03] Today we're building something awesome,
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:05] this giant Lego church.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] I have so many questions about church.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:11] Is the church the building or the people inside?
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:12] What happens at church?
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:13] Why do we go there?
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:15] Let's dive into these questions
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:17] while we build this together.
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:18] Let's go.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:21] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:24] Church is a word that brings a lot of different pictures
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:25] to people's mind.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:28] What do you think of when you hear the word church?
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:31] You might picture a beautiful building where people worship,
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:35] and that is part of what we mean when we say church.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:38] Let's learn more about the building itself.
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:39] There are a lot of different styles
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:41] of churches throughout the world,
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:44] but they all share some common features.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:47] Most churches will have steps leading up to the doors
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:49] as a reminder that when we go to church,
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:51] we are getting closer to heaven.
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:54] The entryway is called the narthex,
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:55] and that's the part you step into
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:58] right after you open the doors.
[00:00:58 --> 00:01:01] (gentle bright music)
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:22] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:24] After that, it's the nave,
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:27] which comes from the Latin word for boat.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] It's where everyone sits during mass.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] It's called the nave as a reminder of Noah's ark
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:36] and how God redeems all of humanity.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:38] Noah's ark was like a giant boat.
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:42] The very front of the church is called the sanctuary.
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:46] The sanctuary is where the priest stands during mass.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:48] The two most important parts of the church
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] are in the sanctuary,
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:53] the altar and the tabernacle.
[00:01:53 --> 00:01:54] The altar is important
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:57] because that's where Jesus makes Himself present
[00:01:57 --> 00:01:59] in the Eucharist.
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:01] The tabernacle, which normally looks like
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:02] a large golden box,
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:05] is where the extra Eucharist is kept after mass,
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:07] so people can come and talk to Jesus
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:09] and know that He is there with them.
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:12] (gentle bright music)
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:24] Usually to the side of the sanctuary
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:27] is the sacristy and robing rooms.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] The sacristy is where the Eucharist bread
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:32] and wine are kept when not being used
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:34] with the clergy vestments
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:37] and parish records or important books.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:39] Clergy may use the sacristy for robing
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:41] or for private prayer.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:44] (gentle bright music)
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:47] Our Lego church is starting to look super cool.
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:48] Let's keep building.
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:52] Those are some of the more important parts
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:53] of the church building,
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:55] but there are also lots of important things that happen
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:58] inside of the church, like worship.
[00:02:58 --> 00:03:01] Worship is a way that people who believe in Jesus
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:04] and God come together to show their love
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:06] and respect for Him.
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:09] The mass is the most important way that we worship at church
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:11] because that's when Jesus makes Himself
[00:03:11 --> 00:03:13] physically present to us.
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:17] We go to church because Jesus is there.
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:19] Being with Him now prepares us for being with Him
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:21] forever in heaven.
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] Isn't that so cool?
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:26] Other important things that happen at church are prayer.
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:28] People go there to pray,
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:30] which is having a conversation with Jesus.
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:33] There are many different ways to talk to Jesus.
[00:03:33 --> 00:03:36] Everyone has their own unique way.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:38] Some common ways are reading scripture,
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:42] learning about the lives of saints, and praying the rosary.
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:44] There's also something called adoration,
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:47] which is when Jesus in the form of the Holy Eucharist
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:51] is displayed in a special holder called a monstrance.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:54] The monstrance is placed at the front of the church
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:55] or in a special chapel,
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:59] and people come to have some peaceful time with Jesus.
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:01] It's like how you might sit quietly
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] with a good friend you really like.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:06] While the church is a special place
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:08] and many special things happen inside of it,
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:11] the church also has special jobs.
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:13] The most important job of the church
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:16] is to administer the sacraments.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:18] There are seven sacraments,
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] and all of them play an important role
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:21] in the life of the world.
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:26] Baptism, the Eucharist, confirmation, confession,
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:29] anointing of the sick, holy orders, and marriage.
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:33] Sometimes when people talk about the church,
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:34] they also mean us.
[00:04:34 --> 00:04:36] How is that possible?
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:40] While Jesus was still active in His ministry,
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:42] He appointed one of His closest friends
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] and followers to be the leader of the church.
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:47] This friend was named Saint Peter.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:51] Saint Peter was the first Pope or a leader of the church.
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:54] From that point on, there has always been a Pope
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:57] anointed as leader of the church.
[00:04:57 --> 00:04:59] Jesus promised to give Saint Peter
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:00] the keys to the kingdom of heaven,
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:03] which means He wanted Saint Peter to watch over the church
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:05] until Jesus comes back.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:08] Saint Paul, throughout his letters,
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:11] talks about the church as the body of Christ.
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:14] Jesus is like the head of the body,
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:16] in control and showing where it will go,
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:19] and each of us makes up a part of the body.
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:22] (gentle bright music)
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:29] Wow, that looks amazing.
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:31] At the end of the day,
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:33] the church isn't just a beautiful building
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] where we worship God.
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:37] The church is also you.
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:41] You are a member of Christ's body here on earth.
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:43] When you treat your siblings with kindness
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] or do something nice for your mom,
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:49] you are reflecting Jesus, just like we are all called to do.
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:53] Building this beautiful church was so fun.
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:56] We learned so much about what a church is,
[00:05:56 --> 00:05:58] who is part of the church,
[00:05:58 --> 00:06:00] and the important job that it has.
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:03] I can't wait to build more cool things with you.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:05] Until next time, friends, bye.
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:07] Hi, friends, my name is Dilly,
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:08] and welcome to Juice Box.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:11] Have you ever been to church
[00:06:11 --> 00:06:14] and noticed all the beautiful things inside?
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:17] (camera clicks)
[00:06:17 --> 00:06:19] Well, I thought it would be so fun
[00:06:19 --> 00:06:22] if we built some of them out of our magnetic tiles today.
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:23] Let's get started.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:27] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:29] First, I'm building the church.
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:31] Not every church looks exactly the same,
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:34] but they do have a lot of similarities.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:39] Traditionally, churches were built in a T-shape,
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:41] so it looks like a cross from above.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:46] The long rectangular space
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:50] where everyone gathers for mass is called the nave,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:52] and it represents the body of Christ.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:57] That's all the people that love and serve God.
[00:06:57 --> 00:07:00] (gentle bright music)
[00:07:04 --> 00:07:07] The inside of churches feel really big
[00:07:07 --> 00:07:09] to remind us of the grandness of God.
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:15] They also have tall towers called steeples
[00:07:15 --> 00:07:17] to point towards heaven.
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:19] They remind us to look up to God.
[00:07:19 --> 00:07:22] (gentle bright music)
[00:07:39 --> 00:07:43] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:07:46 --> 00:07:48] One of the first things I noticed
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:52] inside the church was the beautiful colored windows
[00:07:52 --> 00:07:54] or stained glass windows.
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:58] Those windows usually show some kind of story from the Bible
[00:07:58 --> 00:08:00] or the story of a sea,
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:02] or has some kind of special symbolic meaning.
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:06] When I'm having trouble listening at mass,
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:08] I look at the windows and try to figure out
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:10] what story they're telling.
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:13] (gentle bright music)
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:26] One important stained glass window is the rose window.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] The rose window is usually at the front of the church
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:33] above the altar, and it's made out of small windows
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:36] that make up one big circle window.
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:40] Sometimes it looks like it has flower petals.
[00:08:40 --> 00:08:43] I guess that's why it's called a rose window.
[00:08:43 --> 00:08:46] (gentle bright music)
[00:08:48 --> 00:08:50] One thing that's really hard to miss
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:52] at a church is the cross.
[00:08:52 --> 00:08:54] The cross is so important
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:57] because that's where Jesus suffered and died.
[00:08:57 --> 00:09:00] That may seem pretty scary and sad,
[00:09:00 --> 00:09:05] but it's how God showed all His people how much He loves us.
[00:09:05 --> 00:09:07] By doing that, our sins can be forgiven
[00:09:07 --> 00:09:09] and we can get to heaven.
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:13] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:18] While looking around the church,
[00:09:18 --> 00:09:23] I also saw this picture of Jesus with His heart on fire.
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:25] That's called the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:28] It reminds us of how much Jesus loves us.
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:31] He loves us so much that His heart is flaming.
[00:09:31 --> 00:09:35] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:47 --> 00:09:49] One of the coolest looking things I saw
[00:09:49 --> 00:09:51] at church was the monstrance.
[00:09:51 --> 00:09:56] The monstrance is this big, fancy looking golden vessel.
[00:09:56 --> 00:09:59] In the middle, there's a consecrated host.
[00:09:59 --> 00:10:03] That means that the host inside is the real body of Jesus.
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:10] The monstrance is put out on the altar during adoration,
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] which is when we can go look at it and pray.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:16] (gentle bright music)
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:37] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:10:43 --> 00:10:45] Thank you for building with me today.
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:48] I love looking around the church and finding cool things.
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:51] Next time you go, try to notice something new
[00:10:51 --> 00:10:54] and maybe even build it at home.
[00:10:54 --> 00:10:56] Until then, see you next time, friends.
[00:10:57 --> 00:10:59] Welcome to Juice Box,
[00:10:59 --> 00:11:02] where we love building and learning about the faith.
[00:11:02 --> 00:11:03] I invited one of my friends
[00:11:03 --> 00:11:06] to show us how he builds an altar out of Lego.
[00:11:06 --> 00:11:07] Hi, friends.
[00:11:07 --> 00:11:08] My name is Paul.
[00:11:08 --> 00:11:12] And today we're building this cool priest,
[00:11:12 --> 00:11:14] this tool in church.
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:17] We'll also tell you more about what's on the altar
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:19] and how it's used.
[00:11:19 --> 00:11:20] Take it away, friend.
[00:11:20 --> 00:11:23] Juice box. (giggles)
[00:11:23 --> 00:11:27] An altar in a Catholic church is like a special table
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:28] where really important things happen
[00:11:28 --> 00:11:31] during church services and masses.
[00:11:31 --> 00:11:33] It's kind of like the stage
[00:11:33 --> 00:11:35] where all the important action takes place.
[00:11:35 --> 00:11:38] Altars can look different in different churches.
[00:11:38 --> 00:11:40] Sometimes they're made of wood or stone.
[00:11:40 --> 00:11:43] Let's see what kind of altar our friend is building.
[00:11:43 --> 00:11:45] First, we get one of these.
[00:11:45 --> 00:11:49] This right here.
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:51] And right there.
[00:11:54 --> 00:11:55] There.
[00:11:55 --> 00:11:57] And right there.
[00:11:58 --> 00:12:01] (gentle bright music)
[00:12:05 --> 00:12:08] Hey, okay, there's the bread.
[00:12:08 --> 00:12:11] And this is the golden plate.
[00:12:11 --> 00:12:14] And then we'll get the bread out of the golden plate.
[00:12:14 --> 00:12:17] There are actually two important golden dishes
[00:12:17 --> 00:12:19] on the altar that have a similar job.
[00:12:19 --> 00:12:21] One is the paten.
[00:12:21 --> 00:12:23] That one looks like a golden plate.
[00:12:23 --> 00:12:25] The other is the ciborium.
[00:12:25 --> 00:12:27] That one looks more like a bowl.
[00:12:27 --> 00:12:29] Both the paten and the ciborium
[00:12:29 --> 00:12:31] are used to protect the consecrated hosts
[00:12:31 --> 00:12:33] called the Eucharist.
[00:12:33 --> 00:12:37] Because the hosts have become the real body of Jesus Christ,
[00:12:37 --> 00:12:40] it needs a special vessel to be placed in.
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:44] And you might see at church a book,
[00:12:44 --> 00:12:46] and that's a Bible.
[00:12:49 --> 00:12:54] And the Bibles tell the story of Jesus's life.
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:57] The Bible does tell the story
[00:12:57 --> 00:12:59] of Jesus's life in the New Testament.
[00:12:59 --> 00:13:02] During mass, we also read from the Old Testament
[00:13:02 --> 00:13:04] and from the Psalms.
[00:13:04 --> 00:13:06] Those are from a time before Jesus,
[00:13:06 --> 00:13:07] but if you listen closely,
[00:13:07 --> 00:13:11] it gives us clues about what Jesus would be like.
[00:13:11 --> 00:13:13] You might also see a big book on the altar
[00:13:13 --> 00:13:15] called the Roman Missal.
[00:13:15 --> 00:13:17] That contains all of the prayers
[00:13:17 --> 00:13:21] and instructions that the priest needs to celebrate mass.
[00:13:24 --> 00:13:25] Put it right here.
[00:13:25 --> 00:13:27] Yeah, right there.
[00:13:27 --> 00:13:31] And this is the chalice with the wine in it.
[00:13:31 --> 00:13:34] You might have seen like the wine
[00:13:34 --> 00:13:37] from our first communion episode.
[00:13:37 --> 00:13:40] And you've probably seen the priest.
[00:13:41 --> 00:13:44] You'll see him holding the bread.
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:49] During mass, the priest does something very special
[00:13:49 --> 00:13:52] with the bread and the wine in the chalice.
[00:13:52 --> 00:13:54] He turns them into Jesus's body
[00:13:54 --> 00:13:56] and blood with the help of God.
[00:13:56 --> 00:13:59] It's the most important part of mass.
[00:13:59 --> 00:14:01] When he lifts it up, that's when it happens.
[00:14:01 --> 00:14:02] So make sure you're paying attention
[00:14:02 --> 00:14:04] or else you might miss it.
[00:14:06 --> 00:14:07] You piece.
[00:14:08 --> 00:14:12] Okay, there's the priest and then the cross.
[00:14:14 --> 00:14:15] Okay.
[00:14:15 --> 00:14:16] Right here.
[00:14:16 --> 00:14:18] And right here.
[00:14:20 --> 00:14:22] Oh.
[00:14:22 --> 00:14:23] And in one,
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:25] two.
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:26] Push it in.
[00:14:26 --> 00:14:29] And you might see a couple candles.
[00:14:29 --> 00:14:31] One right there.
[00:14:31 --> 00:14:33] And candles here.
[00:14:37 --> 00:14:39] Besides just providing light,
[00:14:39 --> 00:14:42] the candles also have a special meaning.
[00:14:42 --> 00:14:46] Jesus is often called the light of the world.
[00:14:46 --> 00:14:49] So when you look at the candles up at the altar,
[00:14:49 --> 00:14:52] you can be reminded of Jesus who is always guiding us
[00:14:52 --> 00:14:55] and making everything in our life brighter.
[00:14:56 --> 00:14:57] And right here.
[00:14:59 --> 00:15:01] And there we go, my Juice Box friends.
[00:15:01 --> 00:15:03] There we have it.
[00:15:04 --> 00:15:07] And you could try to build one of these on your own.
[00:15:08 --> 00:15:10] Maybe if you have your own Legos.
[00:15:11 --> 00:15:13] Wow, that looks great.
[00:15:13 --> 00:15:16] I hope you all have fun building your own altars at home.
[00:15:16 --> 00:15:18] And the next time you're at church,
[00:15:18 --> 00:15:21] try to find all the items on the altar that we talked about
[00:15:21 --> 00:15:22] that the priest uses.
[00:15:22 --> 00:15:25] It can be like a fun game of I spy.
[00:15:25 --> 00:15:27] Well, until next time, builders.
[00:15:27 --> 00:15:28] Thanks for watching.
[00:15:28 --> 00:15:30] Smash that subscribe button.
[00:15:32 --> 00:15:34] Yeah, that's what I'm talking about.
[00:15:34 --> 00:15:36] There are so many famous
[00:15:36 --> 00:15:39] and beautiful Catholic churches around the world,
[00:15:39 --> 00:15:44] but few are more famous than Notre Dame in Paris, France.
[00:15:44 --> 00:15:48] Besides being totally beautiful, it's also huge
[00:15:48 --> 00:15:50] and so old.
[00:15:50 --> 00:15:54] Imagine knights, kings, and emperors being in the cathedral.
[00:15:54 --> 00:15:56] That's how old it is.
[00:15:56 --> 00:15:58] Well, let's learn more about the Notre Dame
[00:15:58 --> 00:16:01] while building a replica out of Lego.
[00:16:02 --> 00:16:04] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:16:04 --> 00:16:09] The story of Notre Dame began in the year 1163
[00:16:09 --> 00:16:11] when it began being built.
[00:16:11 --> 00:16:14] That means it's over 850 years old.
[00:16:14 --> 00:16:17] The French people wanted to build a beautiful place
[00:16:17 --> 00:16:18] to worship God.
[00:16:21 --> 00:16:24] Notre Dame means our lady in French.
[00:16:24 --> 00:16:27] And so the cathedral was also a way to honor Mary,
[00:16:27 --> 00:16:29] the mother of Jesus.
[00:16:31 --> 00:16:34] Notre Dame took almost 200 years to build.
[00:16:34 --> 00:16:37] That's a long time to build something.
[00:16:37 --> 00:16:38] But during the Middle Ages,
[00:16:38 --> 00:16:40] they didn't have all the construction methods
[00:16:40 --> 00:16:44] that we do today, and building was really slow.
[00:16:44 --> 00:16:46] They didn't have trucks or cranes,
[00:16:46 --> 00:16:48] fancy machines or computers.
[00:16:48 --> 00:16:51] They had to cut every stone by hand.
[00:16:51 --> 00:16:52] Can you imagine?
[00:16:55 --> 00:16:59] The architecture of the Notre Dame is also very complex.
[00:16:59 --> 00:17:01] It's an example of gothic architecture,
[00:17:01 --> 00:17:05] which means it has tall towers, pointy arches,
[00:17:05 --> 00:17:07] big, beautiful stained glass windows
[00:17:07 --> 00:17:10] and complex carvings like gargoyles.
[00:17:10 --> 00:17:14] All of these details took a long time to perfect and build.
[00:17:15 --> 00:17:16] One of the most famous parts
[00:17:16 --> 00:17:20] of the Notre Dame Cathedral is the stained glass windows.
[00:17:20 --> 00:17:22] The round windows are called rose windows
[00:17:22 --> 00:17:25] because it looks like they have petals.
[00:17:25 --> 00:17:27] From the outside, they look pretty plain.
[00:17:27 --> 00:17:29] But from the inside, you can see the windows
[00:17:29 --> 00:17:33] are made out of colorful glass, like a giant rainbow.
[00:17:34 --> 00:17:36] When the sun shines through,
[00:17:36 --> 00:17:38] the colors light up inside of the cathedral,
[00:17:38 --> 00:17:41] making it look magical and reminding us of heaven.
[00:17:42 --> 00:17:46] The pictures in the rose window tell stories from the Bible.
[00:17:46 --> 00:17:49] It's like a giant, colorful comic book made of glass.
[00:17:49 --> 00:17:52] People who couldn't read back then could look at the window
[00:17:52 --> 00:17:54] to learn about the stories of God.
[00:17:55 --> 00:17:58] But Notre Dame has seen some dark days.
[00:17:58 --> 00:18:02] After the French Revolution, the cathedral was destroyed.
[00:18:02 --> 00:18:05] Lots of important, beautiful items were stolen.
[00:18:05 --> 00:18:07] The windows were shattered.
[00:18:07 --> 00:18:10] Statues were taken down and their heads broken off,
[00:18:10 --> 00:18:11] and no one was allowed
[00:18:11 --> 00:18:14] to practice their Catholic faith anymore.
[00:18:14 --> 00:18:15] How sad?
[00:18:17 --> 00:18:20] For many years, the Notre Dame was left in this mess,
[00:18:20 --> 00:18:22] but times got better eventually.
[00:18:24 --> 00:18:29] In 1831, a man named Victor Hugo wrote a story
[00:18:29 --> 00:18:31] called "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
[00:18:31 --> 00:18:33] You might've seen the movie.
[00:18:34 --> 00:18:36] The story was about a kind
[00:18:36 --> 00:18:38] and lonely bell ringer who lived in the cathedral.
[00:18:40 --> 00:18:42] The story was very popular,
[00:18:42 --> 00:18:45] and it made people realize how special the Notre Dame was.
[00:18:46 --> 00:18:48] People wanted to take care of the cathedral,
[00:18:48 --> 00:18:50] and they started restoring it
[00:18:50 --> 00:18:52] and trying to make it beautiful again.
[00:18:53 --> 00:18:56] (gentle cheerful music)
[00:19:13 --> 00:19:17] (gentle cheerful music continues)
[00:19:31 --> 00:19:33] (gentle pensive music)
[00:19:33 --> 00:19:37] In 2019, there was a big fire at the Notre Dame.
[00:19:37 --> 00:19:40] Beret firefighters worked very hard to save it,
[00:19:40 --> 00:19:42] but a lot of it was burned.
[00:19:43 --> 00:19:45] Thankfully, people from all around the world
[00:19:45 --> 00:19:47] are helping to fix and rebuild it.
[00:19:48 --> 00:19:50] People can return to witness
[00:19:50 --> 00:19:52] one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.
[00:19:52 --> 00:19:55] They can return to pray, celebrate mass,
[00:19:55 --> 00:19:58] and light candles for their loved ones.
[00:19:58 --> 00:20:01] I loved learning about the Notre Dame Cathedral
[00:20:01 --> 00:20:03] and building this Lego version with you.
[00:20:03 --> 00:20:06] Maybe one day you can go see it yourself.
[00:20:06 --> 00:20:10] The cathedral reminds us of the beauty of God and His glory.
[00:20:10 --> 00:20:11] I hope you had fun.
[00:20:11 --> 00:20:13] And don't forget to subscribe to the channel
[00:20:13 --> 00:20:14] for more fun videos.
[00:20:14 --> 00:20:16] See you next time, friends.
[00:20:16 --> 00:20:17] Bye.
[00:20:17 --> 00:20:18] Hi, friends.
[00:20:18 --> 00:20:20] Do you know the alphabet?
[00:20:21 --> 00:20:22] I have a fun poem
[00:20:22 --> 00:20:24] and these letter blocks that can help us
[00:20:24 --> 00:20:25] learn all the letters.
[00:20:25 --> 00:20:27] Let's go.
[00:20:27 --> 00:20:30] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:20:30 --> 00:20:33] In a world of wonder, let's take a stroll.
[00:20:33 --> 00:20:36] With youthful hearts, pure and whole,
[00:20:36 --> 00:20:40] through the ABCs will joyfully roam,
[00:20:40 --> 00:20:43] discovering God's love our heavenly home.
[00:20:45 --> 00:20:49] A is for altar, where blessings commence.
[00:20:49 --> 00:20:53] Adorned with candles, sacred and immense.
[00:20:55 --> 00:20:59] B is for Bible, wisdom, divine.
[00:20:59 --> 00:21:02] Revealing God's love in every line.
[00:21:05 --> 00:21:09] C is for cross, our redemption's embrace.
[00:21:09 --> 00:21:13] Christ's sacrifice bestowing saving grace.
[00:21:14 --> 00:21:18] D, the disciples who followed with glee.
[00:21:18 --> 00:21:21] Learning from Christ so full of mercy.
[00:21:22 --> 00:21:24] E stands for Eucharist.
[00:21:24 --> 00:21:29] Bread and wine transformed to Christ, a miracle divine.
[00:21:31 --> 00:21:34] F, the fish, a sign we hold dear
[00:21:34 --> 00:21:37] as Jesus called His apostles near.
[00:21:38 --> 00:21:40] G is for God, our father above.
[00:21:40 --> 00:21:44] He watches us always with infinite love.
[00:21:45 --> 00:21:48] H for Holy Spirit, a comforting dove.
[00:21:48 --> 00:21:51] Guiding us gently with gifts from above.
[00:21:55 --> 00:21:56] I is for incense.
[00:21:56 --> 00:21:58] It's fragrance so sweet.
[00:21:58 --> 00:22:02] Lifting our prayers to God's heavenly seat.
[00:22:03 --> 00:22:07] J, the joy that Jesus brings,
[00:22:07 --> 00:22:10] filling our hearts with wonderful things.
[00:22:12 --> 00:22:14] K is for keys,
[00:22:14 --> 00:22:18] given to Peter, our first ever Pope, the church's leader.
[00:22:19 --> 00:22:22] L, the liturgy, our worship so pure.
[00:22:22 --> 00:22:25] Sacraments cherished and reverence secure.
[00:22:28 --> 00:22:31] M, the mass where heaven meets earth.
[00:22:31 --> 00:22:34] God's presence revealed in glorious birth.
[00:22:38 --> 00:22:40] N, for Noah, the ark he built.
[00:22:40 --> 00:22:44] As God's promise of love, His plans was fulfilled.
[00:22:47 --> 00:22:51] O is Our Father, a prayer we adore,
[00:22:51 --> 00:22:54] taught by Jesus to love Him even more.
[00:22:54 --> 00:22:57] P is for Pope, our shepherd and guide,
[00:22:57 --> 00:23:00] leading us with love in every stride.
[00:23:03 --> 00:23:07] Q stands for queen, our blessed Mary.
[00:23:07 --> 00:23:10] To heaven above our prayers she will carry.
[00:23:13 --> 00:23:16] R for the rosary, beads in hand.
[00:23:16 --> 00:23:19] Pondering the mysteries, powerful and grand.
[00:23:21 --> 00:23:24] S is for saints, so holy and wise,
[00:23:24 --> 00:23:27] guiding us towards God up to the skies.
[00:23:29 --> 00:23:33] T, the Trinity, Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
[00:23:33 --> 00:23:36] Wherever we pray, God can always hear it.
[00:23:37 --> 00:23:40] U is for unity, together we stand,
[00:23:40 --> 00:23:43] in God's family hand in hand.
[00:23:44 --> 00:23:48] V for the vine, Jesus, so true.
[00:23:48 --> 00:23:50] In His love will always renew.
[00:23:52 --> 00:23:55] W is for water, baptism's embrace.
[00:23:55 --> 00:23:58] Made children of God through love and grace.
[00:24:00 --> 00:24:03] X the Chi Rho, Christ and glam fold.
[00:24:03 --> 00:24:06] Victoria's symbol, His stories are told.
[00:24:06 --> 00:24:10] Y is for yes, like Mary will say,
[00:24:10 --> 00:24:12] to God's plan will follow His way.
[00:24:14 --> 00:24:19] Z, zeal for souls, our mission, our call,
[00:24:19 --> 00:24:23] to share God's love as we give it our all.
[00:24:25 --> 00:24:28] In this Catholic adventure, our faith will ignite.
[00:24:28 --> 00:24:32] With each letter will walk in God's light.
[00:24:32 --> 00:24:35] Out in the world, His truth will proclaim.
[00:24:35 --> 00:24:38] In God's love will forever remain.
[00:24:40 --> 00:24:42] Juice Box.
[00:24:42 --> 00:24:43] What is church?
[00:24:43 --> 00:24:45] People read the Bible.
[00:24:45 --> 00:24:47] My whole family does these sorts.
[00:24:47 --> 00:24:49] Well, we can find candles.
[00:24:49 --> 00:24:50] We can find lots of stuff.
[00:24:50 --> 00:24:51] There's an altar.
[00:24:51 --> 00:24:54] I like looking at the woody window.
[00:24:54 --> 00:24:57] Church is where God's family comes together.
[00:24:57 --> 00:24:59] Today, we're gonna build a church.
[00:24:59 --> 00:25:01] It's not like a real church,
[00:25:01 --> 00:25:02] but it's gonna be kind of like a church.
[00:25:02 --> 00:25:04] Let's play church.
[00:25:04 --> 00:25:07] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:25:07 --> 00:25:08] Today I'm gonna show you
[00:25:08 --> 00:25:10] some of the things that are at church.
[00:25:10 --> 00:25:14] Let's start out popping out these little felt people.
[00:25:14 --> 00:25:17] (bright music)
[00:25:20 --> 00:25:22] Let's pretend we're going to mass.
[00:25:24 --> 00:25:26] I'm gonna put it right here.
[00:25:27 --> 00:25:28] The altar.
[00:25:28 --> 00:25:30] The altar is one of the most important places
[00:25:30 --> 00:25:31] in the church.
[00:25:31 --> 00:25:34] At mass, the priest celebrates the Eucharist there.
[00:25:34 --> 00:25:36] The priest...
[00:25:36 --> 00:25:37] Hello!
[00:25:39 --> 00:25:40] Do stuff.
[00:25:40 --> 00:25:43] The priest teaches us things.
[00:25:43 --> 00:25:46] They wear different colors for different seasons,
[00:25:46 --> 00:25:48] like ordinary time used for green.
[00:25:50 --> 00:25:52] He wears purple during lent.
[00:25:53 --> 00:25:55] White.
[00:25:55 --> 00:25:58] (bright music)
[00:26:01 --> 00:26:03] The cross reminds us how much Jesus loves us.
[00:26:03 --> 00:26:06] I'm gonna put the choir with the organ.
[00:26:06 --> 00:26:08] Singing helps us pray.
[00:26:08 --> 00:26:11] There always needs to be a chair for the priest.
[00:26:11 --> 00:26:13] Oh, where is that?
[00:26:13 --> 00:26:15] I'm gonna put that right there.
[00:26:15 --> 00:26:17] One of the most special things that happens
[00:26:17 --> 00:26:19] at church is the mass.
[00:26:19 --> 00:26:23] At mass, we gather together, pray together, sing together,
[00:26:23 --> 00:26:25] and listen to God's word in the Bible.
[00:26:27 --> 00:26:30] Now let's do where they speak.
[00:26:30 --> 00:26:31] Yeah, ambo.
[00:26:31 --> 00:26:34] They talk from the Bible.
[00:26:34 --> 00:26:36] (bright music)
[00:26:38 --> 00:26:41] Now let's put the tabernacle,
[00:26:41 --> 00:26:42] Jesus's body.
[00:26:44 --> 00:26:46] Let's do the windows.
[00:26:46 --> 00:26:47] A window.
[00:26:48 --> 00:26:49] Here.
[00:26:49 --> 00:26:51] I think this is a good place.
[00:26:52 --> 00:26:56] Then we come to the most special part, the Eucharist.
[00:26:56 --> 00:26:57] In the Eucharist,
[00:26:57 --> 00:27:01] Jesus comes to us in a very real and special way.
[00:27:01 --> 00:27:04] (gentle uplifting music)
[00:27:12 --> 00:27:15] (indistinct chatter)
[00:27:15 --> 00:27:18] At mass, all of us come together.
[00:27:18 --> 00:27:20] Moms, dads, babies, kids,
[00:27:20 --> 00:27:22] we all belong there.
[00:27:23 --> 00:27:25] Not just grown ups go to church.
[00:27:25 --> 00:27:27] Kids go to church too.
[00:27:27 --> 00:27:28] The people remind us
[00:27:28 --> 00:27:30] that church is not just a building.
[00:27:30 --> 00:27:33] Church is God's family gathered together.
[00:27:37 --> 00:27:39] I think God likes it when we go to church.
[00:27:39 --> 00:27:42] The baptism fountain.
[00:27:42 --> 00:27:43] Mass isn't the only beautiful thing
[00:27:43 --> 00:27:45] that happens at church.
[00:27:45 --> 00:27:47] At church, babies can be baptized
[00:27:47 --> 00:27:49] and welcomed into God's family.
[00:27:49 --> 00:27:52] People can come quietly to pray
[00:27:52 --> 00:27:54] or spend time with Jesus in adoration.
[00:27:54 --> 00:27:57] People can receive forgiveness and confession.
[00:27:57 --> 00:27:59] And sometimes families
[00:27:59 --> 00:28:02] and friends gather to celebrate weddings, feast days,
[00:28:02 --> 00:28:03] and other joyful moments too.
[00:28:07 --> 00:28:11] Church is God's house, but it's also our home.
[00:28:11 --> 00:28:14] It's a place where we meet Jesus, grow in faith,
[00:28:14 --> 00:28:16] and belong to God's family.
[00:28:16 --> 00:28:17] Church is awesome.
[00:28:17 --> 00:28:19] What kind of church story would you make?
[00:28:19 --> 00:28:20] Bye, friends.
[00:28:20 --> 00:28:21] See you next time.
[00:28:21 --> 00:28:23] Make sure to check the description
[00:28:23 --> 00:28:26] to see where you can get your own church board.
[00:28:26 --> 00:28:27] And don't forget to subscribe
[00:28:27 --> 00:28:29] for more videos from Juice Box.
[00:28:29 --> 00:28:31] Hi, friends, welcome to Juice Box.
[00:28:31 --> 00:28:33] Today, I'm gonna show you
[00:28:33 --> 00:28:37] how to turn this Viking Village into this, church.
[00:28:38 --> 00:28:41] All you need is a couple extra pieces like this cross.
[00:28:41 --> 00:28:43] Let me show you how.
[00:28:43 --> 00:28:46] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:28:47 --> 00:28:49] (toys rustles)
[00:28:50 --> 00:28:54] We're gonna use this for the opening area in the church.
[00:28:56 --> 00:28:58] Why build this church?
[00:28:58 --> 00:29:00] A long time ago,
[00:29:00 --> 00:29:04] my dad said he wants to build a Lego church set.
[00:29:04 --> 00:29:09] He took me to the Lego store and we saw this.
[00:29:09 --> 00:29:10] We got this one.
[00:29:10 --> 00:29:14] And then he told me to build a Lego church.
[00:29:14 --> 00:29:17] There's three parts to the village,
[00:29:17 --> 00:29:18] and then there's a middle part.
[00:29:18 --> 00:29:21] And I said, "I'll build the middle part,
[00:29:21 --> 00:29:26] and then I'll change it into a church on the inside
[00:29:26 --> 00:29:30] and maybe I would change it on the outside a little."
[00:29:30 --> 00:29:35] I'm grabbing the water for the dock part of the church.
[00:29:36 --> 00:29:41] I'm building this side right here in the dock area here.
[00:29:43 --> 00:29:45] What do you know about Vikings?
[00:29:45 --> 00:29:48] The Vikings were alive in the 700s.
[00:29:49 --> 00:29:53] The word Viking comes from an old language
[00:29:53 --> 00:29:55] called Pirate Ray.
[00:29:55 --> 00:29:58] The Vikings came from Norway.
[00:29:58 --> 00:30:01] They had funny hats.
[00:30:01 --> 00:30:02] Yeah, cool shapes.
[00:30:03 --> 00:30:06] Were Vikings good guys or bad guys?
[00:30:06 --> 00:30:08] Bad guys.
[00:30:08 --> 00:30:12] Vikings went around on their boats and stole from villages.
[00:30:12 --> 00:30:17] So I'm building the base where there's gonna be rocks.
[00:30:17 --> 00:30:21] It's gonna look rocky once I start building up.
[00:30:21 --> 00:30:24] What did Vikings look like?
[00:30:24 --> 00:30:27] They looked kinda like pirates
[00:30:27 --> 00:30:31] and some had big beards.
[00:30:31 --> 00:30:35] Now we're basically building the walls.
[00:30:35 --> 00:30:39] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:30:39 --> 00:30:41] Did Vikings have any churches?
[00:30:41 --> 00:30:44] The Vikings rode around in different villages,
[00:30:44 --> 00:30:46] and some of the villages had monks.
[00:30:46 --> 00:30:50] And when the Vikings tried to steal from the monks,
[00:30:50 --> 00:30:52] the monks told them about Jesus.
[00:30:52 --> 00:30:55] And that's how Vikings learned about Christianity.
[00:30:55 --> 00:30:57] Once they learned about Jesus,
[00:30:57 --> 00:31:01] they started to build churches like this one.
[00:31:01 --> 00:31:05] Now we're using bag number five to mostly build the wall.
[00:31:06 --> 00:31:09] You're gonna build the wall separately sometimes,
[00:31:09 --> 00:31:11] so we're building these little pieces
[00:31:11 --> 00:31:13] that will help the wall click in.
[00:31:13 --> 00:31:16] Are there any Viking saints?
[00:31:16 --> 00:31:19] There's a Viking saint called Saint Olaf,
[00:31:19 --> 00:31:21] but not like the snowman.
[00:31:21 --> 00:31:23] He was a Viking warrior.
[00:31:23 --> 00:31:25] He became a Christian king.
[00:31:25 --> 00:31:28] Saint Olaf worked really hard to bring Christianity
[00:31:28 --> 00:31:29] to his people.
[00:31:29 --> 00:31:33] Even though it wasn't easy, he ended up dying for his faith.
[00:31:33 --> 00:31:35] That makes him a martyr.
[00:31:35 --> 00:31:39] I'm building this chair part
[00:31:39 --> 00:31:42] and I'm putting the tiny circles there
[00:31:42 --> 00:31:46] so the priest could click in.
[00:31:46 --> 00:31:50] Right now I'm building the back wall.
[00:31:50 --> 00:31:53] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:31:55 --> 00:31:56] Joke Time!
[00:31:56 --> 00:31:58] Wanna hear Viking joke?
[00:31:58 --> 00:32:01] Nevermind, there's Norway you'll get it.
[00:32:01 --> 00:32:02] (laughs)
[00:32:02 --> 00:32:04] What is a Viking's favorite sea creature?
[00:32:04 --> 00:32:06] A swordfish.
[00:32:06 --> 00:32:07] (laughs)
[00:32:07 --> 00:32:10] (uplifting music)
[00:32:12 --> 00:32:14] These pieces are rounded,
[00:32:14 --> 00:32:18] so it looks like we built the church from logs,
[00:32:18 --> 00:32:19] just like the Vikings would have.
[00:32:19 --> 00:32:21] We have to finish this wall
[00:32:21 --> 00:32:25] and then we have to build the doors and the roof.
[00:32:25 --> 00:32:29] Now we're building one of the details on the sides.
[00:32:29 --> 00:32:31] (uplifting music)
[00:32:32 --> 00:32:36] Now we're building the pointy areas here
[00:32:36 --> 00:32:39] when we lay down the roof on it.
[00:32:39 --> 00:32:41] (uplifting music)
[00:32:41 --> 00:32:45] In the church, these pointy bits are called steeples.
[00:32:45 --> 00:32:47] Now I'm building the door.
[00:32:47 --> 00:32:50] Doors are important so you keep the cold air out.
[00:32:50 --> 00:32:53] And Vikings lived in a cold place.
[00:32:53 --> 00:32:56] Right now we're building the roof.
[00:32:56 --> 00:32:59] And I'm gonna connect this one to this one.
[00:33:01 --> 00:33:04] And then I'm putting it at the top.
[00:33:04 --> 00:33:07] So there's gonna be a cross at the top
[00:33:07 --> 00:33:10] so people know it's a church.
[00:33:10 --> 00:33:12] What type of churches have you seen before?
[00:33:12 --> 00:33:16] I've seen lots of different types of churches.
[00:33:16 --> 00:33:19] I've seen big ones and small ones
[00:33:19 --> 00:33:21] and medium sized ones.
[00:33:22 --> 00:33:26] The big churches have giant crosses and organs.
[00:33:26 --> 00:33:29] This one's gonna be a little church.
[00:33:29 --> 00:33:33] Churches in Viking villages would have been small at first
[00:33:33 --> 00:33:36] because the Vikings were just learning about Jesus.
[00:33:36 --> 00:33:38] Here's one half the roof done.
[00:33:38 --> 00:33:41] Here's some pretty designs on the side.
[00:33:43 --> 00:33:45] We are taking this,
[00:33:45 --> 00:33:48] laying it on there until it like clicks in,
[00:33:48 --> 00:33:51] and then you could take it on and off.
[00:33:51 --> 00:33:54] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:33:54 --> 00:33:56] We know that it's a Viking church
[00:33:56 --> 00:34:00] because there's these markings and it's by the water.
[00:34:00 --> 00:34:05] Here is the dock where they could put their boats.
[00:34:05 --> 00:34:08] Here are the doors.
[00:34:08 --> 00:34:09] And it's probably during winter
[00:34:09 --> 00:34:12] because there's like some snow here,
[00:34:12 --> 00:34:15] some snow here, and some snow here.
[00:34:15 --> 00:34:20] We added the water, the wine, and the body of Christ,
[00:34:21 --> 00:34:22] and we put a priest.
[00:34:22 --> 00:34:25] Now the Vikings could go to church.
[00:34:25 --> 00:34:27] "Have you heard about Jesus?
[00:34:27 --> 00:34:29] He preaches love and peace,
[00:34:29 --> 00:34:31] not fighting and violence.
[00:34:31 --> 00:34:33] Come join me for church."
[00:34:33 --> 00:34:36] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:34:36 --> 00:34:40] Even people who do bad things could turn their lives around
[00:34:40 --> 00:34:43] with God's help, just like the Christian Vikings.
[00:34:43 --> 00:34:44] Thanks for watching.
[00:34:44 --> 00:34:48] Don't forget to like and subscribe for more videos.
[00:34:48 --> 00:34:49] See you next time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who Was St. Joseph?

St. Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father, legal father, and guardian of Jesus. Although he was not Jesus’ biological father, he cared for Jesus with true fatherly love and authority.

The Gospel refers to Joseph as a carpenter, or craftsman. He worked faithfully to serve and provide for the Holy Family. He protected Jesus and Mary, obeyed God’s will, and helped care for Jesus during his childhood and youth in Nazareth.

St. Joseph’s whole life was centered on Jesus. His life reminds Catholic families that ordinary work, responsibility, and service can become acts of love when they are carried out faithfully for God and for others.

St. Joseph also reminds parents and caregivers to protect children, guide them with love, and help them grow in wisdom and faith.

A simple way to say it is: the Church is God’s family, and the church building is where God’s family gathers.

Why Is St. Joseph Called “Most Chaste”?

In the Litany of St. Joseph, the Church calls him “Joseph, most chaste.”

For children, one simple way to understand this is that St. Joseph loved Mary and Jesus with a pure, faithful, respectful, and self-giving love.

Chaste love is not a lack of love. It is love that is pure, faithful, respectful, and free from selfishness or possessiveness.

St. Joseph protected Mary’s dignity, cared for Jesus, and placed God’s plan before his own wishes. He placed his strength, work, and whole life at the service of God, Mary, and Jesus.

That is the connection behind the heart at the end of this episode: St. Joseph’s love always led him toward Jesus.

How can I teach shapes to my child?

Young children often learn shapes best by seeing, touching, comparing, tracing, and naming them. In this episode, kids use pretend building projects to identify shapes based on clues such as the number of sides, the length of the sides, and whether the shape is round.

Who is St. Joseph for kids?

St. Joseph was the husband of Mary and the foster father and guardian of Jesus. He protected and cared for Jesus, served Mary, worked as a craftsman, and faithfully followed God.

Was St. Joseph really a carpenter?

The Gospel calls Jesus “the carpenter’s son,” and the Church has traditionally recognized St. Joseph as a carpenter. The word may also refer more broadly to a craftsman or builder.

The Church celebrates St. Joseph the Worker on May 1.

Did Jesus work with St. Joseph?

The Gospels call Jesus “the carpenter” and “the carpenter’s son.” The Church teaches that Jesus learned and shared in St. Joseph’s work during his hidden years in Nazareth.

What can children learn from St. Joseph?

St. Joseph gives children an example of faithfulness, obedience to God, love for family, courage, humility, and cheerful service.

His quiet life shows that we can love God through the ordinary, age-appropriate responsibilities and acts of service entrusted to us each day.

Why is there a heart in a lesson about shapes and St. Joseph?

The heart is one of the familiar shapes introduced in the episode, but it also provides a natural connection to St. Joseph’s love for Jesus.

The Church calls St. Joseph “most chaste,” meaning that he loved Mary and Jesus with a pure, faithful, respectful, and self-giving love.

If your kids asked a big faith question this week, you’re not alone. Subscribe so you’ve always got a short, safe, Catholic video ready for car rides, bedtime, or Sunday prep.

Free St. Joseph Shapes Worksheet

Keep the workshop going after the episode with our free St. Joseph’s Workshop of Shapes printable activity.
Kids trace the dotted shapes to complete a workshop scene featuring St. Joseph, then use the color key to identify and color each type of shape.

What's Inside:

Shape tracing practice

Shape identification

A St. Joseph workshop
scene to color

Perfect to use while watching the companion Juice Box video

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Church for Kids (What You Need to Know Explained Simply)

In this Juice Box compilation, kids explore church through LEGO builds, Magna-Tiles, Mass play, Catholic ABCs, and famous church stories, so families can understand what a Catholic church is, why it is a special place, and how it helps us grow closer to God. A kid-friendly church compilation that helps children understand what a Catholic church is, what they see inside, and why the altar, Bible, cross, tabernacle, and Eucharist matter.

The word Church can mean both the people who belong to Christ and the sacred building where they gather. Catholics are the family of God, brought together through faith, Baptism, prayer, and worship. A church building gives this family a fitting place to hear God’s Word and celebrate the Eucharist.

Church for Kids: What It Is and Why It Matters

Church for kids means helping children understand both the church building and the people gathered inside it. The Church is God’s family, and a Catholic church building is a sacred place where God’s people come together to pray, listen to the Bible, celebrate Mass, and worship God.

The Church is sometimes called God’s house because it is a place dedicated to God and where the Christian community gathers. God is present everywhere, but in a Catholic church, the tabernacle holds the Blessed Sacrament, so Jesus is truly and sacramentally present there.

Inside a Catholic church, kids may see important things like the altar, cross, candles, stained-glass windows, Bible or Book of the Gospels, ambo, tabernacle, sanctuary lamp, and pews. Each one can help point our hearts toward Jesus and the mysteries we celebrate in the liturgy.

The altar is especially important because the priest celebrates the Eucharist upon it. During Mass, through the Eucharistic Prayer and consecration, Christ becomes sacramentally present under the appearances of bread and wine. The altar also points to Christ, the living stone, and to the Eucharistic sacrifice.

This compilation uses LEGO churches, a church play-along, Magna-Tiles, Catholic ABCs, and famous buildings like Notre Dame to make the church feel less confusing and more familiar. Kids get to build, play, notice, and learn.

For kids, church matters because it teaches them that faith is not just something we think about. It is something we live, pray, celebrate, and share together as God’s family. The church building helps us gather for worship, but the Church itself is also the people who belong to Christ.

Key Takeaways

  • A Catholic church is a sacred building where God’s family gathers to pray, hear God’s Word, worship, and celebrate Mass. The word Church also refers to the people who belong to Christ.
  • Kids can learn about important things inside a Catholic church, including the altar, Book of the Gospels or Bible, cross, candles, tabernacle, sanctuary lamp, ambo, stained-glass windows, and pews.
  • The altar is one of the most important places in the church because the priest celebrates the Eucharist upon it. Through the Eucharistic Prayer and consecration, Christ becomes sacramentally present in the Eucharist. The altar also signifies Christ and the table of the Eucharistic sacrifice.
  • The tabernacle is the special place where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved. It reminds us of Jesus’ Real Presence, and the sanctuary lamp points to that presence.
  • Church buildings are designed to help our hearts look toward God through crosses, candles, sacred art, beautiful windows, quiet spaces for prayer, and an orderly sanctuary. The Church welcomes different artistic styles when they serve the dignity of sacred worship.
  • The compilation uses LEGO builds, Magna-Tiles, Mass games, and play-along activities to help kids recognize what they see when they go to church. These activities are learning tools and are not the same thing as celebrating the actual Mass.
  • The moral is simple: church is not just a place we visit. It is where God’s people gather, where we worship the Father through Christ, where we hear God’s Word, and where we encounter Jesus especially in the Eucharist.

Episode Summary

This episode is a Church for Kids compilation that brings together several playful Juice Box videos about Catholic churches, Mass, and the things children see inside a church building. Instead of just explaining church with big words, it lets kids build, play, match, notice, and learn.

The compilation explores the altar, Bible or Book of the Gospels, cross, candles, stained-glass windows, tabernacle, pews, and other church items in a way kids can picture. A LEGO altar build explains why the altar matters. A Magna-Tiles church helps kids see the shape and beauty of a Catholic church. A church play-along shows how God’s family gathers together.

The altar is more than a beautiful table. It is the central place where the Eucharist is celebrated during Mass. The tabernacle has a different but closely connected purpose: it is where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved after the celebration of Mass. The tabernacle and sanctuary lamp help children recognize that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist.

Kids also get a bigger view of church history and beauty through builds inspired by medieval churches, Notre Dame Cathedral, and even a Viking village turned into a church. Very Juice Box. Very “wait, we can build that?” energy.

The Catholic Church does not require every church to look exactly the same. Across history, Catholics have used different artistic styles and materials, provided that churches and sacred objects are made and arranged with reverence and respect for the liturgy.

By the end, families can help kids understand that church is not just a pretty building or a place where we sit quietly. A Catholic church is where God’s people gather, hear God’s Word, celebrate the Mass, and receive Jesus in Holy Communion when properly prepared. It is also a place where Catholics can pray before the tabernacle and remember that they belong to God’s family.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Medieval Church Lego Build
  • 6:05 – Things Inside the Church with Magna-Tiles
  • 10:57 – Church Altar Lego Build
  • 15:34 – Notre Dame Cathedral Lego Build
  • 20:17 – Learn ABCs, Catholic Style
  • 24:42 – Catholic Mass & Church Play Along for Kids
  • 28:30 – Viking Lego Village Into a Church

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:00] Hi, friends.
[00:00:00 --> 00:00:03] Today we're building something awesome,
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:05] this giant Lego church.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] I have so many questions about church.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:11] Is the church the building or the people inside?
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:12] What happens at church?
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:13] Why do we go there?
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:15] Let's dive into these questions
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:17] while we build this together.
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:18] Let's go.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:21] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:24] Church is a word that brings a lot of different pictures
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:25] to people's mind.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:28] What do you think of when you hear the word church?
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:31] You might picture a beautiful building where people worship,
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:35] and that is part of what we mean when we say church.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:38] Let's learn more about the building itself.
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:39] There are a lot of different styles
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:41] of churches throughout the world,
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:44] but they all share some common features.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:47] Most churches will have steps leading up to the doors
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:49] as a reminder that when we go to church,
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:51] we are getting closer to heaven.
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:54] The entryway is called the narthex,
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:55] and that's the part you step into
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:58] right after you open the doors.
[00:00:58 --> 00:01:01] (gentle bright music)
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:22] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:24] After that, it's the nave,
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:27] which comes from the Latin word for boat.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] It's where everyone sits during mass.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] It's called the nave as a reminder of Noah's ark
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:36] and how God redeems all of humanity.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:38] Noah's ark was like a giant boat.
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:42] The very front of the church is called the sanctuary.
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:46] The sanctuary is where the priest stands during mass.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:48] The two most important parts of the church
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] are in the sanctuary,
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:53] the altar and the tabernacle.
[00:01:53 --> 00:01:54] The altar is important
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:57] because that's where Jesus makes Himself present
[00:01:57 --> 00:01:59] in the Eucharist.
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:01] The tabernacle, which normally looks like
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:02] a large golden box,
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:05] is where the extra Eucharist is kept after mass,
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:07] so people can come and talk to Jesus
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:09] and know that He is there with them.
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:12] (gentle bright music)
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:24] Usually to the side of the sanctuary
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:27] is the sacristy and robing rooms.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] The sacristy is where the Eucharist bread
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:32] and wine are kept when not being used
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:34] with the clergy vestments
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:37] and parish records or important books.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:39] Clergy may use the sacristy for robing
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:41] or for private prayer.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:44] (gentle bright music)
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:47] Our Lego church is starting to look super cool.
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:48] Let's keep building.
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:52] Those are some of the more important parts
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:53] of the church building,
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:55] but there are also lots of important things that happen
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:58] inside of the church, like worship.
[00:02:58 --> 00:03:01] Worship is a way that people who believe in Jesus
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:04] and God come together to show their love
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:06] and respect for Him.
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:09] The mass is the most important way that we worship at church
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:11] because that's when Jesus makes Himself
[00:03:11 --> 00:03:13] physically present to us.
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:17] We go to church because Jesus is there.
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:19] Being with Him now prepares us for being with Him
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:21] forever in heaven.
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] Isn't that so cool?
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:26] Other important things that happen at church are prayer.
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:28] People go there to pray,
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:30] which is having a conversation with Jesus.
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:33] There are many different ways to talk to Jesus.
[00:03:33 --> 00:03:36] Everyone has their own unique way.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:38] Some common ways are reading scripture,
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:42] learning about the lives of saints, and praying the rosary.
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:44] There's also something called adoration,
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:47] which is when Jesus in the form of the Holy Eucharist
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:51] is displayed in a special holder called a monstrance.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:54] The monstrance is placed at the front of the church
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:55] or in a special chapel,
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:59] and people come to have some peaceful time with Jesus.
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:01] It's like how you might sit quietly
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] with a good friend you really like.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:06] While the church is a special place
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:08] and many special things happen inside of it,
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:11] the church also has special jobs.
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:13] The most important job of the church
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:16] is to administer the sacraments.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:18] There are seven sacraments,
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] and all of them play an important role
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:21] in the life of the world.
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:26] Baptism, the Eucharist, confirmation, confession,
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:29] anointing of the sick, holy orders, and marriage.
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:33] Sometimes when people talk about the church,
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:34] they also mean us.
[00:04:34 --> 00:04:36] How is that possible?
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:40] While Jesus was still active in His ministry,
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:42] He appointed one of His closest friends
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] and followers to be the leader of the church.
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:47] This friend was named Saint Peter.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:51] Saint Peter was the first Pope or a leader of the church.
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:54] From that point on, there has always been a Pope
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:57] anointed as leader of the church.
[00:04:57 --> 00:04:59] Jesus promised to give Saint Peter
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:00] the keys to the kingdom of heaven,
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:03] which means He wanted Saint Peter to watch over the church
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:05] until Jesus comes back.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:08] Saint Paul, throughout his letters,
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:11] talks about the church as the body of Christ.
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:14] Jesus is like the head of the body,
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:16] in control and showing where it will go,
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:19] and each of us makes up a part of the body.
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:22] (gentle bright music)
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:29] Wow, that looks amazing.
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:31] At the end of the day,
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:33] the church isn't just a beautiful building
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] where we worship God.
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:37] The church is also you.
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:41] You are a member of Christ's body here on earth.
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:43] When you treat your siblings with kindness
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] or do something nice for your mom,
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:49] you are reflecting Jesus, just like we are all called to do.
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:53] Building this beautiful church was so fun.
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:56] We learned so much about what a church is,
[00:05:56 --> 00:05:58] who is part of the church,
[00:05:58 --> 00:06:00] and the important job that it has.
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:03] I can't wait to build more cool things with you.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:05] Until next time, friends, bye.
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:07] Hi, friends, my name is Dilly,
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:08] and welcome to Juice Box.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:11] Have you ever been to church
[00:06:11 --> 00:06:14] and noticed all the beautiful things inside?
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:17] (camera clicks)
[00:06:17 --> 00:06:19] Well, I thought it would be so fun
[00:06:19 --> 00:06:22] if we built some of them out of our magnetic tiles today.
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:23] Let's get started.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:27] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:29] First, I'm building the church.
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:31] Not every church looks exactly the same,
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:34] but they do have a lot of similarities.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:39] Traditionally, churches were built in a T-shape,
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:41] so it looks like a cross from above.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:46] The long rectangular space
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:50] where everyone gathers for mass is called the nave,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:52] and it represents the body of Christ.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:57] That's all the people that love and serve God.
[00:06:57 --> 00:07:00] (gentle bright music)
[00:07:04 --> 00:07:07] The inside of churches feel really big
[00:07:07 --> 00:07:09] to remind us of the grandness of God.
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:15] They also have tall towers called steeples
[00:07:15 --> 00:07:17] to point towards heaven.
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:19] They remind us to look up to God.
[00:07:19 --> 00:07:22] (gentle bright music)
[00:07:39 --> 00:07:43] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:07:46 --> 00:07:48] One of the first things I noticed
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:52] inside the church was the beautiful colored windows
[00:07:52 --> 00:07:54] or stained glass windows.
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:58] Those windows usually show some kind of story from the Bible
[00:07:58 --> 00:08:00] or the story of a sea,
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:02] or has some kind of special symbolic meaning.
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:06] When I'm having trouble listening at mass,
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:08] I look at the windows and try to figure out
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:10] what story they're telling.
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:13] (gentle bright music)
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:26] One important stained glass window is the rose window.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] The rose window is usually at the front of the church
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:33] above the altar, and it's made out of small windows
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:36] that make up one big circle window.
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:40] Sometimes it looks like it has flower petals.
[00:08:40 --> 00:08:43] I guess that's why it's called a rose window.
[00:08:43 --> 00:08:46] (gentle bright music)
[00:08:48 --> 00:08:50] One thing that's really hard to miss
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:52] at a church is the cross.
[00:08:52 --> 00:08:54] The cross is so important
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:57] because that's where Jesus suffered and died.
[00:08:57 --> 00:09:00] That may seem pretty scary and sad,
[00:09:00 --> 00:09:05] but it's how God showed all His people how much He loves us.
[00:09:05 --> 00:09:07] By doing that, our sins can be forgiven
[00:09:07 --> 00:09:09] and we can get to heaven.
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:13] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:18] While looking around the church,
[00:09:18 --> 00:09:23] I also saw this picture of Jesus with His heart on fire.
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:25] That's called the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:28] It reminds us of how much Jesus loves us.
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:31] He loves us so much that His heart is flaming.
[00:09:31 --> 00:09:35] (gentle bright music)
[00:09:47 --> 00:09:49] One of the coolest looking things I saw
[00:09:49 --> 00:09:51] at church was the monstrance.
[00:09:51 --> 00:09:56] The monstrance is this big, fancy looking golden vessel.
[00:09:56 --> 00:09:59] In the middle, there's a consecrated host.
[00:09:59 --> 00:10:03] That means that the host inside is the real body of Jesus.
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:10] The monstrance is put out on the altar during adoration,
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] which is when we can go look at it and pray.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:16] (gentle bright music)
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:37] (gentle bright music continues)
[00:10:43 --> 00:10:45] Thank you for building with me today.
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:48] I love looking around the church and finding cool things.
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:51] Next time you go, try to notice something new
[00:10:51 --> 00:10:54] and maybe even build it at home.
[00:10:54 --> 00:10:56] Until then, see you next time, friends.
[00:10:57 --> 00:10:59] Welcome to Juice Box,
[00:10:59 --> 00:11:02] where we love building and learning about the faith.
[00:11:02 --> 00:11:03] I invited one of my friends
[00:11:03 --> 00:11:06] to show us how he builds an altar out of Lego.
[00:11:06 --> 00:11:07] Hi, friends.
[00:11:07 --> 00:11:08] My name is Paul.
[00:11:08 --> 00:11:12] And today we're building this cool priest,
[00:11:12 --> 00:11:14] this tool in church.
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:17] We'll also tell you more about what's on the altar
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:19] and how it's used.
[00:11:19 --> 00:11:20] Take it away, friend.
[00:11:20 --> 00:11:23] Juice box. (giggles)
[00:11:23 --> 00:11:27] An altar in a Catholic church is like a special table
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:28] where really important things happen
[00:11:28 --> 00:11:31] during church services and masses.
[00:11:31 --> 00:11:33] It's kind of like the stage
[00:11:33 --> 00:11:35] where all the important action takes place.
[00:11:35 --> 00:11:38] Altars can look different in different churches.
[00:11:38 --> 00:11:40] Sometimes they're made of wood or stone.
[00:11:40 --> 00:11:43] Let's see what kind of altar our friend is building.
[00:11:43 --> 00:11:45] First, we get one of these.
[00:11:45 --> 00:11:49] This right here.
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:51] And right there.
[00:11:54 --> 00:11:55] There.
[00:11:55 --> 00:11:57] And right there.
[00:11:58 --> 00:12:01] (gentle bright music)
[00:12:05 --> 00:12:08] Hey, okay, there's the bread.
[00:12:08 --> 00:12:11] And this is the golden plate.
[00:12:11 --> 00:12:14] And then we'll get the bread out of the golden plate.
[00:12:14 --> 00:12:17] There are actually two important golden dishes
[00:12:17 --> 00:12:19] on the altar that have a similar job.
[00:12:19 --> 00:12:21] One is the paten.
[00:12:21 --> 00:12:23] That one looks like a golden plate.
[00:12:23 --> 00:12:25] The other is the ciborium.
[00:12:25 --> 00:12:27] That one looks more like a bowl.
[00:12:27 --> 00:12:29] Both the paten and the ciborium
[00:12:29 --> 00:12:31] are used to protect the consecrated hosts
[00:12:31 --> 00:12:33] called the Eucharist.
[00:12:33 --> 00:12:37] Because the hosts have become the real body of Jesus Christ,
[00:12:37 --> 00:12:40] it needs a special vessel to be placed in.
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:44] And you might see at church a book,
[00:12:44 --> 00:12:46] and that's a Bible.
[00:12:49 --> 00:12:54] And the Bibles tell the story of Jesus's life.
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:57] The Bible does tell the story
[00:12:57 --> 00:12:59] of Jesus's life in the New Testament.
[00:12:59 --> 00:13:02] During mass, we also read from the Old Testament
[00:13:02 --> 00:13:04] and from the Psalms.
[00:13:04 --> 00:13:06] Those are from a time before Jesus,
[00:13:06 --> 00:13:07] but if you listen closely,
[00:13:07 --> 00:13:11] it gives us clues about what Jesus would be like.
[00:13:11 --> 00:13:13] You might also see a big book on the altar
[00:13:13 --> 00:13:15] called the Roman Missal.
[00:13:15 --> 00:13:17] That contains all of the prayers
[00:13:17 --> 00:13:21] and instructions that the priest needs to celebrate mass.
[00:13:24 --> 00:13:25] Put it right here.
[00:13:25 --> 00:13:27] Yeah, right there.
[00:13:27 --> 00:13:31] And this is the chalice with the wine in it.
[00:13:31 --> 00:13:34] You might have seen like the wine
[00:13:34 --> 00:13:37] from our first communion episode.
[00:13:37 --> 00:13:40] And you've probably seen the priest.
[00:13:41 --> 00:13:44] You'll see him holding the bread.
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:49] During mass, the priest does something very special
[00:13:49 --> 00:13:52] with the bread and the wine in the chalice.
[00:13:52 --> 00:13:54] He turns them into Jesus's body
[00:13:54 --> 00:13:56] and blood with the help of God.
[00:13:56 --> 00:13:59] It's the most important part of mass.
[00:13:59 --> 00:14:01] When he lifts it up, that's when it happens.
[00:14:01 --> 00:14:02] So make sure you're paying attention
[00:14:02 --> 00:14:04] or else you might miss it.
[00:14:06 --> 00:14:07] You piece.
[00:14:08 --> 00:14:12] Okay, there's the priest and then the cross.
[00:14:14 --> 00:14:15] Okay.
[00:14:15 --> 00:14:16] Right here.
[00:14:16 --> 00:14:18] And right here.
[00:14:20 --> 00:14:22] Oh.
[00:14:22 --> 00:14:23] And in one,
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:25] two.
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:26] Push it in.
[00:14:26 --> 00:14:29] And you might see a couple candles.
[00:14:29 --> 00:14:31] One right there.
[00:14:31 --> 00:14:33] And candles here.
[00:14:37 --> 00:14:39] Besides just providing light,
[00:14:39 --> 00:14:42] the candles also have a special meaning.
[00:14:42 --> 00:14:46] Jesus is often called the light of the world.
[00:14:46 --> 00:14:49] So when you look at the candles up at the altar,
[00:14:49 --> 00:14:52] you can be reminded of Jesus who is always guiding us
[00:14:52 --> 00:14:55] and making everything in our life brighter.
[00:14:56 --> 00:14:57] And right here.
[00:14:59 --> 00:15:01] And there we go, my Juice Box friends.
[00:15:01 --> 00:15:03] There we have it.
[00:15:04 --> 00:15:07] And you could try to build one of these on your own.
[00:15:08 --> 00:15:10] Maybe if you have your own Legos.
[00:15:11 --> 00:15:13] Wow, that looks great.
[00:15:13 --> 00:15:16] I hope you all have fun building your own altars at home.
[00:15:16 --> 00:15:18] And the next time you're at church,
[00:15:18 --> 00:15:21] try to find all the items on the altar that we talked about
[00:15:21 --> 00:15:22] that the priest uses.
[00:15:22 --> 00:15:25] It can be like a fun game of I spy.
[00:15:25 --> 00:15:27] Well, until next time, builders.
[00:15:27 --> 00:15:28] Thanks for watching.
[00:15:28 --> 00:15:30] Smash that subscribe button.
[00:15:32 --> 00:15:34] Yeah, that's what I'm talking about.
[00:15:34 --> 00:15:36] There are so many famous
[00:15:36 --> 00:15:39] and beautiful Catholic churches around the world,
[00:15:39 --> 00:15:44] but few are more famous than Notre Dame in Paris, France.
[00:15:44 --> 00:15:48] Besides being totally beautiful, it's also huge
[00:15:48 --> 00:15:50] and so old.
[00:15:50 --> 00:15:54] Imagine knights, kings, and emperors being in the cathedral.
[00:15:54 --> 00:15:56] That's how old it is.
[00:15:56 --> 00:15:58] Well, let's learn more about the Notre Dame
[00:15:58 --> 00:16:01] while building a replica out of Lego.
[00:16:02 --> 00:16:04] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:16:04 --> 00:16:09] The story of Notre Dame began in the year 1163
[00:16:09 --> 00:16:11] when it began being built.
[00:16:11 --> 00:16:14] That means it's over 850 years old.
[00:16:14 --> 00:16:17] The French people wanted to build a beautiful place
[00:16:17 --> 00:16:18] to worship God.
[00:16:21 --> 00:16:24] Notre Dame means our lady in French.
[00:16:24 --> 00:16:27] And so the cathedral was also a way to honor Mary,
[00:16:27 --> 00:16:29] the mother of Jesus.
[00:16:31 --> 00:16:34] Notre Dame took almost 200 years to build.
[00:16:34 --> 00:16:37] That's a long time to build something.
[00:16:37 --> 00:16:38] But during the Middle Ages,
[00:16:38 --> 00:16:40] they didn't have all the construction methods
[00:16:40 --> 00:16:44] that we do today, and building was really slow.
[00:16:44 --> 00:16:46] They didn't have trucks or cranes,
[00:16:46 --> 00:16:48] fancy machines or computers.
[00:16:48 --> 00:16:51] They had to cut every stone by hand.
[00:16:51 --> 00:16:52] Can you imagine?
[00:16:55 --> 00:16:59] The architecture of the Notre Dame is also very complex.
[00:16:59 --> 00:17:01] It's an example of gothic architecture,
[00:17:01 --> 00:17:05] which means it has tall towers, pointy arches,
[00:17:05 --> 00:17:07] big, beautiful stained glass windows
[00:17:07 --> 00:17:10] and complex carvings like gargoyles.
[00:17:10 --> 00:17:14] All of these details took a long time to perfect and build.
[00:17:15 --> 00:17:16] One of the most famous parts
[00:17:16 --> 00:17:20] of the Notre Dame Cathedral is the stained glass windows.
[00:17:20 --> 00:17:22] The round windows are called rose windows
[00:17:22 --> 00:17:25] because it looks like they have petals.
[00:17:25 --> 00:17:27] From the outside, they look pretty plain.
[00:17:27 --> 00:17:29] But from the inside, you can see the windows
[00:17:29 --> 00:17:33] are made out of colorful glass, like a giant rainbow.
[00:17:34 --> 00:17:36] When the sun shines through,
[00:17:36 --> 00:17:38] the colors light up inside of the cathedral,
[00:17:38 --> 00:17:41] making it look magical and reminding us of heaven.
[00:17:42 --> 00:17:46] The pictures in the rose window tell stories from the Bible.
[00:17:46 --> 00:17:49] It's like a giant, colorful comic book made of glass.
[00:17:49 --> 00:17:52] People who couldn't read back then could look at the window
[00:17:52 --> 00:17:54] to learn about the stories of God.
[00:17:55 --> 00:17:58] But Notre Dame has seen some dark days.
[00:17:58 --> 00:18:02] After the French Revolution, the cathedral was destroyed.
[00:18:02 --> 00:18:05] Lots of important, beautiful items were stolen.
[00:18:05 --> 00:18:07] The windows were shattered.
[00:18:07 --> 00:18:10] Statues were taken down and their heads broken off,
[00:18:10 --> 00:18:11] and no one was allowed
[00:18:11 --> 00:18:14] to practice their Catholic faith anymore.
[00:18:14 --> 00:18:15] How sad?
[00:18:17 --> 00:18:20] For many years, the Notre Dame was left in this mess,
[00:18:20 --> 00:18:22] but times got better eventually.
[00:18:24 --> 00:18:29] In 1831, a man named Victor Hugo wrote a story
[00:18:29 --> 00:18:31] called "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
[00:18:31 --> 00:18:33] You might've seen the movie.
[00:18:34 --> 00:18:36] The story was about a kind
[00:18:36 --> 00:18:38] and lonely bell ringer who lived in the cathedral.
[00:18:40 --> 00:18:42] The story was very popular,
[00:18:42 --> 00:18:45] and it made people realize how special the Notre Dame was.
[00:18:46 --> 00:18:48] People wanted to take care of the cathedral,
[00:18:48 --> 00:18:50] and they started restoring it
[00:18:50 --> 00:18:52] and trying to make it beautiful again.
[00:18:53 --> 00:18:56] (gentle cheerful music)
[00:19:13 --> 00:19:17] (gentle cheerful music continues)
[00:19:31 --> 00:19:33] (gentle pensive music)
[00:19:33 --> 00:19:37] In 2019, there was a big fire at the Notre Dame.
[00:19:37 --> 00:19:40] Beret firefighters worked very hard to save it,
[00:19:40 --> 00:19:42] but a lot of it was burned.
[00:19:43 --> 00:19:45] Thankfully, people from all around the world
[00:19:45 --> 00:19:47] are helping to fix and rebuild it.
[00:19:48 --> 00:19:50] People can return to witness
[00:19:50 --> 00:19:52] one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world.
[00:19:52 --> 00:19:55] They can return to pray, celebrate mass,
[00:19:55 --> 00:19:58] and light candles for their loved ones.
[00:19:58 --> 00:20:01] I loved learning about the Notre Dame Cathedral
[00:20:01 --> 00:20:03] and building this Lego version with you.
[00:20:03 --> 00:20:06] Maybe one day you can go see it yourself.
[00:20:06 --> 00:20:10] The cathedral reminds us of the beauty of God and His glory.
[00:20:10 --> 00:20:11] I hope you had fun.
[00:20:11 --> 00:20:13] And don't forget to subscribe to the channel
[00:20:13 --> 00:20:14] for more fun videos.
[00:20:14 --> 00:20:16] See you next time, friends.
[00:20:16 --> 00:20:17] Bye.
[00:20:17 --> 00:20:18] Hi, friends.
[00:20:18 --> 00:20:20] Do you know the alphabet?
[00:20:21 --> 00:20:22] I have a fun poem
[00:20:22 --> 00:20:24] and these letter blocks that can help us
[00:20:24 --> 00:20:25] learn all the letters.
[00:20:25 --> 00:20:27] Let's go.
[00:20:27 --> 00:20:30] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:20:30 --> 00:20:33] In a world of wonder, let's take a stroll.
[00:20:33 --> 00:20:36] With youthful hearts, pure and whole,
[00:20:36 --> 00:20:40] through the ABCs will joyfully roam,
[00:20:40 --> 00:20:43] discovering God's love our heavenly home.
[00:20:45 --> 00:20:49] A is for altar, where blessings commence.
[00:20:49 --> 00:20:53] Adorned with candles, sacred and immense.
[00:20:55 --> 00:20:59] B is for Bible, wisdom, divine.
[00:20:59 --> 00:21:02] Revealing God's love in every line.
[00:21:05 --> 00:21:09] C is for cross, our redemption's embrace.
[00:21:09 --> 00:21:13] Christ's sacrifice bestowing saving grace.
[00:21:14 --> 00:21:18] D, the disciples who followed with glee.
[00:21:18 --> 00:21:21] Learning from Christ so full of mercy.
[00:21:22 --> 00:21:24] E stands for Eucharist.
[00:21:24 --> 00:21:29] Bread and wine transformed to Christ, a miracle divine.
[00:21:31 --> 00:21:34] F, the fish, a sign we hold dear
[00:21:34 --> 00:21:37] as Jesus called His apostles near.
[00:21:38 --> 00:21:40] G is for God, our father above.
[00:21:40 --> 00:21:44] He watches us always with infinite love.
[00:21:45 --> 00:21:48] H for Holy Spirit, a comforting dove.
[00:21:48 --> 00:21:51] Guiding us gently with gifts from above.
[00:21:55 --> 00:21:56] I is for incense.
[00:21:56 --> 00:21:58] It's fragrance so sweet.
[00:21:58 --> 00:22:02] Lifting our prayers to God's heavenly seat.
[00:22:03 --> 00:22:07] J, the joy that Jesus brings,
[00:22:07 --> 00:22:10] filling our hearts with wonderful things.
[00:22:12 --> 00:22:14] K is for keys,
[00:22:14 --> 00:22:18] given to Peter, our first ever Pope, the church's leader.
[00:22:19 --> 00:22:22] L, the liturgy, our worship so pure.
[00:22:22 --> 00:22:25] Sacraments cherished and reverence secure.
[00:22:28 --> 00:22:31] M, the mass where heaven meets earth.
[00:22:31 --> 00:22:34] God's presence revealed in glorious birth.
[00:22:38 --> 00:22:40] N, for Noah, the ark he built.
[00:22:40 --> 00:22:44] As God's promise of love, His plans was fulfilled.
[00:22:47 --> 00:22:51] O is Our Father, a prayer we adore,
[00:22:51 --> 00:22:54] taught by Jesus to love Him even more.
[00:22:54 --> 00:22:57] P is for Pope, our shepherd and guide,
[00:22:57 --> 00:23:00] leading us with love in every stride.
[00:23:03 --> 00:23:07] Q stands for queen, our blessed Mary.
[00:23:07 --> 00:23:10] To heaven above our prayers she will carry.
[00:23:13 --> 00:23:16] R for the rosary, beads in hand.
[00:23:16 --> 00:23:19] Pondering the mysteries, powerful and grand.
[00:23:21 --> 00:23:24] S is for saints, so holy and wise,
[00:23:24 --> 00:23:27] guiding us towards God up to the skies.
[00:23:29 --> 00:23:33] T, the Trinity, Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
[00:23:33 --> 00:23:36] Wherever we pray, God can always hear it.
[00:23:37 --> 00:23:40] U is for unity, together we stand,
[00:23:40 --> 00:23:43] in God's family hand in hand.
[00:23:44 --> 00:23:48] V for the vine, Jesus, so true.
[00:23:48 --> 00:23:50] In His love will always renew.
[00:23:52 --> 00:23:55] W is for water, baptism's embrace.
[00:23:55 --> 00:23:58] Made children of God through love and grace.
[00:24:00 --> 00:24:03] X the Chi Rho, Christ and glam fold.
[00:24:03 --> 00:24:06] Victoria's symbol, His stories are told.
[00:24:06 --> 00:24:10] Y is for yes, like Mary will say,
[00:24:10 --> 00:24:12] to God's plan will follow His way.
[00:24:14 --> 00:24:19] Z, zeal for souls, our mission, our call,
[00:24:19 --> 00:24:23] to share God's love as we give it our all.
[00:24:25 --> 00:24:28] In this Catholic adventure, our faith will ignite.
[00:24:28 --> 00:24:32] With each letter will walk in God's light.
[00:24:32 --> 00:24:35] Out in the world, His truth will proclaim.
[00:24:35 --> 00:24:38] In God's love will forever remain.
[00:24:40 --> 00:24:42] Juice Box.
[00:24:42 --> 00:24:43] What is church?
[00:24:43 --> 00:24:45] People read the Bible.
[00:24:45 --> 00:24:47] My whole family does these sorts.
[00:24:47 --> 00:24:49] Well, we can find candles.
[00:24:49 --> 00:24:50] We can find lots of stuff.
[00:24:50 --> 00:24:51] There's an altar.
[00:24:51 --> 00:24:54] I like looking at the woody window.
[00:24:54 --> 00:24:57] Church is where God's family comes together.
[00:24:57 --> 00:24:59] Today, we're gonna build a church.
[00:24:59 --> 00:25:01] It's not like a real church,
[00:25:01 --> 00:25:02] but it's gonna be kind of like a church.
[00:25:02 --> 00:25:04] Let's play church.
[00:25:04 --> 00:25:07] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:25:07 --> 00:25:08] Today I'm gonna show you
[00:25:08 --> 00:25:10] some of the things that are at church.
[00:25:10 --> 00:25:14] Let's start out popping out these little felt people.
[00:25:14 --> 00:25:17] (bright music)
[00:25:20 --> 00:25:22] Let's pretend we're going to mass.
[00:25:24 --> 00:25:26] I'm gonna put it right here.
[00:25:27 --> 00:25:28] The altar.
[00:25:28 --> 00:25:30] The altar is one of the most important places
[00:25:30 --> 00:25:31] in the church.
[00:25:31 --> 00:25:34] At mass, the priest celebrates the Eucharist there.
[00:25:34 --> 00:25:36] The priest...
[00:25:36 --> 00:25:37] Hello!
[00:25:39 --> 00:25:40] Do stuff.
[00:25:40 --> 00:25:43] The priest teaches us things.
[00:25:43 --> 00:25:46] They wear different colors for different seasons,
[00:25:46 --> 00:25:48] like ordinary time used for green.
[00:25:50 --> 00:25:52] He wears purple during lent.
[00:25:53 --> 00:25:55] White.
[00:25:55 --> 00:25:58] (bright music)
[00:26:01 --> 00:26:03] The cross reminds us how much Jesus loves us.
[00:26:03 --> 00:26:06] I'm gonna put the choir with the organ.
[00:26:06 --> 00:26:08] Singing helps us pray.
[00:26:08 --> 00:26:11] There always needs to be a chair for the priest.
[00:26:11 --> 00:26:13] Oh, where is that?
[00:26:13 --> 00:26:15] I'm gonna put that right there.
[00:26:15 --> 00:26:17] One of the most special things that happens
[00:26:17 --> 00:26:19] at church is the mass.
[00:26:19 --> 00:26:23] At mass, we gather together, pray together, sing together,
[00:26:23 --> 00:26:25] and listen to God's word in the Bible.
[00:26:27 --> 00:26:30] Now let's do where they speak.
[00:26:30 --> 00:26:31] Yeah, ambo.
[00:26:31 --> 00:26:34] They talk from the Bible.
[00:26:34 --> 00:26:36] (bright music)
[00:26:38 --> 00:26:41] Now let's put the tabernacle,
[00:26:41 --> 00:26:42] Jesus's body.
[00:26:44 --> 00:26:46] Let's do the windows.
[00:26:46 --> 00:26:47] A window.
[00:26:48 --> 00:26:49] Here.
[00:26:49 --> 00:26:51] I think this is a good place.
[00:26:52 --> 00:26:56] Then we come to the most special part, the Eucharist.
[00:26:56 --> 00:26:57] In the Eucharist,
[00:26:57 --> 00:27:01] Jesus comes to us in a very real and special way.
[00:27:01 --> 00:27:04] (gentle uplifting music)
[00:27:12 --> 00:27:15] (indistinct chatter)
[00:27:15 --> 00:27:18] At mass, all of us come together.
[00:27:18 --> 00:27:20] Moms, dads, babies, kids,
[00:27:20 --> 00:27:22] we all belong there.
[00:27:23 --> 00:27:25] Not just grown ups go to church.
[00:27:25 --> 00:27:27] Kids go to church too.
[00:27:27 --> 00:27:28] The people remind us
[00:27:28 --> 00:27:30] that church is not just a building.
[00:27:30 --> 00:27:33] Church is God's family gathered together.
[00:27:37 --> 00:27:39] I think God likes it when we go to church.
[00:27:39 --> 00:27:42] The baptism fountain.
[00:27:42 --> 00:27:43] Mass isn't the only beautiful thing
[00:27:43 --> 00:27:45] that happens at church.
[00:27:45 --> 00:27:47] At church, babies can be baptized
[00:27:47 --> 00:27:49] and welcomed into God's family.
[00:27:49 --> 00:27:52] People can come quietly to pray
[00:27:52 --> 00:27:54] or spend time with Jesus in adoration.
[00:27:54 --> 00:27:57] People can receive forgiveness and confession.
[00:27:57 --> 00:27:59] And sometimes families
[00:27:59 --> 00:28:02] and friends gather to celebrate weddings, feast days,
[00:28:02 --> 00:28:03] and other joyful moments too.
[00:28:07 --> 00:28:11] Church is God's house, but it's also our home.
[00:28:11 --> 00:28:14] It's a place where we meet Jesus, grow in faith,
[00:28:14 --> 00:28:16] and belong to God's family.
[00:28:16 --> 00:28:17] Church is awesome.
[00:28:17 --> 00:28:19] What kind of church story would you make?
[00:28:19 --> 00:28:20] Bye, friends.
[00:28:20 --> 00:28:21] See you next time.
[00:28:21 --> 00:28:23] Make sure to check the description
[00:28:23 --> 00:28:26] to see where you can get your own church board.
[00:28:26 --> 00:28:27] And don't forget to subscribe
[00:28:27 --> 00:28:29] for more videos from Juice Box.
[00:28:29 --> 00:28:31] Hi, friends, welcome to Juice Box.
[00:28:31 --> 00:28:33] Today, I'm gonna show you
[00:28:33 --> 00:28:37] how to turn this Viking Village into this, church.
[00:28:38 --> 00:28:41] All you need is a couple extra pieces like this cross.
[00:28:41 --> 00:28:43] Let me show you how.
[00:28:43 --> 00:28:46] Juice Box. (giggles)
[00:28:47 --> 00:28:49] (toys rustles)
[00:28:50 --> 00:28:54] We're gonna use this for the opening area in the church.
[00:28:56 --> 00:28:58] Why build this church?
[00:28:58 --> 00:29:00] A long time ago,
[00:29:00 --> 00:29:04] my dad said he wants to build a Lego church set.
[00:29:04 --> 00:29:09] He took me to the Lego store and we saw this.
[00:29:09 --> 00:29:10] We got this one.
[00:29:10 --> 00:29:14] And then he told me to build a Lego church.
[00:29:14 --> 00:29:17] There's three parts to the village,
[00:29:17 --> 00:29:18] and then there's a middle part.
[00:29:18 --> 00:29:21] And I said, "I'll build the middle part,
[00:29:21 --> 00:29:26] and then I'll change it into a church on the inside
[00:29:26 --> 00:29:30] and maybe I would change it on the outside a little."
[00:29:30 --> 00:29:35] I'm grabbing the water for the dock part of the church.
[00:29:36 --> 00:29:41] I'm building this side right here in the dock area here.
[00:29:43 --> 00:29:45] What do you know about Vikings?
[00:29:45 --> 00:29:48] The Vikings were alive in the 700s.
[00:29:49 --> 00:29:53] The word Viking comes from an old language
[00:29:53 --> 00:29:55] called Pirate Ray.
[00:29:55 --> 00:29:58] The Vikings came from Norway.
[00:29:58 --> 00:30:01] They had funny hats.
[00:30:01 --> 00:30:02] Yeah, cool shapes.
[00:30:03 --> 00:30:06] Were Vikings good guys or bad guys?
[00:30:06 --> 00:30:08] Bad guys.
[00:30:08 --> 00:30:12] Vikings went around on their boats and stole from villages.
[00:30:12 --> 00:30:17] So I'm building the base where there's gonna be rocks.
[00:30:17 --> 00:30:21] It's gonna look rocky once I start building up.
[00:30:21 --> 00:30:24] What did Vikings look like?
[00:30:24 --> 00:30:27] They looked kinda like pirates
[00:30:27 --> 00:30:31] and some had big beards.
[00:30:31 --> 00:30:35] Now we're basically building the walls.
[00:30:35 --> 00:30:39] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:30:39 --> 00:30:41] Did Vikings have any churches?
[00:30:41 --> 00:30:44] The Vikings rode around in different villages,
[00:30:44 --> 00:30:46] and some of the villages had monks.
[00:30:46 --> 00:30:50] And when the Vikings tried to steal from the monks,
[00:30:50 --> 00:30:52] the monks told them about Jesus.
[00:30:52 --> 00:30:55] And that's how Vikings learned about Christianity.
[00:30:55 --> 00:30:57] Once they learned about Jesus,
[00:30:57 --> 00:31:01] they started to build churches like this one.
[00:31:01 --> 00:31:05] Now we're using bag number five to mostly build the wall.
[00:31:06 --> 00:31:09] You're gonna build the wall separately sometimes,
[00:31:09 --> 00:31:11] so we're building these little pieces
[00:31:11 --> 00:31:13] that will help the wall click in.
[00:31:13 --> 00:31:16] Are there any Viking saints?
[00:31:16 --> 00:31:19] There's a Viking saint called Saint Olaf,
[00:31:19 --> 00:31:21] but not like the snowman.
[00:31:21 --> 00:31:23] He was a Viking warrior.
[00:31:23 --> 00:31:25] He became a Christian king.
[00:31:25 --> 00:31:28] Saint Olaf worked really hard to bring Christianity
[00:31:28 --> 00:31:29] to his people.
[00:31:29 --> 00:31:33] Even though it wasn't easy, he ended up dying for his faith.
[00:31:33 --> 00:31:35] That makes him a martyr.
[00:31:35 --> 00:31:39] I'm building this chair part
[00:31:39 --> 00:31:42] and I'm putting the tiny circles there
[00:31:42 --> 00:31:46] so the priest could click in.
[00:31:46 --> 00:31:50] Right now I'm building the back wall.
[00:31:50 --> 00:31:53] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:31:55 --> 00:31:56] Joke Time!
[00:31:56 --> 00:31:58] Wanna hear Viking joke?
[00:31:58 --> 00:32:01] Nevermind, there's Norway you'll get it.
[00:32:01 --> 00:32:02] (laughs)
[00:32:02 --> 00:32:04] What is a Viking's favorite sea creature?
[00:32:04 --> 00:32:06] A swordfish.
[00:32:06 --> 00:32:07] (laughs)
[00:32:07 --> 00:32:10] (uplifting music)
[00:32:12 --> 00:32:14] These pieces are rounded,
[00:32:14 --> 00:32:18] so it looks like we built the church from logs,
[00:32:18 --> 00:32:19] just like the Vikings would have.
[00:32:19 --> 00:32:21] We have to finish this wall
[00:32:21 --> 00:32:25] and then we have to build the doors and the roof.
[00:32:25 --> 00:32:29] Now we're building one of the details on the sides.
[00:32:29 --> 00:32:31] (uplifting music)
[00:32:32 --> 00:32:36] Now we're building the pointy areas here
[00:32:36 --> 00:32:39] when we lay down the roof on it.
[00:32:39 --> 00:32:41] (uplifting music)
[00:32:41 --> 00:32:45] In the church, these pointy bits are called steeples.
[00:32:45 --> 00:32:47] Now I'm building the door.
[00:32:47 --> 00:32:50] Doors are important so you keep the cold air out.
[00:32:50 --> 00:32:53] And Vikings lived in a cold place.
[00:32:53 --> 00:32:56] Right now we're building the roof.
[00:32:56 --> 00:32:59] And I'm gonna connect this one to this one.
[00:33:01 --> 00:33:04] And then I'm putting it at the top.
[00:33:04 --> 00:33:07] So there's gonna be a cross at the top
[00:33:07 --> 00:33:10] so people know it's a church.
[00:33:10 --> 00:33:12] What type of churches have you seen before?
[00:33:12 --> 00:33:16] I've seen lots of different types of churches.
[00:33:16 --> 00:33:19] I've seen big ones and small ones
[00:33:19 --> 00:33:21] and medium sized ones.
[00:33:22 --> 00:33:26] The big churches have giant crosses and organs.
[00:33:26 --> 00:33:29] This one's gonna be a little church.
[00:33:29 --> 00:33:33] Churches in Viking villages would have been small at first
[00:33:33 --> 00:33:36] because the Vikings were just learning about Jesus.
[00:33:36 --> 00:33:38] Here's one half the roof done.
[00:33:38 --> 00:33:41] Here's some pretty designs on the side.
[00:33:43 --> 00:33:45] We are taking this,
[00:33:45 --> 00:33:48] laying it on there until it like clicks in,
[00:33:48 --> 00:33:51] and then you could take it on and off.
[00:33:51 --> 00:33:54] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:33:54 --> 00:33:56] We know that it's a Viking church
[00:33:56 --> 00:34:00] because there's these markings and it's by the water.
[00:34:00 --> 00:34:05] Here is the dock where they could put their boats.
[00:34:05 --> 00:34:08] Here are the doors.
[00:34:08 --> 00:34:09] And it's probably during winter
[00:34:09 --> 00:34:12] because there's like some snow here,
[00:34:12 --> 00:34:15] some snow here, and some snow here.
[00:34:15 --> 00:34:20] We added the water, the wine, and the body of Christ,
[00:34:21 --> 00:34:22] and we put a priest.
[00:34:22 --> 00:34:25] Now the Vikings could go to church.
[00:34:25 --> 00:34:27] "Have you heard about Jesus?
[00:34:27 --> 00:34:29] He preaches love and peace,
[00:34:29 --> 00:34:31] not fighting and violence.
[00:34:31 --> 00:34:33] Come join me for church."
[00:34:33 --> 00:34:36] (dramatic uplifting music)
[00:34:36 --> 00:34:40] Even people who do bad things could turn their lives around
[00:34:40 --> 00:34:43] with God's help, just like the Christian Vikings.
[00:34:43 --> 00:34:44] Thanks for watching.
[00:34:44 --> 00:34:48] Don't forget to like and subscribe for more videos.
[00:34:48 --> 00:34:49] See you next time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is church for kids?

For kids, Church means both God’s people and the sacred place where they gather. The Church is God’s family, brought together through faith in Jesus and Baptism. A Catholic church building is a special place where this family gathers to pray, worship, hear God’s Word, and celebrate Mass.

A simple way to say it is: the Church is God’s family, and the church building is where God’s family gathers.

Is a Catholic church really God’s house?

Catholics call a church building God’s house because it is dedicated to God and is a sacred place where the Church gathers. It is not the only place where God is present, but it is especially important because the Blessed Sacrament is reserved in the tabernacle and the Eucharist is celebrated there.

What do kids see inside a Catholic church?

Kids may see an altar, cross, candles, Bible or Book of the Gospels, ambo, tabernacle, sanctuary lamp, stained-glass windows, statues, pews, holy water, and other sacred things. Each one can help us pray and remember something important about God.

The tabernacle is especially important because it is where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved. The sanctuary lamp indicates the presence of the Eucharist.

What is the altar in a Catholic church explained for kids?

The altar is a special table where the priest celebrates the Eucharist during Mass. It is one of the most important places in the church because the Eucharistic sacrifice is celebrated there.

A child-friendly explanation could be: "The altar is the table where we celebrate the most important part of Mass. During the Eucharistic Prayer, Jesus becomes sacramentally present in the Eucharist." The altar also reminds Catholics of Jesus, the living stone.

What is the tabernacle explained for kids?

The tabernacle is a special, secure place where the Blessed Sacrament is kept after it has been consecrated at Mass. Catholics believe that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, so they treat the tabernacle with great reverence. The sanctuary lamp helps show that the Blessed Sacrament is present.

A child-friendly explanation could be: "The tabernacle is where Jesus in the Eucharist is kept when He is not being received at Mass."

How is Catholic Mass for kids connected to church?

Catholic Mass for kids is easier to understand when children know what they are seeing inside the church. At Mass, we gather as God’s people, listen to readings from the Bible, hear the Gospel, pray, bring the gifts to the altar, and celebrate the Eucharist.

Catholics receive Jesus in Holy Communion when they are properly prepared and able to receive according to the Church’s discipline. The church building helps us focus on the worship taking place there, especially the celebration of the Eucharist.

How can we help kids understand a Catholic church building?

Start with what they can see: the altar, cross, candles, windows, Bible or Book of the Gospels, tabernacle, and pews. Then explain one thing at a time:

  • "The cross reminds us of Jesus’ love and His saving sacrifice."
  • "The altar is where the Eucharist is celebrated."
  • "The tabernacle is where the Blessed Sacrament is kept."
  • "The candles remind us of Christ, the Light of the World."
  • "The ambo is where God’s Word is proclaimed."
  • "The church is where God’s family gathers to worship."

Activities like LEGO builds, church play sets, and matching games can make those ideas stick. They should teach children about the sacred realities of the church while preserving the difference between imaginative play and the actual celebration of Mass.

If your kids asked a big faith question this week, you’re not alone. Subscribe so you’ve always got a short, safe, Catholic video ready for car rides, bedtime, or Sunday prep.

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St. Gemma for Kids (The Saint Who Faced the Evil Dog)

In this Juice Box Campfire Saint Story, kids learn about St. Gemma and the frightening, scary-dog feeling that tried to scare her away from prayer, and how she stayed close to Jesus with courage and trust. A campfire-style Catholic saint story that helps kids understand courage, prayer, and why Jesus is stronger than fear, lies, and temptation.

St. Gemma for Kids: A Catholic Saint Story About Courage and Prayer

This is a Catholic saint story about a young woman who loved Jesus deeply and tried to stay close to Him in prayer. In this campfire-style episode, kids hear about one of her scariest moments, told in a way children can understand, when fear and temptation feel like an “evil dog” that tries to frighten and distract her.

As St. Gemma prayed, that scary “dog” growled and tried to fill the moment with fear. But St. Gemma did not let fear be the loudest voice. She kept turning back to Jesus through prayer, the Sign of the Cross, holy water, and the name of Jesus.

The evil “dog” in the story becomes angry, but Jesus is stronger. When St. Gemma called on Jesus, the fear-backed-away feeling faded, and her heart found peace and strength. For kids, St. Gemma’s story teaches that fear, lies, and temptation do not get the final word. Jesus is stronger, and we can keep our eyes on Him with courage and trust.

Key Takeaways

  • St. Gemma was a Catholic saint who loved Jesus deeply and wanted to stay close to Him, especially through prayer.
  • This Campfire Saint Story focuses on St. Gemma’s scary moment, told as a child-friendly picture of fear and temptation that tried to frighten her and pull her attention away from Jesus.
  • The “evil dog” growled and tried to make fear feel bigger than faith, but St. Gemma did not give up on prayer.
  • St. Gemma used simple, strong faith habits: she prayed, made the Sign of the Cross, used holy water, and called on the name of Jesus.
  • When St. Gemma trusted Jesus, the scary “dog-feeling” in the story backed away, showing kids that Jesus is stronger than fear, lies, temptation, and evil.
  • The moral is simple: when something scary tries to boss your heart around, stay close to Jesus, pray with courage, and remember that evil does not win.

Episode Summary

This episode begins with a classic campfire-story feeling: nighttime, spooky sounds, and the kind of story that makes kids lean in a little closer. But this is not just a scary story for the sake of being scary. It is a Catholic saint story for kids about courage, prayer, and keeping your heart fixed on Jesus.

The episode introduces St. Gemma, a young saint who loved Jesus and wanted to stay close to Him. One night, as she prayed, kids hear about a frightening growl and a terrifying “evil dog”, told the way campfire stories do, as a picture of what fear and temptation feel like. This “dog” is not about a real animal in history; it is about the way bad thoughts and scary feelings try to distract us from God.

But St. Gemma did not let fear take over. Even when the scary feeling got loud, she kept turning back to Jesus. She prayed, made the Sign of the Cross, used holy water, and called on the name of Jesus, because holy water is blessed to ask for God’s blessing and protection from the powers of darkness.

By the end of the story, the “evil dog” backs away, and St. Gemma’s heart is strengthened. Her story reminds children that fear, lies, and temptation may feel big in the moment, but they are not bigger than Jesus. St. Gemma teaches kids that courage is not pretending nothing is scary. Courage is choosing Jesus when fear tries to get your attention.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Intro
  • 0:42 – A Spooky Story Begins
  • 1:24 – St. Gemma Prays at Night
  • 2:56 – The Growl in the Darkness
  • 4:22 – The Evil Dog Appears
  • 5:37 – St. Gemma Calls on Jesus
  • 6:41 – Jesus Heals St. Gemma
  • 7:36 – Why the Devil Tried to Scare Her
  • 8:11 – Keep Looking to Jesus

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:04] (upbeat rustic music)
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:07] (wood thumping) (match scratching)
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] (fire crackling)
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:16] (music ending) (coyote howling)
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:21] (sighs) Man, it feels good to sit down.
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:22] Yeah, I'm beat.
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:24] My dogs are barking.
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:26] I'm loving this weather.
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:28] A good night to be outside, indeed.
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:30] (spooky music) (coyotes howling)
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:33] Whoa, clearly the coyotes think so, too.
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:37] Ooh, it sounds like there's all kinds of creatures
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:39] out and about tonight.
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:41] Sounds spooky.
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:47] Well, actually, it does remind me of a story.
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:50] A campfire story?
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:52] Perhaps.
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:54] A saint story?
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:55] Definitely.
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:57] Father Tim!
[00:00:57 --> 00:01:01] You could even call it a Campfire Saint Story.
[00:01:01 --> 00:01:04] I saw that coming from a mile away.
[00:01:04 --> 00:01:07] Kind of like this saint saw an evil dog
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:09] coming from a mile away. (dog barking)
[00:01:09 --> 00:01:10] Evil dog?
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:11] Oh, yes.
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:16] This is the story of St. Gemma
[00:01:16 --> 00:01:19] and her encounter with an evil, wicked dog.
[00:01:19 --> 00:01:21] (dog barking) - [Child] Juice Box!
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:23] (child laughing)
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:24] Okay.
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:29] Imagine it's the late 1800s.
[00:01:29 --> 00:01:33] You're in a dark, dark convent, late at night,
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:35] no one is awake.
[00:01:35 --> 00:01:37] You're walking through the dark hallways
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:42] with nothing but a faint glow of a candle guiding you.
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:44] I'm scared already. (teeth chattering)
[00:01:44 --> 00:01:47] Down at the end of a long, dark hallway,
[00:01:47 --> 00:01:52] you see a soft, warm light pouring out of a doorway.
[00:01:52 --> 00:01:55] You tiptoe down the hall, (floor creaking)
[00:01:55 --> 00:01:58] wondering what you'll find at the end.
[00:01:58 --> 00:02:01] As you get closer and closer to the doorway,
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:06] you hear (whispers) faint whispers.
[00:02:06 --> 00:02:09] (Fr. Tim whispering)
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:10] What were the whispers?
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:13] Well, you're not sure.
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:18] So you keep inching closer and closer.
[00:02:18 --> 00:02:19] I can't handle it!
[00:02:19 --> 00:02:23] You're standing just around the corner from the doorway,
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:27] and you slowly, steadily lean over
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] and start to peek inside.
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:32] Just tell us what it is!
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:36] You see a young woman kneeling down and praying.
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:38] What?
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:39] Oh.
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:39] That's all?
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:43] I mean, I wasn't even scared in the first place.
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:45] Wait, so what's the scary part?
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:48] Well, when you pray, what is it usually like?
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:50] Quiet. - Okay, that's good.
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:52] Peaceful. - As it should be.
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:56] But that's not how it was for St. Gemma.
[00:02:56 --> 00:02:58] As St. Gemma was praying, (spooky music)
[00:02:58 --> 00:03:02] she heard a faint growl behind her.
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:04] (dog growling) (Juice Box Kid gulping)
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:07] St. Gemma knew what this was,
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:10] and she didn't want to give it any attention,
[00:03:10 --> 00:03:13] so she kept praying.
[00:03:13 --> 00:03:15] Are you gonna tell us what it was?
[00:03:15 --> 00:03:18] St. Gemma finished her prayer,
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:20] making the sign of the cross.
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:24] Then she blew out her candle (blows air)
[00:03:24 --> 00:03:26] and the room was dark.
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:30] As she crawled into bed,
[00:03:31 --> 00:03:36] she saw two glowing eyes in the corner of the room.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:37] I don't like this at all!
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:42] St. Gemma slowly closed her eyes,
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:43] putting it out of her mind.
[00:03:43 --> 00:03:45] Put it out of her mind?
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:48] St. Gemma laid there, counting sheep.
[00:03:49 --> 00:03:54] One, two, three, and just as she was drifting off
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:58] into a nice, cozy, deep sleep...
[00:03:58 --> 00:03:59] Oh, no!
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:01] St. Gemma's eyes shot open,
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] staring at the ceiling intently.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:06] She heard another growl from right beside her,
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:10] so she slowly turned her head.
[00:04:12 --> 00:04:13] And guess what she saw?
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:15] A monster?
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:16] A shark? (record scratching)
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:18] A shark, really?
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] What the heck, man?
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:22] Yeah, I don't know why I said that.
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:27] A big, mean, ungroomed, growling,
[00:04:27 --> 00:04:30] drooling, evil black dog! (dog barking)
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:32] Like my pet black lab?
[00:04:32 --> 00:04:36] No, like a big, mean wolf. (wolf howling)
[00:04:36 --> 00:04:38] Oh, that's not so fun.
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:41] St. Gemma locked eyes with the dog
[00:04:41 --> 00:04:43] and they stared each other down.
[00:04:43 --> 00:04:45] What did she do?
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:49] St. Gemma said, "Be gone!"
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:51] Shoo, get out of here, mutt!
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:54] But the dog did not obey.
[00:04:55 --> 00:05:00] It jumped up and put its paws on her shoulders!
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:03] Maybe he just wanted to play fetch.
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:05] This was not that kind of dog.
[00:05:07 --> 00:05:12] The dog dug its big, sharp claws into St. Gemma's shoulders
[00:05:13 --> 00:05:15] and she screamed in pain. (woman screaming)
[00:05:15 --> 00:05:20] The dog dug its claws even deeper into the skin.
[00:05:20 --> 00:05:21] That would hurt so bad!
[00:05:21 --> 00:05:23] Man, it sure did.
[00:05:23 --> 00:05:28] She said that she felt the pain so much in all of her bones
[00:05:29 --> 00:05:31] that she thought they were all broken.
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:33] Oh, that sounds really bad!
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:37] St. Gemma, she cried out the name of Jesus.
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:42] The dog grew angrier and dug its claws even deeper!
[00:05:44 --> 00:05:47] And then she cried out the name of Jesus again.
[00:05:47 --> 00:05:50] The dog jumped off of her, angrier than ever!
[00:05:50 --> 00:05:52] St. Gemma jumped out of bed
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:54] and darted to the other end of the room.
[00:05:54 --> 00:05:56] Towards the door?
[00:05:56 --> 00:05:58] No, towards the holy water font
[00:05:58 --> 00:06:00] at the other end of the room.
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:05] She knew this wasn't a regular dog from outside.
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:05] What?
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:07] Oh.
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:09] I see where this is going.
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:14] As St. Gemma dipped her finger in the holy water,
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:18] she felt a seething pain in her arm.
[00:06:18 --> 00:06:22] She looked down and the dog had her arm in its mouth!
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:25] Oh, no, no, no, oh, no! (dog growling)
[00:06:25 --> 00:06:26] The dog used all of its force
[00:06:26 --> 00:06:31] and wrenched her arm so badly, she fell to the ground
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:35] as her arm flopped lifelessly beside her,
[00:06:35 --> 00:06:36] totally dislocated.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:39] This is way worse than I though it was gonna be.
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:41] So do you know what St. Gemma did then?
[00:06:41 --> 00:06:43] Call 911?
[00:06:43 --> 00:06:44] No.
[00:06:45 --> 00:06:47] She laughed! (woman laughing)
[00:06:47 --> 00:06:49] What the heck, she laughed?
[00:06:49 --> 00:06:52] This doesn't seem like the time for giggles.
[00:06:52 --> 00:06:53] She laughed. (woman laughing)
[00:06:53 --> 00:06:57] And that made the dog super-duper angry.
[00:06:57 --> 00:07:00] St. Gemma called the name of Jesus again.
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:04] Suddenly, the dog stopped in its tracks,
[00:07:04 --> 00:07:07] howled, and ran off. (dog howling and whining)
[00:07:07 --> 00:07:11] Gemma looked down as she felt a gentle touch on her arm,
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:15] and she saw that her arm had been healed.
[00:07:15 --> 00:07:16] How'd that happen?
[00:07:16 --> 00:07:20] Jesus healed it for her.
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:22] What happened then?
[00:07:22 --> 00:07:25] Well, we don't have all the details,
[00:07:25 --> 00:07:29] but I assume that St. Gemma said a prayer of Thanksgiving
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:32] and went to sleep.
[00:07:32 --> 00:07:33] Man, rough night.
[00:07:33 --> 00:07:36] You bet it was a rough night.
[00:07:36 --> 00:07:39] But this wasn't out of the ordinary for St. Gemma.
[00:07:39 --> 00:07:42] So she just fought with dogs all the time?
[00:07:42 --> 00:07:44] Well, it wasn't just fighting with a dog,
[00:07:44 --> 00:07:46] but the devil saw that St. Gemma
[00:07:46 --> 00:07:50] was a very pure soul who loved Jesus.
[00:07:50 --> 00:07:54] And there's nothing that the devil hates more than that.
[00:07:54 --> 00:07:58] The devil wanted to take her away from Jesus.
[00:07:58 --> 00:07:59] How rude.
[00:07:59 --> 00:08:01] The devil would constantly lie to her,
[00:08:01 --> 00:08:03] try to scare her,
[00:08:03 --> 00:08:08] do everything to keep her from praying and loving Jesus.
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:09] Did it work?
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:11] Nope!
[00:08:11 --> 00:08:12] Wow.
[00:08:12 --> 00:08:16] St. Gemma knew that the devil was nothing.
[00:08:16 --> 00:08:18] That he had no power over her.
[00:08:18 --> 00:08:21] She just always kept looking to Jesus.
[00:08:21 --> 00:08:23] I'll remember that when I'm scared.
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:26] (record scratching) I mean, if I ever get scared.
[00:08:26 --> 00:08:27] Yes, you should.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] St. Gemma reminds us of something very, very important.
[00:08:31 --> 00:08:35] No matter how bad the devil may try to scare us,
[00:08:35 --> 00:08:38] no matter how much he may lie to us,
[00:08:38 --> 00:08:40] we could just laugh at him!
[00:08:40 --> 00:08:42] Because he has no power over us.
[00:08:42 --> 00:08:46] You can just say, "Ha ha, your silly tricks,
[00:08:46 --> 00:08:47] they don't work on me!"
[00:08:47 --> 00:08:49] Ha, silly devil!
[00:08:49 --> 00:08:50] (Fr. Tim laughing)
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:52] (Juice Box Kid laughing)
[00:08:52 --> 00:08:55] I'm not scared of dogs, even devil dogs.
[00:08:55 --> 00:08:57] As much as I love laughing,
[00:08:57 --> 00:08:59] I think it's time to do a little snoring.
[00:08:59 --> 00:09:02] (Fr. Tim snoring)
[00:09:02 --> 00:09:06] So let's put out this fire and let's head home.
[00:09:06 --> 00:09:08] (wolves howling)
[00:09:08 --> 00:09:12] Okay, let's bring a torch just in case for the hike back.
[00:09:12 --> 00:09:14] We can laugh at devil dogs,
[00:09:14 --> 00:09:18] but we should be careful of wild wolves in the woods.
[00:09:18 --> 00:09:20] All right, bye, guys.
[00:09:21 --> 00:09:24] (Juice Box Kid howling)
[00:09:26 --> 00:09:28] (chuckles) He'll never know.
[00:09:30 --> 00:09:31] Juice Box.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is St. Gemma for kids?

St. Gemma for kids is the story of a Catholic saint who loved Jesus, prayed deeply, and trusted Him even when things felt frightening. She is remembered for her courage, holiness, and closeness to Jesus. Her life helps kids understand that saints are real people who chose God when things were hard.

What happened in the St. Gemma and the evil dog story?

In this story, St. Gemma was praying when a terrifying "evil dog" appeared. For kids, that dog represents fear and temptation,  something scary that tries to distract her from Jesus. Instead of letting fear take over, she turned back to Jesus, prayed, and used simple faith habits. In the campfire-story picture, the "dog" eventually backs away.

What does the St. Gemma and the dog story teach kids?

The story teaches kids that fear can feel loud, but it does not have to be in charge. St. Gemma shows children how to stay close to Jesus through prayer, the Sign of the Cross, holy water, and trust. The big lesson is that Jesus is stronger than fear, lies, and temptation.

Why is St. Gemma a good Catholic saint for kids?

St. Gemma is a good Catholic saint for kids because her story is memorable, clear, and full of courage. Kids can understand what it feels like to be scared. Her story helps them learn that when fear shows up, they can pray, ask Jesus for help, and choose bravery, turning back to God rather than giving fear the final word.

What are Campfire Saint Stories?

Campfire Saint Stories are kid-friendly Catholic saint stories told with a cozy, slightly spooky storytelling feel. They help children learn about the saints in a way that feels exciting and memorable. The goal is not just to scare kids, it is to help them remember that holiness is brave, real, and close to Jesus, and that we learn the saints' virtues by imitating their faith and trust in God.

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Free St. Gemma Worksheet For Kids

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Ruth Bible Story for Kids (The Girl Who Lived Happily Ever After)

In this Juice Box episode, kids hear the story of Ruth and Naomi in a warm, kid-friendly way and learn how love, loyalty, hard work, and trust in God can lead to a beautiful new beginning. A gentle Bible story for kids about Ruth, Naomi, faithfulness, and how God can bring hope after sadness, even when the next chapter feels uncertain.

Ruth for Kids: What Her Bible Story Teaches

Ruth for kids is the story of a faithful woman from the Bible who stays with her mother-in-law Naomi after their family goes through deep sadness and loss. Instead of walking away, Ruth chooses love and says yes to a new life with Naomi.

Ruth and Naomi travel to Bethlehem, where Ruth works hard to help provide for them. She goes to the fields to glean grain, doing steady, responsible work while caring for Naomi.

There, Ruth meets Boaz, a kind man who notices her goodness and helps protect her. Through him, God’s care becomes visible in their lives.

The story of Ruth for kids shows how God quietly cares for people through faithful choices, kind helpers, and hopeful new beginnings. Ruth’s life becomes part of a much bigger story in God’s providential plan.

For kids, Ruth’s story teaches that love stays, faith keeps going, and God can bring hope after sadness, even when we don’t know what happens next.

Key Takeaways

  • Ruth is a faithful woman in the Bible who chooses to stay with Naomi after their family experiences sadness and loss.
  • The Ruth Bible story for kids shows that love is more than a feeling, it means staying close, helping others, and doing the right thing when life is hard.
  • Ruth and Naomi begin again in Bethlehem, where Ruth works in the fields to help provide food and care for Naomi. She gleans grain and keeps going step by step.
  • Ruth meets Boaz, a kind and generous man who sees her loyalty and hard work, protects her, and becomes part of her hopeful new beginning.
  • The Book of Ruth for children teaches that God sees our needs, cares for our hearts, and often works through everyday things like work, family, and kindness.
  • The moral is simple: when life feels sad or uncertain, we can stay faithful, keep loving, and trust that God is still writing the story through ordinary days.

Episode Summary

This episode tells the Bible story of Ruth for kids through a gentle bedtime-style Bible story called The Girl Who Lived Happily Ever After. Ruth’s story begins with sadness: she has lost her husband, and Naomi has lost so much too. But Ruth makes a brave and loving choice, she stays with Naomi instead of leaving her alone.

Together, Ruth and Naomi go to Bethlehem and begin a new chapter. It’s not fancy. It’s not easy. Ruth works hard in the fields, gleaning grain so they can keep going. Her faithfulness shows kids that love often looks like small, steady choices.

While Ruth is working, she meets Boaz, a kind man who treats her with care and respect. Boaz notices Ruth’s goodness, her loyalty to Naomi, and her willingness to work hard. Through him, Ruth and Naomi begin to see that God has not forgotten them. God works in the middle of everyday life, filled with faith and love.

By the end, Ruth’s story becomes a beautiful reminder that God can bring hope after sadness. It’s not magic. It’s not instant. But God is near, God provides, and God can turn a hard chapter into a new beginning filled with love.

Listen to the Story

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Lego Love Birds Bible Story
  • 0:22 – Ruth Dreams of a Family
  • 1:00 – Ruth Meets Kilion
  • 2:54 – Ruth and Kilion Get Married
  • 3:23 – Ruth Stays With Naomi
  • 5:01 – Ruth and Naomi Arrive in Bethlehem
  • 5:47 – Ruth Works in the Barley Field
  • 6:40 – Ruth Meets Boaz
  • 8:14 – Ruth and Boaz Grow Closer
  • 10:17 – Naomi Gives Ruth Advice
  • 11:26 – Boaz Tries to Help Ruth
  • 13:12 – Boaz and Ruth Can Be Together
  • 14:18 – God Cares for Ruth

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] Hi, Juice Boxers.
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:03] Today we've got bricks, we've got birds,
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:06] and we've got a really beautiful Bible story.
[00:00:06 --> 00:00:09] Let's build our Lego love birds while we discover
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:13] how God cared for Ruth through every twist and turn.
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:15] Let's see if we can finish our birds
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:17] before the story is over.
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:18] Juice Box.
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:23] Once upon a time,
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:25] there was a girl named Ruth.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:29] She lived in a place called Moab.
[00:00:29 --> 00:00:32] Ruth often dreamed of the day when she would meet the man
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:34] who would become her husband.
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:36] She wanted very much to get married,
[00:00:36 --> 00:00:38] and to have a family of her own.
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:40] When Ruth was a child,
[00:00:40 --> 00:00:42] it felt like it would be a very long time
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:44] before she could get married.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:46] But time passed,
[00:00:46 --> 00:00:49] and finally Ruth was old enough to find a husband.
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:53] She didn't know where, or when, she would meet her husband,
[00:00:53 --> 00:00:55] but she often wondered what he would be like.
[00:00:57 --> 00:01:00] One day, Ruth traveled to her town's market
[00:01:00 --> 00:01:03] to buy bread for her family to eat.
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:05] While she was at the market looking at
[00:01:05 --> 00:01:08] all of the delicious loaves of bread,
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:10] she saw a man looking to buy bread as well.
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:14] Ruth thought the man was very handsome,
[00:01:14 --> 00:01:16] and wanted to talk to him.
[00:01:16 --> 00:01:19] So Ruth asked the man, "What's your name?"
[00:01:20 --> 00:01:22] The man said his name was Kilion.
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:27] Ruth asked, "What kind of bread are you going to buy?"
[00:01:28 --> 00:01:31] Kilion said, "Whatever they can give me.
[00:01:31 --> 00:01:34] My family and I just moved to Moab
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:36] from a place called Bethlehem.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:40] The town had a very bad famine and there was no food at all.
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:42] So we came here."
[00:01:43 --> 00:01:47] Ruth felt very badly that Kilion's town had run out of food.
[00:01:47 --> 00:01:51] She offered to have him and his family over for dinner,
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:53] so they could have a proper meal.
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:56] Kilion was very thankful.
[00:01:56 --> 00:01:58] Ruth asked how many children he had.
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:00] Kilion replied,
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:03] "I don't have any children. I'm not married."
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:08] Ruth was very glad to hear that he was not married,
[00:02:08 --> 00:02:12] and said, "But you said you moved here with your family."
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:14] Kilion said,
[00:02:14 --> 00:02:18] "Oh, yes. I moved here with my mother and father."
[00:02:19 --> 00:02:21] He seemed very sad when he said this,
[00:02:21 --> 00:02:24] and Ruth asked him what was wrong.
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:25] Kilion said,
[00:02:25 --> 00:02:30] "Shortly after we arrived in Moab, my father died."
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:32] Ruth was very sad when she heard this,
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:34] and wanted to help Kilion feel better.
[00:02:35 --> 00:02:38] That night, Kilion came to dinner at Ruth's house
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:40] with his mother, Naomi.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:44] Naomi was very sad about her husband's death.
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:49] So Ruth was very kind to Naomi and gave her lots of comfort.
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:51] Naomi was fond of Ruth,
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:54] and Ruth felt comfortable with Kilion's family.
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:56] Ruth and Kilion knew that night
[00:02:56 --> 00:02:59] that they would be good friends.
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:01] They became such good friends, in fact,
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:05] that they eventually fell in love, and got married.
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:08] Ruth's dream had finally come true.
[00:03:08 --> 00:03:11] Ruth though that she and Kilion would be together
[00:03:11 --> 00:03:13] for the rest of their lives.
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:18] But shortly after they got married, Kilion died.
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:21] Ruth was shocked and sad.
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] She felt like she was all alone,
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:26] and didn't know what she would do.
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:29] Naomi was also very sad.
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:32] Now that her husband and her son had died,
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:35] she decided to move back to their previous hometown
[00:03:35 --> 00:03:37] of Bethlehem.
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:39] She had heard that the famine had ended,
[00:03:39 --> 00:03:40] and now there was food to eat.
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:45] Ruth decided to move to Bethlehem with Naomi.
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:47] She did not want to be alone.
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:49] And Naomi was her only family now.
[00:03:50 --> 00:03:54] When Naomi found out that Ruth wanted to move with her,
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:58] she said, "Ruth, you know that I love you,
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:01] but you are still young and deserve to be happy.
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] You ought to stay here.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:07] Someday when you're not so sad, you can find a husband,
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:09] and have a family of your own."
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:14] But Ruth said, "Naomi, please do not tell me to stay behind.
[00:04:14 --> 00:04:19] I want to be with you. Wherever you go, I will go.
[00:04:19 --> 00:04:22] Wherever you stay, I will stay."
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:25] Naomi knew that Ruth had a good heart,
[00:04:25 --> 00:04:29] and that she truly wanted to move to Bethlehem with her.
[00:04:29 --> 00:04:31] So Naomi did not challenge Ruth again.
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:38] So Ruth and Naomi made the long journey back to Bethlehem.
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:40] It was a lot of walking,
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:43] but they kept each other company along the way.
[00:04:43 --> 00:04:46] They told stories about their husbands.
[00:04:46 --> 00:04:49] Naomi even told Ruth stories about Kilion
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:51] when he was just a little boy.
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:55] And Ruth laughed so hard that her sides hurt.
[00:04:55 --> 00:05:00] It was the first time she had truly laughed in a long time.
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:03] Finally, they arrived in Bethlehem,
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:05] and Naomi's friends and relatives
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:08] were very happy to see her.
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:11] While Naomi was glad to see everyone,
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:13] she still felt sad inside,
[00:05:13 --> 00:05:18] and told them that both her husband and Kilion had died.
[00:05:18 --> 00:05:22] Naomi's friends and relatives were shocked to hear this.
[00:05:22 --> 00:05:26] They made sure to take good care of Naomi and Ruth.
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:30] Ruth was happy to be with Naomi,
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:33] but she felt very lonely and troubled.
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:36] She was in a new and strange place
[00:05:36 --> 00:05:38] with people she didn't know.
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:41] And she wondered how she would fit in with these new people.
[00:05:42 --> 00:05:45] Besides, she did not have a job.
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:49] And she and Naomi were very hungry from their long journey.
[00:05:49 --> 00:05:53] Ruth knew that they needed to have a way to eat.
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:55] They didn't have money to buy food.
[00:05:55 --> 00:05:59] But Bethlehem was having a great barley harvest.
[00:05:59 --> 00:06:01] And barley was good for making bread.
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:05] There were many local farmers in the area
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:09] who would send harvesters out very early in the morning
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:12] to retrieve food from the crops.
[00:06:12 --> 00:06:15] Ruth found out that the farmers would let people come
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:17] and take home what was left over
[00:06:17 --> 00:06:18] after the harvesters had finished.
[00:06:20 --> 00:06:24] So the next day, Ruth left first thing in the morning,
[00:06:24 --> 00:06:27] and found the first barley field she could.
[00:06:28 --> 00:06:31] As soon as the harvesters finished, she went onto the field,
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:35] and began to take barley so her and Naomi could make bread.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:40] Ruth worked very hard all morning collecting barley.
[00:06:40 --> 00:06:44] In the afternoon, the owner of the field came along.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:45] His name was Bo.
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:50] He noticed Ruth, and asked one of the harvesters,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:54] "Who is the woman collecting barley from my field?"
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:56] The harvester said, "That's Ruth."
[00:06:56 --> 00:07:00] She just moved here from Moab with Naomi.
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:02] She asked if she could take the leftover barley,
[00:07:02 --> 00:07:05] and she hasn't stopped working since this morning.
[00:07:07 --> 00:07:08] Bo had heard about Ruth,
[00:07:08 --> 00:07:11] and he knew that she had been very kind to Naomi.
[00:07:13 --> 00:07:17] Bo wanted to talk to her, so he started walking towards her.
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:21] At first, Ruth though she might be in trouble,
[00:07:21 --> 00:07:25] but Bo greeted her with a big warm smile.
[00:07:25 --> 00:07:28] He said, "You must be Ruth."
[00:07:28 --> 00:07:31] Ruth said, "Yes, I am."
[00:07:32 --> 00:07:35] Bo said, "It's good to have you here.
[00:07:35 --> 00:07:37] You're welcome to come and collect barley
[00:07:37 --> 00:07:40] from my field anytime.
[00:07:40 --> 00:07:42] You can come here as often as you'd like.
[00:07:42 --> 00:07:46] I know it's hot outside, so if you ever get thirsty,
[00:07:46 --> 00:07:48] my harvesters have water they can give to you."
[00:07:50 --> 00:07:53] Ruth though this was very kind of Bo,
[00:07:53 --> 00:07:57] and she asked Bo what she had done to earn such kindness.
[00:07:57 --> 00:07:59] Bo said, "I've heard about you,
[00:07:59 --> 00:08:02] and how kind you have been to Naomi.
[00:08:02 --> 00:08:04] I know her very well.
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:05] You have a good heart,
[00:08:05 --> 00:08:08] and I want to make sure that you are taken care of."
[00:08:09 --> 00:08:12] Ruth was very moved by Bo's kindness
[00:08:12 --> 00:08:13] and thanked him from her heart.
[00:08:14 --> 00:08:17] Bo invited Ruth inside to have lunch.
[00:08:17 --> 00:08:21] She was very hungry, and she followed him inside,
[00:08:21 --> 00:08:24] where they had a big meal together.
[00:08:24 --> 00:08:27] After lunch, Bo walked Ruth outside,
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:28] and told the harvesters
[00:08:28 --> 00:08:32] to let Ruth take barley anytime she wanted.
[00:08:32 --> 00:08:36] He even told them to leave a little extra barley for her.
[00:08:36 --> 00:08:38] Ruth thanked Bo,
[00:08:38 --> 00:08:41] and then kept working until it was dark outside.
[00:08:41 --> 00:08:44] As she worked, she though about Bo.
[00:08:44 --> 00:08:48] She though he was very nice and she wanted to see him again.
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:54] That night, Ruth took the barley back to Naomi.
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:57] She was amazed at how much she had collected.
[00:08:57 --> 00:09:01] Naomi asked, "Where did you get all of this?"
[00:09:01 --> 00:09:04] Ruth told Naomi that she had been working in the field
[00:09:04 --> 00:09:06] of a man named Bo.
[00:09:06 --> 00:09:10] And Naomi interrupted her and said, "I know Bo."
[00:09:10 --> 00:09:11] Ruth said,
[00:09:11 --> 00:09:16] "He was very kind to me. I really enjoyed meeting him."
[00:09:16 --> 00:09:20] Naomi said to Ruth, "Bo is a very good man.
[00:09:20 --> 00:09:23] You know, he would make a good husband.
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:25] Kilion would want you to be happy,
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:28] and he would be very happy to know that you're with Bo."
[00:09:29 --> 00:09:31] Ruth blushed.
[00:09:31 --> 00:09:33] "At the very least," said Naomi,
[00:09:33 --> 00:09:36] "You should go back to his field for more barley.
[00:09:36 --> 00:09:38] He is being very generous."
[00:09:39 --> 00:09:43] So Ruth went back to Bo's barley field every day,
[00:09:43 --> 00:09:46] and every day, she would take the leftover barley
[00:09:46 --> 00:09:47] after the harvesters were done.
[00:09:48 --> 00:09:52] Ruth and Bo started spending a lot of time together,
[00:09:52 --> 00:09:54] and she thought Bo was the kindest,
[00:09:54 --> 00:09:56] nicest man she had ever met.
[00:09:57 --> 00:10:00] Ruth and Bo became very close,
[00:10:00 --> 00:10:04] and Ruth wondered if maybe Bo would be her husband someday.
[00:10:04 --> 00:10:06] She liked the thought of it.
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:09] After the harvest season had ended,
[00:10:09 --> 00:10:12] and all the barley was gone,
[00:10:12 --> 00:10:15] Ruth told Naomi that she wanted to marry Bo.
[00:10:15 --> 00:10:17] Naomi was very happy
[00:10:17 --> 00:10:20] that Ruth had found somebody she wanted to be with.
[00:10:20 --> 00:10:22] Naomi said,
[00:10:22 --> 00:10:26] "I'll bet Bo is still working in the field tonight.
[00:10:26 --> 00:10:30] Put on your best dress and go tell him that you love him."
[00:10:31 --> 00:10:34] So Ruth put on her prettiest dress
[00:10:34 --> 00:10:37] and left for Bo's field as the sun was setting.
[00:10:39 --> 00:10:42] When she arrived at the field, it was very dark,
[00:10:42 --> 00:10:45] and Bo was resting on a pile of barley.
[00:10:46 --> 00:10:49] As she walked up, Bo couldn't see who was coming.
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:52] And he said, "Who is that?"
[00:10:52 --> 00:10:55] "It's me, Ruth," said Ruth.
[00:10:56 --> 00:10:59] Bo was very happy to see Ruth.
[00:10:59 --> 00:11:03] Almost as happy as she was to see him.
[00:11:03 --> 00:11:06] "You look very beautiful," said Bo.
[00:11:06 --> 00:11:10] Ruth thanked Bo and told him how much she loved him.
[00:11:10 --> 00:11:12] Bo was so happy.
[00:11:12 --> 00:11:15] He told Ruth that he cared very much for her,
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:17] and wanted to marry her.
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:22] But there was a law that said when a woman's husband dies,
[00:11:22 --> 00:11:25] she should marry the closest living relative of her husband.
[00:11:26 --> 00:11:30] Bo told Ruth that Kilion had a cousin named Justin,
[00:11:30 --> 00:11:33] and they had to get his permission for Bo to marry Ruth.
[00:11:34 --> 00:11:39] Ruth was very sad when she heard this, but Bo said,
[00:11:39 --> 00:11:41] "Tomorrow, I will talk to Justin.
[00:11:41 --> 00:11:43] And if he does not give us permission,
[00:11:43 --> 00:11:45] then we cannot get married.
[00:11:45 --> 00:11:48] But if he does, I will marry you right away."
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:54] Ruth went home to Naomi. She felt very nervous.
[00:11:54 --> 00:11:57] She did not know what Justin would say,
[00:11:57 --> 00:11:58] and if she would get to marry Bo.
[00:12:00 --> 00:12:03] Ruth told Naomi everything that had happened.
[00:12:03 --> 00:12:08] "Do not worry, Ruth," said Naomi. "Bo will talk to Justin.
[00:12:08 --> 00:12:11] If God wants you to be together, you will be."
[00:12:13 --> 00:12:14] Ruth went to bed that night,
[00:12:14 --> 00:12:18] knowing that tomorrow would determine her future.
[00:12:18 --> 00:12:20] She was very anxious,
[00:12:20 --> 00:12:22] and she prayed that God would take care of it.
[00:12:23 --> 00:12:28] The next day, Bo met with Justin and said,
[00:12:28 --> 00:12:32] "I know the law says that you should marry Ruth.
[00:12:32 --> 00:12:34] But I love her very much,
[00:12:34 --> 00:12:37] and I promise to take good care of her.
[00:12:37 --> 00:12:40] Would you grant me your permission to marry her?"
[00:12:41 --> 00:12:46] Justin thought long and hard. Bo was afraid.
[00:12:46 --> 00:12:48] Justin had the power to determine
[00:12:48 --> 00:12:51] whether or not he and Ruth could get married.
[00:12:52 --> 00:12:56] Justin thought and thought for a long time.
[00:12:56 --> 00:12:58] Bo did not know what he would say.
[00:13:00 --> 00:13:04] Finally, after a long time of thinking, Justin said,
[00:13:04 --> 00:13:08] "Yes. You have my permission to marry Ruth.
[00:13:08 --> 00:13:11] And I hope you are very happy together."
[00:13:12 --> 00:13:15] Bo was filled with joy.
[00:13:15 --> 00:13:19] He shook Justin's hand and ran to see Ruth.
[00:13:19 --> 00:13:21] As Bo approached the house
[00:13:21 --> 00:13:23] where Ruth and Naomi were staying,
[00:13:23 --> 00:13:26] he ran as fast as he could,
[00:13:26 --> 00:13:29] and began to scream Ruth's name.
[00:13:29 --> 00:13:33] "Ruth! Ruth!" he yelled.
[00:13:33 --> 00:13:37] When Ruth heard her name, she stepped outside
[00:13:37 --> 00:13:40] to see Bo running so fast he was out breath.
[00:13:41 --> 00:13:44] "Bo," she said. "What's wrong?"
[00:13:45 --> 00:13:50] "Nothing is wrong, my dear," said Bo. "Nothing at all."
[00:13:51 --> 00:13:54] Bo then got down on one knee and said,
[00:13:54 --> 00:13:59] "Ruth, I am in love with you. Will you marry me?"
[00:14:00 --> 00:14:04] Ruth was so happy that she screamed.
[00:14:04 --> 00:14:07] "Yes! I will marry you."
[00:14:09 --> 00:14:14] Bo hugged Ruth very tight. Bo and Ruth did get married.
[00:14:15 --> 00:14:18] And they had a baby boy named Obi.
[00:14:19 --> 00:14:21] Ruth's heart was very full.
[00:14:22 --> 00:14:25] Bo had made Ruth's family whole again.
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:28] And her dream of marrying a man she loved,
[00:14:28 --> 00:14:31] and having children finally came true.
[00:14:32 --> 00:14:34] God saw what Ruth needed,
[00:14:34 --> 00:14:37] and He gave her the desires of her heart.
[00:14:37 --> 00:14:40] Ruth loved her family very much,
[00:14:40 --> 00:14:44] and they all lived happily ever after.
[00:14:44 --> 00:14:47] (bright music)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is Ruth for kids?

Correction for your wording: Instead of “Saint Ruth,” you can say: Ruth for kids is a faithful woman from the Bible who is known for her love, loyalty, and trust in God. She stays with Naomi after their family goes through sadness and begins a new life in Bethlehem. Her story teaches kids how to be faithful, kind, and brave when life changes.

What is the Ruth Bible story for kids about?

The Ruth Bible story for kids is about Ruth staying with Naomi, working hard to help provide for them, and trusting God with her future. Ruth goes to the fields to glean grain, and she meets Boaz, who treats her with kindness and helps bring hope into their lives. It’s a story about love that stays and God’s care after loss.

What can kids learn from Ruth and Naomi?

The story of Ruth and Naomi for kids teaches that family love, friendship, and faithfulness matter. Ruth chooses to stay close to Naomi when Naomi is hurting. Kids can learn that being loving sometimes means showing up, helping out, and not giving up on someone.

Why is the Book of Ruth important for children?

The Book of Ruth for children is important because it shows God working through everyday things: kindness, hard work, food, family, and friendship. It helps kids understand that God sees people who are sad, lonely, or in need. Ruth’s story reminds children that God can bring hope even after something painful.

What is the moral of The Girl Who Lived Happily Ever After?

The moral of The Girl Who Lived Happily Ever After is that God can write a hopeful ending even after a sad beginning. Ruth stays faithful, works hard, and trusts God one step at a time, especially when love has to keep going without any guarantee of what comes next.

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Catholic Mass for Kids (Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply)

In this Juice Box Mass compilation, kids learn what happens at Mass step by step. From the altar and Bible readings to the Eucharist, so families can walk into church with more understanding, confidence, and wonder. The goal is catechesis that is suited to children’s age and capabilities and helps them understand the meaning of the Mass through its main rites and prayers. A kid-friendly Mass compilation that helps children understand what happens at Mass, what they see in a Catholic church, and why the Eucharist is the heart of everything.

Catholic Mass for Kids: What Happens and Why It Matters

Catholic Mass for kids means helping children understand what they see, hear, and do at church. Mass is where Catholics gather as God’s family to pray, listen to the Bible, worship God, and receive Jesus in the Eucharist.

At Mass, there are important parts kids can learn to recognize: the Introductory Rites (how the celebration begins), the Liturgy of the Word (readings and Gospel), the Liturgy of the Eucharist (including the preparation of the gifts, the Eucharistic Prayer, and Communion), and the Concluding Rites (how the celebration ends).

This compilation uses playful activities like LEGO builds, Mass cards, church play sets, window games, and a pop-out Mass kit to make big church words feel smaller and easier to remember. (These tools can support what the Church asks for: children’s catechesis that helps them participate more consciously in the liturgy.) For kids, the Mass teaches that church is not just a building. It is God’s house, God’s family, and the place where Jesus comes close to us in a real and special way.

Key Takeaways

  • Catholic Mass is where people come together as God’s family to pray, listen to God’s Word, worship, and receive Jesus in the Eucharist.
  • Kids can learn the main parts of Mass: the Introductory Rites, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, Communion, and the Concluding Rites.
  • The altar, chalice, paten, ciborium, candles, Bible, Roman Missal, and tabernacle all help kids understand what they are seeing inside a Catholic church, especially because the tabernacle holds the Eucharistic species reserved for worship and communion.
  • During the Liturgy of the Word, Catholics listen to Scripture, stand for the Gospel, and hear the homily so God’s Word can shape how we live.
  • During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, Christ’s sacrifice is made present, and during the Eucharistic Prayer, the bread and wine are consecrated, so Communion is truly communion with the Lord’s Body and Blood.
  • The moral is simple: Mass does not end when we leave church, we are sent forth (missio) to live God’s will in our daily lives.

Episode Summary

This episode is a full Catholic Mass for kids compilation, bringing together several playful Mass-themed activities into one helpful guide for families. Kids learn through LEGO builds, a church play-along, a matching Mass card game, a pop-out Mass kit, and a “window” game that helps them follow what is happening during Mass.

The video explains the things children often notice at church but may not understand yet: the altar, candles, Bible, chalice, hosts, ciborium, paten, Roman Missal, and tabernacle. Instead of making Mass feel mysterious in a confusing way, the episode helps kids say, “Oh! I’ve seen that before!”

It also walks through the big movements of Mass. Kids learn that we begin by gathering and asking God for mercy, then we listen to readings from the Bible, hear the Gospel and homily, bring forward the gifts, and enter the Liturgy of the Eucharist. That’s where Christ’s sacrifice is celebrated and where the Eucharist is prepared and received.

By the end, children can see that Mass is not just “sitting quietly for a long time.” It is worship, Scripture, sacrifice, Communion, and mission. We meet Jesus at Mass, and then we are sent out to love like Him.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Mass Lego Build
  • 7:02 – Pop-out Mass Kit
  • 17:48 – Mass & Church Play Along
  • 21:35 – Mass Matching Card Game
  • 28:42 – Lego Altar Build
  • 33:18 – Mass Window Game

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] Hi, friends.
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:02] It's Dilly.
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:04] Today, we're doing something really fun.
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:07] We're going to pray with a story.
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:10] This book is called "Bless the Lord" from Word on Fire.
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:13] And it's based on a real song from the Bible
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:16] where everything in creation praises God.
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:21] The sun, the waters, the wind, even the animals.
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:22] "Bless the Lord."
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:25] Yes, that was awesome.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:28] All right, let's read and praise God together.
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:29] (juice bubbling)
[00:00:29 --> 00:00:30] Juicebox.
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:31] (bubble popping)
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:31] (child laughing)
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:33] "Bless the Lord."
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:36] Illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewen.
[00:00:36 --> 00:00:38] A canticle from the book of Daniel
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:41] featured in the ancient liturgy of the hour.
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:42] (page rustling)
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:45] "Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.
[00:00:45 --> 00:00:49] Praise and exalt him above all forever.
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:50] Angels of the Lord."
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:52] "Bless the Lord."
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:56] "You heavens, bless the Lord."
[00:00:56 --> 00:00:57] Look at those kids.
[00:00:57 --> 00:00:58] Get in the balloon.
[00:01:00 --> 00:01:04] (page rustling)
[00:01:04 --> 00:01:07] "All you waters above the heavens."
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:08] "Bless the Lord."
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:11] "All you hosts of the Lord.
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:12] Bless the Lord.
[00:01:13 --> 00:01:17] Sun and moon, bless the Lord.
[00:01:17 --> 00:01:20] Stars of heaven, bless the Lord."
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:24] A lot of angels.
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:25] Angels have wings.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] And some kids flying
[00:01:32 --> 00:01:33] into the sun.
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:34] That's the moon.
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:36] Those are clouds.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:39] "Sun and moon, bless the Lord."
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:40] (page rustling)
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:41] (rain pattering) (birds chirping)
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:43] Every shower and dew.
[00:01:43 --> 00:01:44] Bless the Lord."
[00:01:44 --> 00:01:48] Some kids are playing in the rain.
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] Look at the raindrops.
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:51] I like splashing
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:53] into puddles. (water splashing)
[00:01:53 --> 00:01:56] "All you winds, bless the Lord."
[00:01:56 --> 00:01:59] Some kids are flying in the wind.
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:00] (children laughing)
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:03] (page rustling) (fire crackling)
[00:02:03 --> 00:02:06] "Fire and heat, bless the Lord.
[00:02:06 --> 00:02:09] Cold and chill, bless the Lord."
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:11] The leaves are falling.
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:14] I like jumping in the leave piles.
[00:02:16 --> 00:02:20] "Dew and rain, bless the Lord."
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:21] Nice, cozy fire.
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:24] (page rustling) (wind howling)
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:27] "Frost and chill, bless the Lord.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:31] Ice and snow, bless the Lord."
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:32] There's snow on the ground.
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:37] "Nights and days, bless the Lord.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:38] (bear growling)
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:41] Light and darkness, bless the Lord.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:42] (page rustling)
[00:02:42 --> 00:02:43] (thunder roaring) (rain pattering)
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:46] Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord."
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:48] Lightning's so cool.
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:51] They have storms, but they're not scared.
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:54] And some tall glass.
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:57] "Let the earth bless the Lord.
[00:02:58 --> 00:03:02] Praise and exalt him above all forever."
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:03] (thunder roaring)
[00:03:03 --> 00:03:05] "Lightning and cloud, bless the Lord."
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:09] "Mountains and hills, bless the Lord."
[00:03:10 --> 00:03:13] Of some mountain with some trees,
[00:03:13 --> 00:03:16] but have leaves on them.
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:18] (page rustling) (rain pattering)
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:21] "Everything growing from the earth,
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] bless the Lord."
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:25] Flowers grow in the spring.
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:27] I think it's spring there.
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:30] "You springs, bless the Lord.
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:34] Seas and rivers, bless the Lord."
[00:03:35 --> 00:03:37] There's a boat, a sailboat.
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:40] (page rustling)
[00:03:40 --> 00:03:41] "You dolphins
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:45] and all you water creatures bless the Lord."
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:47] And I see a whale with some water
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:50] and they're going down in some lakes.
[00:03:50 --> 00:03:51] And there's stingrays.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:53] There's octopus too.
[00:03:53 --> 00:03:55] And the whale too.
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:57] Look at that dolphin too.
[00:03:57 --> 00:04:01] "All you birds of the air, bless the Lord."
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] Oh, a pelican.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:03] Parrot.
[00:04:04 --> 00:04:06] (page rustling)
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:07] "All you beasts,
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:09] wild and tame, (elephant trumpeting)
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:11] bless the Lord. (animal growling)
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:13] All you sons of men, (birds chirping)
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:15] bless the Lord.
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:18] Oh Israel, bless the Lord.
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:22] Praise and exalt him above all forever."
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:24] People.
[00:04:24 --> 00:04:25] And horses. (horse grunting)
[00:04:25 --> 00:04:27] And cows and elephants. (cow mooing)
[00:04:27 --> 00:04:29] And that's a boat.
[00:04:29 --> 00:04:30] (page rustling)
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:33] "Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord.
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:37] Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord.
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:41] Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord.
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:44] (page rustling)
[00:04:44 --> 00:04:47] Holy men of humble heart, bless the Lord."
[00:04:48 --> 00:04:52] Some friars and some saints.
[00:04:52 --> 00:04:54] St. Francis.
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:56] Mother Theresa.
[00:04:56 --> 00:04:59] "Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael,
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:00] bless the Lord.
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:04] Praise and exalt him above all forever.
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:10] Let us bless the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:13] Let us praise and exalt Him above all forever.
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:19] Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven.
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:23] Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all forever."
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:29] That was such a good book.
[00:05:29 --> 00:05:30] (leaves rustling)
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:31] That was so much fun.
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:34] Friends, you just prayed with words from the Bible.
[00:05:34 --> 00:05:36] How cool is that?
[00:05:36 --> 00:05:38] This story comes from the book of Daniel,
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:41] where people praise God for everything he's made
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:45] because all of creation shows us how good he is.
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:49] And you did it too every time you said...
[00:05:49 --> 00:05:50] "Bless the Lord."
[00:05:50 --> 00:05:52] You were giving praise to God.
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:55] If your family wants to keep reading and praying together,
[00:05:55 --> 00:05:59] you could check out "Bless the Lord" from Word on Fire.
[00:05:59 --> 00:06:00] Parents, take a look in the description
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:02] for the link to find the book.
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:04] Make sure you hit subscribe.
[00:06:04 --> 00:06:06] All right, let's say it one more time together.
[00:06:06 --> 00:06:07] Nice and loud.
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:09] "Bless the Lord."
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:10] Bye, friends.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:12] I'll see you next time. Bye.
[00:06:12 --> 00:06:14] (juice pattering)
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:15] (bubble popping)
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:16] Juicebox.
[00:06:16 --> 00:06:18] Ready for a fun, faith-filled summer?
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[00:06:22 --> 00:06:26] and learn how to invite Jesus into your home each day.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Catholic Mass for kids?

Catholic Mass for kids is the same Mass adults attend, but explained in a simple way children can understand. Mass is where Catholics gather to pray, listen to the Bible, worship God, and receive Jesus in the Eucharist. It helps kids know that church is God's house and they belong there too.

What happens at Mass for kids?

At Mass, Catholics begin with rites of gathering and prayers, listen to readings from the Bible, hear the Gospel and homily, offer gifts of bread and wine, and receive Holy Communion. The most important thing is the Eucharist, because the celebration is the sacrificial memorial that brings us into real communion with Christ's Body and Blood. At the end, we are blessed and sent out to love others.

What are the main parts of the Mass?

The main parts of the Mass are the two great liturgies: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, along with rites that open and conclude the celebration. A simple way to explain it to kids is: we gather, we listen, we offer, we receive Jesus, and we go out to love.

What is the Eucharist for kids?

The Eucharist is Jesus coming to us in a real and special way at Mass. Catholics believe that in the Mass, Christ's one sacrifice is made present, and Communion is a true communion with the Lord's Body and Blood. That is why Communion is treated with so much love, reverence, and care.

How can kids follow along at Mass?

Kids can follow along by watching for simple Mass "clues": the entrance procession, Bible readings, Gospel, homily, gifts of bread and wine, the Eucharistic Prayer, Communion, and the final blessing and dismissal. Activities like Mass cards, church play sets, and LEGO builds can help kids recognize these moments before they see them at church.

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Free Mass Worksheet For Kids

Mass is a special time when we pray, listen to God’s Word, and meet Jesus in a real way. This worksheet helps kids remember what they saw, heard, and learned at Mass, and see how loving Jesus can continue all week long.

What's Inside:

Color Images

Remembering Mass

Drawing Activity

Fill in the Blanks

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Bless the Lord Prayer for Kids (Prayer Read-Along)

In this Juice Box episode, kids read along with Bless the Lord and discover a simple, beautiful Catholic prayer that invites all of creation to praise God together. A sweet Catholic read-along that helps little kids pray with Scripture and notice how the whole world, stars, rain, birds, whales, and even chilly snow, can praise God.

Bless the Lord Prayer for Kids: What It Is and Why It Matters

The Bless the Lord prayer for kids is a joyful Scripture prayer that comes from the Book of Daniel. It invites everything God made, angels, stars, rain, snow, mountains, rivers, birds, animals, whales, and people, to praise the Lord.

In this read-along, little kids get to hear the prayer in a colorful, easy-to-follow way. The repeated words “Bless the Lord” make it feel almost like a song, which is perfect for babies, toddlers, and young children who learn by hearing things again and again.

The big idea is simple: creation is not just pretty to look at. Creation is God’s gift, given in love and meant to point us toward Him. For kids, this prayer teaches that praising God is something everyone can join, even the smallest child, because the whole world is already singing, “Bless the Lord.”

Key Takeaways

  • The “Bless the Lord” prayer is a Catholic prayer from Scripture that helps kids praise God with simple, repeated words.
  • This read-along is based on the Canticle of the Three Children from the Book of Daniel, a prayer the Church has loved for a long time, used in the Church’s liturgical prayer at Lauds on Sundays (with parts used alternately).
  • The prayer invites all creation to join in: sun and moon, rain and snow, mountains and rivers, birds and animals, and all God’s people, along with whales and all that swim.
  • The repeated phrase “Bless the Lord” makes the prayer easy for young kids to hear, remember, and say along with the book.
  • The colorful illustrations help babies, toddlers, and young children connect prayer with things they already know: animals, weather, nature, and the world around them.
  • The moral is simple: everything God made can remind us to praise Him, and every child is invited to join the song.

Episode Summary

This week’s episode is a gentle read-along of Bless the Lord, a Catholic board book that introduces children to the beauty of praying Scripture. It’s calm, colorful, and easy for little ones to follow.

The prayer begins with a big invitation: “Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.” That means all of creation is invited to praise God, not just grown-ups at church, not just people who know big prayers, but everything God made.

As the read-along continues, kids hear about angels, heavens, sun, moon, stars, rain, snow, fire, cold, mountains, rivers, whales, birds, animals, and people all blessing the Lord. It’s like the whole world becomes one giant choir. Very cute. Very holy. For families, this episode is a simple way to show kids that Catholic prayer can start with wonder. Look outside. See the sky. Hear the birds. Feel the rain. Then say with the whole Church: “Bless the Lord.”

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Let’s Read and Praise God
  • 0:31 – Bless The Lord Prayer Read-Along
  • 5:30 – Check out the Bless the Lord Book

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] Hi, friends.
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:02] It's Dilly.
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:04] Today, we're doing something really fun.
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:07] We're going to pray with a story.
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:10] This book is called "Bless the Lord" from Word on Fire.
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:13] And it's based on a real song from the Bible
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:16] where everything in creation praises God.
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:21] The sun, the waters, the wind, even the animals.
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:22] "Bless the Lord."
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:25] Yes, that was awesome.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:28] All right, let's read and praise God together.
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:29] (juice bubbling)
[00:00:29 --> 00:00:30] Juicebox.
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:31] (bubble popping)
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:31] (child laughing)
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:33] "Bless the Lord."
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:36] Illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewen.
[00:00:36 --> 00:00:38] A canticle from the book of Daniel
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:41] featured in the ancient liturgy of the hour.
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:42] (page rustling)
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:45] "Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.
[00:00:45 --> 00:00:49] Praise and exalt him above all forever.
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:50] Angels of the Lord."
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:52] "Bless the Lord."
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:56] "You heavens, bless the Lord."
[00:00:56 --> 00:00:57] Look at those kids.
[00:00:57 --> 00:00:58] Get in the balloon.
[00:01:00 --> 00:01:04] (page rustling)
[00:01:04 --> 00:01:07] "All you waters above the heavens."
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:08] "Bless the Lord."
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:11] "All you hosts of the Lord.
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:12] Bless the Lord.
[00:01:13 --> 00:01:17] Sun and moon, bless the Lord.
[00:01:17 --> 00:01:20] Stars of heaven, bless the Lord."
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:24] A lot of angels.
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:25] Angels have wings.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] And some kids flying
[00:01:32 --> 00:01:33] into the sun.
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:34] That's the moon.
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:36] Those are clouds.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:39] "Sun and moon, bless the Lord."
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:40] (page rustling)
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:41] (rain pattering) (birds chirping)
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:43] Every shower and dew.
[00:01:43 --> 00:01:44] Bless the Lord."
[00:01:44 --> 00:01:48] Some kids are playing in the rain.
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] Look at the raindrops.
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:51] I like splashing
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:53] into puddles. (water splashing)
[00:01:53 --> 00:01:56] "All you winds, bless the Lord."
[00:01:56 --> 00:01:59] Some kids are flying in the wind.
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:00] (children laughing)
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:03] (page rustling) (fire crackling)
[00:02:03 --> 00:02:06] "Fire and heat, bless the Lord.
[00:02:06 --> 00:02:09] Cold and chill, bless the Lord."
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:11] The leaves are falling.
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:14] I like jumping in the leave piles.
[00:02:16 --> 00:02:20] "Dew and rain, bless the Lord."
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:21] Nice, cozy fire.
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:24] (page rustling) (wind howling)
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:27] "Frost and chill, bless the Lord.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:31] Ice and snow, bless the Lord."
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:32] There's snow on the ground.
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:37] "Nights and days, bless the Lord.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:38] (bear growling)
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:41] Light and darkness, bless the Lord.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:42] (page rustling)
[00:02:42 --> 00:02:43] (thunder roaring) (rain pattering)
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:46] Lightnings and clouds, bless the Lord."
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:48] Lightning's so cool.
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:51] They have storms, but they're not scared.
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:54] And some tall glass.
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:57] "Let the earth bless the Lord.
[00:02:58 --> 00:03:02] Praise and exalt him above all forever."
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:03] (thunder roaring)
[00:03:03 --> 00:03:05] "Lightning and cloud, bless the Lord."
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:09] "Mountains and hills, bless the Lord."
[00:03:10 --> 00:03:13] Of some mountain with some trees,
[00:03:13 --> 00:03:16] but have leaves on them.
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:18] (page rustling) (rain pattering)
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:21] "Everything growing from the earth,
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] bless the Lord."
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:25] Flowers grow in the spring.
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:27] I think it's spring there.
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:30] "You springs, bless the Lord.
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:34] Seas and rivers, bless the Lord."
[00:03:35 --> 00:03:37] There's a boat, a sailboat.
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:40] (page rustling)
[00:03:40 --> 00:03:41] "You dolphins
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:45] and all you water creatures bless the Lord."
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:47] And I see a whale with some water
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:50] and they're going down in some lakes.
[00:03:50 --> 00:03:51] And there's stingrays.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:53] There's octopus too.
[00:03:53 --> 00:03:55] And the whale too.
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:57] Look at that dolphin too.
[00:03:57 --> 00:04:01] "All you birds of the air, bless the Lord."
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] Oh, a pelican.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:03] Parrot.
[00:04:04 --> 00:04:06] (page rustling)
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:07] "All you beasts,
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:09] wild and tame, (elephant trumpeting)
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:11] bless the Lord. (animal growling)
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:13] All you sons of men, (birds chirping)
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:15] bless the Lord.
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:18] Oh Israel, bless the Lord.
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:22] Praise and exalt him above all forever."
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:24] People.
[00:04:24 --> 00:04:25] And horses. (horse grunting)
[00:04:25 --> 00:04:27] And cows and elephants. (cow mooing)
[00:04:27 --> 00:04:29] And that's a boat.
[00:04:29 --> 00:04:30] (page rustling)
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:33] "Priests of the Lord, bless the Lord.
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:37] Servants of the Lord, bless the Lord.
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:41] Spirits and souls of the just, bless the Lord.
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:44] (page rustling)
[00:04:44 --> 00:04:47] Holy men of humble heart, bless the Lord."
[00:04:48 --> 00:04:52] Some friars and some saints.
[00:04:52 --> 00:04:54] St. Francis.
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:56] Mother Theresa.
[00:04:56 --> 00:04:59] "Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael,
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:00] bless the Lord.
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:04] Praise and exalt him above all forever.
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:10] Let us bless the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:13] Let us praise and exalt Him above all forever.
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:19] Blessed are you, Lord, in the firmament of heaven.
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:23] Praiseworthy and glorious and exalted above all forever."
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:29] That was such a good book.
[00:05:29 --> 00:05:30] (leaves rustling)
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:31] That was so much fun.
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:34] Friends, you just prayed with words from the Bible.
[00:05:34 --> 00:05:36] How cool is that?
[00:05:36 --> 00:05:38] This story comes from the book of Daniel,
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:41] where people praise God for everything he's made
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:45] because all of creation shows us how good he is.
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:49] And you did it too every time you said...
[00:05:49 --> 00:05:50] "Bless the Lord."
[00:05:50 --> 00:05:52] You were giving praise to God.
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:55] If your family wants to keep reading and praying together,
[00:05:55 --> 00:05:59] you could check out "Bless the Lord" from Word on Fire.
[00:05:59 --> 00:06:00] Parents, take a look in the description
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:02] for the link to find the book.
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:04] Make sure you hit subscribe.
[00:06:04 --> 00:06:06] All right, let's say it one more time together.
[00:06:06 --> 00:06:07] Nice and loud.
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:09] "Bless the Lord."
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:10] Bye, friends.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:12] I'll see you next time. Bye.
[00:06:12 --> 00:06:14] (juice pattering)
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:15] (bubble popping)
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:16] Juicebox.
[00:06:16 --> 00:06:18] Ready for a fun, faith-filled summer?
[00:06:18 --> 00:06:21] Parents, join Juicebox for 30 days
[00:06:21 --> 00:06:22] to an intentional Catholic summer
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:26] and learn how to invite Jesus into your home each day.
[00:06:26 --> 00:06:27] Check the description for more info

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Bless the Lord prayer for kids?

The Bless the Lord prayer for kids is a Catholic prayer from the Book of Daniel that invites all creation to praise God. It repeats the phrase "bless the Lord," which makes it simple and easy for young children to hear and remember. It helps kids learn that prayer can be joyful, beautiful, and full of wonder.

What does "all you works of the Lord" mean?

"All you works of the Lord" means everything God has made. That includes the sky, stars, rain, snow, mountains, rivers, animals, whales, people, and all creation. The prayer is inviting the whole world to praise God together.

Why is Bless the Lord good for kids?

Bless the Lord for kids works well because it uses simple repetition and beautiful images from creation. Children can picture the sun, moon, birds, rain, snow, and whales while they listen. It helps them see that God's world is full of little reminders to praise Him.

Is this a Catholic prayer read-along for kids?

Yes, this episode is a Catholic prayer read-along for kids based on Scripture. It helps children hear a real prayer from the Church in a way that feels gentle and approachable. Families can use it at home, during quiet time, or as a simple prayer moment before bed.

How can families help kids praise God for creation?

Start with things kids already notice: the sun, clouds, flowers, pets, birds, or rain. Then say, "That can bless the Lord too." You can even ask, "What else do you see that can praise God?" and let your child name things around them.

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Free Bless The Lord Worksheet For Kids

God has given us so many good and beautiful gifts. This worksheet helps kids notice those blessings and praise God with thankful hearts.

What's Inside:

Color Images

Drawing Activity

Praise for God Practice

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St. Cecilia for Kids (Patron Saint of Music Story Explained)

In this Juice Box campfire saint story, kids learn who St. Cecilia is, why she is called the patron saint of music, and how her faith stayed strong even when life became scary and dark. A campfire-style Catholic saints story for kids episode that introduces St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, and helps children understand how singing to God can be a brave gift of love.

St. Cecilia for Kids: The Patron Saint of Music and Her Brave Song

St. Cecilia for kids is the traditional story of a young Christian woman in ancient Rome who loved God with her whole heart. She made a quiet promise to belong to God forever, and even when she was forced into a difficult situation, she chose prayer instead of panic.

Cecilia’s faith helped change the hearts of others, including Valerian and his brother, who became Christians too. But in ancient Rome, following Jesus could be dangerous, and Cecilia’s courage brought her into serious trouble.

Even when rulers tried to frighten her, Cecilia kept praying, forgiving, and telling people about Jesus. She sang to God through suffering, not for attention, but because her heart belonged to Him.

For kids, St. Cecilia’s story shows that faith can bring light into dark moments, and every song of praise, whether it’s silly, soft, loud, or brave, can become a gift of love to God.

Key Takeaways

  • St. Cecilia is a Catholic saint from ancient Rome and is known as the patron saint of music because tradition remembers her as someone whose life and witness were like a song of love and faith offered to God.
  • Cecilia made a promise to belong to God forever, showing kids that faith starts in the heart, even when nobody else can see it.
  • When Cecilia faced a hard and unfair situation, she prayed instead of giving up, and her faith helped Valerian and his brother come to believe in Jesus.
  • Christians were in danger during Cecilia’s time, but she kept praying, forgiving, and staying close to God.
  • Cecilia sang to God. Even when life became scary, teaching kids that praise is not only for happy moments, but it can also be courage in the dark.
  • The moral is simple: when your heart belongs to Jesus, your words, choices, and even your songs can shine His light.

Episode Summary

This campfire-style episode begins with music, laughter, and one very tired guitar. Then the story shifts to St. Cecilia, a saint who loved music deeply and sang to God in her heart even when life became dangerous.

Kids learn that Cecilia lived in ancient Rome, where being a Christian could be scary. She was young and gentle, but her faith was strong. In the traditional account, when she was placed in a difficult marriage situation, she did not panic. She prayed, and through her witness, Valerian and his brother became Christians too.

The story does not pretend Cecilia’s life was easy. Christians were hunted, and Cecilia suffered because of her faith. But even in danger, she kept telling people about Jesus, forgiving her enemies, and worshiping God. Her courage was not loud and showy. It was steady, faithful, and full of love.

By the end, kids understand why St. Cecilia is called the patron saint of music. She sang because she loved God, not for fame, not for applause, but because her whole life belonged to Jesus. And every time kids sing a song of faith, they can join in her song too.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Song with Fr. Tim and the Kids
  • 0:54 – A Saint Who Loves Music More Than Fr. Tim?
  • 1:33 – Young Cecilia and Her Promise
  • 1:56 – Cecilia Was Getting Married
  • 2:35 – What Happened with Valerianis and Cecilia
  • 3:32 – A Cruel Roman Ruler and Cecilia’s Execution
  • 4:26 – The Final Punishment
  • 5:07 – She Lived and Prayed
  • 5:38 – What St. Cecilia Teaches Us

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:04] (bright music) (insects chirping)
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:07] (wood thuds)
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] (fire crackles)
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:11] (bright music continues) (insects chirps)
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:13] (transition whooshes)
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:16] (wolf howls) (insects chirping)
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:16] (guitar playing)
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:18] ♪ The animals they came on ♪
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:20] ♪ They came on by twosies, twosies ♪
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:22] ♪ The animals they came on ♪
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:24] ♪ They came on by twosies, twosies ♪
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:28] ♪ Elephants and kangaroosies, roosies ♪
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:32] ♪ Children of the Lord ♪
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:34] Again, one more song.
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:37] One more song, one more song.
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:41] You guys are gonna wear out my guitar strings.
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:42] I think it's time for a break.
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:45] Oh, I could bring my harmonica.
[00:00:45 --> 00:00:48] (harmonica playing)
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:52] Just stop, just stop, please, stop.
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:54] (transition boinks)
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:56] Hey, speaking of music,
[00:00:56 --> 00:00:57] did you know that there's a saint
[00:00:57 --> 00:00:59] who loved music even more than I do?
[00:00:59 --> 00:01:01] Who?
[00:01:01 --> 00:01:04] Was that an owl? (clock toots)
[00:01:04 --> 00:01:05] (child imitates drums)
[00:01:05 --> 00:01:08] This saint sang to God her whole life,
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:12] even when things got really dark, really scary.
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:13] Like spooky scary?
[00:01:13 --> 00:01:15] (villain evil laughs) - Like super spooky.
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:19] Let's just say it's the kind of story best told
[00:01:19 --> 00:01:20] around a campfire.
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:26] This is the haunting holy tale of Saint Cecilia,
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] the patron saint of music. (person screams)
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] Juicebox. (kids laugh)
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:38] Saint Cecilia lived a long, long time ago in ancient Rome.
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:41] Cecilia was young and gentle,
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:45] but her faith in God was strong like a lion.
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:48] (kids imitate lion)
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:52] She made a secret promise to God when she was very little.
[00:01:52 --> 00:01:55] She would belong to Him forever.
[00:01:55 --> 00:01:57] But one day, her father told her
[00:01:57 --> 00:02:00] that she was getting married
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:02] to a man she didn't choose,
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:05] and his name was Valerianus.
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:08] Oh, boy, imagine trying to spell that.
[00:02:08 --> 00:02:10] And he didn't believe in God.
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:13] That seems like a conflict of interest.
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:14] She didn't scream,
[00:02:14 --> 00:02:16] she didn't run away,
[00:02:16 --> 00:02:17] she prayed.
[00:02:17 --> 00:02:19] And guess what?
[00:02:19 --> 00:02:21] Her prayers were powerful,
[00:02:21 --> 00:02:25] so powerful that Valerianus became a Christian.
[00:02:25 --> 00:02:26] Yay.
[00:02:26 --> 00:02:28] And so did his brother.
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:30] They were all in for Jesus.
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:33] Yes, one point for God.
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:35] (kid claps)
[00:02:35 --> 00:02:37] So it was a happy ending?
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:38] (record rewinds)
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:39] Not quite.
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:43] In those days, Christians weren't just disliked,
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:45] they were hunted.
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:48] One day while burying the bodies of other believers,
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:50] Valerianus and his brother were caught.
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:53] Hey. - And they were sentenced
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:54] to death.
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:56] Oh, no.
[00:02:56 --> 00:02:59] Poor Cecilia, that stinks.
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:04] Yeah, she wept, but she didn't stop.
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:06] Cecilia kept preaching about Jesus
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:09] right in the middle of ancient Rome.
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:13] And Cecilia didn't just talk about God, she sang.
[00:03:13 --> 00:03:16] Even as things grew more dangerous,
[00:03:16 --> 00:03:19] she sang songs of praise in her home.
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:22] Some people say that they could hear her voice like a hymn
[00:03:22 --> 00:03:25] floating through the city streets.
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:27] ♪ I love Jesus ♪
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:30] ♪ I love Jesus ♪
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:32] ♪ He's the best ♪
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:37] Then one day, a cruel, cruel Roman ruler named Almachius
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:39] had enough of her.
[00:03:39 --> 00:03:42] He ordered her execution.
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:44] But he didn't want her to become a martyr,
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:48] so he came up with a sneaky, sneaky plan
[00:03:48 --> 00:03:50] just to keep her death on the DL.
[00:03:50 --> 00:03:52] What did he do?
[00:03:52 --> 00:03:55] He locked her in her own steam room,
[00:03:55 --> 00:04:00] and then he turned up the heat as high as it could go.
[00:04:00 --> 00:04:03] The air burned.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:05] The walls were dripping.
[00:04:05 --> 00:04:09] (sighs) I could use a ice cream cone.
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:13] And then when the guards opened the door the next morning,
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:15] (door creaks)
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:16] she was alive.
[00:04:17 --> 00:04:18] And the room,
[00:04:19 --> 00:04:21] covered in heavenly dew.
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:24] God had protected her.
[00:04:24 --> 00:04:25] Whoa, awesome.
[00:04:25 --> 00:04:28] But Almachius was furious.
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:31] "Why didn't my evil plan work?"
[00:04:31 --> 00:04:36] So he ordered the final punishment, the blade.
[00:04:36 --> 00:04:37] "I'm gonna chop her head off."
[00:04:39 --> 00:04:42] The sword was lifted high,
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:44] the crowd held their breath,
[00:04:44 --> 00:04:48] and then swoosh, it came down,
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:53] but Cecilia was still alive.
[00:04:53 --> 00:04:58] (kid gasps) Again, swoosh, still alive.
[00:04:58 --> 00:05:01] And one more time, swoosh,
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:04] Cecilia was hurt, bleeding,
[00:05:04 --> 00:05:06] but she was still alive.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:10] She lived for three more days.
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:12] And during that time,
[00:05:12 --> 00:05:15] she prayed with everyone who came to her.
[00:05:15 --> 00:05:17] She forgave her enemies.
[00:05:17 --> 00:05:20] She told people about Jesus,
[00:05:20 --> 00:05:24] even as she was dying, she worshiped God.
[00:05:24 --> 00:05:28] And then quietly, she went home to heaven.
[00:05:28 --> 00:05:30] She gave God everything, didn't she?
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:33] She sure did, even her life.
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] That's commitment.
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:37] And now, she's the same forever.
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:40] She must have loved God a lot.
[00:05:40 --> 00:05:42] Exactly, Saint Cecilia shows us
[00:05:42 --> 00:05:44] that even in the darkest moments,
[00:05:44 --> 00:05:47] when we stay close to God,
[00:05:47 --> 00:05:50] there is always light.
[00:05:50 --> 00:05:52] And so even in the dark,
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:56] even in danger, Cecilia sang.
[00:05:56 --> 00:06:00] Not for fame, not to be heard,
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:03] but because her heart belonged to God.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:06] That's why she's known as the patron saint of music.
[00:06:06 --> 00:06:09] Her whole life was a song of love to Jesus
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:13] and now, her voice is a part of heaven's choir.
[00:06:13 --> 00:06:16] (kid vocalizes)
[00:06:19 --> 00:06:20] That's beautiful.
[00:06:21 --> 00:06:24] And when we sing songs of faith,
[00:06:24 --> 00:06:29] campfire songs, silly songs, praise songs,
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:32] we're joining in her song too.
[00:06:32 --> 00:06:34] (guitar playing)
[00:06:34 --> 00:06:36] No matter where we are,
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:39] even out here underneath the stars.
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:43] So maybe tonight when you're lying in your sleeping bag
[00:06:43 --> 00:06:45] and the woods feel extra quiet,
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:49] say a prayer to Saint Cecilia,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:52] and maybe hum a little tune to God.
[00:06:52 --> 00:06:55] All right, campers, time for sleep,
[00:06:55 --> 00:06:59] but don't worry, God's lullaby is always playing.
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:05] (guitar playing) - Adios, amigos.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is Saint Cecilia?

Saint Cecilia is a Catholic saint from ancient Rome who loved Jesus deeply and stayed faithful even when it was dangerous. She is remembered for her courage, prayer, and love for God. She is also known as the patron saint of music.

Why is St. Cecilia the patron saint of music?

Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of music because tradition remembers her as someone who sang to the Lord from her heart, offering praise and devotion even in hard moments. She reminds kids that music can be a prayer.

What is Saint Cecilia's story for kids?

The Saint Cecilia story for kids is about a young woman who stayed faithful to Jesus in ancient Rome. In the traditional account, her prayer and witness helped others become Christians, and she kept praising God even when life became dangerous. Her story teaches courage, faith, forgiveness, and love.

What can kids learn from St. Cecilia?

Kids can learn that faith can stay strong even when life feels scary. St. Cecilia teaches that singing, praying, forgiving, and choosing Jesus are all ways to shine God's light. Her story also reminds kids that love for God can be brave.

How can families remember St. Cecilia at home?

Families can remember St. Cecilia by singing a simple song to God, saying a prayer before music practice, or thanking God for the gift of music. Kids can also ask St. Cecilia to pray for them because the saints in heaven intercede for us.

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Mass for Kids Explained with a Church Mass Board

In this Juice Box episode, kids build and play with a church Mass board while learning what happens at Mass so families can understand church as God’s house, a place where everyone belongs, listens to God’s Word, receives Jesus in the Eucharist, and goes out to love others. This is to help children understand what happens at Mass and why the church matters.

What Happens at Mass and Why It Matters

Mass for kids means helping children understand that Mass is not just “sitting quietly at church.” Mass is where God’s family gathers to pray, listen to Scripture, and receive Jesus in the Eucharist, and it is also where Christ’s sacrifice is made present to us in a special way as the memorial of His Passover. 

In this episode, kids use a church Mass board to build the church piece by piece: the people, the priest, the altar, the Bible, and the cross. Each piece helps explain something important about Catholic Mass for kids. Everyone belongs, the priest presides over prayer and helps lead the celebration, the Bible is God’s Word, and the altar is where the Eucharist is celebrated. 

The board also helps kids act out what happens at Mass: coming in, getting ready to pray, listening, praying together, receiving Jesus, and being sent out to love. And just like in real Mass, even when children are active, the activity is meant to help their hearts participate, and there is still room for silence and reflection.

For kids, this activity makes Mass feel less confusing and more real: church is God’s house, the Eucharist is Jesus truly present, and every Mass helps us love like Him.

Key Takeaways

  • Mass is where God’s family comes together to pray, listen to God’s Word, receive Jesus in the Eucharist, and remember that everyone belongs at church.
  • The church Mass board helps kids learn by building and playing, so big ideas like altar, priest, Bible, cross, and Eucharist feel easier to understand.
  • The people on the board remind kids that church is for everyone: moms, dads, grandparents, babies, kids, and the whole family of God.
  • The priest helps lead the Mass, and in the Eucharist he presides over the prayer and gives the Bread of eternal life.
  • The Bible reminds us to listen to God’s Word at Mass. 
  • The cross helps kids remember how much Jesus loves us, because Mass is the memorial of Christ’s Passover, His saving sacrifice. 
  • The altar points to the most special part of Mass: the Eucharist, where Catholics believe the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus, truly, really, and substantially. 
  • The moral is simple: Mass is not just something we watch, it’s something we enter into with our hearts, and then we go out to love others.

Episode Summary

This episode begins with a simple invitation: let’s build a church. As the child adds the church building, people, priest, altar, Bible, and cross, the Mass board becomes more than a toy. It becomes a way to understand what church is and why Mass matters.

First, kids learn that church is where God’s family gathers. Everyone belongs: families, children, grandparents, babies, and people of all ages. Then the priest is added, showing that the priest helps lead us in prayer and celebrates the Eucharist.

Next, the episode explains the important things kids see at church. The altar is where the Eucharist is celebrated, where Catholics believe Christ is truly present, and where the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Jesus.

The Bible reminds us that we listen to God’s Word at Mass.

The cross helps kids remember Jesus’ love and that Mass is the memorial of His Passover.

Then the board becomes a way to tell the story of Mass: we come in, get ready to pray, listen to Scripture, pray for others, receive Jesus in the Eucharist, and then go out to love people. The activity helps kids understand that Mass has meaning from beginning to end, and that what happens at Mass should shape how we live after we leave church.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – What Is Church?
  • 0:15 – Let’s Build a Church
  • 0:38 – Pretending to Go to Mass
  • 1:34 – What Happens at Mass
  • 2:10 – Jesus Comes in the Eucharist
  • 2:33 – Everyone Belongs at Church
  • 2:59 – More Beautiful Things at Church
  • 3:25 – Church Is God’s House
  • 3:37 – Make Your Own Church Story

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] What is church?
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:02] People will read the Bible.
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:05] My whole family does their souls.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] Well, we can find candles. We can find lots of stuff.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:09] There's an altar.
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:12] I like looking at the pretty windows.
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:15] Church is where God's family comes together.
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:17] Today, we're gonna build a church.
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:18] It's not like a real church,
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:20] but it's gonna be kinda like a church.
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:22] Let's play church.
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:23] "Juice Box."
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:25] (logo pops) (kids laugh)
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:27] Today, I'm gonna show you some of the things
[00:00:27 --> 00:00:28] that are at church.
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:31] Let's start out popping out these little felt people.
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:35] (bright instrumental music)
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:40] Let's pretend we're going to mass.
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:46] I am gonna put it right here. The altar.
[00:00:46 --> 00:00:48] The altar is one of the most important places
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:49] in the church.
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:52] At mass, the priest celebrates the Eucharist there.
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:54] The priest. Hello.
[00:00:57 --> 00:00:58] Does stuff.
[00:00:58 --> 00:01:00] The priest teaches us things.
[00:01:00 --> 00:01:03] They wear different colors for different seasons,
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:06] like ordinary time used for green.
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:12] He wears purple during Lent. White.
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:16] (bright instrumental music)
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:22] The cross reminds us how much Jesus loves us.
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:24] I'm gonna put the choir with the organ.
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:26] Singing helps us pray.
[00:01:26 --> 00:01:29] There always needs to be a chair for the priest.
[00:01:29 --> 00:01:31] Now, where does that go?
[00:01:31 --> 00:01:33] I'm gonna put that right there.
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:34] One of the most special things
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:37] that happens at church is the mass.
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:41] At mass we gather together, pray together, sing together,
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:43] and listen to God's Word in the Bible.
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:48] Now, let's do where they speak. Yeah, (indistinct).
[00:01:49 --> 00:01:52] They talk from the Bible.
[00:01:52 --> 00:01:56] (bright instrumental music)
[00:01:56 --> 00:02:00] Now, let's put up the tabernacle, Jesus's body.
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:04] Let's do the windows.
[00:02:04 --> 00:02:05] A window
[00:02:06 --> 00:02:07] here.
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:08] I think this is a good place.
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:14] Then we come to the most special part, the Eucharist.
[00:02:14 --> 00:02:16] In the Eucharist, Jesus comes
[00:02:16 --> 00:02:18] to us in a very real and special way.
[00:02:18 --> 00:02:21] (upbeat music)
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:36] At mass, all of us come together.
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:38] Moms, dads, babies, kids.
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:40] We all belong there.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:43] Not just grown ups go to church.
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:45] Kids go to church too.
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:46] The people remind us
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:48] that church is not just a building.
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:51] Church is God's family gathered together.
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:53] (upbeat music)
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:57] I think God likes it when you go to church.
[00:02:57 --> 00:02:59] The baptism fountain.
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:01] Mass isn't the only beautiful thing
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:03] that happens at church.
[00:03:03 --> 00:03:05] At church, babies can be baptized
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:07] and welcomed into God's family.
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:09] People can come quietly to pray
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:12] or spend time with Jesus in adoration.
[00:03:12 --> 00:03:15] People can receive forgiveness and confession,
[00:03:15 --> 00:03:16] and sometimes families
[00:03:16 --> 00:03:19] and friends gather to celebrate weddings, feast days,
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:21] and other joyful moments too.
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:29] Church is God's house, but it's also our home.
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:32] It's a place where we meet Jesus, grow in faith,
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:34] and belong to God's family.
[00:03:34 --> 00:03:35] Church is awesome.
[00:03:35 --> 00:03:37] What kind of church story would you make?
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:39] Bye friends. See you next time.
[00:03:39 --> 00:03:41] Make sure to check the description
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:43] to see where you can get your own church board.
[00:03:43 --> 00:03:45] And don't forget to subscribe
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Mass for kids?

Mass is the special prayer of the Church where Catholics gather to worship God. At Mass, we listen to God's Word, pray together, and receive Jesus in the Eucharist. For kids, Mass can be explained as God's family coming together in God's house.

What happens at Mass for kids?

At Mass, we come into church, get ready to pray, listen to the Bible, pray for others, celebrate the Eucharist, receive Jesus, and are sent out to love people. A simple way to explain it is: we gather, we listen, we receive Jesus, and we go out to live like Him.

Why is Catholic Mass important for kids?

Catholic Mass is important because it helps kids grow close to Jesus and understand that they belong to God's family. It teaches them how to pray, listen, give thanks, and love others. Most importantly, Mass brings us to the Eucharist, where Jesus comes to us. The Mass is also the sacrificial memorial of Christ's Passover, so it truly matters for our salvation.

What is the Eucharist for kids?

The Eucharist is Jesus. At Mass, Catholics believe the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus, truly present (this is what the Church calls "real" presence). For kids, a simple explanation is: Jesus loves us so much that He comes close to us in the Eucharist.

How does a church Mass board help kids understand Mass?

A church Mass board helps kids learn with their hands and imagination. By moving the people, priest, altar, Bible, and cross, kids can act out what happens at Mass and remember what each part means. It turns Mass from something confusing into a story they can see and play through, helping their participation reach their hearts, not just their hands.

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Free Mass Board Worksheet For Kids

Church is God’s house, where we pray, sing, listen to God’s Word, and receive Jesus in the Eucharist. This worksheet helps kids learn about the special things that happen at church and see why Mass is such an important and beautiful gift.

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The Song of Zechariah for Kids (Read + Pray Along)

In this Juice Box episode, kids hear the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, then pray along with the Song of Zechariah, so families can learn how God keeps His promises and brings peace through Jesus. A peaceful read-and-pray-along that helps kids understand The Song of Zechariah and remember that God keeps His promises, brings light into darkness, and prepares the way for Jesus.

Song of Zechariah for Kids (Explained Simply)

The Song of Zechariah for kids is a prayer of praise from Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. After waiting a long time for a child, Zechariah sees God’s promise fulfilled and responds with a beautiful prayer of mercy, freedom, forgiveness, and peace.

In this read-and-pray-along episode, kids hear that God promised to save His people and never forgot His covenant. Zechariah praises God for sending a Savior from the house of David and for remembering His holy covenant.

Zechariah also speaks over his son, John the Baptist, saying John will become a prophet who prepares the way for the Lord. John’s mission is to help people get ready for Jesus, so they can receive God’s salvation through the forgiveness of sins.

For kids, the Song of Zechariah teaches that God keeps His promises, even when waiting feels long, and He brings light, hope, and peace when things feel dark.

Key Takeaways

  • The Song of Zechariah is a prayer of praise that reminds kids that God keeps His promises, even when people have to wait.
  • Zechariah and Elizabeth waited a long time for a baby, and John the Baptist’s birth shows that God’s timing is full of meaning.
  • The prayer points to Jesus as the Savior God promised long ago through the prophets and through His covenant with Abraham.
  • John the Baptist has a special mission: he will prepare the way for Jesus and help people understand salvation, especially that it comes through forgiveness.
  • The Song of Zechariah uses strong images kids can remember, like light breaking into darkness and God guiding our feet into peace.
  • The moral is simple: when we don’t understand God’s timing, we can still trust Him because His promises are steady, His mercy is real, and His light always comes.

Episode Summary

This episode begins with the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, a couple who waited a very long time for a baby. When God finally made them a promise, Zechariah responded with praise.

Through a read-along from a Word on Fire children’s book, kids hear the Song of Zechariah as a prayer about God’s faithfulness. Zechariah praises God for coming to His people, redeeming them, and showing mercy by remembering His promises.

The prayer also looks ahead to John the Baptist. Zechariah says his child will be called a prophet of the Most High and will prepare the way for the Lord. In kid-friendly terms: John’s job is to help people get ready for Jesus.

By the end, kids hear the heart of the prayer: God brings light to people in darkness and guides us into peace. The episode helps children connect waiting, trust, mercy, forgiveness, and Jesus into one simple message. God keeps His promises.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Waiting and Trusting God
  • 0:22 – Zechariah’s Song Begins
  • 0:53 – God Comes to Save His People
  • 1:21 – God Keeps His Promise
  • 2:07 – John Prepares the Way
  • 2:33 – God Brings Light and Peace
  • 3:18 – God Always Keeps His Promises

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] Hi, friends, it's Dilly,
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:04] and today's story is about waiting
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:06] and trusting God.
[00:00:06 --> 00:00:07] Zachariah and his wife Elizabeth had waited
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:11] a really long time for a baby.
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:13] Then one day God made them a promise,
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:16] but Zachariah wasn't sure he believed it
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:19] and suddenly he couldn't talk.
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:22] But when that promise finally came true,
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:24] Zachariah burst into a beautiful prayer
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:26] called The Song of Zachariah,
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:30] all about how God keeps his promises.
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:33] This story from word on fire helps us hear it in a way
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:35] that's perfect for kids.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:38] All right, let's read it together.
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:40] Juice box! (laughs)
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:47] The song of Zachariah illustrated by Marin Piwowarski.
[00:00:53 --> 00:00:57] Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel.
[00:01:02 --> 00:01:06] He has come to his people and set them free.
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:14] He has raised up for us a mighty savior,
[00:01:14 --> 00:01:17] born of the house of his servant David.
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:24] Through his holy prophets, he promised of old
[00:01:28 --> 00:01:30] that he would save us from our enemies,
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] from the hands of all who hate us.
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:41] He promised to show mercy to our fathers
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:44] and to remember his holy covenant.
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:54] This was the oath he swore to our Father Abraham,
[00:01:55 --> 00:01:59] to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:01] free to worship him without fear,
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:03] holy and righteous in his sight
[00:02:03 --> 00:02:05] all the days of our life.
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:08] You, my child,
[00:02:08 --> 00:02:12] shall be called the prophet of the most high,
[00:02:12 --> 00:02:16] for you'll go before the Lord to prepare His way
[00:02:17 --> 00:02:21] to give his people knowledge of salvation
[00:02:21 --> 00:02:23] by the forgiveness of their sins.
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:35] In the tender compassion of our God,
[00:02:35 --> 00:02:38] the dawn from on high shall break upon us
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:49] to shine on those who dwell in darkness
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:51] and the shadow of death,
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:03] and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:20] What a story!
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:21] Zachariah reminds us
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:26] that even when we don't understand, God keeps His promises.
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:28] Parents, you can find the Song of Zachariah
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:29] from Word on Fire.
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:31] Just check the description below for the link,
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Song of Zechariah for kids?

The Song of Zechariah is a prayer Zechariah says after God keeps His promise and gives him and Elizabeth a son, John the Baptist. It praises God for mercy, freedom, forgiveness, and peace. For kids, it's a reminder that God remembers His people and keeps His promises.

What is the Canticle of Zechariah for kids?

The Canticle of Zechariah is another name for the Song of Zechariah. It's a Bible prayer that praises God for sending a Savior and preparing the way for Jesus. It also explains John the Baptist's mission in a beautiful, hopeful way.

What does the Zechariah prayer teach kids?

The Zechariah prayer teaches kids that God is faithful, even when waiting feels hard. It shows that God brings light into darkness and guides His people toward peace. It also teaches that forgiveness of sins is part of how God's salvation reaches us.

How does John the Baptist prepare the way for kids?

John the Baptist prepares the way by helping people get their hearts ready for Jesus. John points people toward Jesus, so they can receive God's salvation and forgiveness with mercy and peace. For kids, John's mission is a reminder that we can help others find Jesus through kindness, truth, and peace.

How can families pray the Song of Zechariah at home?

Families can read the prayer slowly, one short section at a time. Ask kids simple questions like, "What promise did God keep?" or "Where do you hear light and peace in this prayer?" You can also repeat one line before bedtime, like: "Guide our feet into the way of peace."

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Free Song of Zechariah Worksheet For Kids

Zechariah learned that God always keeps His promises. This worksheet helps kids remember his joyful song and thank God for the good things He has done.

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John the Baptist for Kids (St. John the Baptist Story + Wild Honey Cake)

In this Juice Box episode, kids bake a Wild Honey Cake while they learn about St. John the Baptist, why he lived simply, how he helped people get ready for Jesus, and what it means for kids to do the same with love and honesty. A fun cooking episode that teaches John the Baptist for kids while you bake a Wild Honey Cake, so kids remember who John was, what he did, and how to “point to Jesus” in everyday life.

Who's John the Baptist and What Does He Teach Kids About Jesus

St. John the Baptist lived in the wilderness and helped people get ready for Jesus. The Bible tells us that John wore simple clothing and ate simple food, locusts and wild honey, and this episode uses a Wild Honey Cake to make his story easy to remember.

As the cake comes together, kids learn John’s mission: he told people to repent, which means turn away from sin and come back to God. He wasn’t trying to be famous. He was humble and helped everyone recognize Jesus as the Savior, pointing Him out as “the Lamb of God.”

For kids, John the Baptist’s story shows that you don’t need to be loud to be holy. You can point others to Jesus by loving your family, being honest, forgiving quickly, and choosing what is good.

Key Takeaways

  • St. John the Baptist is a key saint because he helped people get ready for Jesus before Jesus began His public ministry.
  • John lived simply in the desert and showed that holiness isn’t about fancy stuff, it’s about a heart focused on God.
  • John preached repentance, which means turning away from sin, doing what’s right, and coming back to God.
  • John pointed people to Jesus (not to himself) and helped them recognize Jesus as “the Lamb of God.”
  • The Wild Honey Cake connects to John’s simple life and helps kids remember that preparing a “recipe” is like preparing your heart.
  • The moral is clear: we can “be like John” by living with humility and pointing to Jesus through love, honesty, forgiveness, and good choices.

Episode Summary

Dilly kicks off with a hilarious question: “Have you ever heard of someone eating bugs and honey?” (No, thank you.) Then the episode pivots to something much better: baking a Wild Honey Cake, using a recipe from the Word on Fire Kids cookbook.

As kids measure, mix, and wait for the cake to bake, they learn about St. John the Baptist for kids in a way that actually sticks. John lived in the wilderness, wore simple clothes, and ate simple food, locusts and wild honey, and this simple life helped people take his message seriously.

But the biggest thing about John isn’t his desert lifestyle, it’s his mission. John’s job was to help people prepare for Jesus. He told them to repent, which means turning away from sin and coming back to God.

And when Jesus appeared, John didn’t try to take the spotlight. John was a witness. He came to point to the Light, not to be the light himself, so others could recognize Jesus as the Savior.

The episode ends with a practical takeaway: you might not live in the wilderness, but you can still point people to Jesus by loving your family, being honest, forgiving others, and choosing what is good. And yes, you get cake.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Wild Honey Cake
  • 0:33 – Things We Need
  • 0:51 – A Little Bit About John
  • 1:20 – John’s Special Mission
  • 1:38 – John Lived in the Wilderness
  • 2:21 – John Points People to Jesus
  • 3:09 – The Honey Cake Is Ready

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:04] Have you ever heard of someone eating bugs and honey?
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:05] Ew.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:07] That might sound a little strange,
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:10] but I promise today we're making something much tastier.
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:12] Wild honey cake.
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:15] This recipe comes from the "Word on Fire Kids Cookbook,"
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:18] and it helps us remember a very important saint,
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:20] St. John the Baptist.
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:23] John lived in the wilderness, ate simple food,
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:26] and helped people get ready for Jesus.
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:28] So grab your grownup, wash your hands,
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:30] and let's get baking.
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:31] Juice Box.
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:33] (child laughing)
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:35] Here's everything we need
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:36] for our wild honey cake.
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:39] Flour, baking powder,
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:42] eggs, butter, salt,
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:46] and your favorite fruits to place on top at the end.
[00:00:46 --> 00:00:48] We're not going to need locust today,
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:51] but honey is the star of this cake.
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:56] The Bible tells us John ate wild honey in the wilderness.
[00:00:56 --> 00:01:00] This cake is a fun way to remember John's simple life,
[00:01:00 --> 00:01:01] and his special mission.
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:05] The church celebrates
[00:01:05 --> 00:01:07] the nativity of St. John the Baptist
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:09] every year on June 24th.
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:12] That means we celebrate his birthday.
[00:01:13 --> 00:01:15] And John's birthday is extra special
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:19] because God gave him a very important job.
[00:01:20 --> 00:01:22] John the Baptist was Jesus's cousin.
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:25] Before Jesus began teaching
[00:01:25 --> 00:01:26] and healing people,
[00:01:26 --> 00:01:30] John was already helping everyone get ready.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:34] He told people to turn away from sin and come back to God.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:38] John lived out in the wilderness.
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:40] He did not live in a palace.
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:43] He did not wear fancy clothes.
[00:01:43 --> 00:01:47] The Bible tells us he wore clothes made of camel's hair,
[00:01:47 --> 00:01:48] and ate locusts,
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:49] which are bugs,
[00:01:49 --> 00:01:51] and wild honey.
[00:01:52 --> 00:01:56] He was telling people, "Get ready, Jesus is coming."
[00:01:56 --> 00:02:00] John wanted people to prepare their hearts for the Savior.
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:03] When we bake, we have to prepare.
[00:02:03 --> 00:02:07] We gather the ingredients, we measure, we mix,
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:08] and we wait.
[00:02:08 --> 00:02:11] John helped people prepare too,
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:13] but he was not preparing a cake,
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:15] he was preparing hearts.
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:18] One of the most important things about John
[00:02:18 --> 00:02:22] is that he knew the story was not about him.
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:25] John did not say, "Everyone, look at me."
[00:02:25 --> 00:02:28] John pointed people to Jesus.
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:31] When Jesus came to the Jordan River,
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:34] John helped people recognize him.
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:38] John called Jesus the Lamb of God.
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:41] That means Jesus is the one who saves us.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:45] John's job was to help the world get ready for Jesus,
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:49] and God has a plan for us too.
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:52] Maybe we're not living in the wilderness like John.
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:56] Maybe we're not eating locusts and wild honey,
[00:02:56 --> 00:02:59] but we could still point people to Jesus.
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:04] We could do that by loving our family, by being honest,
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:06] by forgiving others,
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:07] and choosing what is good.
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:11] Our honey cake is ready.
[00:03:11 --> 00:03:13] This would be such a fun recipe to make with your family
[00:03:13 --> 00:03:16] for the birthday of St. John the Baptist.
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:21] You could bake the cake, read about John in the Bible,
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] and talk about how your family can prepare
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:25] your hearts for Jesus.
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:29] Thanks for baking with me today.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is John the Baptist for kids?

John the Baptist is a saint who helped people get ready for Jesus. He lived simply, preached repentance, and pointed everyone toward Jesus. He's important because he prepared the way for the Lord.

What is the John the Baptist story for kids?

John lived in the wilderness and taught people to turn away from sin and come back to God. He told everyone, "Get ready, Jesus is coming!" When Jesus arrived, John pointed to Him and helped people recognize Jesus as the Lamb of God.

What does "repent" mean for kids?

Repent means to say sorry to God for sin and choose to do what's right again. It's a "turnaround" word: you stop going the wrong way and come back to God. John taught people to repent so their hearts would be ready for Jesus.

Why is St. John the Baptist important?

John helped people recognize Jesus as the Savior. He didn't make the story about himself. He made it about Jesus, the Light, and called people to get their hearts ready.

How can kids point people to Jesus like John the Baptist?

Kids can point to Jesus by loving their family, telling the truth, forgiving quickly, praying, and choosing what is good. It's not about being perfect, but about trying to live like Jesus in small, real ways every day.

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Free St. John The Baptist Worksheet For Kids

St. John the Baptist helped people get ready for Jesus. This worksheet helps kids remember that we can prepare our hearts for Jesus too by praying, saying sorry, and choosing what is good.

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Complete the Pattern

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St. Francis for Kids (Saint Francis Catholic Bedtime Story)

In this Juice Box bedtime story, kids meet St. Francis of Assisi and hear how a prayer before a crucifix changed his whole life, teaching families that God can call us to love, serve, and rebuild with joy. Stories like this help children make room in their hearts for the truth, because good stories capture attention and engage the imagination, giving families a fuller picture than short, scattered ideas.

Who Is St. Francis and Why Is He Important for Kids?

This Saint Francis story for kids begins with Francesco (Francis) praying in a quiet, broken church, staring at the crucifix. Then he hears Jesus speak: “Repair my Church.” Francis takes the words seriously and decides to start rebuilding. 

Francis gives up his old life and tries to obey God, but people don’t understand him, especially his father, who is angry when Francis uses cloth and money to help repair the church of San Damiano. Francis is brought before the bishop, and in a brave moment, he chooses God over his old identity. 

Francis returns to San Damiano and begins rebuilding stone by stone with his hammer, nails, and steady work. And he’s not alone for long; others begin to join him, and the work becomes bigger than one person. 

For kids, St. Francis shows that following God can feel scary at first, but obedience brings freedom, courage, and a heart ready to serve.

Key Takeaways

  • St. Francis of Assisi hears Jesus say, “Repair my Church,” while praying before the crucifix, and he chooses to listen.
  • Francis gives up his old life to follow God, even when people don’t understand him and think he’s making a bad choice.
  • Francis faces conflict with his father and learns that doing the right thing can cost something, but it can also make you truly free.
  • With the bishop’s guidance, Francis lets go of what he once clung to and begins living for God with a new kind of joy.
  • Francis rebuilds the church of San Damiano stone by stone, showing kids that big missions start with small, faithful steps.
  • The moral is simple: when God asks you to love and serve, you don’t need to be “big” to begin, you just need to say yes and keep going.

Episode Summary

This story starts in silence. Francesco is alone in a broken church, gazing at the crucifix, remembering how empty his old life felt. Then everything changes with one sentence from Jesus: “Repair my Church.” 

Francis looks around and sees missing stones and scattered pieces. So he starts there. He tries to gather what he can to rebuild San Damiano, but his new mission causes trouble. His father is furious and drags him before the bishop, accusing Francis of being reckless and untrustworthy. 

Instead of answering with anger, Francis chooses a different kind of bravery. In front of the bishop and the town, he doesn’t try to “win” the argument. He lets go of who he used to be and chooses God as his Father. It’s a choice that shows faith sometimes means trusting God even when it feels uncomfortable. 

Then Francis goes back to the church and begins rebuilding for real: hammer, stones, nails, and steady work. Soon, other people are inspired and join him. The episode lands a kid-sized truth: God often changes the world through humble people who keep doing the next right thing.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – St. Francis Prays Before the Crucifix
  • 0:37 – Francis Remembers His Past
  • 1:47 – Jesus Says Repair My Church
  • 2:10 – Francis Sees the Broken Church
  • 2:39 – Walking Through Assisi
  • 3:18 – Francis Goes to His Father’s Shop
  • 4:30 – Pietro Finds Francis Selling Cloth
  • 5:23 – Francis Wants to Repair San Damiano
  • 5:46 – Francis Is Taken to the Bishop
  • 6:47 – Francis Explains What God Asked
  • 7:15 – The Bishop Tells Francis to Trust God
  • 7:46 – Francis Gives Everything Up
  • 8:32 – Francis Walks Into the Woods
  • 9:04 – Francis Feels Truly Free
  • 9:37 – Francis Is Mocked and Hurt
  • 10:19 – Francis Keeps Singing
  • 11:00 – Francis Asks for Building Supplies
  • 12:01 – Francis Starts Rebuilding San Damiano
  • 12:20 – Bernard Joins Francis
  • 13:01 – Let’s Rebuild

Transcript

[00:00:01 --> 00:00:02] (soft meditative music)
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:05] The silent echo of the hollow church resonated
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] in Francesco's ears.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:11] His weary eyes would have fallen to the weight of sleep
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:13] had they not been fixed on the crucifix.
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:19] He stared at the image of Jesus, pierced, bleeding,
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:21] yet docile to the Father.
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:26] Francis looked down at his own hands, dry, healthy,
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:30] the hands which he had employed in so many sins.
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:33] He looked back up to the crucifix
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:36] and was flooded with memories from his life.
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:40] He remembered the foul stench of the dungeon.
[00:00:40 --> 00:00:43] His heart ached when he remembered sitting all alone,
[00:00:43 --> 00:00:45] cold and abandoned.
[00:00:45 --> 00:00:48] Only after a year was his ransom paid.
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:52] A whole year of his life with nothing to do but pray,
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:53] and he did it.
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:59] "Jesus, you were there and I didn't see you,"
[00:00:59 --> 00:01:00] he said to himself.
[00:01:02 --> 00:01:05] He remembered the many nights he had spent with friends
[00:01:05 --> 00:01:06] leading them into sin.
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:11] "Jesus, you were there and I spat on you,"
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:12] he said to himself.
[00:01:13 --> 00:01:14] He remembered the rush he felt
[00:01:14 --> 00:01:18] as he dawned his finest armor, mounted his donkey,
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:19] and rode off to battle,
[00:01:19 --> 00:01:22] a rush that was quickly put to an end
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:24] when he had that faded dream.
[00:01:25 --> 00:01:28] "Jesus, only then did I see you."
[00:01:29 --> 00:01:31] Francesco closed his eyes,
[00:01:31 --> 00:01:33] causing moisture to turn to tears,
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:35] which rolled down his unshaven cheeks.
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:38] He opened his eyes
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:41] and stared at the crucifix, saying nothing.
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:46] Only pondering the image of Jesus crucified for him.
[00:01:47 --> 00:01:50] "Francesco, repair my church."
[00:01:52 --> 00:01:55] Francesco stared at the crucifix.
[00:01:56 --> 00:01:59] "Francesco, repair my church."
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:06] Francesco stood up, genuflected, and left the church.
[00:02:08 --> 00:02:10] (door jostles)
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:12] Francesco turned around
[00:02:12 --> 00:02:15] and examined the large exterior of the church.
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:19] He noticed many stones missing from the facade.
[00:02:19 --> 00:02:22] He walked up and put his finger in one of the holes,
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:25] causing dust to sprinkle onto the ground.
[00:02:25 --> 00:02:27] "Hmm," he said to himself.
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:32] He reached into his empty pockets, feeling only cloth.
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:37] Francesco looked down the road as an idea came to mind.
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:42] He started walking down the winding roads of Assisi,
[00:02:42 --> 00:02:45] looking down the hillside at the rolling fields
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:48] and pondering the creative brilliance of God.
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:51] He looked up at the countless stars,
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:54] reflecting on how small he was in the scope of the world.
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:59] His mind flashed to an image of his old armor
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:00] decorated in gold.
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:04] Francesco The Great, he wanted to be called.
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:08] He looked back up at the sky.
[00:03:08 --> 00:03:12] "Have mercy, Lord," he whispered quietly.
[00:03:13 --> 00:03:15] Francesco turned around a sharp corner
[00:03:15 --> 00:03:18] and walked down another winding stone road.
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:22] He came to a small storefront with a red awning.
[00:03:22 --> 00:03:22] (keys jingling)
[00:03:22 --> 00:03:25] He reached in his pocket, pulled out his key,
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:26] and used it to open the door.
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:31] He extended his hands, feeling for his desk.
[00:03:31 --> 00:03:34] His hands found their way to the desk drawer.
[00:03:34 --> 00:03:37] He opened it, retrieved his matches,
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:39] struck one and lit a candle.
[00:03:39 --> 00:03:43] He turned around, opened the creaky closet door
[00:03:43 --> 00:03:45] and sifted through a pile of cloth.
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:51] "Hmm," he murmured to himself, looking for the perfect type.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:52] "Hmm, hmm."
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:56] He kept looking and looking until...
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:00] "Pietro, how do you do?"
[00:04:00 --> 00:04:03] "Very well, and you," responded Pietro.
[00:04:04 --> 00:04:06] "Really? How interesting."
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:10] "Should I not be well," asked Pietro.
[00:04:10 --> 00:04:12] "Well, I thought with that boy of yours running around
[00:04:12 --> 00:04:16] like a mad man, you might be a bit ashamed."
[00:04:17 --> 00:04:20] Pietro stood silently, flinching his teeth.
[00:04:21 --> 00:04:24] "Francesco," he whispered angrily.
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:29] Pietro began to stomp down the Assisian roads,
[00:04:29 --> 00:04:30] breathing heavily.
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:33] He turned around when he heard a familiar voice
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:34] in the distance.
[00:04:34 --> 00:04:38] "Sir, I noticed you have a tear in your trousers.
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:40] I've got some cloth right here.
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:42] I'll sell it to you for a fair price."
[00:04:43 --> 00:04:47] Pietro fumed as he saw his son selling cloth on the streets.
[00:04:48 --> 00:04:50] "Francesco!"
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:53] "Papa?" asked Francesco.
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:55] "Francesco."
[00:04:56 --> 00:04:58] "Hello, Father."
[00:04:58 --> 00:05:01] "Francesco, what are you holding?"
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:03] "Money," said Francesco.
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:05] "Where did you get that money?"
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:08] "A sale," said Francesco.
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:10] "A sale of what?"
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:13] "Cloth," said Francesco.
[00:05:13 --> 00:05:15] "Cloth from where?"
[00:05:15 --> 00:05:16] "The business."
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:18] "My business?"
[00:05:18 --> 00:05:21] "I thought it was our business."
[00:05:21 --> 00:05:23] "What do you need the money for?"
[00:05:23 --> 00:05:27] "I want to repair the church of San Damiano.
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:29] It's very old, and Jesus told me."
[00:05:29 --> 00:05:33] Pietro inhaled sharply and grabbed Francesco by the hair.
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] "Get over here."
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:37] Francesco's father dragged him through town,
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:39] murmuring to himself,
[00:05:39 --> 00:05:42] "I can't believe my son is acting this way.
[00:05:42 --> 00:05:43] This is an embarrassment.
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:46] Nobody's going to respect me ever again."
[00:05:46 --> 00:05:49] As Pietro and Francesco arrived at the cathedral,
[00:05:49 --> 00:05:53] the bishop of Assisi was already on his way out.
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:57] "Your Excellency," shouted Francesco's father.
[00:05:57 --> 00:05:59] "Yes?" said the bishop.
[00:05:59 --> 00:06:02] "My son is a scoundrel."
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:04] "What did he do," asked the bishop.
[00:06:04 --> 00:06:08] "He, well, he sold cloth."
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:12] "He sold cloth," asked the bishop.
[00:06:12 --> 00:06:13] "Yes."
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:16] "Isn't that what you do for a living?"
[00:06:17 --> 00:06:22] "Yes, but he sold cloth from my business."
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:24] "Doesn't he work there?"
[00:06:24 --> 00:06:25] "Yes."
[00:06:26 --> 00:06:30] "Isn't that a job well done," asked the bishop.
[00:06:30 --> 00:06:33] "He took the cloth from my shop and sold it
[00:06:33 --> 00:06:36] so that he could repair some church."
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:37] "I see."
[00:06:37 --> 00:06:40] "He's a thief."
[00:06:40 --> 00:06:42] The bishop looked at Francesco.
[00:06:42 --> 00:06:44] "Hello, son."
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:47] "Hello, your Excellency," said Francesco.
[00:06:47 --> 00:06:50] "Why did you take the cloth from your father's shop?"
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:52] "Well, your Excellency,
[00:06:52 --> 00:06:55] the Lord asked me to repair his church.
[00:06:55 --> 00:06:56] I was trying to get some money
[00:06:56 --> 00:06:59] to do some work on San Damiano."
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:02] "I see," said the bishop.
[00:07:02 --> 00:07:05] "I did not mean any harm by it," said Francesco.
[00:07:05 --> 00:07:08] "I trust not," said the bishop.
[00:07:08 --> 00:07:09] "You're a good young man.
[00:07:09 --> 00:07:10] You're doing a good thing,
[00:07:10 --> 00:07:13] but it looks like you upset your father."
[00:07:13 --> 00:07:15] "You could say that again."
[00:07:15 --> 00:07:18] "Give him the money you made on the cloth
[00:07:18 --> 00:07:20] and trust that God will provide."
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:22] "He will, I know it."
[00:07:22 --> 00:07:25] Francesco looked at the bishop.
[00:07:25 --> 00:07:28] He looked deeply into his father's eyes.
[00:07:28 --> 00:07:31] The eyes of a father which looked only at his eyes,
[00:07:31 --> 00:07:34] but never at his heart.
[00:07:34 --> 00:07:37] The eyes of a mortal man that would one day die.
[00:07:37 --> 00:07:39] He looked down at the clothes
[00:07:39 --> 00:07:42] with which his father had provided him.
[00:07:42 --> 00:07:46] He looked back up at his father one last time
[00:07:46 --> 00:07:47] and began to take them off.
[00:07:49 --> 00:07:53] "Francesco, what are you doing," asked Pietro.
[00:07:53 --> 00:07:58] "Pietro Bernardone is no longer my father."
[00:07:58 --> 00:08:01] "What are you talking about?"
[00:08:01 --> 00:08:05] "From now on, I can say with complete freedom,
[00:08:05 --> 00:08:08] our Father, who art in heaven."
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:11] Francesco had stripped down only to rags.
[00:08:11 --> 00:08:15] Among the confused crowd, he saw a young man,
[00:08:15 --> 00:08:18] very short and thin, with a tear rolling down his cheek.
[00:08:18 --> 00:08:23] In his eyes, Francesco saw all the longing in the world.
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:27] Francesco smiled at the young man, then at his father,
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] turned away and began to sing.
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:32] ♪ Ah ♪
[00:08:32 --> 00:08:34] He walked off into the freezing woods,
[00:08:34 --> 00:08:37] leaving his father and his clothes behind.
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:41] Pietro stared, his mouth hanging open,
[00:08:41 --> 00:08:43] as his son left him.
[00:08:43 --> 00:08:46] He felt a tap on his shoulder.
[00:08:46 --> 00:08:49] He turned around and saw the thin teary-eyed young man.
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:54] "Pardon me," said the young man, "My name is Bernard.
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:56] I think you are misunderstanding what-"
[00:08:56 --> 00:08:59] "Don't pay any attention to him," yelled Pietro
[00:08:59 --> 00:09:02] as he stormed off, kicking his son's clothes in the dirt.
[00:09:04 --> 00:09:09] For the first time ever, Francesco truly felt free.
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:12] He looked up to heaven, threw his arms in the air,
[00:09:12 --> 00:09:15] and basked in the glory of God.
[00:09:15 --> 00:09:19] "Father, you are enough," he yelled.
[00:09:19 --> 00:09:20] As Francesco walked through the woods,
[00:09:20 --> 00:09:23] he looked down at the stones beneath his feet.
[00:09:24 --> 00:09:25] "Hmm."
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:27] He picked one up.
[00:09:27 --> 00:09:30] He examined the stone from every angle.
[00:09:30 --> 00:09:32] He picked up another and another and another.
[00:09:33 --> 00:09:36] Just as he was about to walk off with his stones,
[00:09:36 --> 00:09:37] he heard a voice behind him.
[00:09:37 --> 00:09:41] "Well, well, well, if it isn't Francesco."
[00:09:41 --> 00:09:45] Francesco turned and saw a group of three men.
[00:09:45 --> 00:09:46] He had seen these guys before
[00:09:46 --> 00:09:49] and knew they were up to no good.
[00:09:49 --> 00:09:51] "Gentlemen," he said as he nodded
[00:09:51 --> 00:09:53] and began to walk past them.
[00:09:53 --> 00:09:56] "What happened to his clothes," teased one of the men.
[00:09:57 --> 00:10:01] As Francesco passed by, one of the men stuck his foot out.
[00:10:01 --> 00:10:04] Francesco tripped and thudded to the ground.
[00:10:04 --> 00:10:06] "Get him," yelled the men,
[00:10:06 --> 00:10:09] as they hit him and punched him and kicked him.
[00:10:11 --> 00:10:14] They picked up Francesco and threw him in the snowbank.
[00:10:15 --> 00:10:19] The men ran away, leaving Francesco in the chilly snowbank.
[00:10:19 --> 00:10:22] But Francesco began to sing.
[00:10:22 --> 00:10:23] ♪ Ah ♪
[00:10:23 --> 00:10:24] Francesco pulled himself
[00:10:24 --> 00:10:26] out of the chilly snow.
[00:10:26 --> 00:10:30] "Cold and chill, bless the Lord," he exclaimed,
[00:10:30 --> 00:10:32] as he continued his song.
[00:10:32 --> 00:10:34] He walked through the snowy woods,
[00:10:34 --> 00:10:38] sticks crackling beneath his feet, singing all the while.
[00:10:38 --> 00:10:40] He kept his eyes on the ground,
[00:10:40 --> 00:10:42] searching for big round stones.
[00:10:44 --> 00:10:45] After collecting his stones,
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:49] Francesco sang his way back into the city of Assisi.
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:53] He heard a child say, "Mommy, why is that man singing
[00:10:53 --> 00:10:54] with no clothes on?"
[00:10:55 --> 00:11:00] He kept on singing, heading back up the winding road.
[00:11:00 --> 00:11:01] On his way back to the church,
[00:11:01 --> 00:11:04] he entered a small storefront.
[00:11:04 --> 00:11:07] "Excuse me, sir," he asked the shopkeeper,
[00:11:07 --> 00:11:08] "I don't have any money.
[00:11:08 --> 00:11:10] You see, I've given up everything to-"
[00:11:10 --> 00:11:13] "Everything," asked the shopkeeper.
[00:11:13 --> 00:11:16] "Everything," said Francesco, "For God."
[00:11:16 --> 00:11:17] "Wow."
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:19] "Could I take a hammer, some nails,
[00:11:19 --> 00:11:22] and a few other building materials."
[00:11:22 --> 00:11:25] "What are you going to do with it," asked the shopkeeper.
[00:11:25 --> 00:11:29] "San Damiano, the church, I'm going to fix it."
[00:11:29 --> 00:11:33] "Well, I guess I can't say no to that," said the shopkeeper
[00:11:33 --> 00:11:36] as he packed a basket full of building materials
[00:11:36 --> 00:11:38] and gave it to Francesco.
[00:11:38 --> 00:11:41] Francesco looked down at his pile of stones.
[00:11:41 --> 00:11:43] "I don't want to ask too much,
[00:11:43 --> 00:11:46] but do you have extra stones as well?"
[00:11:46 --> 00:11:48] "Sure," said the shopkeeper,
[00:11:48 --> 00:11:50] "I'll have some of my workers deliver it to you
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:51] at the church."
[00:11:51 --> 00:11:55] "Praise God for you, sir," said Francesco.
[00:11:55 --> 00:11:57] He took the basket and exited the shop.
[00:11:59 --> 00:12:01] He continued up the winding road.
[00:12:01 --> 00:12:04] When he arrived at the church of San Damiano,
[00:12:04 --> 00:12:06] he stood outside the door and looked up
[00:12:06 --> 00:12:08] at the exterior of the church.
[00:12:08 --> 00:12:11] He spotted a missing stone near the door.
[00:12:11 --> 00:12:14] "Hmm," he said as he looked down at his basket.
[00:12:14 --> 00:12:16] He removed a stone and a hammer,
[00:12:16 --> 00:12:18] approached the gap in the wall,
[00:12:18 --> 00:12:20] and began to hammer the new stone in.
[00:12:20 --> 00:12:22] "Francesco?"
[00:12:22 --> 00:12:26] Francesco stopped hammering for a moment, but heard nothing.
[00:12:26 --> 00:12:27] He continued.
[00:12:28 --> 00:12:29] "Francesco?"
[00:12:29 --> 00:12:32] This time Francesco was sure he heard something.
[00:12:32 --> 00:12:35] He turned around and saw a young man standing behind him.
[00:12:36 --> 00:12:40] "Hello," said Francesco, "What's your name?"
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:41] "Bernard."
[00:12:42 --> 00:12:44] His voice was so soft,
[00:12:44 --> 00:12:47] Francesco felt as though he was talking to a child.
[00:12:47 --> 00:12:49] "Hello, Bernard."
[00:12:49 --> 00:12:50] "May I join you?"
[00:12:51 --> 00:12:53] Francesco smiled.
[00:12:53 --> 00:12:55] He pointed at the basket.
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:58] The young man picked up a stone and hammer.
[00:12:58 --> 00:13:01] Francesco looked at young Bernard.
[00:13:01 --> 00:13:02] He looked up at the church.
[00:13:03 --> 00:13:04] "Let's rebuild."
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is St. Francis for kids?

St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic saint who followed Jesus in a simple, joyful way. He listened to God's call, gave up his old life, and chose to serve others. Kids remember him for courage, humility, and a heart ready to help.

What is the Saint Francis story for kids about?

It's about a young man who hears Jesus say, "Repair my Church," while praying in front of a crucifix. Francis gives up his old life, faces misunderstanding, and starts rebuilding the church of San Damiano stone by stone. His story shows how obedience to God can lead to freedom and joy.

What does "Repair my Church" mean?

In the story, Francis starts by literally repairing a broken church building. But it also points to something bigger: helping God's people grow stronger in faith and love. It means rebuilding what's broken, inside and outside, with God's help.

Why is St. Francis important for kids?

Because kids often feel small, Francis shows that God can use humble people to do big good. His story teaches kids to listen to God, be brave when others don't understand, and take small steps that matter. It's courage with a gentle heart.

Why are Catholic bedtime stories for kids helpful?

Because stories help kids remember faith with their hearts, not just their brains. Good stories capture attention and engage the imagination, and they can offer a fuller context for truth than short, scattered messages. This is exactly why saints like Francis can feel close and real, like companions on the road of trust, prayer, and love.

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Sacred Heart of Jesus Explained for Kids

In this special Juice Box video collection for children, kids learn that the Sacred Heart is not just a picture. Sacred images are meant to awaken and nourish faith in the mystery of Christ, so that through them we are drawn to the One whom we adore.

This Catholic kids video collection helps children learn about the Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Margaret Mary, Divine Mercy, Confession, Corpus Christi, and the Eucharist. Each video points back to one central truth: Jesus loves every person with a merciful, pierced, redeeming Heart, and He calls us to come closer to Him through prayer, the sacraments, and conversion.

Sacred Heart of Jesus for Kids: What Does the Sacred Heart Mean?

The Sacred Heart of Jesus helps children understand that Jesus’ love is real, personal, merciful, and sacrificial. It is not simply a symbol of kindness or a comforting religious image. It points us to the living Christ, who loves us, suffers for us, forgives us, and draws us back to the Father.

Many Sacred Heart images include flames, thorns, and a cross.

The flames call to mind Christ’s burning charity. His love is not cold, distant, or passive. It is alive and full of mercy.

The thorns point to the suffering Jesus endured out of love. They remind children that Jesus’ love is not shallow. He truly gave Himself for us.

The cross reminds us that His love is most clearly revealed in the Passion, and that His self-gift brings us back to God.

For kids, the Sacred Heart can be explained simply: Jesus loves you with His whole Heart. His Heart is full of mercy, and He wants you to stay close to Him.

How the Sacred Heart Connects to Confession and the Eucharist

The Sacred Heart devotion should lead us to live as Christ’s disciples, especially through the sacraments.

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life,” containing and expressing the fullness of Christian prayer and drawing us into communion with God. When children learn about the Sacred Heart, they are also learning that Jesus does not love us from far away. He gives Himself to us and invites us into communion with Him.

Jesus also calls us to conversion. The Sacrament of Penance, also called Confession, restores us to God’s grace and reconciles us with Him in intimate friendship. Those who receive it with repentance receive pardon from God’s mercy and are strengthened by spiritual consolation.

This is why Confession is not something children need to see only as scary or embarrassing. It is a gift of mercy. Through Confession, Jesus welcomes us back and helps us begin again.

St. Margaret Mary for Kids and the Living Devotion

Kids also learn about St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, whom Christ chose to help spread devotion to His Sacred Heart, including special devotion tied to the first Fridays.

St. Margaret Mary’s story helps children see that devotion to the Sacred Heart is not only something from a prayer card or a church window. It is a living invitation to love Jesus, trust Him, receive Him, and respond to His mercy. Through her witness, children can learn that saints are real people who listened to Jesus and helped others come closer to Him.

Divine Mercy, Trust, and Coming Closer to Jesus

This collection also connects the Sacred Heart to Divine Mercy, because God’s mercy is meant to heal and renew hearts.

St. Faustina’s writings describe Christ sending her to proclaim His message of mercy and to exhort souls to trust in His merciful Heart. For children, this connection can be explained simply: Jesus wants us to trust Him. His mercy is greater than our sins, fears, and failures.

Divine Mercy helps children see that Jesus does not only love us when we are perfect. He calls us to come close, ask for forgiveness, and trust His Heart.

A Devotion That Supports the Church’s Worship

This video is designed to help children pray and grow in love for Jesus, while keeping the right order.

Popular devotions are valuable and spiritually fruitful when they are grounded in Scripture and Tradition and harmonized with the liturgy, which is the Church’s supreme act of worship.

That means devotion to the Sacred Heart should never replace the Mass, the Eucharist, Confession, or the life of the Church. Instead, it should help children and families love Jesus more deeply and participate more fully in the Church’s worship.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic devotion that helps us contemplate Christ Himself: His love, mercy, and sacrifice.
  • The Sacred Heart is not just a picture. Sacred images are meant to awaken and nourish faith and draw us toward Christ.
  • The flames call to mind Christ’s burning charity, the thorns point to His suffering, and the cross reminds us of His Passion and saving self-gift.
  • Devotion to the Sacred Heart should lead us toward the sacraments, especially the Eucharist and Confession.
  • St. Margaret Mary helped spread devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including special devotion tied to the first Fridays.
  • Divine Mercy reminds children that Jesus calls us to trust in His merciful Heart and come close to Him through prayer, repentance, and conversion.

Episode Summary

This special Juice Box compilation helps children learn what the Sacred Heart of Jesus means and why this devotion matters in the Catholic faith. Through stories, crafts, LEGO-style builds, coloring activities, and simple explanations, kids are invited to see the Sacred Heart as a sign of Christ’s love, mercy, and sacrifice.

The video collection introduces children to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, whom Christ chose to help spread devotion to His Sacred Heart. Her story helps kids understand that Jesus wants people to know His love and respond to it with faith, trust, and devotion.

The collection also connects the Sacred Heart to Divine Mercy, Confession, Corpus Christi, and the Eucharist. These teachings help children see that Jesus’ love is not only something we talk about. His love reaches us through the life of the Church, especially through the sacraments.

Children will learn that Confession is a gift of mercy and that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The Sacred Heart points them toward Jesus, who forgives, heals, nourishes, and draws us into communion with God.

By the end, children are invited to remember one central truth: Jesus loves every person with a merciful, pierced, redeeming Heart, and He calls us to come closer to Him through prayer, the sacraments, and conversion.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Sacred Heart and St. Margaret Mary
  • 15:20 – Holy Family Coloring Page
  • 25:40 – Divine Mercy for Kids
  • 32:40 – LEGO Confessional
  • 38:16 – What is Corpus Christi?
  • 42:20 – Valentine’s Sacred Heart Crafts

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[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] June is a special month.
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:04] When we remember the sacred heart of Jesus,
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:08] his heart reminds us how much he loves us, forgives us,
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:11] and wants us to be close to him.
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:14] But where did this beautiful devotion come from?
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:15] Let's hear the story of St.
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:19] Margaret Mary and build the sacred heart together.
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:20] Whoa, look at this heart.
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:24] It has flames, thorns, and a cross on top.
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:28] That's not just any heart. That's the sacred heart of Jesus.
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:30] A long time ago, Jesus showed his heart
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:32] to a sister named Margaret Mary so
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:34] that she can tell the whole world
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:37] that his heart is burning with love for us.
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:40] So listen close because this story begins with a heartbeat.
[00:00:40 --> 00:00:41] Juice bark
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:50] The beating heart.
[00:00:53 --> 00:00:54] Sister Margaret. Mary breathed in
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:59] and out deeply with each breath.
[00:00:59 --> 00:01:01] She felt like she was breathing out all
[00:01:01 --> 00:01:03] of her anxieties and troubles.
[00:01:04 --> 00:01:07] Here. She did not have to worry about anything.
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:12] Here she could be seen as she truly was.
[00:01:13 --> 00:01:16] Every time she had the impulse to move,
[00:01:16 --> 00:01:20] she took another deep breath and relaxed herself even more.
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:26] She listened to the comforting sound of his heartbeat.
[00:01:26 --> 00:01:28] With each beat, she could sense
[00:01:28 --> 00:01:31] how much love was in his heart.
[00:01:31 --> 00:01:32] So much love
[00:01:32 --> 00:01:37] that she sensed an aching Margaret.
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:40] Mary gently looked up at the face of Jesus
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:44] and considered what a gift it was to rest upon his heart.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:48] After Jesus departed from her sister,
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:52] Margaret Mary sat in the chapel staring at the tabernacle.
[00:01:52 --> 00:01:57] For a long time, she had no thoughts or words,
[00:01:57 --> 00:02:00] but lost herself in a gaze of love.
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:03] She heard a door behind her creak open,
[00:02:03 --> 00:02:05] but she couldn't bring herself
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:06] to look away from the tabernacle.
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:09] Though she could hear the clamor
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:11] of somebody entering the chapel
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:15] and sitting down, she was not taken from her gaze.
[00:02:16 --> 00:02:19] After a long time, she quietly stood up.
[00:02:19 --> 00:02:21] Jen deflected to the tabernacle
[00:02:21 --> 00:02:24] and walked to the back of the chapel and out the door.
[00:02:25 --> 00:02:28] She turned right and walked on a long dark
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:29] hallway towards her cell.
[00:02:29 --> 00:02:33] She passed two of her fellow sisters and they waved to her,
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:36] but she did not even perceive them.
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:39] Her heart was still in the chapel with Jesus.
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:42] She approached her cell, opened the door and empty.
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:45] The room was dark.
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:46] She closed her eyes
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:48] and held them tight so that they could adjust.
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:52] When she opened her eyes, she could see only the figure
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:53] of items in her room
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:57] and she began to feel around for her nightstand drawer.
[00:02:57 --> 00:03:00] She felt the drawer opened it
[00:03:00 --> 00:03:02] and pulled out a container of matches.
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:05] She struck one of the matches and lit her candle.
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:09] The room was illuminated with soft, warm light
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:10] and she could see her shadow on the wall.
[00:03:11 --> 00:03:14] She saw the paper and pencil she had been drawing with
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:17] before, still sitting on her bed and she took it.
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:23] She sat down in her chair and continued drawing.
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:26] She felt like she was still leaning against Jesus' heart
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:28] and she wanted to stay there forever.
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:33] She didn't know how long it had been when she heard a
[00:03:33 --> 00:03:34] knock on her door.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:39] She slowly stood up, walked to the door and opened it.
[00:03:39 --> 00:03:42] Sister Mary Catherine was on the other side.
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:44] Sister Margaret Mary.
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:47] She said, are you all right, sister Margaret?
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:51] Mary found it difficult to speak. She stuttered a bit.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:55] Sister Mary Catherine looked at her with concern.
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:59] Finally, she was able to utter, yes, I'm fine.
[00:04:00 --> 00:04:02] Sister Mary Catherine responded.
[00:04:02 --> 00:04:06] I was knocking on your door for probably two whole minutes.
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:11] You were as sister Margaret Mary. Yes.
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:13] Said Sister Mary Catherine
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:16] who looked at Sister Margaret Mary with a bit
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:18] of suspicion in her eye.
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:22] Talk to me, sister Margaret. Mary, you don't seem yourself.
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:26] Sister Margaret Mary sat back down on her chair
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:30] as she welcomed Sister Mary Catherine into her room
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:31] motioning for her to sit down.
[00:04:32 --> 00:04:35] Sister Mary Catherine sat down on the foot of the small bed.
[00:04:36 --> 00:04:38] Sister Margaret Mary looked blankly to the side
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:40] for a long moment.
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:44] Finally, she said, I don't know what to say.
[00:04:44 --> 00:04:46] Sister Mary Catherine asked,
[00:04:46 --> 00:04:49] what do you mean sister Margaret?
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:53] Mary said, he's given us his whole heart.
[00:04:53 --> 00:04:56] Sister Mary Catherine looked confused. She asked Who?
[00:04:57 --> 00:05:01] Sister Margaret. Mary said him. Jesus.
[00:05:02 --> 00:05:07] Yes. Tonight he let me lean upon his heart
[00:05:07 --> 00:05:08] and listen to it beat.
[00:05:09 --> 00:05:13] There was a long pause. Sister Mary Catherine looked
[00:05:13 --> 00:05:16] around the room wondering what she might mean.
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:20] She asked In what way? Sister Margaret.
[00:05:20 --> 00:05:23] Mary responded, just like I said, he came to me
[00:05:23 --> 00:05:26] and allowed me to listen to his heart.
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:30] Sister Mary Catherine raised her eyebrows.
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:34] Was he there physically? What do you mean?
[00:05:34 --> 00:05:35] Asked Sister Margaret. Mary.
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:40] Of course he was Sister Mary Catherine leaned in towards
[00:05:40 --> 00:05:44] Sister Margaret Mary and rested her chin on her hands.
[00:05:44 --> 00:05:49] Sister, she said. Has this happened before Sister Margaret?
[00:05:49 --> 00:05:54] Mary leaned back. Of course, doesn't he come to you as well?
[00:05:54 --> 00:05:57] Sister Mary Catherine said, you must talk
[00:05:57 --> 00:05:59] with Mother Superior about this.
[00:05:59 --> 00:06:02] This is highly unusual.
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:05] Sister Margaret Mary stared at Sister Mary Catherine
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:08] with wide eyes as if she was going to cry.
[00:06:08 --> 00:06:10] Sister Mary Catherine asked,
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:13] are you all right, sister Margaret?
[00:06:13 --> 00:06:15] Mary took a long pause to compose herself
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:20] and then said He loves us and wants us to love him.
[00:06:21 --> 00:06:25] Sister Mary Catherine said, of course he does.
[00:06:25 --> 00:06:26] Sister Margaret. Mary nodded her head
[00:06:26 --> 00:06:30] and said, he told me exactly what he wants though
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:33] and what does he want?
[00:06:33 --> 00:06:37] As Sister Mary Catherine sister Margaret Mary said
[00:06:37 --> 00:06:40] he wants a special feast day in celebration
[00:06:40 --> 00:06:41] of his sacred heart.
[00:06:42 --> 00:06:45] Sister Mary Catherine nodded her head
[00:06:45 --> 00:06:47] but looked confused as Sister Margaret.
[00:06:47 --> 00:06:49] Mary continued and he wants us
[00:06:49 --> 00:06:52] to receive him in holy communion on the first
[00:06:52 --> 00:06:54] Friday of every month.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:56] He wants everyone to do this.
[00:06:57 --> 00:07:01] Sister Mary Catherine stood up and paced around the room.
[00:07:01 --> 00:07:03] She put her index finger over her lips
[00:07:03 --> 00:07:05] as she grew deeper in thought.
[00:07:05 --> 00:07:08] She said, sister Margaret, Mary.
[00:07:08 --> 00:07:10] I don't know whether what you're experiencing is
[00:07:10 --> 00:07:11] authentic or not.
[00:07:11 --> 00:07:14] I think you need to talk to Mother Superior
[00:07:14 --> 00:07:16] or Father Felipe about this.
[00:07:16 --> 00:07:20] I must go now. Sister Mary Catherine exited the room
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:22] and closed the door behind her
[00:07:23 --> 00:07:26] sister Margaret Mary looked down at her drawing
[00:07:26 --> 00:07:28] and stroked it with her hand.
[00:07:28 --> 00:07:30] She pondered the image of the pierced heart
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:34] and circled by a crown of thorns out of the top,
[00:07:34 --> 00:07:37] a rose across enveloped in flames.
[00:07:37 --> 00:07:38] She wanted the whole world
[00:07:38 --> 00:07:41] to know about this beautiful image.
[00:07:41 --> 00:07:45] She gazed up at the clock hanging on her wall and gasped.
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:49] She popped out of her chair, left her room,
[00:07:49 --> 00:07:51] and headed back down to the hallway for the chapel.
[00:07:53 --> 00:07:55] As she walked towards the chapel,
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:58] she reflected on her conversation with Sister Mary Catherine
[00:07:58 --> 00:08:01] and remembered all of the times she encountered Jesus.
[00:08:01 --> 00:08:04] Since she was a little girl,
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:06] she felt tears well up in her eyes
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:07] as she pondered the thought
[00:08:07 --> 00:08:10] that other people did not have the joy of seeing
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:11] and hearing Jesus.
[00:08:13 --> 00:08:16] She arrived at the chapel door and stopped.
[00:08:16 --> 00:08:21] She closed her eyes and slowly breathed in and out.
[00:08:21 --> 00:08:22] She opened the door
[00:08:22 --> 00:08:25] and was flooded with the warmth of the chapel's.
[00:08:25 --> 00:08:27] Subtle beauty led only
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] by the sanctuary lamp burning next to the tabernacle.
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:32] She fell prostrate
[00:08:32 --> 00:08:36] and said in a whisper, Jesus, on this Thursday evening,
[00:08:36 --> 00:08:38] I want to be with you in your agony at the
[00:08:38 --> 00:08:40] Garden of Gethsemane.
[00:08:40 --> 00:08:44] Just as you have instructed me, she pushed herself up
[00:08:44 --> 00:08:45] until she was kneeling.
[00:08:45 --> 00:08:49] She leaned back and rested on the heels of her feet
[00:08:49 --> 00:08:51] and gazed at Jesus in the tabernacle.
[00:08:57 --> 00:09:01] Sister Margaret. Sister Margaret said a voice.
[00:09:02 --> 00:09:04] Sister Margaret. Mary opened her eyes.
[00:09:05 --> 00:09:09] Mother's Superior was standing over her gently shaking
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:11] her sister Margaret.
[00:09:11 --> 00:09:15] Mary blinked and looked around the chapel light poured in
[00:09:15 --> 00:09:17] through the stained glass windows.
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:20] Did I fall asleep again as Sister Margaret Mary,
[00:09:20 --> 00:09:23] you did send Mother Superior.
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:25] You need your sleep. Sister Margaret.
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:27] You're right, said Sister Margaret.
[00:09:27 --> 00:09:30] Mary, I will try to be in bed at a better time.
[00:09:32 --> 00:09:36] Mother Superior, hesitantly, sighed Sister Margaret.
[00:09:36 --> 00:09:39] She said, I need to speak with you. Come with me.
[00:09:40 --> 00:09:42] Mother Superior put her arm around.
[00:09:42 --> 00:09:45] Sister Margaret Mary and walked her out of the chapel,
[00:09:45 --> 00:09:49] down the hallway and into her private office.
[00:09:49 --> 00:09:51] Sunlight flooded the room
[00:09:51 --> 00:09:53] and Sister Margaret Mary winced,
[00:09:53 --> 00:09:55] shielding her eyes from the brightness.
[00:09:56 --> 00:09:59] Mother Superior closed the curtains on either side,
[00:09:59 --> 00:10:01] and Sister Margaret Mary said, thank you.
[00:10:02 --> 00:10:05] As Sister Margaret, Mary's eyes adjusted.
[00:10:05 --> 00:10:08] She saw that there were five men standing in the room, three
[00:10:08 --> 00:10:10] of whom were priests,
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] and the other two scholars she recognized One
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:16] of the priests, father Claude, who was smiling at her.
[00:10:16 --> 00:10:18] The other men looked very harsh.
[00:10:19 --> 00:10:21] Please sit said Mother Superior.
[00:10:21 --> 00:10:24] As she motioned towards a chair near the center of the room,
[00:10:25 --> 00:10:28] sister slowly approached the chair looking at the men
[00:10:28 --> 00:10:33] as she timidly sat down, well said Mother Superior.
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:36] I have brought some experts here today.
[00:10:37 --> 00:10:41] Sister Margaret Mary folded her hands to calm her nerves.
[00:10:41 --> 00:10:43] Experts on what she asked.
[00:10:44 --> 00:10:47] One of the scholars stepped forward and said,
[00:10:47 --> 00:10:49] and has come to our attention that you claim
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:51] to be having visions of our Lord.
[00:10:52 --> 00:10:55] Sister Margaret Mary coiled in on herself
[00:10:55 --> 00:10:57] claim she asked.
[00:10:57 --> 00:11:01] The man continued. I must say it is extremely rare
[00:11:01 --> 00:11:04] that one is gifted with mystical encounters,
[00:11:04 --> 00:11:07] and I don't believe you are the type of person
[00:11:07 --> 00:11:09] who would receive such a gift.
[00:11:11 --> 00:11:13] Sister Margaret Mary swallowed in an attempt
[00:11:13 --> 00:11:15] to hold back her tears,
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:17] but she felt them streaming down her face.
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:22] Nonetheless, while I sister Margaret couldn't even get
[00:11:22 --> 00:11:27] her words out, she was so hurt by what she was hearing.
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:30] Her heart ached, but she silently prayed.
[00:11:30 --> 00:11:32] I unite my aching heart to yours.
[00:11:32 --> 00:11:36] Lord, the scholar continued.
[00:11:36 --> 00:11:39] We do not believe these visions to be authentic,
[00:11:39 --> 00:11:42] and we strongly encourage you not to speak to anyone
[00:11:42 --> 00:11:43] of these encounters.
[00:11:43 --> 00:11:46] You are likely experiencing delusions
[00:11:46 --> 00:11:49] and you ought to consider eating more.
[00:11:49 --> 00:11:52] If you fast too much, you may start to see things
[00:11:52 --> 00:11:54] that aren't there.
[00:11:54 --> 00:11:57] Sister Margaret Mary said through her tears,
[00:11:57 --> 00:12:00] Jesus wants us all to hear what He's telling me.
[00:12:01 --> 00:12:03] The scholar harshly said,
[00:12:03 --> 00:12:06] I don't think you're understanding.
[00:12:06 --> 00:12:10] Father Claude stepped forward and interrupted the scholar.
[00:12:10 --> 00:12:13] Pardon me, but you're being too harsh with the sister.
[00:12:13 --> 00:12:15] He extended his hand to Sister Margaret Mary
[00:12:15 --> 00:12:18] and said, good to see you, sister.
[00:12:18 --> 00:12:21] Sister Margaret. Mary Timidly extended her hand
[00:12:21 --> 00:12:23] and said, you as well, father.
[00:12:24 --> 00:12:26] Father Claude asked, may I talk
[00:12:26 --> 00:12:29] with you privately in the chapel
[00:12:29 --> 00:12:31] sister Margaret Mary nodded her head.
[00:12:31 --> 00:12:34] Father Claude gently helped Sister Margaret Mary out
[00:12:34 --> 00:12:37] of her chair and stepped out of the office.
[00:12:38 --> 00:12:40] Mother Superior looked at the other men not
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:42] knowing what to think.
[00:12:42 --> 00:12:45] They waited a long time until the office door opened
[00:12:45 --> 00:12:47] and Father Claude entered.
[00:12:47 --> 00:12:50] He gently closed the door behind him, smiled
[00:12:50 --> 00:12:53] and let out a friendly sigh of relief.
[00:12:53 --> 00:12:55] The sister is telling the truth.
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:58] He said Her humility and simplicity speak for themselves.
[00:12:59 --> 00:13:02] She has all the makings of a mystic
[00:13:02 --> 00:13:04] and her visions are all in a alignment
[00:13:04 --> 00:13:06] with the heart of God.
[00:13:06 --> 00:13:09] The other men rolled their eyes and scoffed,
[00:13:09 --> 00:13:12] but Father Claude continued smiling.
[00:13:12 --> 00:13:15] Where is she? Asked Mother Superior.
[00:13:15 --> 00:13:18] She's in the chapel praying, said Father Claude.
[00:13:18 --> 00:13:22] He continued. Mother Superior. May I have a word with you?
[00:13:23 --> 00:13:25] Mother Superior nodded her head
[00:13:25 --> 00:13:27] and stepped out of the office with Father Claude
[00:13:30 --> 00:13:31] mother Superior.
[00:13:31 --> 00:13:34] He said, I believe this young sister
[00:13:34 --> 00:13:36] to be a very special case.
[00:13:36 --> 00:13:38] Cherish her. It is a gift
[00:13:38 --> 00:13:41] to have a delicate soul like this in your care.
[00:13:42 --> 00:13:44] I believe that the encounters she is having
[00:13:44 --> 00:13:46] with our Lord should be listened to
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:50] and given time even taken to our Holy Father.
[00:13:50 --> 00:13:54] The Pope mother's superior's, eyes grew wide.
[00:13:54 --> 00:13:59] Father Claude said. It is, of course up to your discernment,
[00:13:59 --> 00:14:01] but I think she would make an excellent superior.
[00:14:01 --> 00:14:05] One day, mother Superior was surprised
[00:14:05 --> 00:14:08] and had a hard time gathering her thoughts,
[00:14:08 --> 00:14:10] but she was able to muster up the words.
[00:14:10 --> 00:14:12] Well, thank you Father.
[00:14:12 --> 00:14:14] Father Claude smiled
[00:14:14 --> 00:14:18] and gently squeezed mother superior's hand in affection,
[00:14:18 --> 00:14:20] mother Superior let out a deep sigh.
[00:14:20 --> 00:14:24] She walked on the hallway to the chapel, opened the door
[00:14:24 --> 00:14:26] and peeked inside to look at Sister Margaret.
[00:14:26 --> 00:14:30] Mary praying. She saw in this young woman a level
[00:14:30 --> 00:14:33] of peace she had never encountered before.
[00:14:34 --> 00:14:37] Mother superior's eyes followed the gaze
[00:14:37 --> 00:14:41] of Sister Margaret Mary to the tabernacle,
[00:14:41 --> 00:14:45] and she became entranced as she pondered all
[00:14:45 --> 00:14:46] that Father Claude had said,
[00:14:50 --> 00:14:52] whoa, that heart isn't just beautiful.
[00:14:52 --> 00:14:56] It's a message. Jesus's sacred heart shows us
[00:14:56 --> 00:14:58] how much he loves us.
[00:14:58 --> 00:15:02] His heart is on fire with love wrapped in thorns
[00:15:02 --> 00:15:05] because he suffered for us and topped with a cross
[00:15:05 --> 00:15:08] because he gave everything to bring us close.
[00:15:08 --> 00:15:11] So when you see the sacred heart, remember Jesus loves you
[00:15:11 --> 00:15:13] with his whole heart.
[00:15:13 --> 00:15:14] Thanks for watching today, friends,
[00:15:14 --> 00:15:16] and don't forget to subscribe so
[00:15:16 --> 00:15:19] that we can keep building up our faith together.
[00:15:19 --> 00:15:20] See you next time. Now
[00:15:20 --> 00:15:23] that we've learned about the sacred heart of Jesus,
[00:15:23 --> 00:15:26] let's look at the Holy Family.
[00:15:26 --> 00:15:29] Jesus, Mary and Joseph all show us how to love God
[00:15:29 --> 00:15:31] with our whole hearts.
[00:15:31 --> 00:15:34] What's something you love about your family?
[00:15:34 --> 00:15:36] Maybe it's how your mom hugs you
[00:15:36 --> 00:15:38] or how your dad plays games,
[00:15:38 --> 00:15:41] or maybe when everyone is together for your favorite meal.
[00:15:41 --> 00:15:43] Well, God loves family too.
[00:15:43 --> 00:15:46] So much that he sent his son Jesus to be born
[00:15:46 --> 00:15:48] to the best family ever.
[00:15:48 --> 00:15:50] The Holy Family.
[00:15:50 --> 00:15:54] The Holy Family is made up of three very special people.
[00:15:54 --> 00:15:57] Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
[00:15:57 --> 00:16:02] They are an example of love, faith, and trust in God.
[00:16:02 --> 00:16:05] Well, let's meet them and learn more Jews.
[00:16:08 --> 00:16:12] First, we have Jesus. Jesus is the son of God.
[00:16:12 --> 00:16:15] He came to earth to teach us about God's love
[00:16:15 --> 00:16:17] and to save us from our sins.
[00:16:18 --> 00:16:21] He grew up a lot like you and me learning and playing,
[00:16:21 --> 00:16:24] but he was special and he had a very special mission.
[00:16:25 --> 00:16:28] He taught everyone about God's kingdom
[00:16:28 --> 00:16:30] and died for our sins.
[00:16:34 --> 00:16:37] Next we have Mary. Mary is Jesus' mother.
[00:16:39 --> 00:16:42] She was chosen by God to be the mother of his son
[00:16:42 --> 00:16:44] because she was full of grace
[00:16:44 --> 00:16:46] and always trusted in God's plan.
[00:16:51 --> 00:16:54] She loved Jesus very much and took care of him.
[00:17:50 --> 00:17:54] And then there's Joseph. Joseph was a carpenter.
[00:17:54 --> 00:17:56] He built furniture and other things out of wood.
[00:18:06 --> 00:18:09] He protected and provided for Jesus and Mary.
[00:18:11 --> 00:18:15] He always listened to God's messages and did what was right.
[00:19:23 --> 00:19:25] You will also notice that Jesus, Mary,
[00:19:25 --> 00:19:29] and Joseph have very interesting hearts.
[00:19:29 --> 00:19:32] The three hearts of the Holy family are the sacred heart
[00:19:32 --> 00:19:35] of Jesus, the immaculate heart of Mary
[00:19:35 --> 00:19:37] and the chaste heart of St.
[00:19:37 --> 00:19:40] Joseph. Each heart has its own special meaning.
[00:19:42 --> 00:19:45] The sacred heart of Jesus has a flame to show
[00:19:45 --> 00:19:47] how Jesus's love burns for us.
[00:19:54 --> 00:19:56] It also has a crown of thorns
[00:19:56 --> 00:20:01] and a wound in its side that reminds us
[00:20:01 --> 00:20:03] of Jesus dying on the cross for us.
[00:20:03 --> 00:20:07] It reminds us how badly our sin hurts Jesus' heart,
[00:20:10 --> 00:20:12] but Jesus loves us so much.
[00:20:12 --> 00:20:15] He was willing to sacrifice his own life to save us.
[00:20:19 --> 00:20:21] The immaculate heart of Mary is shown
[00:20:21 --> 00:20:24] with a sword piercing the heart and surrounded by roses.
[00:20:29 --> 00:20:30] This heart shows us
[00:20:30 --> 00:20:35] how much pain Mary felt seeing her son Jesus be crucified.
[00:20:40 --> 00:20:44] It also symbolizes her purity and love for God.
[00:20:44 --> 00:20:48] Her yes to God's will and the mission of Jesus.
[00:21:03 --> 00:21:07] The third heart is the most chased heart of St. Joseph.
[00:21:10 --> 00:21:12] His heart is shown with lilies around it,
[00:21:12 --> 00:21:16] representing his chastity as the earthly father of Jesus.
[00:21:24 --> 00:21:27] Joseph loved and protected his family with all of his heart.
[00:21:29 --> 00:21:32] Sometimes his heart is also shown with carpenter tools
[00:21:32 --> 00:21:35] to remind us how hard he worked for his family.
[00:21:42 --> 00:21:45] The hearts of the Holy family are so cool.
[00:21:45 --> 00:21:47] They really show us how much Jesus, Mary
[00:21:47 --> 00:21:51] and Joseph loved each other, loved God and love us.
[00:23:44 --> 00:23:46] Remember when the angel Gabriel came to Mary
[00:23:46 --> 00:23:51] and told her God wanted her to be the mother of Jesus?
[00:23:51 --> 00:23:54] Mary was probably so scared, but she said yes
[00:23:54 --> 00:23:57] because she trusted God with all of her heart.
[00:23:58 --> 00:24:02] Joseph was freaked out when he found out about Mary having a
[00:24:02 --> 00:24:04] baby from God.
[00:24:04 --> 00:24:06] What would other people around town think?
[00:24:06 --> 00:24:10] They'll probably think I'm crazy. I don't wanna do this,
[00:24:16 --> 00:24:18] but God sent an angel to Joseph.
[00:24:21 --> 00:24:24] Joseph, you don't have to worry so much.
[00:24:24 --> 00:24:29] God will be with you. You will be a wonderful dad to Jesus.
[00:24:36 --> 00:24:38] I'm sorry Mary.
[00:24:38 --> 00:24:43] I'll be your husband and I'll love this baby Jesus.
[00:24:43 --> 00:24:45] Oh, Joseph, I love you so much.
[00:24:47 --> 00:24:50] And then when it was time for Jesus to be born,
[00:24:50 --> 00:24:54] the Holy Family had to travel very far to Bethlehem.
[00:24:54 --> 00:24:57] There were no hotels for them to stay at, so they had
[00:24:57 --> 00:25:00] to stay in a barn and that's where Jesus was born.
[00:25:01 --> 00:25:04] It wasn't ideal, but they stuck together as a family.
[00:25:05 --> 00:25:10] The Holy Family is amazing and it's the coolest family ever,
[00:25:10 --> 00:25:13] but in a lot of ways they're like your family too.
[00:25:13 --> 00:25:16] They have worries and they have troubles,
[00:25:16 --> 00:25:19] but they put all of their love and trust in God
[00:25:19 --> 00:25:21] and that helps them love each other more
[00:25:21 --> 00:25:23] and help them get through anything.
[00:25:24 --> 00:25:26] Well, thank you so much for coloring
[00:25:26 --> 00:25:28] and getting to know the Holy Family today.
[00:25:28 --> 00:25:32] Check out the description for this coloring page, the Dolls
[00:25:32 --> 00:25:34] and More from The Little Rose Shop,
[00:25:34 --> 00:25:37] and don't forget to subscribe to Juice Box
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[00:25:38 --> 00:25:41] See you next time, friends. Bye.
[00:25:41 --> 00:25:44] The sacred heart shows us that Jesus loves us
[00:25:44 --> 00:25:47] and Divine mercy shows us that his love is full
[00:25:47 --> 00:25:48] of forgiveness.
[00:25:48 --> 00:25:50] Jesus wants us to trust him
[00:25:50 --> 00:25:53] and run back to him when we need mercy.
[00:25:53 --> 00:25:56] Hi, it's Di with a special prayer video.
[00:25:56 --> 00:25:59] Today will be all about the Divine Mercy chaplain.
[00:25:59 --> 00:26:01] You might have seen this image,
[00:26:01 --> 00:26:03] but we'll tell you all about it
[00:26:03 --> 00:26:06] and we'll also show you how to pray it with some
[00:26:06 --> 00:26:09] of my juice box friends just to have a little extra fun.
[00:26:09 --> 00:26:13] We'll also recreate the image from Legos. Let's get started.
[00:26:14 --> 00:26:19] Juice found. - Okay, let's go.
[00:26:19 --> 00:26:22] What is the divine mercy and where did it come from?
[00:26:22 --> 00:26:25] Divine mercy is a prayer.
[00:26:25 --> 00:26:27] It came from us sister
[00:26:29 --> 00:26:32] that was really close to Jesus.
[00:26:32 --> 00:26:36] Do you remember her name? That sounds right.
[00:26:36 --> 00:26:40] She was praying and Jesus came
[00:26:40 --> 00:26:43] and asked to paint an
[00:26:44 --> 00:26:48] and he also taught her this special divine mercy. Prayer.
[00:26:48 --> 00:26:52] Mercy, that's a big word. Do you know what it means?
[00:26:53 --> 00:26:57] Mercy is when you have power, but you use it for good.
[00:26:57 --> 00:26:59] God has mercy for us
[00:26:59 --> 00:27:01] because even though we do bad stuff,
[00:27:01 --> 00:27:03] he forgives us and loves us.
[00:27:03 --> 00:27:07] Yay. Do you think God has a little bit of mercy
[00:27:07 --> 00:27:08] or a lot of mercy?
[00:27:08 --> 00:27:11] He has an ocean of mercy.
[00:27:11 --> 00:27:15] What does the image of the divine mercy look like?
[00:27:15 --> 00:27:17] Jesus was raising his hand
[00:27:17 --> 00:27:20] and out of his heart was coming a
[00:27:21 --> 00:27:22] red rays and the blue rays
[00:27:23 --> 00:27:25] Blue and red.
[00:27:25 --> 00:27:28] That's interesting. What do those rays mean?
[00:27:28 --> 00:27:32] The red means how much he loves us
[00:27:32 --> 00:27:37] and the water means when he washes off all
[00:27:37 --> 00:27:38] of our bad stuff.
[00:27:38 --> 00:27:42] It sounds like Jesus has a lot of mercy for us. Everyone
[00:27:42 --> 00:27:44] Gets God's love.
[00:27:44 --> 00:27:45] That sounds amazing.
[00:27:45 --> 00:27:48] I'm going to try to make my own divine mercy image out
[00:27:48 --> 00:27:49] of these legos.
[00:27:49 --> 00:27:51] Should we try to pray the chaplain? It's
[00:27:51 --> 00:27:53] Time to pray.
[00:27:53 --> 00:27:56] Yay. I can't wait for us to all pray together.
[00:27:56 --> 00:27:59] I asked some of my other juice box friends to help us.
[00:27:59 --> 00:28:02] If you have a rosary, you can use one.
[00:28:02 --> 00:28:05] First we make the sign of the cross
[00:28:05 --> 00:28:06] And the name of the Father
[00:28:06 --> 00:28:10] and the sun, the Holy Spirit. Amen.
[00:28:10 --> 00:28:12] Then we say this three times.
[00:28:12 --> 00:28:16] Oh, blood and water, which gushed forth from the heart
[00:28:16 --> 00:28:19] of Jesus as a fountain of mercy for us.
[00:28:19 --> 00:28:21] I trust in you.
[00:28:21 --> 00:28:25] Oh, blood and water that gust from the heart of Jesus
[00:28:25 --> 00:28:28] as a fountain of mercy for us.
[00:28:28 --> 00:28:29] I trust in you.
[00:28:29 --> 00:28:33] Oh, blood and water which gushed forth from the heart
[00:28:33 --> 00:28:36] of Jesus as a fountain of mercy for us.
[00:28:36 --> 00:28:37] I trust in you.
[00:28:37 --> 00:28:39] Then we say the Lord's prayer.
[00:28:39 --> 00:28:42] We say that our Father on the first little beat
[00:28:42 --> 00:28:47] Our father horn heaven - Be by kingdom.
[00:28:47 --> 00:28:49] Come th will be done
[00:28:49 --> 00:28:51] On earth as it is in heaven.
[00:28:51 --> 00:28:56] Give F. Stay our dairy with and forgive us our trespasses
[00:28:57 --> 00:29:00] As we forgive those who dress pierce against us
[00:29:00 --> 00:29:03] And lead us not into temptation.
[00:29:03 --> 00:29:05] They lost from amen.
[00:29:05 --> 00:29:08] That was great. On the next little bead, we pray,
[00:29:08 --> 00:29:09] the hail Mary,
[00:29:09 --> 00:29:13] Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is worth
[00:29:13 --> 00:29:14] Bless.
[00:29:14 --> 00:29:15] You are among women
[00:29:15 --> 00:29:18] And blesses the fruit of D Jesus Jesus.
[00:29:18 --> 00:29:21] Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sin enemies now.
[00:29:21 --> 00:29:24] Now, now we're. Amen. Amen.
[00:29:24 --> 00:29:27] And then say the apostles creed once.
[00:29:27 --> 00:29:29] Oh, I know this one. I can do it.
[00:29:29 --> 00:29:34] I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven
[00:29:34 --> 00:29:39] and earth and in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord
[00:29:39 --> 00:29:42] who is conceived by the holy born
[00:29:42 --> 00:29:47] of the Virgin Mary suffered under Pontius Pilate was
[00:29:47 --> 00:29:50] crucified, died, and was buried.
[00:29:50 --> 00:29:52] He descended into hell.
[00:29:52 --> 00:29:55] The third day he rose again from the dead.
[00:29:55 --> 00:29:59] He ascended into heaven, seated at the right hand of God,
[00:29:59 --> 00:30:01] the Father Almighty.
[00:30:01 --> 00:30:05] From there he shall come to judge the living and the dead.
[00:30:05 --> 00:30:09] I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic church,
[00:30:09 --> 00:30:13] the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
[00:30:13 --> 00:30:17] the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.
[00:30:17 --> 00:30:21] Amen on this be that's by itself.
[00:30:21 --> 00:30:25] We say the eternal Father. I'll help you with that one too.
[00:30:25 --> 00:30:30] Eternal Father, I offer you the body and blood, soul,
[00:30:30 --> 00:30:32] and divinity of your dearly beloved son,
[00:30:32 --> 00:30:36] our Lord Jesus Christ in atonement for our sins
[00:30:36 --> 00:30:39] and for those of the whole world.
[00:30:39 --> 00:30:42] On each of the 10 small beads, let's say
[00:30:42 --> 00:30:46] For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us
[00:30:46 --> 00:30:48] and on the whole world.
[00:30:48 --> 00:30:50] For the sake of his sorrowful passion,
[00:30:50 --> 00:30:53] have mercy on us and the whole world.
[00:30:53 --> 00:30:57] For the sake of sorrowful passion, have mercy on us
[00:30:57 --> 00:30:59] and on the whole world.
[00:30:59 --> 00:31:03] For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us
[00:31:03 --> 00:31:04] and on the whole world.
[00:31:04 --> 00:31:07] For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy
[00:31:07 --> 00:31:09] for us and the whole world.
[00:31:09 --> 00:31:13] For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us
[00:31:13 --> 00:31:14] and on the whole world.
[00:31:14 --> 00:31:18] For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us
[00:31:18 --> 00:31:20] and on the whole world. For the
[00:31:20 --> 00:31:23] Sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy
[00:31:23 --> 00:31:25] for us and the whole world.
[00:31:25 --> 00:31:29] For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us
[00:31:29 --> 00:31:31] and on the whole world.
[00:31:31 --> 00:31:35] For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us
[00:31:35 --> 00:31:37] and on the whole world.
[00:31:37 --> 00:31:40] If you want to do the whole divine mercy, go all the way
[00:31:40 --> 00:31:45] around and do all the beats, but today we'll just do 10.
[00:31:45 --> 00:31:49] Okay, we're almost done. To finish up the divine mercy.
[00:31:49 --> 00:31:51] This is what we'll say three times.
[00:31:51 --> 00:31:55] Holy God, holy mighty, one, holy immortal, one,
[00:31:55 --> 00:31:58] have mercy on us and the whole world.
[00:31:58 --> 00:32:02] Holy God. Holy mighty one, holy immortal, one,
[00:32:02 --> 00:32:05] have mercy on us and the whole world.
[00:32:05 --> 00:32:08] Holy God. Holy mighty one, holy immortal, one,
[00:32:08 --> 00:32:12] Have mercy on us and the whole world
[00:32:12 --> 00:32:16] and by making the sign of the cross the name of the
[00:32:17 --> 00:32:19] sign of the Holy Spirit.
[00:32:19 --> 00:32:22] Amen. That was kind of hard.
[00:32:22 --> 00:32:23] That is a long prayer,
[00:32:23 --> 00:32:27] but it makes Jesus so happy when we pray it, especially
[00:32:27 --> 00:32:29] for those that need his love most.
[00:32:29 --> 00:32:32] Let's take a look at our divine mercy image.
[00:32:32 --> 00:32:35] That looks great. I can't wait to pray
[00:32:35 --> 00:32:37] with you next time. Bye. He
[00:32:38 --> 00:32:40] Loves you, - So
[00:32:40 --> 00:32:44] how do we receive Jesus's mercy in a special way?
[00:32:44 --> 00:32:47] One beautiful way is confession. In confession.
[00:32:47 --> 00:32:49] Jesus forgives our sins
[00:32:49 --> 00:32:52] and helps our hearts become clean again.
[00:32:52 --> 00:32:53] Hi kids. My name is Dili
[00:32:53 --> 00:32:57] and today we're building this super cool Lego confessional.
[00:32:57 --> 00:32:59] Do you know what confession is?
[00:32:59 --> 00:33:03] Let me tell you all about it. As we build juice.
[00:33:03 --> 00:33:07] Bomb Confession is one
[00:33:07 --> 00:33:08] of the seven sacraments.
[00:33:08 --> 00:33:12] Sacraments are special gifts from God.
[00:33:12 --> 00:33:14] It involves some kind of sign
[00:33:14 --> 00:33:18] or real life thing that we can see or touch or hear.
[00:33:18 --> 00:33:20] Confession is when you tell your sins
[00:33:20 --> 00:33:24] to a priest in the sacrament of confession, you hear
[00:33:24 --> 00:33:27] through the priest the words of Jesus forgiving you.
[00:33:28 --> 00:33:31] Ignoring our sins doesn't make them go away,
[00:33:31 --> 00:33:35] so just like you go to the doctor to heal when you're sick
[00:33:35 --> 00:33:40] or break a bone, going to confession heals us of our sins.
[00:33:40 --> 00:33:43] Jesus gave priests that special job of helping us.
[00:33:44 --> 00:33:46] Do you know what sin is?
[00:33:47 --> 00:33:49] Sin is when we do something that is wrong
[00:33:49 --> 00:33:51] and makes you turn away from God.
[00:33:51 --> 00:33:56] Hmm. God wants
[00:33:56 --> 00:33:58] to be our friend and when we do bad things,
[00:33:58 --> 00:34:00] it hurts our friendship.
[00:34:01 --> 00:34:04] So when you go to confession, it's like telling your friend
[00:34:04 --> 00:34:07] that you're really sorry and then you can be friends again
[00:34:07 --> 00:34:10] and the best part, God will always forgive you.
[00:34:12 --> 00:34:13] Do you know what to do in confession?
[00:34:14 --> 00:34:17] Let me help you first.
[00:34:17 --> 00:34:20] Pray to the Holy Spirit and ask for help.
[00:34:20 --> 00:34:22] Sometimes we need extra courage.
[00:34:22 --> 00:34:25] It can feel scary, but there's nothing to be scared of.
[00:34:25 --> 00:34:27] Confession will make you feel better.
[00:34:27 --> 00:34:29] Think about the things that you're really sorry about
[00:34:29 --> 00:34:31] and make you feel icky.
[00:34:31 --> 00:34:32] Ask yourself some questions.
[00:34:32 --> 00:34:34] If you're having trouble thinking
[00:34:34 --> 00:34:36] of something, here are a few.
[00:34:37 --> 00:34:39] Have I prayed every day?
[00:34:40 --> 00:34:43] Am I trying my best at everything or am I being lazy?
[00:34:44 --> 00:34:47] Have I been respectful to my parents and my teachers?
[00:34:48 --> 00:34:51] Have I gotten mad at my friends or hit somebody?
[00:34:52 --> 00:34:54] Am I having trouble forgiving someone?
[00:34:55 --> 00:34:58] Nothing is too big or too small to say.
[00:35:05 --> 00:35:08] When you walk into the confessional, make the sign
[00:35:08 --> 00:35:12] of the cross in the name of the Father and the Son
[00:35:12 --> 00:35:13] and the Holy Spirit.
[00:35:14 --> 00:35:17] Then tell the priest your sins. Be honest.
[00:35:18 --> 00:35:22] Feel free to tell him why you did them if you need to,
[00:35:22 --> 00:35:23] it might feel like the priest is going
[00:35:23 --> 00:35:26] to be upset at you, but he won't.
[00:35:26 --> 00:35:28] He won't judge you and he won't tell anyone.
[00:35:28 --> 00:35:32] He's not allowed to. He has to keep it a secret forever.
[00:35:36 --> 00:35:38] Wow, we're not done building yet.
[00:35:44 --> 00:35:46] When you're done with your confession,
[00:35:46 --> 00:35:49] the priest will give you some advice and app penance.
[00:35:49 --> 00:35:50] This may be a prayer
[00:35:50 --> 00:35:53] or something nice you have to do for someone else.
[00:35:54 --> 00:35:56] A penance isn't a punishment.
[00:35:56 --> 00:35:58] It shows that you really are sorry
[00:35:58 --> 00:35:59] and you want to do better.
[00:36:08 --> 00:36:10] Wow. Whoa, those are so cool.
[00:36:10 --> 00:36:13] In a confessional, when the light is red, someone is inside
[00:36:13 --> 00:36:14] and you have to wait your turn.
[00:36:16 --> 00:36:19] After you receive app penance, the priest will ask you
[00:36:19 --> 00:36:21] to say the act of contrition.
[00:36:21 --> 00:36:24] That's a prayer you say to God saying how sorry you are
[00:36:26 --> 00:36:29] and promising you'll try not to do bad things anymore.
[00:36:29 --> 00:36:31] Your act of contrition may be something like this.
[00:36:32 --> 00:36:36] Dear God, I am very sorry that I have sinned.
[00:36:36 --> 00:36:39] You are so good and I have hurt our friendship.
[00:36:39 --> 00:36:41] With your help, I will not sin again
[00:36:41 --> 00:36:43] and promise to do better.
[00:36:43 --> 00:36:48] Amen. If you ever forget what to say in
[00:36:48 --> 00:36:49] confession, don't worry.
[00:36:49 --> 00:36:51] The priest is there to help you.
[00:36:53 --> 00:36:55] The coolest part of confession is the absolution.
[00:36:57 --> 00:37:00] The priest will raise his hands and ask God to forgive you.
[00:37:00 --> 00:37:03] In the name of the church, he will say,
[00:37:03 --> 00:37:06] I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father
[00:37:06 --> 00:37:09] and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[00:37:09 --> 00:37:11] When he does that, your soul will be clean
[00:37:11 --> 00:37:13] like it took a shower.
[00:37:13 --> 00:37:16] Don't forget to do your penance as soon as you can.
[00:37:16 --> 00:37:19] Confession is awesome and feels really nice.
[00:37:36 --> 00:37:38] The priest is wearing a stole.
[00:37:38 --> 00:37:41] This symbolizes that his job is very important.
[00:37:41 --> 00:37:45] That's kind of like when a police officer wears his badge.
[00:37:45 --> 00:37:46] The stole is purple
[00:37:46 --> 00:37:48] because purple represents healing, which is
[00:37:48 --> 00:37:50] what is happening when we go to confession.
[00:38:07 --> 00:38:09] I hope you liked building my new Lego
[00:38:09 --> 00:38:11] and learning about confession.
[00:38:11 --> 00:38:12] Come back soon and see
[00:38:12 --> 00:38:14] what other cool toys I'll be sharing with you.
[00:38:14 --> 00:38:18] Bye. Jesus doesn't just love us from far away.
[00:38:18 --> 00:38:21] He comes close to us in the Eucharist.
[00:38:21 --> 00:38:23] Corpus Christi means we celebrate the body
[00:38:23 --> 00:38:25] and blood of Jesus.
[00:38:25 --> 00:38:28] Have you noticed that at church we talk a lot about bread.
[00:38:28 --> 00:38:32] I love bread, pizza, bread, cheesy bread,
[00:38:32 --> 00:38:35] lemon bread, banana bread.
[00:38:35 --> 00:38:38] Well, I wanna talk about the best bread of all time,
[00:38:39 --> 00:38:40] Bread with butter.
[00:38:40 --> 00:38:42] Even better. We're talking about the bread of life.
[00:38:42 --> 00:38:44] Jesus himself,
[00:38:44 --> 00:38:47] and we're gonna talk about a feast called Corpus Christi.
[00:38:47 --> 00:38:50] Oh, I think I had a girl named Christi in my class Once.
[00:38:50 --> 00:38:53] Corpus Christi isn't a person. It's Latin.
[00:38:53 --> 00:38:57] Corpus means a body, and then Christi means of Christ.
[00:38:57 --> 00:39:00] The body of Christ.
[00:39:00 --> 00:39:02] Exactly. That's the feast where we celebrate
[00:39:02 --> 00:39:06] that Jesus is truly present in the bread we receive at mass.
[00:39:06 --> 00:39:09] You have me a bread, juice barn.
[00:39:11 --> 00:39:15] I don't get it. How is Jesus like breath?
[00:39:15 --> 00:39:17] Do you remember what Jesus said at the last supper?
[00:39:17 --> 00:39:20] This is my body which is giving up for you.
[00:39:20 --> 00:39:23] Do this in memory of me.
[00:39:23 --> 00:39:26] So he really meant it. It's not pretend.
[00:39:26 --> 00:39:27] What he says was real.
[00:39:27 --> 00:39:30] He wants to stay close to us in a very real way,
[00:39:30 --> 00:39:32] and Jesus taught this even
[00:39:32 --> 00:39:36] before the last supper in John chapter six, he said,
[00:39:36 --> 00:39:38] I am the living bread that came down from heaven.
[00:39:38 --> 00:39:40] Whoever eats my flesh
[00:39:40 --> 00:39:44] and drinks, my blood will have life in him.
[00:39:44 --> 00:39:46] That sounds kind of mysterious.
[00:39:46 --> 00:39:49] It's a mystery, but we call a sacrament something
[00:39:49 --> 00:39:51] that we see on the outside,
[00:39:51 --> 00:39:55] but something even greater that's going on on the inside.
[00:39:55 --> 00:39:57] The Eucharist is like super bread.
[00:39:57 --> 00:40:02] You can call it heavenly bread. Let's make a mons stamp.
[00:40:02 --> 00:40:05] That's the golden thing that holds the Eucharist
[00:40:05 --> 00:40:07] during adoration.
[00:40:07 --> 00:40:09] It's like a Jesus spotlight.
[00:40:09 --> 00:40:11] I like finding fun crafts in this book.
[00:40:11 --> 00:40:14] I think there was something with a monster in here.
[00:40:17 --> 00:40:19] It looks like the sun on the stand.
[00:40:48 --> 00:40:49] Let's try the step.
[00:40:56 --> 00:41:00] It worked. - I'll paint in
[00:41:00 --> 00:41:01] the part that didn't step.
[00:41:05 --> 00:41:05] That looks good.
[00:41:11 --> 00:41:13] What's the streamer stuff for?
[00:41:14 --> 00:41:17] On Corpus Christi, people have processions.
[00:41:17 --> 00:41:19] It's like a holy parade.
[00:41:19 --> 00:41:20] I love parades.
[00:41:20 --> 00:41:24] When we have a procession, we do it outside of the church
[00:41:24 --> 00:41:27] and we show other people outside of the church
[00:41:27 --> 00:41:30] that we're walking because we think Jesus is important
[00:41:30 --> 00:41:31] and that Jesus is important not just
[00:41:31 --> 00:41:34] for us, but he's important. The whole world.
[00:41:34 --> 00:41:36] Let's make one for the procession.
[00:41:56 --> 00:41:58] I looked a little crazy.
[00:42:01 --> 00:42:04] So Jesus is really in the bread
[00:42:04 --> 00:42:06] and he wants to be close to us.
[00:42:06 --> 00:42:09] Yes, that's what Corpus Christi is all about.
[00:42:09 --> 00:42:12] Jesus loves us so much that he made himself present
[00:42:12 --> 00:42:14] for us always.
[00:42:14 --> 00:42:16] Thanks Jesus and thanks for the bread.
[00:42:16 --> 00:42:19] Thank you friends, and I'll see you next time.
[00:42:19 --> 00:42:20] Bye juice boxers.
[00:42:20 --> 00:42:24] We've learned so much about Jesus's sacred heart,
[00:42:24 --> 00:42:27] his mercy, his forgiveness, and the Eucharist.
[00:42:27 --> 00:42:30] Now let's make something beautiful to remember His love.
[00:42:30 --> 00:42:32] Love comes in all kinds of forms
[00:42:32 --> 00:42:34] besides just for sweethearts.
[00:42:34 --> 00:42:38] You can show love to your parents, siblings, friends,
[00:42:38 --> 00:42:39] or anyone you care about.
[00:42:39 --> 00:42:43] The greatest love of all is the love Jesus Christ has
[00:42:43 --> 00:42:44] for us today.
[00:42:44 --> 00:42:46] We get to celebrate that love we feel
[00:42:46 --> 00:42:48] for the people in our lives.
[00:42:48 --> 00:42:50] And what better way to celebrate than
[00:42:50 --> 00:42:52] to give others a valentine?
[00:42:52 --> 00:42:55] Today I'll show you how to make Valentine's in the shapes
[00:42:55 --> 00:42:57] of the most merciful hearts.
[00:42:57 --> 00:43:01] The merciful heart of Jesus and Mary Juice bark.
[00:43:04 --> 00:43:06] The merciful hearts became really important.
[00:43:06 --> 00:43:11] A long time ago during the Middle Ages, St.
[00:43:11 --> 00:43:14] Margaret, Mary had lots of visions about these hearts
[00:43:14 --> 00:43:16] and how much Jesus and Mary Love us.
[00:43:17 --> 00:43:19] She shared all her stories so
[00:43:19 --> 00:43:23] that everyone could learn about God's love and mercy.
[00:43:23 --> 00:43:27] The most famous of the hearts is a sacred heart of Jesus.
[00:43:27 --> 00:43:29] It's a symbol of Jesus's amazing love
[00:43:29 --> 00:43:31] and mercy for all of us.
[00:43:32 --> 00:43:36] Mercy means that even when we mess up, Jesus forgives us
[00:43:36 --> 00:43:38] and still loves us so much.
[00:43:40 --> 00:43:42] The sacred heart of Jesus is shown
[00:43:42 --> 00:43:44] with flames coming from it to show
[00:43:44 --> 00:43:46] how his love burns for us.
[00:43:49 --> 00:43:51] It also has thorns around it.
[00:43:51 --> 00:43:53] Can you guess what that reminds us of?
[00:43:56 --> 00:43:58] That's right. The crown of thorns
[00:43:58 --> 00:44:00] that Jesus wore when he died for us,
[00:44:02 --> 00:44:04] the thorns remind us of the pain he went through
[00:44:04 --> 00:44:06] to take away our sins.
[00:44:09 --> 00:44:13] This sacred heart reminds us of the never ending mercy
[00:44:13 --> 00:44:15] and love Jesus has for us.
[00:44:17 --> 00:44:20] Think about how much you love your mom and dad. It's a lot.
[00:44:21 --> 00:44:24] That's how much Jesus loves you even more.
[00:44:46 --> 00:44:49] Next is the immaculate heart of Mary.
[00:44:49 --> 00:44:52] This heart shows how much Mary loves Jesus
[00:44:52 --> 00:44:54] and how much she loves all of us too.
[00:44:56 --> 00:45:00] Mary's immaculate heart is also on fire with love.
[00:45:00 --> 00:45:02] It's also depicted with roses
[00:45:02 --> 00:45:04] or other flowers wrapped around it.
[00:45:04 --> 00:45:06] Representing the beauty God brings to our world.
[00:45:07 --> 00:45:10] There's a sword piercing through the heart.
[00:45:10 --> 00:45:14] That's because when she saw Jesus being tortured and hit
[00:45:14 --> 00:45:16] and spit on and crucified,
[00:45:16 --> 00:45:19] it felt like a sword going right into her heart.
[00:45:20 --> 00:45:24] Ow. So when we see Mary's heart, we think about
[00:45:24 --> 00:45:25] how much she loves her family
[00:45:25 --> 00:45:29] and how even though things can be hard sometimes God's love
[00:45:29 --> 00:45:32] will find a way to bring beauty and love to us.
[00:45:33 --> 00:45:35] Those hearts look great.
[00:45:36 --> 00:45:39] Wow, your Valentine's are looking beautiful.
[00:45:39 --> 00:45:41] Let's add some fun treats inside,
[00:45:41 --> 00:45:43] maybe some chocolates or candy.
[00:45:45 --> 00:45:47] And don't forget a sweet note.
[00:45:47 --> 00:45:50] Who are you giving your Valentine to?
[00:45:50 --> 00:45:54] I'm sure they'll love it The most merciful hearts of Jesus
[00:45:54 --> 00:45:58] and Mary Help us to understand just how much God loves us
[00:45:58 --> 00:46:00] and they inspire us to love
[00:46:00 --> 00:46:03] and care for others just like they did.
[00:46:03 --> 00:46:05] Now it's time to share your Valentine
[00:46:05 --> 00:46:06] with the people you love.
[00:46:06 --> 00:46:08] I'll see you next time on Juice Box. Bye.
[00:46:10 --> 00:46:12] The sacred heart of Jesus reminds us
[00:46:12 --> 00:46:16] that his love never runs out this June, let's ask Jesus
[00:46:16 --> 00:46:20] to make our hearts more like His loving for forgiving
[00:46:20 --> 00:46:21] and full of joy.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic devotion that helps us contemplate Christ Himself: His love, mercy, and sacrifice. It points to the love Jesus continually shows the Father and all people.

How do you explain the Sacred Heart of Jesus to kids?

A simple way to explain the Sacred Heart to kids is this: Jesus loves you with His whole Heart. The flames remind us of His burning love, the thorns remind us of His suffering, and the cross reminds us of His saving sacrifice.

Is the Sacred Heart just a symbol?

No. The Sacred Heart is not just a picture or symbol. It points us to Jesus Himself and helps awaken and nourish faith in the mystery of Christ.

Why are there flames, thorns, and a cross on the Sacred Heart?

They each tell part of the story. Flames show Jesus' love is on fire. Thorns remind us of the suffering and wounds Jesus endured for us. The cross shows His sacrifice and how He gave everything to bring us to God.

Why is the Sacred Heart important for kids?

Because kids need a simple, strong reminder that Jesus' love is real, especially when they feel scared, guilty, or alone. The Sacred Heart teaches that Jesus doesn't get tired of loving us. It helps us want to stay close to Him in prayer and draws us toward the sacraments, especially Holy Communion (with the first Friday being a well-known devotion). And it reminds us that Sunday Mass is always first.

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Sacred Heart of Jesus for Kids (The Beating Heart + St. Margaret Mary Story)

In this Juice Box bedtime story, kids meet St. Margaret Mary and learn why the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a beautiful reminder that Jesus’ love is real, personal, and always inviting us to stay close to Him. A calm, faith-filled saint story that helps kids understand the Sacred Heart of Jesus for kids, and introduces St. Margaret Mary for kids through a simple message: Jesus loves you completely.

St. Margaret Mary for Kids + Sacred Heart of Jesus for Kids (The Beating Heart Story)

The Beating Heart is a catholic bedtime story episode about St. Margaret Mary, a sister who experiences Jesus’ love in a powerful, peaceful way. Jesus shows her His Sacred Heart, burning with love for the whole world.

The Sacred Heart isn’t just a pretty picture. It points to Jesus Himself and to the deep mystery of His love shown through His wounds and sacrifice. The flames show Jesus’ love is on fire, the thorns remind us of the suffering He endured for us, and the cross points to how He gave everything to bring us close to God.

Margaret Mary feels that love deeply and wants others to know it too. She also hears Jesus’ message to share: a special feast honoring His Sacred Heart, and a loving invitation to receive Him in Holy Communion, especially on the first Friday of the month. Jesus asks her to be faithful and patient, because not everyone understands right away.

For kids, this story teaches that Jesus doesn’t love us halfway. He loves us with His whole Heart, and He’s always calling us closer.

Key Takeaways

  • The Beating Heart introduces St. Margaret Mary for kids and how Jesus showed her His Sacred Heart. It is Christ’s own love made visible through His wounds and His sacrifice.
  • The Sacred Heart symbol helps kids remember the message: flames = burning love, thorns = suffering for us, cross = total gift and sacrifice.
  • Margaret Mary experiences peace and prayer so deeply that her love for Jesus starts to change how she lives and how she treats others.
  • Jesus asks for a special feast day honoring His Sacred Heart and invites people to receive Him in Holy Communion (especially on the first Friday), while keeping Sunday Mass first and central in the life of the Church.
  • Margaret Mary faces doubt and questions, but she stays gentle, truthful, and faithful as she shares Jesus’ message.
  • The moral is simple: Jesus loves you with His whole Heart, so when you feel afraid, sad, or alone, you can stay close to Him and trust that His love is real.

Episode Summary

This bedtime story begins quietly, with a heartbeat. Sister Margaret Mary is praying, breathing slowly, and resting in the peace of being close to Jesus. Then the story reveals the heart at the center of everything: the Sacred Heart of Jesus, flames, thorns, and a cross.

Margaret Mary experiences Jesus’ love as something warm and steady, not scary. Even after the moment passes, her heart stays in the chapel. She carries that love with her, and it spills into her ordinary life, her thoughts, her silence, and her desire to stay close to Jesus.

But the story also shows that sharing a holy message can be hard. Margaret Mary tries to explain what Jesus wants: a feast day honoring His Sacred Heart, and an invitation to receive Him in Holy Communion, especially on the first Friday of the month. Some people aren’t sure what to think, and she has to be patient and brave.

By the end, the episode lands the point in kid language: the Sacred Heart isn’t just a “picture-message.” It’s a message about Jesus Himself, His love that reaches us completely. It’s on fire with love for you, wrapped in thorns because He suffered for you, and topped with a cross because He gave everything to bring you close to God.

Listen to the Story

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – The Sacred Heart of Jesus
  • 0:30 – The Beating Heart
  • 1:27 – Margaret Mary Prays in the Chapel
  • 2:20 – Margaret Mary Returns to Her Room
  • 3:15 – Sister Mary Catherine Checks On Her
  • 4:29 – Jesus Gave Us His Whole Heart
  • 5:27 – Margaret Mary Talks About Her Visions
  • 6:15 – What Jesus Asked For
  • 7:05 – Drawing the Sacred Heart
  • 7:57 – Margaret Mary Prays in the Chapel
  • 8:38 – Mother Superior Finds Margaret Mary
  • 9:43 – The Experts Question Margaret Mary
  • 11:11 – Margaret Mary Is Not Believed
  • 11:47 – Father Claude Defends Her
  • 12:33 – Father Claude Says She Is Telling the Truth
  • 13:11 – Father Claude Speaks With Mother Superior
  • 14:04 – Mother Superior Sees Margaret Mary’s Peace
  • 14:31 – What the Sacred Heart Means

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] Whoa, look at this heart!
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:05] It has flames, thorns, and a cross on top!
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:07] That's not just any heart,
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] that's the sacred heart of Jesus.
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:10] A long time ago,
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:13] Jesus showed His heart to a sister named Margaret Mary,
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:15] so that she can tell the whole world
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:18] that His heart is burning with love for us.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:21] So listen close because this story begins with a heartbeat.
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:23] "Juice Box!"
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:24] (bubble popping)
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:24] (straw squeaking) (child laughing)
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:27] (intriguing ethereal music)
[00:00:27 --> 00:00:30] (heartbeat pounding)
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:32] The beating heart.
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:34] (heartbeat continues pounding)
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:38] Sister Margaret Mary breathed in and out deeply.
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:42] With each breath, she felt like she was breathing out
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:45] all of her anxieties and troubles.
[00:00:45 --> 00:00:49] Here, she did not have to worry about anything,
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:53] here, she could be seen as she truly was.
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:57] Every time she had the impulse to move,
[00:00:57 --> 00:01:01] she took another deep breath and relaxed herself even more.
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:07] She listened to the comforting sound of His heartbeat.
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:08] With each beat,
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:12] she could sense how much love was in His heart;
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:15] so much love that she sensed an aching.
[00:01:17 --> 00:01:21] Margaret Mary gently looked up at the face of Jesus
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:25] and considered what a gift it was to rest upon His heart.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:29] After Jesus departed from her,
[00:01:29 --> 00:01:31] Sister Margaret Mary sat in the chapel
[00:01:31 --> 00:01:34] staring at the tabernacle for a long time.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:38] She had no thoughts or words,
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:41] but lost herself in a gaze of love.
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:43] She heard a door behind her
[00:01:43 --> 00:01:44] creak open, (door creaking)
[00:01:44 --> 00:01:45] but she couldn't bring herself
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:47] to look away from the tabernacle.
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] Though she could hear the clamor
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:54] of somebody entering the chapel and sitting down,
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:56] she was not taken from her gaze.
[00:01:57 --> 00:02:00] After a long time, she quietly stood up.
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:02] genuflected to the tabernacle,
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:04] and walked to the back of the chapel
[00:02:04 --> 00:02:06] and out the door. (door creaking)
[00:02:06 --> 00:02:07] She turned right
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:10] and walked down a long dark hallway towards her cell.
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:14] She passed two of her fellow sisters, and they waved to her,
[00:02:14 --> 00:02:17] but she did not even perceive them;
[00:02:17 --> 00:02:20] her heart was still in the chapel with Jesus.
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:23] She approached her cell, opened the door,
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:24] and entered. (door creaking and thudding)
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:26] The room was dark,
[00:02:26 --> 00:02:28] she closed her eyes and held them tight,
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:30] so that they could adjust.
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:31] When she opened her eyes,
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:35] she could see only the figure of items in her room,
[00:02:35 --> 00:02:38] and she began to feel around for her nightstand drawer.
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:40] She felt the drawer, opened it,
[00:02:40 --> 00:02:43] and pulled out a container of matches.
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:46] She struck one of the matches and lit her candle,
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:50] the room was illuminated with soft, warm light,
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:52] and she could see her shadow on the wall.
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:54] She saw the paper and pencil
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:58] she had been drawing with before, still sitting on her bed,
[00:02:58 --> 00:02:59] and she took it.
[00:03:00 --> 00:03:04] She sat down in her chair and continued drawing.
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:07] She felt like she was still leaning against Jesus's heart,
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:09] and she wanted to stay there forever.
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:11] (stylus scratching)
[00:03:11 --> 00:03:13] She didn't know how long it had been,
[00:03:13 --> 00:03:15] when she heard a knock on her door.
[00:03:15 --> 00:03:17] (door knocking) (stylus scratching)
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:20] She slowly stood up, walked to the door, and opened it.
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:20] (door creaking)
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:23] Sister Mary Catherine was on the other side.
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:25] "Sister Margaret Mary?", she said,
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:27] "Are you all right?"
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:31] Sister Margaret Mary found it difficult to speak,
[00:03:31 --> 00:03:32] she stuttered a bit.
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:36] Sister Mary Catherine looked at her with concern.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:38] Finally, she was able to utter,
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:40] "Yes, I'm fine."
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:43] Sister Mary Catherine responded,
[00:03:43 --> 00:03:45] "I was knocking on your door
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:47] for probably two whole minutes."
[00:03:48 --> 00:03:50] "You were?", asked Sister Margaret Mary.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:54] "Yes," said Sister Mary Catherine,
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:56] who looked at Sister Margaret Mary
[00:03:56 --> 00:03:59] with a bit of suspicion in her eye.
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:01] "Talk to me, Sister Margaret Mary,
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] you don't seem yourself."
[00:04:04 --> 00:04:07] Sister Margaret Mary sat back down on her chair
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:11] as she welcomed Sister Mary Catherine into her room,
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:13] motioning for her to sit down.
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:16] Sister Mary Catherine sat down on the foot of the small bed.
[00:04:17 --> 00:04:19] Sister Margaret Mary looked blankly
[00:04:19 --> 00:04:21] to the side for a long moment;
[00:04:21 --> 00:04:25] finally, she said, "I don't know what to say."
[00:04:25 --> 00:04:27] Sister Mary Catherine asked,
[00:04:27 --> 00:04:28] "What do you mean?"
[00:04:29 --> 00:04:34] Sister Margaret Mary said, "He's given us His whole heart."
[00:04:34 --> 00:04:37] Sister Mary Catherine looked confused, she asked, "Who?"
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:41] Sister Margaret Mary said, "Him."
[00:04:41 --> 00:04:43] "Jesus?"
[00:04:43 --> 00:04:44] "Yes.
[00:04:44 --> 00:04:48] Tonight, He let me lean upon His heart
[00:04:48 --> 00:04:49] and listen to it beat."
[00:04:50 --> 00:04:51] There was a long pause.
[00:04:52 --> 00:04:55] Sister Mary Catherine looked around the room,
[00:04:55 --> 00:04:57] wondering what she might mean.
[00:04:57 --> 00:05:00] She asked, "In what way?"
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:02] Sister Margaret Mary responded,
[00:05:02 --> 00:05:04] "Just like I said, He came to me
[00:05:04 --> 00:05:07] and allowed me to listen to His heart."
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:10] Sister Mary Catherine raised her eyebrows,
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:13] "Was He there physically?"
[00:05:13 --> 00:05:16] "What do you mean?", asked Sister Margaret Mary,
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:18] "Of course He was."
[00:05:18 --> 00:05:22] Sister Mary Catherine leaned in towards Sister Margaret Mary
[00:05:22 --> 00:05:25] and rested her chin on her hands.
[00:05:25 --> 00:05:27] "Sister," she said,
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:29] "Has this happened before?"
[00:05:29 --> 00:05:33] Sister Margaret Mary leaned back, "Of course.
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] Doesn't He come to you as well?"
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:37] Sister Mary Catherine said,
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:40] "You must talk with Mother Superior about this;
[00:05:40 --> 00:05:43] this is highly unusual."
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:44] Sister Margaret Mary
[00:05:44 --> 00:05:47] stared at Sister Mary Catherine with wide eyes,
[00:05:47 --> 00:05:49] as if she was going to cry.
[00:05:49 --> 00:05:53] Sister Mary Catherine asked, "Are you all right?"
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:56] Sister Margaret Mary took a long pause to compose herself
[00:05:56 --> 00:06:01] and then said, "He loves us and wants us to love Him."
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:06] Sister Mary Catherine said, "Of course, He does."
[00:06:06 --> 00:06:08] Sister Margaret Mary nodded her head and said,
[00:06:08 --> 00:06:11] "He told me exactly what He wants though."
[00:06:12 --> 00:06:14] "And what does He want?,"
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:15] asked Sister Mary Catherine.
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:18] Sister Margaret Mary said,
[00:06:18 --> 00:06:20] "He wants a special feast day
[00:06:20 --> 00:06:23] in celebration of His sacred heart."
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:26] Sister Mary Catherine nodded her head,
[00:06:26 --> 00:06:29] but looked confused as Sister Margaret Mary continued,
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:33] "And He wants us to receive Him in Holy Communion
[00:06:33 --> 00:06:35] on the first Friday of every month;
[00:06:35 --> 00:06:38] He wants everyone to do this."
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:42] Sister Mary Catherine stood up and paced around the room,
[00:06:42 --> 00:06:44] she put her index finger over her lips
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:46] as she grew deeper in thought.
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:49] She said, "Sister Margaret Mary,
[00:06:49 --> 00:06:51] I don't know whether what you're experiencing
[00:06:51 --> 00:06:52] is authentic or not,
[00:06:52 --> 00:06:55] I think you need to talk to Mother Superior
[00:06:55 --> 00:06:57] or Father Felipe about this.
[00:06:57 --> 00:06:58] I must go now."
[00:06:59 --> 00:07:01] Sister Mary Catherine exited the room
[00:07:01 --> 00:07:03] and closed the door behind her.
[00:07:04 --> 00:07:05] (door clacking) Sister Margaret Mary
[00:07:05 --> 00:07:09] looked down at her drawing and stroked it with her hand.
[00:07:09 --> 00:07:11] She pondered the image of the pierced heart,
[00:07:11 --> 00:07:14] encircled by a crown of thorns.
[00:07:14 --> 00:07:18] Out of the top, arose a cross enveloped in flames.
[00:07:18 --> 00:07:20] She wanted the whole world to know
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:22] about this beautiful image.
[00:07:22 --> 00:07:26] She gazed up at the clock hanging on her wall and gasped.
[00:07:26 --> 00:07:30] She popped out of her chair, left her room,
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:33] and headed back down to the hallway for the chapel.
[00:07:33 --> 00:07:34] (footsteps thumping)
[00:07:34 --> 00:07:36] As she walked towards the chapel,
[00:07:36 --> 00:07:39] she reflected on her conversation with Sister Mary Catherine
[00:07:39 --> 00:07:42] and remembered all of the times she encountered Jesus
[00:07:42 --> 00:07:45] since she was a little girl.
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:47] She felt tears well up in her eyes
[00:07:47 --> 00:07:48] as she pondered the thought
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:50] that other people did not have the joy
[00:07:50 --> 00:07:52] of seeing and hearing Jesus.
[00:07:54 --> 00:07:57] She arrived at the chapel door and stopped.
[00:07:57 --> 00:08:02] She closed her eyes and slowly breathed in and out.
[00:08:02 --> 00:08:03] She opened the door
[00:08:03 --> 00:08:05] and was flooded with the warmth
[00:08:05 --> 00:08:07] of the chapel's subtle beauty, (door creaking)
[00:08:07 --> 00:08:09] led only by the sanctuary lamp
[00:08:09 --> 00:08:11] burning next to the tabernacle.
[00:08:11 --> 00:08:14] She fell prostrate and said in a whisper,
[00:08:14 --> 00:08:17] "Jesus, on this Thursday evening,
[00:08:17 --> 00:08:19] I want to be with You in your agony
[00:08:19 --> 00:08:21] at the Garden of Gethsemane,
[00:08:21 --> 00:08:22] just as you have instructed me."
[00:08:24 --> 00:08:26] She pushed herself up until she was kneeling,
[00:08:26 --> 00:08:30] she leaned back and rested on the heels of her feet
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:32] and gazed at Jesus in the tabernacle.
[00:08:32 --> 00:08:37] (fire crackling) (ethereal orchestral music)
[00:08:38 --> 00:08:42] "Sister Margaret, Sister Margaret!", said a voice.
[00:08:43 --> 00:08:46] Sister Margaret Mary opened her eyes,
[00:08:46 --> 00:08:49] Mother Superior was standing over her,
[00:08:49 --> 00:08:51] gently shaking her.
[00:08:51 --> 00:08:55] Sister Margaret Mary blinked and looked around the chapel,
[00:08:55 --> 00:08:58] light poured in through the stained glass windows.
[00:08:58 --> 00:09:01] "Did I fall asleep again?", asked Sister Margaret Mary.
[00:09:01 --> 00:09:04] "You did," said Mother Superior,
[00:09:04 --> 00:09:06] "You need your sleep, Sister Margaret."
[00:09:06 --> 00:09:09] "You're right," said Sister Margaret Mary,
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:11] "I will try to be in bed at a better time."
[00:09:13 --> 00:09:16] Mother Superior hesitantly sighed,
[00:09:16 --> 00:09:20] "Sister Margaret," she said, "I need to speak with you.
[00:09:20 --> 00:09:20] Come with me."
[00:09:21 --> 00:09:24] Mother Superior put her arm around Sister Margaret Mary
[00:09:24 --> 00:09:26] and walked her out of the chapel,
[00:09:26 --> 00:09:28] (door creaking) down the hallway,
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:30] and into her private office.
[00:09:30 --> 00:09:31] Sunlight flooded the room,
[00:09:31 --> 00:09:34] and Sister Margaret Mary winced,
[00:09:34 --> 00:09:36] shielding her eyes from the brightness.
[00:09:37 --> 00:09:39] Mother Superior closed the curtains on either side,
[00:09:39 --> 00:09:41] (curtain clacking) and Sister Margaret Mary said,
[00:09:41 --> 00:09:42] "Thank you."
[00:09:43 --> 00:09:46] As Sister Margaret Mary's eyes adjusted,
[00:09:46 --> 00:09:49] she saw that there were five men standing in the room,
[00:09:49 --> 00:09:53] three of whom were priests and the other two scholars.
[00:09:53 --> 00:09:55] She recognized one of the priests,
[00:09:55 --> 00:09:57] Father Claude, who was smiling at her,
[00:09:57 --> 00:10:00] the other men looked very harsh.
[00:10:00 --> 00:10:02] "Please sit," said Mother Superior,
[00:10:02 --> 00:10:05] as she motioned towards a chair near the center of the room.
[00:10:06 --> 00:10:08] Sister slowly approached the chair,
[00:10:08 --> 00:10:11] looking at the men as she timidly sat down.
[00:10:12 --> 00:10:14] "Well," said Mother Superior,
[00:10:14 --> 00:10:18] "I have brought some experts here today."
[00:10:18 --> 00:10:21] Sister Margaret Mary folded her hands to calm her nerves,
[00:10:21 --> 00:10:24] "Experts on what?," she asked.
[00:10:25 --> 00:10:27] One of the scholars stepped forward and said,
[00:10:27 --> 00:10:29] "It has come to our attention
[00:10:29 --> 00:10:33] that you claim to be having visions of our Lord."
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:36] Sister Margaret Mary coiled in on herself,
[00:10:36 --> 00:10:38] "Claim?", she asked.
[00:10:38 --> 00:10:40] The man continued,
[00:10:40 --> 00:10:42] "I must say, it is extremely rare
[00:10:42 --> 00:10:45] that one is gifted with mystical encounters,
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:48] and I don't believe you are the type of person
[00:10:48 --> 00:10:50] who would receive such a gift."
[00:10:52 --> 00:10:53] Sister Margaret Mary swallowed
[00:10:53 --> 00:10:56] in an attempt to hold back her tears,
[00:10:56 --> 00:10:59] but she felt them streaming down her face nonetheless.
[00:11:00 --> 00:11:02] "Well, I..."
[00:11:02 --> 00:11:04] Sister Margaret couldn't even get her words out,
[00:11:04 --> 00:11:08] she was so hurt by what she was hearing.
[00:11:08 --> 00:11:11] Her heart ached, but she silently prayed;
[00:11:11 --> 00:11:15] "I unite my aching heart to yours, Lord."
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:17] The scholar continued,
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:20] "We do not believe these visions to be authentic,
[00:11:20 --> 00:11:23] and we strongly encourage you not to speak to anyone
[00:11:23 --> 00:11:24] of these encounters.
[00:11:24 --> 00:11:27] You are likely experiencing delusions,
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:30] and you ought to consider eating more.
[00:11:30 --> 00:11:31] If you fast too much,
[00:11:31 --> 00:11:35] you may start to see things that aren't there."
[00:11:35 --> 00:11:37] Sister Margaret Mary said through her tears,
[00:11:37 --> 00:11:41] "Jesus wants us all to hear what He's telling me."
[00:11:42 --> 00:11:44] The scholar harshly said,
[00:11:44 --> 00:11:47] "I don't think you're understanding."
[00:11:47 --> 00:11:51] Father Claude stepped forward and interrupted the scholar;
[00:11:51 --> 00:11:54] "Pardon me, but you're being too harsh with the Sister."
[00:11:54 --> 00:11:57] He extended his hand to Sister Margaret Mary and said,
[00:11:57 --> 00:11:59] "Good to see you, Sister."
[00:11:59 --> 00:12:03] Sister Margaret Mary timidly extended her hand and said,
[00:12:03 --> 00:12:04] "You as well, Father."
[00:12:05 --> 00:12:06] Father Claude asked,
[00:12:06 --> 00:12:10] "May I talk with you privately in the chapel?"
[00:12:10 --> 00:12:12] Sister Margaret Mary nodded her head.
[00:12:12 --> 00:12:15] Father Claude gently helped Sister Margaret Mary
[00:12:15 --> 00:12:17] out of her chair and stepped out of the office.
[00:12:17 --> 00:12:19] (door creaking and clacking)
[00:12:19 --> 00:12:21] Mother Superior looked at the other men
[00:12:21 --> 00:12:23] not knowing what to think;
[00:12:23 --> 00:12:26] they waited a long time until the office door opened,
[00:12:26 --> 00:12:28] and Father Claude and entered. (door creaking)
[00:12:28 --> 00:12:29] He gently closed the door behind him,
[00:12:29 --> 00:12:31] (door clacking) smiled,
[00:12:31 --> 00:12:33] and let out a friendly sigh of relief.
[00:12:33 --> 00:12:36] "The sister is telling the truth," he said,
[00:12:36 --> 00:12:40] "Her humility and simplicity speak for themselves.
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:43] She has all the makings of a mystic,
[00:12:43 --> 00:12:47] and her visions are all in alignment with the Heart of God."
[00:12:47 --> 00:12:50] The other men rolled their eyes and scoffed,
[00:12:50 --> 00:12:53] but Father Claude continued smiling.
[00:12:53 --> 00:12:56] "Where is she?," asked Mother Superior.
[00:12:56 --> 00:12:59] "She's in the chapel, praying," said Father Claude;
[00:12:59 --> 00:13:04] he continued, "Mother Superior, may I have a word with you?"
[00:13:04 --> 00:13:06] Mother Superior nodded her head
[00:13:06 --> 00:13:08] and stepped out of the office with Father Claude.
[00:13:08 --> 00:13:11] (door creaking and clacking) (solemn orchestral music)
[00:13:11 --> 00:13:13] "Mother Superior," he said,
[00:13:13 --> 00:13:17] "I believe this young Sister to be a very special case.
[00:13:17 --> 00:13:18] Cherish her;
[00:13:18 --> 00:13:21] it is a gift to have a delicate soul like this
[00:13:21 --> 00:13:23] in your care.
[00:13:23 --> 00:13:26] I believe that the encounters she's having with our Lord
[00:13:26 --> 00:13:29] should be listened to and given time,
[00:13:29 --> 00:13:31] even taken to our Holy Father, the Pope."
[00:13:32 --> 00:13:35] Mother Superior's eyes grew wide.
[00:13:35 --> 00:13:36] Father Claude said,
[00:13:36 --> 00:13:40] "It is, of course, up to your discernment,
[00:13:40 --> 00:13:43] but I think she would make an excellent Superior one day."
[00:13:44 --> 00:13:46] Mother Superior was surprised
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:49] and had a hard time gathering her thoughts,
[00:13:49 --> 00:13:51] but she was able to muster up the words,
[00:13:51 --> 00:13:53] "Well, thank you, Father."
[00:13:53 --> 00:13:54] Father Claude smiled
[00:13:54 --> 00:13:59] and gently squeezed Mother superior's hand in affection;
[00:13:59 --> 00:14:01] Mother Superior let out a deep sigh.
[00:14:01 --> 00:14:04] She walked on the hallway to the chapel,
[00:14:04 --> 00:14:06] opened the door, and peeked inside
[00:14:06 --> 00:14:09] to look at Sister Margaret Mary praying.
[00:14:09 --> 00:14:11] She saw in this young woman
[00:14:11 --> 00:14:14] a level of peace she had never encountered before.
[00:14:15 --> 00:14:17] Mother Superior's eyes
[00:14:17 --> 00:14:22] followed the gaze of Sister Margaret Mary to the tabernacle,
[00:14:22 --> 00:14:24] and she became entranced
[00:14:24 --> 00:14:28] as she pondered all that Father Claude had said.
[00:14:31 --> 00:14:35] Whoa, that heart isn't just beautiful, it's a message.
[00:14:35 --> 00:14:39] Jesus' Sacred Heart shows us how much He loves us;
[00:14:39 --> 00:14:42] His heart is on fire with love,
[00:14:42 --> 00:14:44] wrapped in thorns because He suffered for us,
[00:14:44 --> 00:14:46] and topped with a cross
[00:14:46 --> 00:14:49] because He gave everything to bring us close.
[00:14:49 --> 00:14:50] So when you see the Sacred Heart,
[00:14:50 --> 00:14:54] remember, Jesus loves you with His whole heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is St. Margaret Mary for kids?

St. Margaret Mary was a Catholic sister who loved Jesus deeply and spent a lot of time in prayer. In her story, Jesus shows her His Sacred Heart and asks her to share His message of love with the world. Kids can remember her as a saint who listened, stayed faithful, and helped others know Jesus' love.

What is the Sacred Heart of Jesus for kids?

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a special way the Church helps us understand Jesus' love. The flames remind us that Jesus' love is burning. The thorns remind us of the suffering He endured for us. And the cross reminds us that He gave everything to bring us close to God. Most importantly, the Sacred Heart points to Jesus Himself and His infinite love.

What is "The Beating Heart" story about?

The Beating Heart is a Catholic bedtime story about St. Margaret Mary and Jesus showing her His Sacred Heart. It's about quiet prayer, big love, and a message meant for everyone. The story helps kids understand that Jesus invites us to live close to Him and invites us to trust His love.

Why are there flames, thorns, and a cross on the Sacred Heart?

They each tell part of the story. Flames show Jesus' love is on fire. Thorns remind us of the suffering and wounds Jesus endured for us. The cross shows His sacrifice and how He gave everything to bring us to God.

Why is the Sacred Heart important for kids?

Because kids need a simple, strong reminder that Jesus' love is real, especially when they feel scared, guilty, or alone. The Sacred Heart teaches that Jesus doesn't get tired of loving us. It helps us want to stay close to Him in prayer and draws us toward the sacraments, especially Holy Communion (with the first Friday being a well-known devotion). And it reminds us that Sunday Mass is always first.

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Mary for Kids (Mary’s Colorful Garden Book + Surprise Bags Activity)

In this Juice Box episode, kids help Julia build a colorful “garden for Mary” using Mary’s Colorful Garden Book and surprise bags, so families can learn that love for Mary can be simple, beautiful, and full of joy, always leading children toward Jesus through Mary’s motherly intercession.

Mary for Kids: Mary's Colorful Garden Book Explained

This episode is a fun and gentle way to teach Mary for kids through a colorful read-aloud and a surprise-bag game. We want to make something special for Mary, a beautiful garden, but she starts with no flowers, just Mary’s Colorful Garden.

Each time a page turns, a new color appears, and Julia opens a surprise bag with objects and a matching flower (it’s part of the activity/game, like a creative way to remember what we can offer). Kids help decide what belongs in Mary’s garden (hint: it’s usually the flower), and together they build a rainbow of gifts, green, orange, yellow, white, purple, blue, and red roses.

At the end, the garden is full of color, and Julia reminds kids that every flower is a loving gift offered with faith, because Mary always points us to Jesus, helping us pray and trust God. For kids, this makes Mary feel close and lovable: you can offer small, beautiful things with a happy heart, and that kind of love matters to God.

Key Takeaways

  • This episode teaches Mary for kids by turning a simple goal: “let’s make Mary a garden” into a joyful faith activity. 
  • Mary’s Colorful Garden Book reveals a new color on each page, and a matching surprise bag appears with objects plus a flower to choose from.
  • Kids practice giving Mary their best by choosing the flower (not the distraction) and placing it gently in her garden.
  • Blue is called “Mary’s color,” helping kids remember Mary as our loving mother and queen, used here as a simple memory cue for prayer and love.
  • Red roses are connected to love, showing that gifts for Mary aren’t about price. They’re about the heart and a filial love that leads toward Jesus.
  • The moral is simple: loving Mary can be easy and joyful. Find something beautiful, offer it with love, and let it lead you closer to Jesus

Episode Summary

Julia starts with a sweet idea: she wants to make something special for Mary, a beautiful garden. The only problem? She doesn’t have flowers. But she does have a book: Mary’s Colorful Garden.

Then the page-by-page activity begins: every time Julia turns the page, something new is revealed, a color, and then a surprise bag is opened with a few objects and a matching flower. Kids get to help decide what belongs in Mary’s garden. (The “surprise” is simply a playful way to get kids involved; the goal is prayerful love, not anything “magic.”)

Page by page, the garden grows: green, orange, yellow, white, purple, blue (Mary’s color), and red roses (a reminder of love). The episode ends with a full, colorful garden offered to Mary, showing kids that simple gifts, given with love, can be a beautiful prayer and a way to grow closer to Jesus.

This episode also reminds kids clearly: Mary is honored with special veneration, and the devotion we offer her is ordered toward adoration of God and toward Jesus, the source of salvation and truth.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Making a Garden for Mary
  • 0:24 – Our First Color: Green
  • 1:22 – Our Next Color: Orange
  • 2:16 – The Next Color: Yellow
  • 3:08 – Our Next Color: White
  • 4:12 – The Next Color: Purple
  • 5:29 – Our Next Color: Blue
  • 6:38 – The Final Color: Red
  • 7:47 – The Complete Mary Garden

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:00] Hi, friends.
[00:00:00 --> 00:00:03] I wanted to do something really special for Mary today.
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:05] Make a garden.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] But I don't have any flowers.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:09] Aw. - What?
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:10] I do have this book.
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:11] (upbeat music)
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:14] "Mary's Colorful Garden."
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:16] And I think it might help us.
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:17] Every time we turn the page,
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:19] something might appear.
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:21] Do you wanna try it with me?
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:23] Juice Box.
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:24] (children laughing)
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:26] Let's see our first color.
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:27] (bright music)
[00:00:27 --> 00:00:28] (pages rustling)
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:31] Green. (audience cheering)
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:33] Whoa, did you see that?
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:36] A green surprise bag.
[00:00:36 --> 00:00:37] Let's see what's inside.
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:40] Hmm. (audience faintly speaking)
[00:00:40 --> 00:00:41] (transition popping)
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:44] Hmm.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:44] An avocado.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:46] Yum, yum, yum.
[00:00:46 --> 00:00:47] (transition dinging)
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:48] Okay.
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:51] What else is in here?
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:54] A green turtle.
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:56] (turtle squeaking)
[00:00:56 --> 00:00:57] (transition dinging)
[00:00:57 --> 00:01:00] And this leafy green plant.
[00:01:02 --> 00:01:04] (transition dinging) (clock ticking)
[00:01:04 --> 00:01:06] Which one should we put in Mary's garden?
[00:01:06 --> 00:01:07] Hmm.
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:08] The avocado,
[00:01:09 --> 00:01:11] the turtle,
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:14] or the leafy plant?
[00:01:14 --> 00:01:15] (transition popping)
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:17] We should put the plants in the garden.
[00:01:17 --> 00:01:18] (upbeat music)
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:20] (bright music)
[00:01:20 --> 00:01:21] (transition twinkling)
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:23] Let's turn the page.
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:25] (bright music) (pages rustling)
[00:01:25 --> 00:01:28] Orange. (audience cheering)
[00:01:28 --> 00:01:29] It worked again.
[00:01:29 --> 00:01:30] Let's see what's inside.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:34] Hmm. (audience faintly speaking)
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:35] An orange tiger.
[00:01:35 --> 00:01:37] (tiger roaring)
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:39] (transition dinging)
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:40] Hmm.
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:43] An orange, the fruit.
[00:01:43 --> 00:01:44] ♪ Squeeze ♪
[00:01:44 --> 00:01:46] (transition dinging)
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:50] And orange flowers.
[00:01:52 --> 00:01:54] (transition dinging)
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:56] Which one should we put in Mary's garden?
[00:01:57 --> 00:01:58] The tiger,
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:01] the orange,
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:03] or the flowers?
[00:02:03 --> 00:02:05] The flowers, right.
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:07] Let's put them in her garden.
[00:02:08 --> 00:02:10] ♪ Ah ♪
[00:02:12 --> 00:02:13] This is looking great.
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:15] Let's turn another page.
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:17] Our next color
[00:02:17 --> 00:02:18] is yellow.
[00:02:18 --> 00:02:20] (audience cheering and clapping)
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:22] I can't wait to see what's inside.
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:23] (upbeat music)
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:27] We have a lemon.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:28] (traffic whirring)
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:30] (transition dinging)
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:30] Hmm.
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:34] A bumblebee.
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:39] (transition dinging)
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:44] And then we have yellow flowers.
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:45] (transition dinging)
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:48] Which one should go in Mary's garden?
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:49] The lemon,
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:52] the bumblebee,
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:55] or the flowers?
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:58] While bumblebees do fly around gardens,
[00:02:58 --> 00:03:00] we're gonna put the flowers in her garden.
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:07] (bright music)
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:08] (upbeat music) (transition twinkling)
[00:03:08 --> 00:03:09] Our next color
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:14] is white. (audience cheering)
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:16] Let's see what's inside this bag.
[00:03:16 --> 00:03:17] (transition popping)
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:18] Hmm.
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:22] We have (gasping)
[00:03:22 --> 00:03:25] a little white bunny.
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:26] So cute.
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:29] (transition dinging)
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:30] We have
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:34] (gasping) a polar bear. (polar bear growling)
[00:03:34 --> 00:03:34] Grr.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:37] (transition dinging)
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:39] And we have
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:42] white flowers.
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:47] (transition dinging)
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:48] Which one of these things
[00:03:48 --> 00:03:50] should we put in Mary's garden?
[00:03:50 --> 00:03:53] Should we put in the bunny rabbit,
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:56] the polar bear,
[00:03:57 --> 00:03:58] or the white flowers?
[00:04:00 --> 00:04:01] I think the white flowers
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:04] will look beautiful in her garden.
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:09] ♪ Ah ♪
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:11] Let's do the next color.
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:13] Are you ready to turn the page?
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:14] Our next color
[00:04:14 --> 00:04:18] is purple. (pages rustling)
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] (audience cheering and clapping)
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:22] Let's see what's inside the bag.
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:24] This is so much fun.
[00:04:25 --> 00:04:27] We have in this bag.
[00:04:27 --> 00:04:28] (transition popping)
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:30] Hmm.
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:32] A purple flashlight.
[00:04:32 --> 00:04:35] (transition dinging)
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:38] We have...
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:40] (inquisitive music)
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:41] What is this?
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:43] Purple sunglasses.
[00:04:43 --> 00:04:46] (record scratching) (dynamic music)
[00:04:46 --> 00:04:49] (record scratching) (upbeat music)
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:50] There's one more in here.
[00:04:52 --> 00:04:55] Purple flowers.
[00:04:55 --> 00:04:57] These are so pretty.
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:00] (transition dinging)
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:04] Which one should we put in Mary's garden?
[00:05:04 --> 00:05:05] The purple flashlight,
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:08] the purple sunglasses,
[00:05:09 --> 00:05:11] or the purple flowers?
[00:05:12 --> 00:05:14] The flowers.
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:15] Purple is a special color
[00:05:15 --> 00:05:18] because Mary is our queen.
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:21] ♪ Ah ♪
[00:05:22 --> 00:05:24] This is looking really great.
[00:05:25 --> 00:05:28] I think it's missing a couple more colors.
[00:05:28 --> 00:05:29] Let's turn the page.
[00:05:29 --> 00:05:30] (transition twinkling)
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:33] The next color is blue.
[00:05:34 --> 00:05:37] (audience cheering) (gasping) A blue surprise bag.
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:39] Blue is Mary's special color,
[00:05:39 --> 00:05:41] so I can't wait to see what we have in here.
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:42] (upbeat music)
[00:05:42 --> 00:05:43] Let's see.
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:44] Hmm.
[00:05:46 --> 00:05:49] This is a blue ribbon.
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:53] (transition dinging)
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:57] We have a blue hammer.
[00:05:57 --> 00:05:58] (hammer banging)
[00:05:58 --> 00:06:01] (transition dinging)
[00:06:01 --> 00:06:03] This is kind of fluffy.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:05] (gasping) Blue flowers.
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:09] (transition dinging)
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:12] Now, which one of these do we put in Mary's garden?
[00:06:13 --> 00:06:14] The blue ribbon,
[00:06:16 --> 00:06:18] the blue hammer,
[00:06:19 --> 00:06:21] or the blue flowers?
[00:06:21 --> 00:06:22] (transition dinging)
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:24] No, not the hammer.
[00:06:24 --> 00:06:25] The flowers.
[00:06:25 --> 00:06:26] Right.
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:28] These are really big.
[00:06:30 --> 00:06:32] ♪ Amazing ♪
[00:06:34 --> 00:06:36] I think we have one more left.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:38] Are you ready?
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:40] Let's see what the next color is.
[00:06:40 --> 00:06:41] (bright music) (pages rustling)
[00:06:41 --> 00:06:44] It's red.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:45] (audience cheering and clapping)
[00:06:45 --> 00:06:46] Our last surprise bag.
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:48] Let's see what's inside.
[00:06:48 --> 00:06:49] All right, are you ready?
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:51] I think
[00:06:52 --> 00:06:54] I got it.
[00:06:55 --> 00:06:57] It's a red fire truck. (siren blaring)
[00:06:57 --> 00:07:00] (transition dinging)
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:01] We have
[00:07:03 --> 00:07:05] a red apple.
[00:07:05 --> 00:07:06] Yum. (apple crunching)
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:07] (transition dinging)
[00:07:07 --> 00:07:12] And we have (gasping) beautiful red roses.
[00:07:13 --> 00:07:15] ♪ Ah ♪
[00:07:15 --> 00:07:19] (sighing) Those smell amazing.
[00:07:19 --> 00:07:22] Now, which one of these things
[00:07:22 --> 00:07:24] should we put in Mary's garden?
[00:07:25 --> 00:07:28] Should it be the red fire truck,
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:31] the red apple,
[00:07:32 --> 00:07:35] or the red roses?
[00:07:35 --> 00:07:38] The red roses are exactly what we need
[00:07:38 --> 00:07:39] for our Mary garden.
[00:07:40 --> 00:07:43] (bright music)
[00:07:44 --> 00:07:46] (transition twinkling)
[00:07:46 --> 00:07:48] Let's see, did this work?
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:51] (gasping) Wow.
[00:07:51 --> 00:07:54] Look at this beautiful Mary garden.
[00:07:54 --> 00:07:56] Let's see what colors are in it again.
[00:07:56 --> 00:07:59] We have green,
[00:07:59 --> 00:08:00] orange,
[00:08:02 --> 00:08:03] yellow.
[00:08:03 --> 00:08:05] We have white,
[00:08:05 --> 00:08:07] purple,
[00:08:07 --> 00:08:09] blue,
[00:08:09 --> 00:08:10] and red.
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:13] Mary's garden is full of color,
[00:08:13 --> 00:08:17] and each flower is a gift for our blessed mother.
[00:08:17 --> 00:08:19] You can make a Mary garden at home too.
[00:08:19 --> 00:08:21] Find something beautiful
[00:08:21 --> 00:08:23] and give it to her with love.
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:25] And if you wanna read this book,
[00:08:25 --> 00:08:27] have your parents check the description.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] And don't forget to like and subscribe to Juice Box
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:33] so that we can keep growing in faith together.
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:34] Bye, friends.
[00:08:34 --> 00:08:37] (upbeat music)
[00:08:38 --> 00:08:39] (juice slurping)
[00:08:39 --> 00:08:40] Juice Box.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Mary's Colorful Garden book about?

Mary's Colorful Garden Book is a kid-friendly story/activity where each page reveals a color and helps children offer something beautiful to Mary. In this episode, the book becomes a fun way to build a "garden for Mary" one color at a time, using the surprises to teach children how love can be expressed simply and joyfully.

Why is Mary important for kids?

Mary helps kids learn how to love Jesus with a gentle, trusting heart. She's Jesus' mother and our spiritual mother, and she teaches kids that faith can be simple: love God, say yes, and keep a soft heart. Her motherly intercession helps bring us closer to Christ, and Marian devotion is meant to be in harmony with Christ's role as the sole Mediator and Redeemer.

How can we teach Mary for kids in a simple way at home?

Use small, repeatable habits: a short "Hi Mary" prayer, a picture of Mary in the child's room, or a tiny offering like a flower, drawing, or kind act. Kids learn best when faith feels doable, joyful, and connected to real life while keeping the focus on love, prayer, and true devotion (not on "magic" or external performances).

What is a "Mary garden" activity for children?

A Mary garden is a simple activity where kids "give Mary" flowers or beautiful items as a sign of love. It can be real flowers, paper flowers, or a colorful craft. What matters most is the heart behind the gift and the intention to honor Mary to pray better and grow closer to Jesus.

What does it mean to give Mary a gift?

It means offering love in a simple, kid-friendly way, like a flower, a prayer, or a kind choice. Catholics do this because Mary always points us to Jesus and helps us pray with trust. It's not a "charm" that works by itself; the value of the gift is in the faith and interior devotion behind it.

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Who Is St. Joan of Arc For Kids? (Voices From Heaven Bedtime Story)

In this Juice Box episode, kids listen to “Voices From Heaven,” a Saint Joan of Arc story for kids, and build a LEGO castle while they learn how faith and courage can look strong, even in a scary moment.

St. Joan of Arc for Kids: “Voices From Heaven” Story

“Voices From Heaven” is a catholic bedtime story episode about Joan of Arc, a young girl who said she received a message from God and believed she was called to speak to a king when her country was in trouble.

Joan is brought into a castle, surrounded by knights, questioned by King Charles, and doubted by the adults around her. She stays calm, tells the truth as she understands it, and keeps pointing back to God, even when people accuse her of trickery.

Joan is tested again by Church authorities. After a serious examination by theologians, nothing was found to disapprove, and she is allowed to help the king’s mission.

Then comes a powerful moment for kids: Joan asks for the chance to help, she asks the king for soldiers so she can lead in the relief of Orleans, showing courage rooted in faith, not anger.

For kids, St. Joan of Arc shows you don’t have to be loud or fearless to be courageous. You can be honest, faithful, and steady when others doubt you, and God can use your “yes” to change everything.

Key Takeaways

  • St. Joan of Arc is a real Catholic saint. This “Voices From Heaven” story shows how her mission began when she was still young, after she said she began experiencing supernatural voices that led her on her path.
  • Joan walks into a castle feeling nervous and out of place, but she keeps going because she believes God is guiding her.
  • King Charles and his court doubt her, but Joan stays calm and truthful under pressure.
  • Joan’s faith was examined, and Church authorities (theologians at Poitiers) found nothing to disapprove. Teaching kids that truth can stand strong even when adults test you.
  • Joan chooses a brave path without chasing violence for her own sake.  She asks for soldiers to help relieve Orleans, showing courage that aims to serve her people.
  • The moral is simple: God can call kids to big goodness, too, and real strength looks like faith, honesty, and doing the next right thing.

Episode Summary

“Voices From Heaven” drops kids into a tense moment right away: Joan is being escorted toward a castle while everything around her feels unfamiliar. She feels unlike herself, unsure of what will happen next, and the stakes feel huge because she believes God is calling her to help.

Inside the castle, Joan is brought before King Charles. The king tests her, questions her, and watches her closely, while others in the court accuse her of trickery and doubt her. Joan doesn’t lash out or try to impress anyone. She simply stays steady and speaks as she truly believes.

To be sure she is the real thing, Joan is sent to be examined more deeply by Church authorities. After a long, careful examination, the theologians find nothing to disapprove and advise the king to make prudent use of her help.

Then comes an important lesson moment for kids: Joan asks not just for attention, but for a way to serve. She asks the king for soldiers so she can lead in the relief of Orleans, showing that her courage is rooted in faith and truth, not anger.

While kids build a LEGO castle alongside the story, they get a clear picture of what’s happening and a strong lesson they can carry into their own lives: when God seems to ask something brave, you can still be respectful, honest, and steady.

Listen to the Story

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Intro: A Story and A Lego Castle
  • 0:29 – Joan Goes to the Castle
  • 1:36 – Joan’s Mission From God
  • 2:27 – Waiting Inside the Castle
  • 3:02 – Joan Prays for Help
  • 3:38 – Joan Recognizes the King
  • 4:28 – The King Asks About Heaven’s Voices
  • 5:00 – The Court Questions Joan
  • 6:31 – Joan Is Sent to Poitier
  • 7:25 – Joan Faces the Scholars
  • 9:09 – Joan Is Found Faithful
  • 10:01 – King Charles Welcomes Joan Back
  • 10:41 – The King Offers Joan a Sword
  • 11:36 – The Secret Sword
  • 12:31 – The Search for the Sword
  • 13:45 – Joan Receives the Sword
  • 14:25 – Joan Chooses to Carry a Flag
  • 15:42 – Joan Trusted God One Step at a Time

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] (lively music)
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:03] Today's story is about a girl, a king,
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:07] and a message from God that changed everything.
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] Her name was Joan of Arc.
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:10] While we listened to the story,
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:13] let's build a Lego castle together.
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:14] Let's go.
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:15] "JUICEBOX."
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:16] (logo pops)
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:17] (child giggles)
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:21] (gentle mysterious music)
[00:00:29 --> 00:00:33] Once upon a time, there was a girl named Joan.
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:35] She lived in France.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:39] She felt very unlike herself as she was being walked
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:43] towards the castle surrounded by men in shining armor.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:47] She wondered what would happen once she got inside.
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:51] She was just a girl from a small town.
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:54] But now, she had to go before the king
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:56] to give him a message from God.
[00:00:57 --> 00:01:00] She tugged at the pants she was wearing.
[00:01:00 --> 00:01:03] She wasn't used to wearing boys clothes,
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:06] but she had to make this mission in disguise.
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:10] She adjusted her hat to make sure it was straight.
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:15] As they approached the castle door, the knight stopped.
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:20] They all pivoted and stood in perfect formation.
[00:01:20 --> 00:01:23] The knight closest to the door raised his right arm
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:26] and placed his hand on the castle door.
[00:01:26 --> 00:01:31] He formally, ceremoniously opened the door revealing the
[00:01:31 --> 00:01:32] interior of the castle.
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:36] Joan's stomach dropped.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:38] When the voices had asked her
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:40] to leave home to deliver a message,
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:43] she never thought she would have to deliver it straight
[00:01:43 --> 00:01:46] to the king himself.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:49] Joan looked up at the enormous ceiling.
[00:01:49 --> 00:01:50] Her whole house could have fit
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:54] inside the castle entrance four times.
[00:01:55 --> 00:01:59] The knights continued escorting Joan down the long hallway.
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:03] The castle felt cold as the walls were made of light bricks
[00:02:03 --> 00:02:06] and only every other candle was lit.
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:11] Joan didn't know that a hallway could be so long.
[00:02:12 --> 00:02:13] Down the hall,
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:16] Joan saw a light pouring out of an archway leading
[00:02:16 --> 00:02:20] to another room, and the knights turned into it.
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:22] Joan took a deep breath.
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:26] She turned, walked through the archway,
[00:02:26 --> 00:02:27] and entered the room.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:32] It was a large cavernous room that had a table in the center
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:36] and large bookshelves lining the wall on either side.
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:40] One of the knights looked at her and said, "Wait here,"
[00:02:40 --> 00:02:42] as he marched out of the room.
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:45] Joan looked around.
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:48] Hanging over her head was an ornate chandelier
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:50] with candles burning in it.
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:53] She was amazed at the bookshelves.
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:56] Joan couldn't believe there were that many books
[00:02:56 --> 00:03:00] in the whole world, let alone in one room of one castle.
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:05] Joan heard footsteps coming from down the hall.
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:07] It sounded like a lot of people.
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:12] She closed her eyes, breathed in and out,
[00:03:12 --> 00:03:14] and prayed to the Holy Spirit for help.
[00:03:15 --> 00:03:18] She opened her eyes as she heard a flood
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:21] of people fill the room, led by the knight.
[00:03:22 --> 00:03:25] The king's entire court was present,
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:27] but the king did not appear to be there.
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:30] The knight looked down at Joan and said,
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:33] "The king is occupied with another matter."
[00:03:33 --> 00:03:35] He will join us when he is able."
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:38] Joan respectfully nodded.
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:40] As she looked back at the court of men,
[00:03:40 --> 00:03:42] she spotted the king.
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:45] He was not dressed like she expected
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:48] as he looked just like the other men.
[00:03:48 --> 00:03:52] She walked right up close to him, bowed and said,
[00:03:52 --> 00:03:55] "God give you a happy life, sweet king."
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:58] The knight said, "That is not the king.
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:00] I already told you that the king was occupied
[00:04:00 --> 00:04:01] with another matter."
[00:04:02 --> 00:04:06] Joan looked up at the man to whom she was bowing.
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:08] The man locked eyes with her.
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:12] He extended his hand and said, "And you as well."
[00:04:12 --> 00:04:14] As he helped Joan up,
[00:04:14 --> 00:04:18] the other men in his court looked at King Charles perplexed.
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] King Charles said to Joan,
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:23] "I'm amazed that you recognized me."
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:28] Joan did not know how to respond, so she simply smiled.
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:31] The king began to walk in circles around Joan.
[00:04:31 --> 00:04:34] "I've heard quite a lot about you," he said.
[00:04:34 --> 00:04:38] "Is it true that you've heard voices from heaven?"
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:40] Joan nodded her head.
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:44] King Charles said, "I must say I was quite astonished
[00:04:44 --> 00:04:46] by what happened regarding Orleans.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:49] You predicted the French would be defeated,
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:53] and two days before it actually occurred."
[00:04:53 --> 00:04:57] Joan responded, "I'm only saying what I have received."
[00:04:57 --> 00:05:00] Joan was interrupted by a man in the king's court
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:05] who yelled, "King Charles, this child is clearly involved
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:08] in some kind of sorcery or witchcraft.
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:09] She can't be trusted."
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:14] King Charles looked at Joan very carefully.
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:16] He looked back at the men in his court.
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:19] "Leave us for a moment," he said.
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:23] King Charles interrupted the men in his court.
[00:05:23 --> 00:05:26] "I believe I had made my orders clear,"
[00:05:26 --> 00:05:29] responded King Charles very sternly.
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:32] The men in the king's court pouted
[00:05:32 --> 00:05:36] and let out deep sighs as they vacated the room
[00:05:36 --> 00:05:39] until only the knights standing guard were remaining.
[00:05:40 --> 00:05:43] "You as well," said the king.
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] The knights turned and exited the room.
[00:05:47 --> 00:05:51] The men in the king's court stood outside the room,
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:54] pacing in anger and disbelief.
[00:05:54 --> 00:05:57] "I can't believe he's falling for this,"
[00:05:57 --> 00:05:58] said one of the men.
[00:05:58 --> 00:06:02] "The child can't be believed," said another.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:06] The men stood outside the room for a long time
[00:06:06 --> 00:06:09] until King Charles came out and joined them.
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:13] The men stood in silence, waiting for King Charles to speak.
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:18] "I find no fault in her," he said.
[00:06:18 --> 00:06:21] And I believe her to be telling the truth.
[00:06:21 --> 00:06:25] The men began to protest as King Charles interrupted,
[00:06:25 --> 00:06:28] "But I will have her sent to Poitiers
[00:06:28 --> 00:06:29] for further questioning."
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:35] So King Charles had Joan sent away in a carriage
[00:06:35 --> 00:06:37] to a small town called Poitiers.
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:40] When the carriage arrived,
[00:06:40 --> 00:06:43] it stopped in front of a much smaller castle
[00:06:43 --> 00:06:46] where she was taken inside.
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:50] A knight guided her down a long hallway to a large door.
[00:06:52 --> 00:06:55] Joan could hear the murmur of voices on the other side.
[00:06:55 --> 00:06:57] The knight looked at Joan.
[00:06:57 --> 00:07:00] She nodded, and he opened the door.
[00:07:01 --> 00:07:03] Joan stepped into a large corridor
[00:07:03 --> 00:07:07] which was filled with men seated behind large tables.
[00:07:08 --> 00:07:09] Many of them were priests
[00:07:09 --> 00:07:13] and others looked to be very educated scholars.
[00:07:13 --> 00:07:16] They all stopped talking and looked at Joan
[00:07:16 --> 00:07:18] as she entered the room.
[00:07:18 --> 00:07:20] A man at the table in the front
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:25] and center stood up and said, "Let the proceedings begin."
[00:07:25 --> 00:07:29] Joan felt a lump in her throat as she swallowed.
[00:07:29 --> 00:07:33] The man continued, "Are you the child who claims
[00:07:33 --> 00:07:36] to be hearing voices from heaven?"
[00:07:36 --> 00:07:39] Joan nodded her head and said, "Yes."
[00:07:39 --> 00:07:43] The man said, "There are accounts against you for heresy,
[00:07:43 --> 00:07:46] suggesting that you are involved in sorcery
[00:07:46 --> 00:07:49] yet claiming divine inspiration.
[00:07:49 --> 00:07:53] What defense would you make for yourself?"
[00:07:53 --> 00:07:54] Joan was nervous.
[00:07:54 --> 00:07:58] She opened her mouth to speak, but stuttered a bit.
[00:07:58 --> 00:08:01] The man interrupted, "Allow me to clarify
[00:08:01 --> 00:08:04] how grave of a matter this is.
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:09] Heresy is punishable by death, so I suggest you cooperate."
[00:08:09 --> 00:08:12] Joan could hardly remember anything
[00:08:12 --> 00:08:14] that happened in the room after that.
[00:08:14 --> 00:08:16] She was asked so many questions
[00:08:16 --> 00:08:20] that she almost lost her voice from talking too much.
[00:08:20 --> 00:08:21] After they had questioned her,
[00:08:21 --> 00:08:23] the men sent her out of the room
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:26] while they met privately to discuss.
[00:08:26 --> 00:08:29] As the knight opened the door for Joan to exit,
[00:08:29 --> 00:08:33] he pointed his arm towards a chair he had set out for her.
[00:08:35 --> 00:08:36] She sat down.
[00:08:36 --> 00:08:39] The knight handed her a cup of water.
[00:08:39 --> 00:08:42] She nodded as she took the cup and sipped the water.
[00:08:42 --> 00:08:45] Joan wanted very much to go to sleep.
[00:08:45 --> 00:08:48] She was so tired and hungry from standing
[00:08:48 --> 00:08:51] and answering questions for hours.
[00:08:51 --> 00:08:54] After a long time of sitting in the hallway,
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:57] the man who had questioned her opened the door and said,
[00:08:57 --> 00:08:59] "Please enter."
[00:09:00 --> 00:09:02] The knight escorted Joan into the room
[00:09:02 --> 00:09:04] and she stood before the men once more.
[00:09:05 --> 00:09:08] The man stood in the center of the room and said,
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:11] "Let the verdict declare
[00:09:11 --> 00:09:14] that we find nothing heretical in the child.
[00:09:14 --> 00:09:15] The court has determined
[00:09:15 --> 00:09:19] that the child may be safely employed for military purposes
[00:09:19 --> 00:09:24] and does not pose any threat to the king's military efforts.
[00:09:24 --> 00:09:27] Let the records show that the child was found
[00:09:27 --> 00:09:30] to be one of faith and not of malice."
[00:09:30 --> 00:09:32] Joan was released from the room
[00:09:32 --> 00:09:35] in a very formal and distant manner.
[00:09:35 --> 00:09:39] She was surprised that nobody spoke to her on the way out.
[00:09:39 --> 00:09:42] The knight escorted her back outside to the carriage
[00:09:42 --> 00:09:44] which started back for Chinon.
[00:09:45 --> 00:09:46] On the carriage ride,
[00:09:46 --> 00:09:50] Joan pondered the idea of serving in the king's military.
[00:09:50 --> 00:09:53] She did not want to fight anyone,
[00:09:53 --> 00:09:56] but she knew that she had a special call from God
[00:09:56 --> 00:09:57] to serve her country.
[00:09:58 --> 00:10:01] When the carriage arrived in Chinon,
[00:10:01 --> 00:10:03] King Charles greeted Joan.
[00:10:03 --> 00:10:06] King smiled and said, "Well done."
[00:10:06 --> 00:10:08] And then pulled her aside
[00:10:08 --> 00:10:11] and slowly walked with her towards a small door
[00:10:11 --> 00:10:12] in the back of the castle.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:16] "I'm glad that the court was able to see the truth,"
[00:10:16 --> 00:10:18] he said.
[00:10:18 --> 00:10:21] Joan respectfully nodded her head.
[00:10:21 --> 00:10:23] "We'll need you in our military," he said.
[00:10:23 --> 00:10:27] "The inspiration you are receiving will guide us
[00:10:27 --> 00:10:29] in doing the Lord's will."
[00:10:29 --> 00:10:32] "I hope the Lord continues to work through me
[00:10:32 --> 00:10:34] for the good of our country," said Joan.
[00:10:36 --> 00:10:39] As they approached the small door, the king opened it.
[00:10:41 --> 00:10:42] They stepped inside.
[00:10:42 --> 00:10:46] The room was lined with swords, bows and arrows,
[00:10:46 --> 00:10:49] and all kinds of weapons intricately placed
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:52] on beautifully crafted wooden shelves.
[00:10:52 --> 00:10:54] King Charles walked up to the sword
[00:10:54 --> 00:10:57] with a shimmering blue gem in the center of the hilt,
[00:10:57 --> 00:11:02] and carefully, slowly took it down from the shelf.
[00:11:02 --> 00:11:05] "I'd like for you to have this sword," he said,
[00:11:05 --> 00:11:09] "to accompany you as you join our military efforts."
[00:11:09 --> 00:11:12] Joan's eyes widened as she looked at the sword.
[00:11:12 --> 00:11:15] She placed her hand on it.
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:19] She moved her eyes upwards towards the king and said,
[00:11:19 --> 00:11:24] "I'm honored, Your Highness, but I cannot accept it."
[00:11:24 --> 00:11:28] King Charles furrowed his eyebrows and asked, "Why not?"
[00:11:28 --> 00:11:32] Joan looked at the king intently for a long moment,
[00:11:32 --> 00:11:35] wondering what he may think of what she was about to say.
[00:11:36 --> 00:11:39] "The voices from heaven," said Joan,
[00:11:39 --> 00:11:42] "they told me that there is a secret sword
[00:11:42 --> 00:11:44] that nobody knows about.
[00:11:44 --> 00:11:48] It is very ancient and I'd like for it to be uncovered."
[00:11:49 --> 00:11:53] King Charles looked Joan dead in the eyes.
[00:11:53 --> 00:11:58] Joan continued, "It is buried behind an altar."
[00:11:58 --> 00:12:01] "What altar?" asked King Charles.
[00:12:01 --> 00:12:04] "The one in the chapel of Saint Catherine of Fierbois,"
[00:12:04 --> 00:12:05] said Joan.
[00:12:05 --> 00:12:09] "Your Highness, may I request that you conduct a search
[00:12:09 --> 00:12:10] for this sword instead?"
[00:12:11 --> 00:12:14] King Charles walked around Joan in circles,
[00:12:14 --> 00:12:16] scratching his chin.
[00:12:16 --> 00:12:19] "I will call for a search," he said.
[00:12:19 --> 00:12:22] "But if it is not able to be located,
[00:12:22 --> 00:12:24] you will accept my sword or have none at all."
[00:12:25 --> 00:12:29] Joan nodded and said, "I understand, Your Highness.
[00:12:29 --> 00:12:31] Thank you."
[00:12:31 --> 00:12:34] King Charles contacted the priest stationed
[00:12:34 --> 00:12:36] at the chapel of Saint Catherine of Fierbois,
[00:12:36 --> 00:12:39] and ordered that there be a search conducted
[00:12:39 --> 00:12:40] under the altar.
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:42] King Charles waited anxiously
[00:12:42 --> 00:12:46] to see if Jones prediction would be correct.
[00:12:46 --> 00:12:49] He began to wonder if the voices she was hearing
[00:12:49 --> 00:12:51] really were from heaven.
[00:12:54 --> 00:12:57] King Charles was sitting in his cavernous study pondering
[00:12:57 --> 00:13:01] these thoughts when there was a knock on the study door.
[00:13:02 --> 00:13:04] "Enter," he said.
[00:13:04 --> 00:13:08] A knight entered the study, bowed to the king and said,
[00:13:08 --> 00:13:12] "Your Highness, the search has been completed."
[00:13:12 --> 00:13:15] "And?" interrupted King Charles.
[00:13:15 --> 00:13:17] "And the search party has found this very sword,"
[00:13:17 --> 00:13:20] said the knight as he presented the ancient sword
[00:13:20 --> 00:13:22] to the king.
[00:13:22 --> 00:13:25] King Charles' eyes grew wide in amazement.
[00:13:25 --> 00:13:30] He took the sword and said, "Thank you. You are dismissed.
[00:13:30 --> 00:13:33] Bring the child to me at once."
[00:13:33 --> 00:13:36] The king looked at the sword and pondered it,
[00:13:36 --> 00:13:40] and then gazed upward out of the steady window at the sky.
[00:13:41 --> 00:13:44] "My Lord and my God," he prayed quietly.
[00:13:45 --> 00:13:48] The knight returned to the room escorting Joan
[00:13:48 --> 00:13:51] and entered and bowed to King Charles.
[00:13:51 --> 00:13:54] The knight left the room as Joan said,
[00:13:54 --> 00:13:57] "Your Highness, how may I be of service?"
[00:13:57 --> 00:14:00] King Charles put his hand on Joan's shoulder.
[00:14:00 --> 00:14:04] "Your inspiration has proven true once more," he said.
[00:14:04 --> 00:14:07] And he presented the sword to Joan.
[00:14:07 --> 00:14:09] Joan looked upward and whispered something
[00:14:09 --> 00:14:12] that the king could not understand.
[00:14:12 --> 00:14:15] She then looked back down at the sword
[00:14:15 --> 00:14:17] and placed her hand on it.
[00:14:17 --> 00:14:21] "Glory be to the Triune God," she said.
[00:14:21 --> 00:14:24] And slowly, carefully took the sword out
[00:14:24 --> 00:14:25] of the king's hands.
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:27] "Your Highness," she said,
[00:14:27 --> 00:14:30] "I will serve my country with faith
[00:14:30 --> 00:14:32] and every virtue I can offer,
[00:14:32 --> 00:14:36] but I must insist that I not fight anybody.
[00:14:36 --> 00:14:38] Let me carry a flag instead."
[00:14:39 --> 00:14:41] The king nodded respectfully to Joan
[00:14:41 --> 00:14:42] as he called his knight to take Joan
[00:14:42 --> 00:14:44] to join the rest of the army.
[00:14:47 --> 00:14:49] As the knight entered the room,
[00:14:49 --> 00:14:51] Joan bowed the king one last time.
[00:14:53 --> 00:14:56] King Charles gave a slight smile.
[00:14:56 --> 00:14:59] Joan turned around and walked out with the knight.
[00:15:00 --> 00:15:04] King Charles offered a prayer under his breath
[00:15:04 --> 00:15:06] as he looked out the window of the study
[00:15:06 --> 00:15:08] at the army marching outside.
[00:15:08 --> 00:15:12] He saw Joan join the march at the front of the line,
[00:15:12 --> 00:15:14] holding a white flag with symbols
[00:15:14 --> 00:15:16] that he could hardly make out,
[00:15:16 --> 00:15:19] but he could see that there were lilies
[00:15:19 --> 00:15:23] and an image of Jesus holding the world in his hands
[00:15:23 --> 00:15:25] with angels on either side.
[00:15:25 --> 00:15:28] He thought to himself that Joan had the bravery
[00:15:28 --> 00:15:32] that only a child could receive from the Lord.
[00:15:32 --> 00:15:36] He could tell that she was ready to serve God no matter
[00:15:36 --> 00:15:38] what the consequences may be.
[00:15:38 --> 00:15:42] (triumphant music)
[00:15:42 --> 00:15:44] And that's the story of Joan of Arc,
[00:15:44 --> 00:15:48] a girl who trusted God one step at a time.
[00:15:48 --> 00:15:50] And hey, just like building this castle,
[00:15:50 --> 00:15:52] you don't have to see the whole plan.
[00:15:52 --> 00:15:55] You just keep going piece by piece.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is St. Joan of Arc for kids?

St. Joan of Arc was a real Catholic saint from France who said she believed God was calling her to deliver a message to the king and help her people during a dangerous time. Kids remember her for courage, honesty, and trusting God even when others doubted her.

What is the “Voices From Heaven” story about?

“Voices From Heaven” is a Saint Joan of Arc story for kids about a brave girl, a king, and a message Joan believed came from God that changed everything. Joan is questioned and tested, but she stays faithful and truthful.

Why is St. Joan of Arc important for kids?

Because her story teaches kids they can feel nervous and still be brave. Joan shows what it looks like to tell the truth, do the right thing, and keep trusting God when others don’t understand you. Her life also reminds families that saints are models to imitate, not just stories to enjoy.

Is this a Catholic bedtime story for kids?

Yes, this is one of those catholic bedtime stories that teaches a saint’s life through calm storytelling. It’s designed to be engaging but still gentle, with a clear moral kids can remember. The LEGO castle build also helps children visualize the world of knights and castles while they listen.

How does the LEGO castle build help kids follow the story?

The LEGO castle gives kids something to do with their hands while they listen with their ears. It helps them picture the setting. Castles, kings, and all the pressure Joan faced without the story feeling confusing. It also makes the lesson feel fun and memorable, so the message of faith and courage can “stick.”

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Free St. Joan of Arc Worksheet for Kids

Help your child learn more about St. Joan of Arc through a fun find-and-circle activity as they help Joan get ready for her mission by searching for items hidden in a castle scene. This worksheet helps kids remember her story and reflect on one small way they can be brave and listen to God too.

What's Inside:

Color the Scene

Find and Circle Hidden Items

A Reflection Question

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A Fun Way to Remember Mary and Jesus for Kids

In this Juice Box episode, kids learn a fun way to remember Mary and Jesus by opening a “Mary bag” and discovering items that help us pray, trust God, and keep Jesus close in everyday life.

Mary and Jesus for Kids: A Fun Way to Remember Them

This episode is a what’s in my bag video for kids, but with a faith twist: it’s a “Mary bag” filled with items that help kids remember Mary and Jesus in a simple, joyful way.

As each item comes out, like a rosary, holy water, a Mary plushie, a blue ribbon, a crown, and even a snack, kids learn what it points to: prayer with Mary, belonging to Jesus through Baptism, asking for a clean heart, and trusting God as Mary did.

The big idea is that remembering Mary always leads us closer to Jesus. Mary doesn’t take God’s place. She helps us love Him more, follow Him better, and stay brave when life feels big.

For kids, this is a fun way to remember Mary and Jesus because it turns faith into something you can see and hold, so kids learn, “I can pray. I can trust. And I’m never alone.”

Key Takeaways

  • This “Mary bag” is a fun way to remember Mary and Jesus for kids, using everyday items that teach faith in a kid-friendly way.

  • The rosary helps kids pray with Mary as they reflect on important moments in Jesus’ life, so prayer becomes a story, not just words.

  • Holy water reminds kids of Baptism and the Sign of the Cross: “I belong to Jesus.” It’s a sacramental sign that calls us back to God, strengthening our faith as we ask for a clean, loving heart.

  • The Mary plushie shows Mary is not only Jesus’ mom, she’s a loving mother we can turn to, because she brings us closer to Christ and helps believers grow in faith and charity.

  • Blue and a flower crown teach kids that Mary is honored with special devotion, always pointing beyond herself to her Son, whose story we learn to love and follow.

  • The moral is simple: little reminders can shape big faith. When kids remember Mary, they learn to trust God, love Jesus, and choose a clean, kind heart (especially through prayer).

Episode Summary

Nela kicks things off with high-energy excitement: it’s a “What’s in my bag?” video, except this bag is special. It’s her “Mary bag,” and every item inside is meant to help kids remember Mary and Jesus in a way that feels fun and real.

First, she makes the bag beautiful while sharing a kid-friendly truth: Mary was a kid once, too. She loved God in ordinary moments, morning time, helping her family, and everyday life. That sets the tone: holiness isn’t only for grown-ups and saints in statues. It’s for kids, too.

Then the bag reveal begins. A rosary becomes a simple way to pray with Mary while remembering Jesus’ life. Holy water points back to Baptism and belonging to God. A Mary plushie makes Mary feel close and comforting.

Even “little” things, like nail polish, a blue ribbon, a crown, and a snack, turn into gentle faith lessons kids can actually remember. The goal isn’t “magic”, but meaning. Each item is a reminder that helps children pause, pray, and trust God.

Finally, the episode lands the heart of it: Mary always helps us get closer to Jesus. These items aren’t magic. They’re reminders. And reminders are powerful, especially for kids.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:21 – Coloring My Mary Bag
  • 1:42 – What’s Item #1?
  • 2:17 – What’s Item #2?
  • 2:40 – What’s Item #3?
  • 3:06 – What’s Item #4?
  • 3:18 – What’s Item #5?
  • 3:42 – What’s Item #6?
  • 4:05 – What’s Item #7?
  • 4:35 – What’s Item #8?

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:02] Hi, friends, today, it's gonna be super fun
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:05] 'cause I'm doing a "What's in my bag?" video!
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:06] But not just any bag.
[00:00:06 --> 00:00:09] This is my Mary bag.
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:13] Inside this bag are some of my favorite things
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:14] (screen boings)
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:17] to help me remember Mary and Jesus.
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:18] Let's go!
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:21] Juice Box! (laughs)
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:23] We have a slight problem.
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:26] My Mary bag is looking a little plain.
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:27] (sad horn blares)
[00:00:27 --> 00:00:29] So let's make it beautiful.
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:31] Okay, while we color,
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:34] I wanna tell you something really special about Mary.
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:37] Did you know Mary wasn't always a grownup?
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:39] She was a little girl once, just like me.
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:43] And even when she was little, she loved God very, very much.
[00:00:43 --> 00:00:45] She loved God when she woke up in the morning.
[00:00:45 --> 00:00:48] She loved God when she helped her family.
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:50] She loved God when she prayed,
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:52] and even when things were hard.
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:57] That means Mary was finding ways to say yes to God
[00:00:57 --> 00:00:59] in little ways every single day,
[00:01:00 --> 00:01:02] like listening when she was told to do something,
[00:01:02 --> 00:01:06] being kind to people, telling the truth,
[00:01:06 --> 00:01:08] helping when no one was watching.
[00:01:09 --> 00:01:12] So when God asked Mary something really big,
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:15] to be the mother of Jesus,
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:16] Mary was ready,
[00:01:16 --> 00:01:19] because she was saying yes to God her whole life.
[00:01:19 --> 00:01:22] (upbeat mellow music)
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:25] And guess what? You can be like Mary, too.
[00:01:25 --> 00:01:27] Every time you choose to be kind,
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] every time you pray, every time you listen,
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] you're practicing your yes to God.
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:37] I think our Mary bag is looking pretty snazzy.
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:39] Now, are you ready to see what's inside?
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:40] (bag contents thumping) Hmm?
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:42] Let's look.
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:43] ♪ Ah ♪
[00:01:43 --> 00:01:44] Look what I found,
[00:01:44 --> 00:01:46] a rosary.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:47] That is tangled. - Uh-oh!
[00:01:47 --> 00:01:50] I like that the rosary is very colorful.
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:51] During the rosary,
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:54] you think about mysteries were parts of Jesus' life.
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:58] When Jesus was born, when he performed miracles,
[00:01:58 --> 00:02:00] and when he died and rose again.
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:02] Every time we pray a Hail Mary,
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:04] it's like giving Mary a rose.
[00:02:04 --> 00:02:07] And when we pray the whole rosary,
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:09] it's like making a big bouquet of roses.
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:12] And Mary takes that bouquet and gives it to Jesus,
[00:02:12 --> 00:02:15] because Mary always brings our prayers to him.
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:17] All right, let's see what else I have.
[00:02:17 --> 00:02:19] Oh, what is this?
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:23] It's holy water, and it has a picture of Mary on it.
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:25] This is from a place called Lourdes,
[00:02:25 --> 00:02:27] where Mary appeared to a little girl.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:29] Hello. - Holy water reminds us
[00:02:29 --> 00:02:33] of our baptism when we became part of God's family.
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:34] (water sloshing) - Woo-hoo!
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:36] Now, there's water everywhere!
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:38] Sometimes I make the sign of the cross
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:41] to remember that I belong to Jesus.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:43] Oh, I can't put my hand in anymore.
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:45] Something big is coming up.
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:47] ♪ Hallelujah ♪
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:48] ♪ My name is Mary ♪
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:51] Did you know Mary isn't just Jesus' mom?
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:53] She's our mom, too.
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:55] That means when we feel sad or we need a hug,
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:57] we can just go to Mary.
[00:02:57 --> 00:02:59] She loves us and takes care of us.
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:01] Duh, duh-duh, duh-duh, duh-duh.
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:03] Duh, duh-duh, duh, duh-duh.
[00:03:03 --> 00:03:05] Duh-duh, duh-duh, duh-duh.
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:07] Duh, duh-duh, duh, duh-duh.
[00:03:08 --> 00:03:09] A snack.
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:11] Hmm? - Think about it,
[00:03:11 --> 00:03:12] Mary was a mom,
[00:03:12 --> 00:03:15] and moms always know when you need a snack.
[00:03:15 --> 00:03:18] God cares about everything in our lives, even snack time.
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:20] Huh, something feels smooth.
[00:03:22 --> 00:03:24] It's white nail polish. - Yes!
[00:03:24 --> 00:03:26] White is a color that reminds us of purity,
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:29] that means having a clean heart that loves God.
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:32] Mary had a heart that was completely open to God.
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:36] We can ask Mary to help us have clean, loving, hearts, too.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:40] (upbeat mellow music)
[00:03:43 --> 00:03:43] Ooh-la-la.
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:46] This is my blue hair ribbon.
[00:03:46 --> 00:03:49] I love this color, it even has flowers on it.
[00:03:49 --> 00:03:51] Blue is a color that people use for Mary.
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:53] In pictures and statues,
[00:03:53 --> 00:03:54] Mary is often wearing blue.
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:56] Like in this picture.
[00:03:56 --> 00:03:59] Blue is a color that reminds us of the sky in heaven.
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:02] It also reminds us that Mary was full of love for God
[00:04:02 --> 00:04:04] and trusted him with her whole heart.
[00:04:04 --> 00:04:07] (speaker screaming)
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:11] (gasps) My flower crown!
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:12] Isn't it so pretty? - Uh-oh.
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:15] Do you like princesses?
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:16] 'Cause I do.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:19] The sparkles, the dresses, the crowns.
[00:04:19 --> 00:04:22] Well, guess what? Mary isn't just a princess.
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:23] She's a queen.
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:25] Mary is the Queen of Heaven.
[00:04:25 --> 00:04:27] That means she's with the King Jesus
[00:04:27 --> 00:04:29] and cares for all of us.
[00:04:29 --> 00:04:31] This crown is made out of flowers
[00:04:31 --> 00:04:34] because people like to give Mary beautiful things
[00:04:34 --> 00:04:36] to show how much they love her.
[00:04:36 --> 00:04:38] (dramatic music)
[00:04:44 --> 00:04:47] Okay, this definitely is too big for my bag.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:49] I don't actually carry this around,
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:51] but I love reading it,
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:54] because it shows all the ways Mary is part of God's story.
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:57] Like when she said yes to the angel,
[00:04:57 --> 00:04:59] like when she had baby Jesus in a stable,
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:00] Mary and Jesus.
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:05] When she told the servants at the wedding of Cana
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:07] to do whatever he told them to do.
[00:05:07 --> 00:05:10] When she stayed with Jesus when he was on the cross.
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:12] Mary is part of the whole story of Jesus.
[00:05:12 --> 00:05:14] She always helps us love him more.
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:16] So that's what's in my Mary bag.
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:18] All these things remind me of Mary.
[00:05:18 --> 00:05:21] And Mary always helps us get closer to Jesus,
[00:05:21 --> 00:05:24] because everything Mary does points us to her Son.
[00:05:24 --> 00:05:25] Now, I have a question.
[00:05:25 --> 00:05:26] What would you put in your Mary bag?
[00:05:26 --> 00:05:27] (bag pops onto screen) - Hmm.
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:31] And don't forget to subscribe to Juice Box.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a fun way to remember Mary and Jesus for kids?

A fun way is using simple “faith reminders,” like a rosary, holy water, a Mary picture or plushie, and a short prayer you repeat often. This episode uses a “Mary bag” to show kids that faith can be part of everyday life. The goal is simple: remember Mary, and let Mary lead you closer to Jesus.

Is this a “what’s in my bag” video for kids with a Catholic theme?

Yes. It’s a playful “what’s in my bag” style video, but each item connects to remembering Mary and Jesus. Kids learn what the items mean and how to use them to pray, trust God, and stay close to Jesus.

Why do Catholics talk about Mary so much (for kids)?

Catholics love Mary because she is Jesus’ mother and a beautiful example of saying “yes” to God. Loving Mary doesn’t replace loving Jesus. It helps us love Jesus more. Mary always points us to her Son.

How does the rosary help kids remember Jesus?

The rosary helps kids pray with Mary as they reflect on important moments in Jesus’ life. It follows the life of Christ “from his conception to his death,” and then to his Resurrection and glory, so prayer feels calmer and easier for kids.

How can parents help kids remember Mary and Jesus at home?

Keep it simple: pick one small habit (Sign of the Cross with holy water, one decade of the rosary, or one “Mary and Jesus” bedtime prayer). Kids learn best through repetition and warmth, and the family can make prayer a daily “pause.” A small daily reminder builds a big, steady faith.

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What Is the Magnificat? (Canticle of Mary Explained for Kids)

In this Juice Box episode, kids hear a sing-along from a Canticle of Mary book and learn what the Magnificat means so families can understand Mary’s prayer and pray it in a kid-friendly way. The Magnificat is Mary’s own song of praise to God, and the Church also sings it in union with her, because it shows what God is like and what faithful thanks looks like.

Canticle of Mary for Kids (What It Is and Why It Matters)

The Canticle of Mary (also called the Magnificat) is Mary’s joyful prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God. In it, Mary thanks God for his goodness, mercy, and faithful help and she points out that God cares especially for the humble and those who need help.

Mary’s prayer teaches kids who God is: strong, holy, merciful, and faithful. It also teaches that God’s power changes the usual “power rules” in the world: God lifts up the lowly, fills the hungry with good things, and scatters the proud.

This episode is a calm read-along that helps kids hear Mary’s words and understand them simply so they can remember the prayer and start living in its spirit, with gratitude and trust.

For kids, the Canticle of Mary shows what a brave, holy heart looks like: stay humble, thank God for his gifts, trust him when you feel small, and let your life point back to him with praise.

Key Takeaways

  • The Canticle of Mary for kids (the Magnificat) is Mary’s prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God.
  • Mary’s prayer is full of trust and gratitude because she believes God is merciful and keeps his promises.
  • The Magnificat teaches kids what God does: he lifts up the lowly, helps the hungry, and shows mercy.
  • Mary also reminds us that God is faithful through every generation. He does not forget His people.
  • The Canticle of Mary is more than “Mary’s words”, it is also the Church’s prayer. The Church loves to pray in communion with Mary and magnify with her the great things the Lord has done.
  • This read-along helps kids remember Mary’s prayer by connecting it to real life: gratitude, trust, humility, and courage.

Episode Summary

This week’s episode is a peaceful sing-along that introduces one of the most famous prayers in the Church: the Canticle of Mary, also known as the Magnificat. It’s Mary’s prayer of praise, and it’s packed with hope.

Kids hear Mary praise God’s greatness and rejoice in him. Mary isn’t bragging, she’s thanking God for what he has done because she trusts that God is merciful and faithful.

The Magnificat also teaches kids what God is like. God is merciful. God cares about people who are humble and need help. And God keeps his promises, generation after generation.

Mary points out a powerful truth: God can change the way the world usually works. God scatters the proud, brings down the powerful, lifts up the lowly, and fills the hungry with good things.

By the end, kids don’t just learn a church word. They learn a way to live: gratitude, trust, humility, and courage like Mary. And as Christians, we pray this canticle with Mary, because it is also “the song of the Church.”

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – A Special Board Book
  • 0:19 – Magnificat Sing-Along
  • 2:53 – Prayer with Mary

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:03] Today we've got a special board book from Word on Fire.
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:07] It tells the story of a song Mary sang to God.
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] She was so happy and so thankful
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:12] because God was doing something big,
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:13] He was sending Jesus.
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:16] Let's read and listen to her song.
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:18] JuiceBox. (giggles)
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:22] "Magnificat: Canticle of Mary.
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:24] Illustrated by Tricia Dugat.
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:29] ♪ My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord ♪
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:39] ♪ And my spirit rejoices in God my savior ♪
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:47] ♪ For He has looked with favor on His lowly servant ♪
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:57] ♪ From this day all generations will call me blessed ♪
[00:01:02 --> 00:01:07] ♪ For the almighty has done great things for me ♪
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:16] ♪ And holy is His name ♪
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:23] ♪ He has mercy on those who fear Him ♪
[00:01:25 --> 00:01:30] ♪ In every generation ♪
[00:01:31 --> 00:01:36] ♪ He has shown the strength of His arm ♪
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:44] ♪ And has scattered the proud in their conceit ♪
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:51] ♪ He has down the mighty from their thrones ♪
[00:01:56 --> 00:02:01] ♪ And has lifted up the lowly ♪
[00:02:03 --> 00:02:08] ♪ He has filled the hungry with good things ♪
[00:02:12 --> 00:02:17] ♪ And the rich He sent away empty ♪
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:25] ♪ He has come to the help of His servant Israel ♪
[00:02:29 --> 00:02:34] ♪ For He has remembered His promise of mercy ♪
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:42] ♪ The promise He made to our fathers ♪
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:50] ♪ Abraham and his children forever ♪
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:55] Mary trusted God with her whole heart.
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:57] Let's try a little prayer.
[00:02:57 --> 00:03:00] Mary, helped me trust God like you did.
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:04] If you want to read this story along with us,
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[00:03:06 --> 00:03:08] for where to find the book.
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[00:03:09 --> 00:03:12] so we can keep praying and reading together.
[00:03:12 --> 00:03:14] And thanks to Grace Elaine from "Sing With Grace"
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:16] for the beautiful music in today's video.
[00:03:16 --> 00:03:18] See you next time, friends.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Canticle of Mary for kids?

The Canticle of Mary for kids is a prayer Mary prays to praise God and give him thanks for his goodness, mercy, and faithful help. It’s also called the Magnificat.

What is the Magnificat (explanation for kids)?

The Magnificat is Mary’s joyful prayer that starts by praising God. Mary says, in simple terms: God is great, and I’m thankful. She also reminds us that God helps people who are humble and in need.

What does “Magnificat” mean?

“Magnificat” is the Latin word connected to Mary’s line: “My soul magnifies the Lord.” It means Mary is praising and exalting God, making clear in her heart that God is wonderful and worth praising.

Why is Mary important for kids?

Mary for kids matters because she shows how to follow Jesus with a humble and thankful heart. The Church teaches that Mary’s prayers, like her Fiat and Magnificat, are characterized by the generous offering of her whole being in faith.

Mary teaches kids that holiness can look like quiet trust and a grateful spirit even when life feels small or uncertain.

How can we teach the Canticle of Mary to kids at home?

Keep it simple and repeatable:

  • Read one short part at a time.
  • Ask, “What is Mary thankful for?”
  • Choose one “Magnificat habit” for the week, like thanking God before bed or doing one secret act of kindness for someone who feels overlooked.
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What Is the Holy Trinity? (Explained for Kids)

In this Juice Box episode, kids learn what the Holy Trinity is, why it’s one of the biggest mysteries of our faith, and how to remember it in a simple way they can actually repeat.

Holy Trinity Explained Simply for Kids

The Holy Trinity means there is one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Not three gods. Not one God pretending to be three.

This episode shows kid-friendly ways to remember that “three-in-one” mystery, like a guitar chord (different notes, one sound), a pretzel (three spaces, one pretzel), and St. Patrick’s shamrock (three leaves, one plant). These aren’t perfect, but they help our brains hold onto the idea.

Then it lands the deepest truth: God isn’t just “a thing.” God is love, and love is a relationship. The Father loves the Son, the Son loves the Father, and the Holy Spirit is that perfect love.

For kids, the Trinity means you’re stepping into God’s love every time you pray the Sign of the Cross. God is real, close, and inviting you into His family.

Key Takeaways

  • The Holy Trinity is one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three Persons, not three gods.
  • Every time kids make the Sign of the Cross, they’re praying to the Trinity (even if they didn’t realize it).
  • Helpful “memory pictures” show how three can be united: a chord (many notes, one harmony), a pretzel (three spaces, one pretzel), and a shamrock (three leaves, one plant).
  • None of the examples is perfect, because God is bigger than our objects, but they help kids remember the truth without getting tangled up.
  • The Trinity shows God is relationship and love, not loneliness: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit share perfect love forever.
  • The moral is simple: you don’t have to “solve” the Trinity. You can enter it by praying, trusting, and letting God’s love shape your heart.

Episode Summary

The episode opens with something kids already know: the Sign of the Cross. Then comes the surprise. Every time you pray it, you’re praying the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One God. Three Persons. Big mystery, simple prayer.

Kids ask the real questions (because of course they do): “Is that three gods?” “Is God pretending?” And Fr. Matt helps them hold the correct answer: one divine nature, three distinct Persons, truly one God.

To make it stick, the episode uses fun “brain helpers.” A guitar chord shows how different notes can make one sound. A pretzel becomes snack-theology: three openings, one pretzel. And St. Patrick’s shamrock becomes a simple picture: one plant, three leaves. The episode also keeps it honest, these examples help, but God is bigger than all of them.

Then the episode lands the heart of it: God is love, and love is relationship. God didn’t create us because He was lonely. He created us to share the love that already exists within the Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And that’s why the Sign of the Cross isn’t a “warm-up.” It’s stepping into God’s love.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Starting with The Sign of the Cross
  • 0:21 – Prayed the Trinity
  • 0:55 – Holy Trinity Explained
  • 1:33 – The Chord Analogy
  • 2:28 – The Pretzel Analogy
  • 3:23 – The Shamrock Analogy
  • 3:45 – What Makes God Different?

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:02] Okay, boys and girls, let's begin,
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:04] and let's do something that we've done
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:07] a bajillion times before, okay?
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] The sign of the cross.
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:11] In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:13] and of the Holy Spirit. - Amen.
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:16] All right, guys, guess what you just did?
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:19] All right, drum roll. (drums rolling)
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:24] You just prayed the Trinity.
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:25] I did?
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:29] That is the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
[00:00:29 --> 00:00:33] One God, one divine nature, and three persons,
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:37] the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Trinity.
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:39] I thought I was just warming up for a prayer.
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:41] Like signing on.
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:45] (laughs) No, no, you actually prayed the Trinity.
[00:00:45 --> 00:00:49] You were diving into the greatest mystery,
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:53] the absolute greatest mystery of God.
[00:00:53 --> 00:00:55] Juice Box. (laughs)
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:59] Can you explain this Holy Trinity to me again?
[00:00:59 --> 00:01:00] So we're gonna break it down.
[00:01:02 --> 00:01:05] We have one God in three persons.
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:08] Wait, what?
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:10] Three Gods? (buzzer beeps)
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:12] No, not three Gods.
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:15] Is it one God pretending to be three?
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:17] (buzzer beeps) - Nope, not that either.
[00:01:17 --> 00:01:21] Then what is happening? - One divine nature.
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:22] Okay. (bell chimes)
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:27] Three distinct persons all wrapped up.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:31] The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Trinity.
[00:01:31 --> 00:01:32] (singer vocalizing)
[00:01:32 --> 00:01:33] Who is that?
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:35] All right, boys and girls, let's try something.
[00:01:35 --> 00:01:37] Have you ever heard of a chord?
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:40] (piano playing)
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:46] (playful music) (birds chirping)
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:50] There are different sounds to each note.
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:51] (piano playing)
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:56] But when played together, it's one beautiful sound.
[00:01:56 --> 00:01:59] (playful music) (piano playing)
[00:01:59 --> 00:02:04] Saint Ignatius of Loyola actually used an analogy like that
[00:02:04 --> 00:02:05] to talk about the Trinity.
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:10] Each note is itself, it's not mixed up or erased.
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:16] But together, they form one perfect harmony.
[00:02:16 --> 00:02:19] (rock music)
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:25] (Tim vocalizing)
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:31] So the Father isn't the Son? - Correct.
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:33] And the Son isn't the Holy Spirit?
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:34] Yeah.
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:36] But they're not separate Gods?
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:37] Yes.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:38] He's making me hungry.
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:43] Oh, snack theology. (singer vocalizing)
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:50] Long ago, monks twisted bread into this shape.
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:55] Some Christians look at these three holes
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:57] and remember the Trinity,
[00:02:57 --> 00:03:00] the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
[00:03:00 --> 00:03:04] Three spaces, one pretzel.
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:05] So God is a snack?
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:07] (hums) God is not a pretzel,
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:10] but the pretzel helps us to remember the Trinity.
[00:03:10 --> 00:03:15] (slow mo chewing) (suspenseful music)
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:26] Speaking of reminders, you've heard of St. Patrick, right?
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:29] When he taught the people about the Trinity,
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:33] he picked up a shamrock. (bagpipes playing)
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:40] (singer vocalizing)
[00:03:40 --> 00:03:43] One plant, three leaves.
[00:03:43 --> 00:03:46] Father, Son, Holy Spirit.
[00:03:46 --> 00:03:49] But remember, no example is perfect.
[00:03:49 --> 00:03:53] We have to remember that God is bigger than pretzels.
[00:03:53 --> 00:03:54] (throat gulps)
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:56] God is bigger than a piano.
[00:03:57 --> 00:04:00] He is even bigger than a shamrock.
[00:04:00 --> 00:04:01] (bell dings)
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:06] And so what makes God different is that God is love.
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:10] And in order to love, you need to be in a relationship.
[00:04:10 --> 00:04:12] You can't be alone.
[00:04:12 --> 00:04:14] You can't love on your own.
[00:04:14 --> 00:04:19] Before the world began, before anything was created,
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:23] God was love.
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:26] And the Father loved the Son,
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:28] and the Son loved the Father,
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:31] and the Holy Spirit was that love
[00:04:31 --> 00:04:33] between the Father and the Son.
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:35] There is friendship within God.
[00:04:35 --> 00:04:37] There is family within God.
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:40] There is communion within God.
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:42] Was God lonely before He made us?
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] God didn't create us because He was bored.
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:50] He created us to share His love with the world.
[00:04:50 --> 00:04:52] So next time you make the sign of the cross,
[00:04:52 --> 00:04:57] do it slowly and remember what you are saying.
[00:04:57 --> 00:05:00] You are saying that, yeah, God is love
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:03] and He is Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit.
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:08] One God, three persons, perfect love.
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:09] Also a pretty good snack.
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:12] Just eat your pretzel.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Holy Trinity explained for kids?

The Holy Trinity means there is one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It’s not three gods. It’s one God who is a perfect loving relationship.

Is the Trinity three gods?

No. Christians do not believe in three gods. We believe in one God with one divine nature, and within that one God are three distinct Persons.

How can we help kids remember the Trinity?

Use simple “memory pictures” like a chord (many notes, one harmony), a pretzel (three spaces, one pretzel), or St. Patrick’s shamrock (three leaves, one plant). Then connect it back to something they already do: the Sign of the Cross. Kids remember what they can see and repeat.

What does the Sign of the Cross have to do with the Trinity?

When you pray “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” you’re naming the Trinity. It’s a short prayer that teaches a huge truth. It’s also a reminder that we belong to God.

Why do people say the Trinity is a mystery?

Because God is bigger than our brains. We can truly know what God has revealed, one God, three Persons, but we can’t fit God into a perfect “example.” A mystery doesn’t mean “fake.” It means “real, but bigger than me.”

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Free Holy Trinity Activity for Kids

Help your child learn more about the Holy Trinity through coloring the images, tracing the words, and completing a simple fill-in-the-blank activity. A fun and gentle way to help kids remember that God is one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Color the Images

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The Ascension of Jesus (Explained for Kids)

In this Juice Box episode, kids learn what the Ascension is, why the cloud matters, and how Jesus going to Heaven doesn’t mean He left us, it means He’s with us in a new, powerful way.

Ascension of Jesus for Kids (What Happened and Why It Matters)

Jesus’ Ascension is when Jesus goes to Heaven fully alive after rising from the dead. It happens 40 days after Easter, after Jesus spends time teaching His friends and preparing them for what comes next.

In the Bible, the number 40 often signals a big transition. One chapter is finishing, and a new one is beginning. So the Ascension is a “new beginning” moment for Jesus’ followers.

Acts says a cloud took Jesus from their sight, and in the Bible, clouds often point to God’s presence. Jesus isn’t “gone”, He’s entering God’s glory and isn’t limited to one place anymore, and He can be close to us everywhere.

For kids, the Ascension means Jesus didn’t abandon you, He went ahead of you, but stays close to you, and invites you to follow Him with trust, courage, and hope.

Key Takeaways

  • Jesus rose on Easter, stayed with His friends for 40 days, and then ascended into Heaven, alive and victorious.
  • The Ascension is not “Jesus disappearing”, it’s Jesus entering God’s glory and opening Heaven for us.
  • The cloud is a biblical sign that something holy is happening, God is present, and Jesus is King.
  • After the Ascension, Jesus isn’t limited to one location, He can be close to us everywhere through prayer and the Church.
  • The cloud craft helps kids remember the big idea: we might not see Jesus with our eyes, but He is still real, still near, and still leading us.
  • The moral is simple: when we can’t see the whole picture, we can still trust Jesus and keep following Him.

Episode Summary

This episode helps kids understand one of the biggest “wait, what?” moments in the Bible: Jesus rises from the dead, and then later He goes to Heaven. What does that even mean?

Families learn that the Ascension happens 40 days after Easter, after Jesus has been teaching, encouraging, and preparing His friends. The number 40 appears in the Bible during big “transition” moments, helping kids see the Ascension as a new beginning, not a goodbye.

Then comes the cloud. The episode explains that the cloud isn’t just a special effect, it’s a biblical symbol that points to God’s presence. Jesus is not “far away”; He is entering God’s glory, and He can be close to us everywhere.

Finally, the cloud craft makes it hands-on. Kids get a simple way to remember the message: even when Jesus isn’t visible like He was on earth, He’s still with us, still leading us, and still calling us to live with hope.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – I Believe I Can Fly!
  • 1:05 – What Happened 40 Days After Easter?
  • 2:29 – Cloud Pillow Craft
  • 5:03 – Why Are Clouds Important In the Bible?
  • 5:21 – What The Ascension is All About
  • 6:16 – Recap On The Ascension

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:02] ♪ I believe I can fly ♪
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:03] (upbeat music) - Eh, prove it.
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:04] Um...
[00:00:06 --> 00:00:07] (objects shattering)
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] Oh, I regret this.
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:10] Gravity wins again.
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:12] That backfired.
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:14] Ha-ha! You can't fly.
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:16] Can you fly?
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:17] Let me check.
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:21] Nope, but if I could,
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:24] I would fly all the way to the top to Mount Everest.
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:27] Jesus doesn't have gravity problems.
[00:00:27 --> 00:00:30] What about the time he flew into heaven on the cloud?
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:32] Ah, the Ascension.
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:33] Yeah, that.
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:34] Well, Ascension is more than a cool
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:36] flying trick that Jesus did.
[00:00:36 --> 00:00:38] It's an important part of Jesus' life
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:41] that all of us as the Church celebrate every year.
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:43] I do love a good holiday.
[00:00:43 --> 00:00:44] Let's celebrate!
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:47] ♪ Celebrate good times ♪
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:48] ♪ Come on ♪
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:50] "Juice Box."
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:51] (upbeat music) (child laughing)
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:53] So a quick recap, friends.
[00:00:53 --> 00:00:55] On Good Friday, Jesus died.
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:57] On Easter Sunday, three days later,
[00:00:57 --> 00:00:59] Jesus rose from the dead.
[00:00:59 --> 00:01:01] For 40 days after he rose from the dead,
[00:01:01 --> 00:01:04] Jesus ministered to all of the people
[00:01:04 --> 00:01:05] that he loved here on Earth.
[00:01:05 --> 00:01:08] What happened on day 40? (bright music)
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:09] Christmas? (buzzer buzzing)
[00:01:09 --> 00:01:12] No, silly. That already happened.
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:13] Oh yeah. Easter?
[00:01:13 --> 00:01:15] (buzzer buzzing) - I'll give you a hint.
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:17] 40 is an important number in the Bible.
[00:01:17 --> 00:01:19] Where else have you heard the number 40?
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:24] It rained for 40 days while Noah was in the Ark.
[00:01:25 --> 00:01:27] I'm seasick just thinking about it.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:31] The people of Israel walked in the desert for 40 years.
[00:01:31 --> 00:01:33] That's a lot of walking.
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:35] Jesus fasted for 40 days.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:39] I can't even fast for 40 minutes.
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:44] In the Bible, 40 means something old is finishing
[00:01:44 --> 00:01:46] and something new is about to begin.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:48] So when Jesus ascends into heaven,
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:51] something big is going to happen.
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:52] My head is spinning.
[00:01:52 --> 00:01:57] So 40 days after Easter, Jesus goes up to heaven.
[00:01:57 --> 00:01:58] So he double died?
[00:01:58 --> 00:02:01] Nope. He already died on Good Friday.
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:04] And when he rose from the dead, he didn't die again.
[00:02:04 --> 00:02:07] He rose up fully alive into heaven.
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:10] So he, like, superhero launched up there?
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:12] Well, actually, in Acts of the Apostles,
[00:02:12 --> 00:02:17] it says that a cloud took Jesus up from the apostles' sight.
[00:02:17 --> 00:02:20] So he floated away like a balloon?
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:21] Well, not exactly.
[00:02:21 --> 00:02:24] (ethereal music)
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:31] In the Bible, clouds mean something important.
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:33] So let's make our own cloud.
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:35] I have a fun craft where we get to make
[00:02:35 --> 00:02:36] our own cloud pillow.
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:38] My friend will show you how.
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:43] You need two pieces of paper, scissors, black marker,
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:48] some yarn, a hole puncher, and some cotton balls.
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:52] This is my cloud shape.
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:55] Remember to hold your two pieces of paper
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:58] completely together in the exact same spot,
[00:02:58 --> 00:02:59] so then when you cut it out,
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:02] you have to of the exact same shape.
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:05] And then you're going to cut out your cloud.
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:12] Okay, this is my cloud shape.
[00:03:12 --> 00:03:14] Now I'm gonna use my hole puncher
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:17] to make some holes around the edges.
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:19] They don't have to be too close.
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:22] Hold your two cloud pieces of paper together.
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:28] This is my cloud with hole punch.
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:32] They're about 1 1/2" away from each other.
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:35] You're gonna take your yarn and you're gonna thread it
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:39] in and out of the holes.
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:42] He answered them,
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:45] "It is not for you to know the times or seasons
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:48] that the Father has established by his own authority.
[00:03:48 --> 00:03:50] But you will receive power
[00:03:50 --> 00:03:52] when the Holy Spirit comes to you.
[00:03:52 --> 00:03:55] And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:58] throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:01] When he had said this as they were looking on,
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:05] he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight.
[00:04:05 --> 00:04:09] While they were looking intently at the sky as he was going,
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:11] suddenly two men dressed in white garments
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:12] stood beside them.
[00:04:12 --> 00:04:15] They said, "Men of Galilee,
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:18] why are you standing there looking at the sky?
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:21] This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven
[00:04:21 --> 00:04:23] will return in the same way
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:25] as you have seen him going into heaven."
[00:04:25 --> 00:04:28] And then you have to sew it closed,
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:31] and it makes a cloud pillow.
[00:04:31 --> 00:04:34] It probably would be comfier if it wasn't made out of paper.
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:40] Okay. And now we have to tie it shut.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:49] And then snip the extra off.
[00:04:53 --> 00:04:56] Tada! Look at that cloud.
[00:04:56 --> 00:04:58] And now I can take a nap.
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:03] Not very comfortable nap.
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:06] Clouds are super important in the Bible as well.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:09] God led Israel by a cloud to get to the Promised Land.
[00:05:09 --> 00:05:14] God didn't give them Google Maps. He gave them a cloud.
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:17] God appeared on Mount Sinai in a cloud.
[00:05:17 --> 00:05:19] So the cloud means God is here?
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:21] Exactly. It's the Holy Spirit.
[00:05:21 --> 00:05:24] The Ascension isn't about Jesus leaving us.
[00:05:24 --> 00:05:28] It's about Jesus entering fully into God's glory.
[00:05:28 --> 00:05:30] If he went up, doesn't that mean he's far away?
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:32] It looks like up,
[00:05:32 --> 00:05:36] but heaven isn't up like outer space or up in a cloud.
[00:05:36 --> 00:05:38] Heaven is God's life.
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:40] And when Jesus enters into heaven,
[00:05:40 --> 00:05:43] he's not stuck in one place anymore.
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:43] Wait, what?
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:44] Before the Ascension,
[00:05:44 --> 00:05:47] Jesus was only in one place at one time.
[00:05:47 --> 00:05:51] After the Ascension, he can be present everywhere.
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:52] Like at mass?
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:53] Definitely.
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:55] And at the playground.
[00:05:55 --> 00:05:55] Yeah.
[00:05:55 --> 00:05:57] And in confession?
[00:05:57 --> 00:05:58] You bet.
[00:05:58 --> 00:05:59] And in Antarctica.
[00:05:59 --> 00:06:01] Yep. Even in Antarctica.
[00:06:01 --> 00:06:02] And in space?
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:04] Yep. Even in outer space.
[00:06:04 --> 00:06:05] And here's the best part.
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:08] Jesus didn't just go to heaven,
[00:06:08 --> 00:06:10] he went there to prepare a place for us.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:12] Like saving me a seat?
[00:06:12 --> 00:06:13] Not just a seat, friend.
[00:06:13 --> 00:06:17] We have a whole room in his Heavenly Father's mansion.
[00:06:17 --> 00:06:19] Finally, my own room!
[00:06:19 --> 00:06:20] (upbeat music) - Let's recap.
[00:06:20 --> 00:06:22] The Ascension means:
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:25] one, that Jesus is King;
[00:06:25 --> 00:06:30] number two, that Jesus is with us all the time, everywhere;
[00:06:30 --> 00:06:34] and number three, that Jesus has opened up heaven
[00:06:34 --> 00:06:37] for all of us to enjoy and be with him.
[00:06:37 --> 00:06:38] So he didn't leave us?
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:40] Nope. He didn't leave us.
[00:06:40 --> 00:06:42] In fact, he went ahead of us.
[00:06:42 --> 00:06:44] So I still can't fly?
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:45] Correct.
[00:06:45 --> 00:06:46] Not even a little?
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:48] Well, jump again.
[00:06:49 --> 00:06:51] (objects clattering) - Jumping confirmed.
[00:06:51 --> 00:06:55] The Ascension isn't about us learning to fly.
[00:06:55 --> 00:06:58] It's about Jesus opening heaven for all of us.
[00:06:58 --> 00:07:00] So I don't need wings?
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:01] Nope. You don't need wings.
[00:07:01 --> 00:07:02] Or a jet pack?
[00:07:02 --> 00:07:04] Nope. Not a jet pack either.
[00:07:04 --> 00:07:06] A cloud subscription. (drums beating)
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:08] Nope. No cloud subscription either.
[00:07:08 --> 00:07:10] How do we get to heaven?
[00:07:10 --> 00:07:14] We follow Jesus, trust in Jesus, and stay close to Jesus.
[00:07:14 --> 00:07:17] So the real flying happens later?
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:21] Let's just say heaven has better upgrades than wings.
[00:07:21 --> 00:07:23] Chicken wings! Chicken wings! (chickens clucking)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Ascension of Jesus for kids?

The Ascension is when Jesus goes to Heaven after He rose from the dead. It happens 40 days after Easter. Jesus is alive, and He enters God’s glory as King.

What does the cloud mean in the Ascension story?

In the Bible, clouds often show God’s presence. So the cloud at the Ascension is a sign that something holy is happening. It helps us understand Jesus is entering God’s glory, not just “floating away.”

Did Jesus leave us when He ascended?

No. The Ascension doesn’t mean Jesus abandoned us. It means He is with us in a new way and isn’t limited to one place anymore. Jesus stays close to us through prayer, the sacraments, and the Church.

Why does the Ascension happen 40 days after Easter?

In the Bible, 40 often means a big transition. Something is ending, and something new is beginning. Jesus used those 40 days to teach and prepare His friends before starting a new chapter for the Church.

How can we help kids remember the Ascension?

Use something they can see and do. A simple cloud craft (cotton balls or paper clouds) helps kids remember the “cloud moment” and the big idea: Jesus went to Heaven, but He didn’t leave us. He’s still close. You can also add a one-sentence repeatable line like, “Jesus went ahead of us to Heaven, and He stays with us every day.”

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Help your child learn more about the Ascension of Jesus through a craft, along with a simple materials list and an Ascension coloring page. A fun and meaningful way to help kids remember that Jesus returned to Heaven and still remains close to us.

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Daniel in the Lions’ Den (A Bible Bedtime Story for Kids)

In this Juice Box episode, kids hear the story of Daniel in the lions’ den in a calm, bedtime-friendly way, and they get to watch a LEGO Lion Safari build that makes the whole “lion’s den” moment easier to picture and remember.

What Happened in Daniel’s Night in the Lion’s Den?

Daniel was a faithful man who kept praying to God, even when jealous leaders tried to trap him with a new law. Daniel didn’t stop doing the right thing, even though it could cost him.

Because of that law, Daniel was thrown into a dark den filled with lions and sealed inside. Instead of panicking, Daniel prayed through the night and trusted God to protect him.

By morning, Daniel was safe. God had guarded him, and the lions didn’t hurt him.

For kids, Daniel’s story shows that when you feel scared or pressured, you can still choose courage, prayer, and faithfulness, and God can give you strength in your own “lion’s den” moments.

Key Takeaways

  • Daniel is a faithful servant of God who keeps praying, even when it becomes risky and unpopular.
  • Jealous leaders create a trap law, and Daniel is punished for staying true to God instead of following the crowd.
  • Daniel is thrown into the lions’ den and spends a whole night in a scary place, but he chooses prayer over panic.
  • God protects Daniel, and Daniel comes out safe, showing kids that God stays close in frightening moments.
  • The moral is clear: real bravery is doing the next right thing, staying faithful, and trusting God even when you feel afraid.

Episode Summary

This episode tells Daniel’s story with a bedtime-story feel, calm, steady, and perfect for winding down. As the story unfolds, there’s also a LEGO Lion Safari build happening, which makes the lion’s den setting come alive in a kid-friendly way (without making it too intense).

Daniel is trusted by King Darius, and that makes some people jealous. They trick the king into signing a law meant to trap Daniel, because they know Daniel prays every day. Daniel hears the law, but he doesn’t hide or quit. He keeps praying faithfully.

That choice costs him. Daniel is arrested and thrown into a lion’s den, dark, sealed, and terrifying. But in the middle of it, Daniel prays. He stays steady. And God protects him through the night.

In the morning, Daniel is found alive and unharmed. The story becomes a powerful reminder for kids: even when you’re scared, you’re not alone. And when you choose faithfulness, God can give you courage you didn’t know you had.

Listen to the Story

Episode Highlights

  • 0:26 – There Was A Man Named Daniel
  • 2:16 – A Loud Knock on Daniel’s Door
  • 3:47 – They Arrived At The Castle
  • 5:25 – Why The King Asked To See Daniel
  • 7:52 – Daniel Interpreted the Message
  • 9:28 – Daniel’s Prophecy Had Come True
  • 10:14 – Benjamin’s Jealousy
  • 11:22 – Benjamin’s Trap Law
  • 14:56 – Daniel Was Taken Away and Thrown in a Dark Hole
  • 17:35 – He Was Surrounded By Lions
  • 19:53 – A Sliver of Light
  • 21:59 – Daniel Was Rescued

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:02] A man, a king's command,
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:04] and a pit full of hungry lions.
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:06] As you build, listen closely,
[00:00:06 --> 00:00:10] because this isn't just a story about lions.
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:13] It's about courage when everything feels impossible.
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:15] Let's build.
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:16] Let's go!
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:18] "Juice Box." (straw slurping)
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:18] (logo pops)
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:19] (child giggles) (straw slurps)
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:21] (calm music)
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:23] "A Night in the Lion's Den."
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:30] Once upon a time, there was a man named Daniel.
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:32] He was quite old,
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:35] though he was still very energetic.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:39] He lived in a large city called Babylon.
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:41] It was near the desert,
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:44] so the ground was made of sand.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:47] The days were hot and the nights were cool.
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:53] Babylon had a lot of large buildings made of clay bricks.
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:57] Daniel usually stayed inside his house
[00:00:57 --> 00:01:00] because he did not like being outside in Babylon.
[00:01:01 --> 00:01:06] Sometimes, there were hungry lions prowling about,
[00:01:06 --> 00:01:08] but the lions had become the least
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:10] of Daniel's concerns in Babylon.
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:16] King Belshazzar had made Babylon a very evil city.
[00:01:17 --> 00:01:19] There were thieves everywhere.
[00:01:19 --> 00:01:24] Daniel could often hear large crowds outside at night.
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:25] (crowd chattering)
[00:01:25 --> 00:01:27] Sometimes he couldn't tell
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] if he was hearing robberies or parties.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] The king liked to throw big parties,
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:35] and everybody spent their time
[00:01:35 --> 00:01:37] trying to get invited to one of them.
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:40] If you were the king's friend,
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:44] he would invite you to these extravagant gatherings
[00:01:44 --> 00:01:47] with lots of food, drinks, and dancing.
[00:01:49 --> 00:01:52] If you did something to displease the king,
[00:01:52 --> 00:01:55] he would have you thrown into a dark hole
[00:01:55 --> 00:01:57] filled with hungry lions
[00:01:57 --> 00:02:00] who would eat you alive.
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:05] Nobody had ever survived the Lion's Den.
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:07] Almost everybody in Babylon
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:11] wanted nothing more than to be friends with the king
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:13] because they were afraid of him,
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:15] except for Daniel.
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:17] He was not afraid of the king.
[00:02:18 --> 00:02:23] One night, Daniel was sleeping peacefully.
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:26] Suddenly, there was a loud knock
[00:02:26 --> 00:02:27] at his door. (door knocking)
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:29] Daniel woke up.
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:34] He got out of bed and walked to his front door.
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:36] He opened the door.
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:37] (door creaks)
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:39] There was a young man on the other side.
[00:02:40 --> 00:02:42] Daniel was very confused.
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:45] The young man said,
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:47] "Are you Daniel?"
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:51] "Yes I am," Daniel replied.
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:53] The young man said,
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:57] "King Belshazzar asked me to come get you
[00:02:57 --> 00:02:59] and bring you to the castle.
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:01] He needs your help."
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:05] Daniel nodded his head.
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:07] He changed his clothes,
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:09] put on his shoes,
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:13] and left his house with the young man.
[00:03:13 --> 00:03:14] (door creaks and thuds)
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:18] Daniel was not used to being outside so late at night.
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:23] He felt the cool night breeze run through his hair
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:27] and soothe his tired body. (footsteps crunching)
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:29] It was the first time in years
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:32] he had enjoyed being outside in Babylon.
[00:03:34 --> 00:03:38] As they walked, Daniel wondered what the king might need.
[00:03:39 --> 00:03:42] He had been an assistant of the previous king,
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:46] but that was a long time ago when he was very young.
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:49] They arrived at the castle.
[00:03:49 --> 00:03:51] The young man said,
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:52] "Follow me."
[00:03:53 --> 00:03:56] Daniel followed the young man
[00:03:56 --> 00:03:59] through a small door on the side of the castle.
[00:04:00 --> 00:04:03] The door led to a hallway
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:06] where there were all kinds of castle workers,
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:10] servants, cooks, butlers.
[00:04:10 --> 00:04:13] As soon as Daniel stepped inside,
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:15] he recognized the smell.
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:19] It brought back many memories of when he was young.
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:22] "Right this way," said the young man.
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:28] Daniel followed the young man through a winding hallway.
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:30] There were a lot of doors.
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:33] Some of them were open,
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:36] allowing Daniel to see different rooms in the castle.
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:40] Everything looked the same as he remembered.
[00:04:41 --> 00:04:43] The young man stopped.
[00:04:43 --> 00:04:46] He turned to Daniel and said,
[00:04:46 --> 00:04:47] "Are you ready?"
[00:04:48 --> 00:04:50] Daniel nodded his head.
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:53] The young man opened a door, (door clicks and creaks)
[00:04:53 --> 00:04:56] which led to a beautiful courtyard
[00:04:56 --> 00:04:59] that smelled like flowers.
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:01] There were a lot of people there,
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:06] and there were all different kinds of food and drinks.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:08] It looked like a party,
[00:05:09 --> 00:05:12] but nobody seemed to be having any fun.
[00:05:13 --> 00:05:16] As soon as Daniel stepped through the door,
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:19] everybody stopped and looked at him.
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:21] (birds chirping)
[00:05:21 --> 00:05:24] Nobody said anything for a long moment.
[00:05:25 --> 00:05:28] Then Daniel broke the silence.
[00:05:28 --> 00:05:30] "The king asked to see me?"
[00:05:32 --> 00:05:35] A woman at the party pointed at the king.
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:37] He was sitting on the ground.
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:42] He looked pale and he was shaking with fear.
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] Daniel raised his eyebrows
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:48] when he saw the king acting this way.
[00:05:48 --> 00:05:50] "My name is Daniel."
[00:05:50 --> 00:05:53] Daniel extended his hand,
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:55] but the king did not shake it.
[00:05:55 --> 00:05:58] His eyes were wide with fear.
[00:05:59 --> 00:06:02] "How may I be of assistance," asked Daniel.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:06] The king did not say anything.
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:11] The queen stepped forward and took Daniel aside.
[00:06:11 --> 00:06:16] She said, "The king is very scared right now.
[00:06:16 --> 00:06:17] Look at the wall."
[00:06:19 --> 00:06:23] The queen pointed to a wall, and Daniel looked.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:27] There were big words written on the wall
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:30] in a language that nobody could recognize.
[00:06:30 --> 00:06:32] The queen said,
[00:06:32 --> 00:06:35] "During the party, a hand appeared.
[00:06:35 --> 00:06:38] There was no person and no body,
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:41] just a floating hand.
[00:06:41 --> 00:06:43] I still can't believe it.
[00:06:43 --> 00:06:46] I've never seen anything like it,
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:47] but it was there.
[00:06:47 --> 00:06:49] It really was!
[00:06:49 --> 00:06:52] And it wrote this message on the walls.
[00:06:53 --> 00:06:55] But nobody can understand what it means."
[00:06:55 --> 00:06:57] (birds continue chirping) (mysterious music)
[00:06:57 --> 00:07:00] Daniel said, "I see."
[00:07:01 --> 00:07:05] He and the queen walked back towards the king.
[00:07:05 --> 00:07:07] The queen said to the king,
[00:07:07 --> 00:07:08] "This is Daniel."
[00:07:09 --> 00:07:13] The king struggled to speak, but he said,
[00:07:13 --> 00:07:15] "You're Daniel?"
[00:07:16 --> 00:07:19] Daniel nodded his head.
[00:07:19 --> 00:07:21] The king said,
[00:07:21 --> 00:07:23] "You knew my father when he was king."
[00:07:25 --> 00:07:27] Daniel said, "Yes, I did."
[00:07:28 --> 00:07:30] The king said,
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:35] "I hear that God has given you extraordinary wisdom.
[00:07:35 --> 00:07:39] You can interpret dreams and solve problems.
[00:07:39 --> 00:07:43] Please, tell me what the writing on the wall means.
[00:07:43 --> 00:07:45] If you can tell me what it means,
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:48] I will reward you.
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:52] You will be my assistant and have great power."
[00:07:52 --> 00:07:55] "I don't need a reward."
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:57] As Daniel was saying this,
[00:07:57 --> 00:08:02] he saw a golden cup lying on the ground.
[00:08:02 --> 00:08:05] He picked it up and looked at it carefully.
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:10] He then noticed lots of other cups just like it.
[00:08:11 --> 00:08:15] He asked, "Isn't this a chalice from the temple?
[00:08:17 --> 00:08:19] And you were drinking out of them?"
[00:08:20 --> 00:08:23] The king did not say anything,
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:26] but he looked at Daniel very ashamed.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:31] Daniel looked carefully at the king.
[00:08:31 --> 00:08:34] "Your father had once worshiped idols,
[00:08:34 --> 00:08:38] but he came to know the one true God.
[00:08:38 --> 00:08:40] He died a faithful man.
[00:08:41 --> 00:08:45] But you do not know the one true God.
[00:08:45 --> 00:08:49] You have used chalices from His temple to drink.
[00:08:49 --> 00:08:52] You have worshiped idols.
[00:08:52 --> 00:08:54] You have not worshiped the God
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:57] whose hand gave you breath and life.
[00:08:57 --> 00:09:02] The hand you saw writing was sent by God.
[00:09:02 --> 00:09:03] The writing on the wall
[00:09:03 --> 00:09:07] means that your kingdom shall come to an end."
[00:09:07 --> 00:09:09] (birds continue chirping) (epic orchestral music)
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:12] The king's body coiled with fear.
[00:09:13 --> 00:09:15] He thought Daniel's interpretation
[00:09:15 --> 00:09:17] would help him feel better,
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:21] but instead, it made him feel worse.
[00:09:21 --> 00:09:23] He kept his promise to Daniel
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:26] and hired him as his assistant because of his wisdom.
[00:09:26 --> 00:09:28] (slow foreboding music)
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:32] But that very night, Babylon was attacked
[00:09:32 --> 00:09:34] and the king was defeated. (crowd exclaiming)
[00:09:34 --> 00:09:35] (sword hisses)
[00:09:35 --> 00:09:39] Daniel's prophecy had come true.
[00:09:39 --> 00:09:43] The people of Babylon were all frightened,
[00:09:43 --> 00:09:44] (person screams) but Daniel knew
[00:09:44 --> 00:09:46] that God was at work.
[00:09:46 --> 00:09:47] (crowd screaming)
[00:09:47 --> 00:09:51] A new king named Darius took over.
[00:09:51 --> 00:09:56] King Darius did not like the way King Belshazzar had ruled.
[00:09:57 --> 00:10:01] He wanted to put an end to all of the parties and robberies,
[00:10:01 --> 00:10:02] and he did not want people
[00:10:02 --> 00:10:04] to be punished in the Lion's Den anymore.
[00:10:04 --> 00:10:06] (birds chirping) (calm music)
[00:10:06 --> 00:10:09] He brought with him an assistant named Benjamin,
[00:10:09 --> 00:10:13] who wanted very much to take over as king.
[00:10:14 --> 00:10:16] When King Darius met Daniel,
[00:10:16 --> 00:10:19] he liked him very much.
[00:10:19 --> 00:10:22] He wanted Daniel to be more than an assistant.
[00:10:22 --> 00:10:25] He wanted him to have great power in the kingdom.
[00:10:27 --> 00:10:30] This made Benjamin jealous.
[00:10:30 --> 00:10:35] He did not like Daniel, and he wanted him to be punished.
[00:10:35 --> 00:10:39] When Benjamin found out that Babylon had a Lion's Den,
[00:10:39 --> 00:10:41] he began to look for an opportunity
[00:10:41 --> 00:10:44] to have Daniel thrown in,
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:48] but nobody could be punished in the Lion's Den
[00:10:48 --> 00:10:52] without having broken a law or displeasing the king.
[00:10:52 --> 00:10:54] And Daniel had done nothing wrong,
[00:10:54 --> 00:10:57] so Benjamin could not accuse him of anything.
[00:10:58 --> 00:11:02] Benjamin was filled with rage towards Daniel,
[00:11:02 --> 00:11:06] and was always looking for anything he could find
[00:11:06 --> 00:11:08] to turn the king against Daniel.
[00:11:09 --> 00:11:13] Benjamin discovered that when Daniel was at home,
[00:11:13 --> 00:11:16] he prayed on his knees three times a day.
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:20] This made him dislike Daniel even more.
[00:11:20 --> 00:11:22] (footsteps plodding)
[00:11:22 --> 00:11:25] One day when King Darius was working,
[00:11:25 --> 00:11:28] Benjamin came into his chamber.
[00:11:29 --> 00:11:32] "Can I help you," asked King Darius.
[00:11:33 --> 00:11:37] "Oh, King Darius, can I help you,
[00:11:37 --> 00:11:39] is the real question."
[00:11:40 --> 00:11:43] "What do you mean," asked King Darius.
[00:11:44 --> 00:11:47] "Well," said Benjamin,
[00:11:47 --> 00:11:50] "it seems like there are some people in Babylon
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:52] who are praying."
[00:11:53 --> 00:11:56] "And," asked King Darius.
[00:11:56 --> 00:11:59] "Don't you think it's only right
[00:11:59 --> 00:12:02] that the people of your kingdom should look only to you
[00:12:02 --> 00:12:03] as their king?"
[00:12:05 --> 00:12:08] "I suppose," said King Darius.
[00:12:08 --> 00:12:12] Benjamin said, "I have written a law
[00:12:12 --> 00:12:15] which says that anybody who worships anyone
[00:12:15 --> 00:12:19] other than you should be punished.
[00:12:19 --> 00:12:21] If you sign off on the law,
[00:12:21 --> 00:12:24] it will be official.
[00:12:24 --> 00:12:26] Can I have your signature?"
[00:12:26 --> 00:12:29] King Darius thought for a moment.
[00:12:29 --> 00:12:33] He thought that perhaps the law was too harsh.
[00:12:33 --> 00:12:35] He was just a man after all.
[00:12:36 --> 00:12:40] But he was very busy and needed to make a decision quickly,
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:43] so he reluctantly signed the law,
[00:12:43 --> 00:12:45] making it illegal to pray.
[00:12:46 --> 00:12:49] Benjamin smiled proudly.
[00:12:49 --> 00:12:54] He could now have Daniel arrested if he was seen praying.
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:58] Daniel heard about the law,
[00:12:58 --> 00:13:01] but it did not stop him from praying.
[00:13:01 --> 00:13:06] He continued to pray on his knees three times a day.
[00:13:06 --> 00:13:09] In fact, he kept his windows open
[00:13:09 --> 00:13:13] and did not try to hide his prayers from anybody.
[00:13:13 --> 00:13:14] (waves lapping)
[00:13:14 --> 00:13:19] One day Benjamin walked past Daniel's house while he prayed
[00:13:19 --> 00:13:22] and looked at Daniel with hatred,
[00:13:23 --> 00:13:27] but after he was out of Daniel's sight, he grinned.
[00:13:28 --> 00:13:31] He went back to King Darius and said,
[00:13:31 --> 00:13:35] "Do you remember the law which says the people of Babylon
[00:13:35 --> 00:13:37] will be punished for praying?"
[00:13:38 --> 00:13:43] "I certainly do," said King Darius, unamused.
[00:13:44 --> 00:13:46] The assistant said,
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:50] "Daniel has completely ignored this law.
[00:13:50 --> 00:13:55] He still prays on his knees three times a day.
[00:13:55 --> 00:13:59] He's being very disobedient to you, King Darius.
[00:13:59 --> 00:14:02] He really ought to be punished, don't you think?"
[00:14:03 --> 00:14:07] King Darius did not know how to respond.
[00:14:07 --> 00:14:12] He had signed the law, which he took very seriously,
[00:14:12 --> 00:14:14] but he cared for Daniel
[00:14:14 --> 00:14:17] and wanted to continue working with him,
[00:14:17 --> 00:14:20] and he knew that Daniel was doing the right thing.
[00:14:20 --> 00:14:23] He did not want Daniel to be punished.
[00:14:24 --> 00:14:27] Benjamin said to King Darius,
[00:14:27 --> 00:14:29] "This is the law,
[00:14:29 --> 00:14:33] and it's your job as the king to enforce the law."
[00:14:34 --> 00:14:38] King Darius looked at Benjamin for a long time
[00:14:38 --> 00:14:41] with untrusting eyes.
[00:14:41 --> 00:14:45] He clenched his jaw in anger at Benjamin
[00:14:45 --> 00:14:47] as he sternly nodded.
[00:14:48 --> 00:14:51] Benjamin rushed out of the castle.
[00:14:51 --> 00:14:56] (footsteps pattering) (pensive music)
[00:14:56 --> 00:14:59] Daniel was at home praying.
[00:14:59 --> 00:15:03] He was kneeling next to his bed, giving praise to God.
[00:15:04 --> 00:15:06] Suddenly, his door
[00:15:06 --> 00:15:08] was kicked open. (door slams)
[00:15:08 --> 00:15:13] Guards from the king's palace charged in.
[00:15:13 --> 00:15:17] They grabbed Daniel, tied his hands behind his back,
[00:15:17 --> 00:15:19] and took him out of his house.
[00:15:19 --> 00:15:20] (metal clinking) (footsteps crunching)
[00:15:20 --> 00:15:23] As they walked out his front door,
[00:15:23 --> 00:15:28] Daniel saw Benjamin standing just beside it, smirking.
[00:15:29 --> 00:15:32] Daniel did not say anything
[00:15:32 --> 00:15:35] and did not ask any questions.
[00:15:35 --> 00:15:37] He knew what this was about,
[00:15:37 --> 00:15:39] and he was ready.
[00:15:40 --> 00:15:43] The guards walked him through the town
[00:15:43 --> 00:15:45] so everyone could see him.
[00:15:45 --> 00:15:50] They kept on walking until they came to a deserted place
[00:15:50 --> 00:15:53] that Daniel had never seen.
[00:15:53 --> 00:15:55] It was dark and empty.
[00:15:55 --> 00:15:58] It smelled very bad,
[00:15:58 --> 00:16:02] like meat that had been rotting for a long time.
[00:16:02 --> 00:16:03] (dramatic music)
[00:16:03 --> 00:16:05] As they approached,
[00:16:05 --> 00:16:09] Daniel saw a gigantic hole in the ground.
[00:16:09 --> 00:16:12] He couldn't see what was in the hole,
[00:16:12 --> 00:16:16] but he heard growling noises from inside of it.
[00:16:17 --> 00:16:19] Daniel was scared.
[00:16:19 --> 00:16:21] He knew what was happening,
[00:16:21 --> 00:16:24] but it was all happening so fast
[00:16:24 --> 00:16:25] he couldn't keep up.
[00:16:26 --> 00:16:31] Daniel saw a massive stone sitting next to the hole.
[00:16:31 --> 00:16:35] He saw a small hut off to the side of the hole.
[00:16:36 --> 00:16:40] He saw King Darius standing beside the hole,
[00:16:40 --> 00:16:43] and he looked very sad.
[00:16:43 --> 00:16:46] And suddenly, he saw the sky.
[00:16:47 --> 00:16:49] He didn't realize at first,
[00:16:49 --> 00:16:50] but he was falling.
[00:16:50 --> 00:16:51] (air whooshes)
[00:16:51 --> 00:16:54] The guards had pushed him into the hole,
[00:16:54 --> 00:16:56] and he was falling in.
[00:16:57 --> 00:16:59] Daniel hit the ground.
[00:16:59 --> 00:17:00] (Daniel thuds)
[00:17:00 --> 00:17:02] He coughed. (Daniel coughing)
[00:17:02 --> 00:17:05] The ground was made of rock.
[00:17:05 --> 00:17:09] Pain coursed through Daniel's bones.
[00:17:09 --> 00:17:11] He couldn't move.
[00:17:11 --> 00:17:14] He looked up at the sky,
[00:17:14 --> 00:17:17] but the sky began to grow smaller
[00:17:17 --> 00:17:21] as the guards above covered the hole with the stone
[00:17:21 --> 00:17:23] Daniel had seen. (stone rumbling)
[00:17:23 --> 00:17:25] They kept rolling the stone
[00:17:25 --> 00:17:29] until the opening was completely sealed.
[00:17:29 --> 00:17:32] Daniel couldn't see anything.
[00:17:32 --> 00:17:34] It was pitch black.
[00:17:36 --> 00:17:37] Daniel stood up.
[00:17:38 --> 00:17:41] He knew he was underground,
[00:17:41 --> 00:17:43] but he didn't know where he was.
[00:17:44 --> 00:17:49] To his side, Daniel saw two yellow eyes.
[00:17:49 --> 00:17:52] He looked, but they suddenly disappeared.
[00:17:53 --> 00:17:56] He looked all around him,
[00:17:56 --> 00:17:58] but couldn't see anything.
[00:17:59 --> 00:18:02] He saw another pair of eyes pop up,
[00:18:02 --> 00:18:04] but those disappeared, too.
[00:18:05 --> 00:18:06] It was silent.
[00:18:08 --> 00:18:11] Then he heard a growl.
[00:18:11 --> 00:18:13] (lion growls)
[00:18:13 --> 00:18:18] Suddenly, Daniel saw a circle of yellow eyes all around him
[00:18:18 --> 00:18:22] slowly moving closer. (lion growling)
[00:18:22 --> 00:18:25] He was surrounded by lions.
[00:18:25 --> 00:18:30] These were very hungry lions that had not eaten in days.
[00:18:30 --> 00:18:31] (lions growling) (intense music)
[00:18:31 --> 00:18:33] Daniel was trapped,
[00:18:34 --> 00:18:37] but Daniel did not feel afraid.
[00:18:37 --> 00:18:41] He got down on his knees and he prayed.
[00:18:41 --> 00:18:42] (lions continue growling)
[00:18:42 --> 00:18:46] He gave glory to God and asked for His protection.
[00:18:47 --> 00:18:51] One of the lions walked up close to him.
[00:18:51 --> 00:18:52] (lion growling)
[00:18:52 --> 00:18:54] Daniel kept praying.
[00:18:55 --> 00:18:58] The lion smelled him. (lion sniffing)
[00:18:58 --> 00:19:02] It looked at him for a long time.
[00:19:02 --> 00:19:04] And then it walked away.
[00:19:06 --> 00:19:08] All of the other lions walked away as well.
[00:19:09 --> 00:19:12] Some of them laid down.
[00:19:12 --> 00:19:15] Daniel could not see very well,
[00:19:15 --> 00:19:17] but it looked like there was another person
[00:19:17 --> 00:19:19] in the Lion's Den.
[00:19:20 --> 00:19:22] He saw the shadow of a person
[00:19:22 --> 00:19:26] who looked to be soothing the lions to sleep.
[00:19:26 --> 00:19:28] (calm music)
[00:19:28 --> 00:19:32] Daniel continued praying for a long time.
[00:19:32 --> 00:19:36] He felt himself getting more and more tired,
[00:19:37 --> 00:19:41] but he couldn't tell when his eyes were open or closed
[00:19:41 --> 00:19:43] because it was so dark.
[00:19:43 --> 00:19:46] He just kept praying.
[00:19:46 --> 00:19:48] (pensive music)
[00:19:52 --> 00:19:57] Daniel heard a loud scratching noise.
[00:19:57 --> 00:19:59] He felt his eyes open,
[00:19:59 --> 00:20:01] but he still couldn't see anything.
[00:20:02 --> 00:20:04] He had fallen asleep,
[00:20:04 --> 00:20:07] but he didn't know how or when.
[00:20:08 --> 00:20:13] He saw the tiniest glimmer of light fill the den.
[00:20:13 --> 00:20:17] He looked up and saw a tiny sliver in the stone
[00:20:17 --> 00:20:19] covering the opening.
[00:20:19 --> 00:20:22] But he squinted his eyes and looked away
[00:20:22 --> 00:20:24] because it was too bright.
[00:20:25 --> 00:20:28] He heard the stone move a little bit.
[00:20:28 --> 00:20:29] (stone rumbles)
[00:20:29 --> 00:20:32] He tried looking up again,
[00:20:32 --> 00:20:34] but he could not see very well
[00:20:34 --> 00:20:37] because his eyes were still adjusting to all the light.
[00:20:39 --> 00:20:43] He saw the shape of a head peek through the sliver,
[00:20:44 --> 00:20:45] but he couldn't tell who it was.
[00:20:45 --> 00:20:47] (soft mysterious music)
[00:20:47 --> 00:20:52] "Daniel," asked the man's voice, hopelessly.
[00:20:54 --> 00:20:57] "King Darius," asked Daniel.
[00:20:57 --> 00:20:58] "Is that you?"
[00:21:00 --> 00:21:03] The man's jaw dropped.
[00:21:03 --> 00:21:05] He looked up to heaven,
[00:21:05 --> 00:21:07] then backed down into the Lion's Den.
[00:21:08 --> 00:21:11] "Daniel," he yelled.
[00:21:11 --> 00:21:13] "You're alive?"
[00:21:13 --> 00:21:16] "Yes, I'm alive," said Daniel.
[00:21:17 --> 00:21:21] The man had tears of joy in his eyes.
[00:21:21 --> 00:21:25] Daniel could see that it was indeed King Darius.
[00:21:26 --> 00:21:28] "Oh, Daniel.
[00:21:28 --> 00:21:32] How did you survive," asked King Darius.
[00:21:32 --> 00:21:35] "I prayed," said Daniel.
[00:21:35 --> 00:21:38] "God sent an angel to tame the lions."
[00:21:40 --> 00:21:43] King Darius was filled with joy.
[00:21:43 --> 00:21:46] He was silent for a long time.
[00:21:46 --> 00:21:51] He was filled with awe and did not know what to say.
[00:21:51 --> 00:21:52] "Finally," he said.
[00:21:52 --> 00:21:55] "I'll be right back!"
[00:21:55 --> 00:21:58] King Darius ran out of Daniel's sight.
[00:21:59 --> 00:22:03] A few moments later, he came back,
[00:22:03 --> 00:22:05] holding a rope, and yelled,
[00:22:05 --> 00:22:07] "Here, grab this."
[00:22:08 --> 00:22:11] King Darius threw one end of the rope
[00:22:11 --> 00:22:13] down for Daniel to grab onto.
[00:22:13 --> 00:22:15] (rope thuds)
[00:22:15 --> 00:22:19] Daniel grasped the rope and tried to climb,
[00:22:19 --> 00:22:21] but his body was shaking from hunger.
[00:22:22 --> 00:22:25] King Darius began pulling the rope
[00:22:25 --> 00:22:27] with all his strength, (rope rustling)
[00:22:27 --> 00:22:32] and he slowly pulled Daniel out of the Lion's Den.
[00:22:33 --> 00:22:37] When he saw that there was not a single scratch on Daniel,
[00:22:37 --> 00:22:39] he fell to his knees.
[00:22:40 --> 00:22:43] "Daniel, you're all right!
[00:22:43 --> 00:22:46] Glory to God," he said.
[00:22:46 --> 00:22:50] King Darius prayed and gave thanks to God.
[00:22:51 --> 00:22:55] Daniel was amazed to be out of the Lion's Den.
[00:22:56 --> 00:23:00] He had never been so thankful in his life.
[00:23:00 --> 00:23:03] He thanked God for the gift of the sun's light
[00:23:03 --> 00:23:05] and the breeze of the air,
[00:23:05 --> 00:23:09] and especially for the gift of his life.
[00:23:10 --> 00:23:13] King Darius declared that all the people
[00:23:13 --> 00:23:17] of Babylon should glorify God.
[00:23:17 --> 00:23:19] Daniel's love for God
[00:23:19 --> 00:23:22] and his courage in giving glory to God,
[00:23:22 --> 00:23:24] even in the face of punishment,
[00:23:24 --> 00:23:27] ended up bringing all of Babylon to God.
[00:23:28 --> 00:23:32] Daniel never forgot his night in the Lion's Den.
[00:23:32 --> 00:23:36] His courage showed the people of Babylon
[00:23:36 --> 00:23:40] that they could trust in God even if things felt hopeless.
[00:23:42 --> 00:23:45] Daniel lived to be very old.
[00:23:45 --> 00:23:47] Until the day he died,
[00:23:47 --> 00:23:52] he was no longer scared when he saw a lion.
[00:23:52 --> 00:23:55] Instead, he gave glory to God
[00:23:55 --> 00:23:58] and remembered what God had done for him
[00:23:58 --> 00:24:00] in the Lion's Den.
[00:24:00 --> 00:24:01] (energetic classical music)
[00:24:01 --> 00:24:05] We built the lion, but Daniel faced the real thing.
[00:24:05 --> 00:24:06] He didn't run.
[00:24:06 --> 00:24:07] He didn't give up.
[00:24:07 --> 00:24:09] He trusted God.
[00:24:09 --> 00:24:11] That's what made him a hero!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is “A Night in the Lion’s Den” about?

It’s a kid-friendly retelling of Daniel in the lions’ den. Daniel keeps praying to God even when it becomes illegal, and he’s punished for it. God protects Daniel through the night, and he survives.

Why was Daniel thrown into the lions’ den?

Daniel was thrown in because jealous leaders made a law to trap him. They knew Daniel prayed every day, so they set him up. Daniel didn’t do anything wrong. He was punished for staying faithful.

How did Daniel survive the lions’ den?

Daniel survived because God protected him. Daniel prays and trusts God through the night, and the lions don’t hurt him. In the morning, he’s found safe.

Why is the story of Daniel in the lions’ den important for kids?

Daniel’s story is important because it teaches kids what real courage looks like. Daniel doesn’t stay brave because he’s “not scared”. He stays brave because he keeps praying and doing the right thing even under pressure. It reminds kids that God is close when they feel alone, and that faithfulness in small choices can help them stand strong in big moments.

What is the lesson for kids from Daniel in the lions’ den?

The lesson is brave faith. Daniel shows kids that you can be scared and still do the right thing. Prayer helps you stay strong inside, and God stays close, even in your hardest moments.

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Holy Week: A Comprehensive Compilation for Kids

In this Juice Box compilation episode, kids and parents walk through the whole story of Holy Week, from palms to the empty tomb, with simple explanations that help the season feel clear, meaningful, and doable for families.

What Is Holy Week in the Catholic Church for Kids?

Holy Week is the most important week of the year for Christians. It’s when we remember what happened to Jesus at the end of His life on earth, His love, His suffering, His death, and His Resurrection.

It starts with Palm Sunday, when Jesus enters Jerusalem, and people wave palms, cheer for Him, and shout “Hosanna!”.  On Holy Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, we stay close to Jesus as He teaches, prays, and prepares His friends, while the tension grows and some people begin to turn against Him.

Then we enter the Triduum (three holy days): Holy Thursday remembers the Last Supper, the Eucharist, and Jesus washing feet, showing the kind of love that serves. On Good Friday, we remember the Cross and Jesus giving His life for us. Holy Saturday is quiet waiting, 

Holy Week ends with Easter, which is the celebration that Jesus is alive. We don’t just remember a sad story. We celebrate the biggest victory ever: Jesus defeats sin and death.

For kids, Holy Week teaches brave love and that Easter hope is real. Jesus chooses goodness even when it’s hard, and that means kids can choose courage, prayer, and kindness too.

Key Takeaways

  • Holy Week is the Church’s biggest week because it tells the true story of Jesus’ love, from Palm Sunday through Easter.
  • Palm Sunday begins Holy Week with palms and “Hosanna,” celebrating Jesus as King even though hard days are coming.
  • The Triduum is the holiest part of Holy Week: Holy Thursday (Last Supper + washing feet), Good Friday (the Cross), and Holy Saturday (quiet waiting).
  • Tenebrae uses candles, Scripture, and silence to help kids feel the story. Darkness grows, but the Light of Christ is never destroyed.
  • The Cross and Stations of the Cross help kids understand: Jesus suffered because He loves us, and we can walk with Him through hard moments.
  • The moral is the heart of Holy Week: love doesn’t end when thing get hard. Jesus stays faithful all the way through, and Easter proves that love wins.

The 8 Days of Holy Week (Kid-Friendly Guide)

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week. Jesus rides into Jerusalem, and people cheer like it’s a parade, waving palms and shouting “Hosanna!” Kids can remember: Jesus is our King… but He’s a humble King.

Holy Monday

Holy Monday is a “stay close to Jesus” day. This is a great day for families to slow down and pray a short prayer together, because Holy Week isn’t a rush. It’s a walk with Jesus.

Holy Tuesday

Holy Tuesday is a day to practice listening. Jesus teaches and prepares His friends for what’s coming. For kids, this can be a simple “use your ears and your heart” day. Read one short Gospel line and ask, “What is Jesus teaching me?”

Spy Wednesday

Spy Wednesday remembers the sadness of betrayal during the Holy  Week, when someone close to Jesus chooses the wrong path. This is a gentle day to talk about choices: peer pressure, joining the crowd, or doing something you know isn’t right.

Holy Thursday

Holy Thursday begins the Triduum. Jesus shares the Last Supper and gives us the Eucharist, and He washes His friends’ feet to show what love looks like: serving, not showing off.

Good Friday

Good Friday is the day we remember Jesus dying on the Cross. It’s sad, but it’s also full of love. The Cross and the Stations of the Cross help kids understand: Jesus didn’t quit. He carried what was heavy because He loves us.

Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday is the quiet waiting day. It can feel dark, like Tenebrae, where candles go out one by one. But the key lesson is this: the Light of Christ is still real, even if it feels hidden.

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is the biggest celebration: Jesus is alive! The tomb is empty, the angels announce good news, and everything changes. This is the day kids should feel in their bones: love wins.

Episode Summary

Holy Week can feel like a lot, so this compilation episode pulls the whole season together in one kid-friendly walk-through. It starts with Palm Sunday, when Jesus rides into Jerusalem, and people wave palm branches and shout “Hosanna.” It feels like a celebration, but the episode gently explains that Jesus is heading toward the Cross, and He chooses to keep loving anyway.

Next, the video helps families understand the Triduum, the three holiest days of the year. On Holy Thursday, kids learn about the Last Supper and Jesus washing feet, which shows that real greatness looks like serving. Then Good Friday brings the Cross, the Stations, and the truth that Jesus gave His life out of love, even though it was very sad.

The compilation also includes quiet, reflective prayer moments, like preparing our hearts through prayer (even using simple, calming reflection) and the powerful candle prayer of Tenebrae, where the room grows darker as the story unfolds. But the “last candle” reminds kids that Jesus’ light is never truly gone.

Finally, everything points to where Holy Week always points: Easter. The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. And that changes what kids can believe about their own lives, too, because with Jesus, hard days aren’t the end of the story.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Palm Sunday
  • 4:13 – Holy Week Explained by Kids
  • 11:46 – Holy Thursday: Jesus Washed Feet?
  • 14:25 – Psalms and Kinetic Sand
  • 19:05 – Stations of the Cross
  • 27:06 – Tenebrae Service
  • 42:11 – Easter Play Set
  • 46:31 – Surprise Easter Eggs

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] Hosanna!
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:02] (light music)
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:04] (palm rattles)
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:05] Hosanna!
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] Hi, friends. Today, we are celebrating.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:10] Why are we celebrating?
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:11] (water splashes)
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:13] Guys, it is Palm Sunday.
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:14] Do you know what that means?
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:15] It's a Sunday with palms!
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:18] That is very true.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:19] But it's even more than that.
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:20] (water splashes)
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:23] Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week,
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:26] which is one of the most important weeks of the year.
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:29] Father Tim can tell us why this is such an important Sunday
[00:00:29 --> 00:00:33] and why we celebrate with these weird branches.
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:34] "Juice Box."
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:35] (object splats)
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:36] (child giggles)
[00:00:36 --> 00:00:37] What's Palm Sunday?
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:41] Palm Sunday is such a special, special Sunday
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:43] where we get to celebrate Jesus
[00:00:43 --> 00:00:46] coming back to Jerusalem as a King,
[00:00:46 --> 00:00:48] and all of the people of Jerusalem
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:50] have been waiting for the King to come.
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:53] So they lay down Palm branches,
[00:00:53 --> 00:00:56] that Jesus riding on the donkey can walk over.
[00:00:56 --> 00:00:57] Hee-haw!
[00:00:57 --> 00:00:59] So another cool thing about Palm Sunday
[00:00:59 --> 00:01:02] is that it is the beginning of Holy Week.
[00:01:02 --> 00:01:04] What is Holy Week?
[00:01:04 --> 00:01:07] Holy Week is so special because this is the week
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:10] that we celebrate Jesus' love for us.
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:14] We celebrate His life, His death, and His resurrection.
[00:01:14 --> 00:01:15] And so when it comes to Holy Week,
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:18] we save the best for last,
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:21] where the last day of Holy Week we celebrate Easter.
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:23] I love Easter baskets.
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:25] Oh, my favorite Easter candy? Reese's eggs.
[00:01:25 --> 00:01:27] There's nothing better.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:28] And I think that was Jesus' favorite, too.
[00:01:28 --> 00:01:31] I like eating chocolate bunnies.
[00:01:32 --> 00:01:33] (water splashes)
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:34] But why do we get palm branches?
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:36] So we get palm branches on Sunday
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:39] because that is what happened in the gospel.
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:42] The people were so excited that the King was coming back,
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:45] that they threw palm branches at his feet.
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:48] Is that Jesus? Is He coming?
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] We don't really throw branches anymore.
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:51] That may hurt.
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:53] But what we do is we hold the palm branches
[00:01:53 --> 00:01:58] to show a sign of respect for Jesus Christ, our King.
[00:01:58 --> 00:02:01] Isn't Jesus a King?
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:02] Why does He ride a donkey?
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:06] There's a really cool word called a prophecy.
[00:02:06 --> 00:02:09] A prophecy is when someone says something
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:11] that will happen in the future.
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:13] Almost like predicting the future.
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:15] The prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament,
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:17] he has a prophecy about Jesus:
[00:02:17 --> 00:02:21] that the King will come riding on a donkey.
[00:02:21 --> 00:02:23] And he predicts this hundreds of years
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:26] before Jesus even set foot on earth.
[00:02:26 --> 00:02:28] Isn't that amazing?
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:28] (children cheering)
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:30] Jesus riding the donkey?
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:34] It makes the Book of Isaiah so real.
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:35] That's awesome sauce.
[00:02:35 --> 00:02:37] What does hosanna mean?
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:38] Mm.
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:40] Hosanna is such a cool word.
[00:02:40 --> 00:02:42] It is an old Hebrew word,
[00:02:42 --> 00:02:44] and I could say over and over and over.
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:46] Hosanna, hosanna.
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:46] Hosanna.
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:47] I love saying that word.
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:51] And what that word means is giving praise to God,
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:53] and also asking Him to save us.
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:56] So when we say this at mass, "Hosanna in the highest,"
[00:02:56 --> 00:02:59] we are saying, "Jesus, we give You all praise.
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:02] We love You so much. Please save us."
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:03] (water splashes)
[00:03:03 --> 00:03:05] What do we do with the palms?
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:07] So did you know that the ashes
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:09] that we get on Ash Wednesday
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:14] that is traced on our forehead come from burnt palms?
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:16] All the palms that we use on Palm Sunday,
[00:03:16 --> 00:03:20] they're used for all the ashes on Ash Wednesday.
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:21] But for the rest of the year,
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] you can take the palms home
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:27] and place them behind one of your crucifixes,
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:29] you can put it in your room, under your Bible,
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:31] or under your rosary.
[00:03:31 --> 00:03:33] You can even do a little arts and crafts
[00:03:33 --> 00:03:36] and make a cross out of the palms.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:38] You can do so many things
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:42] that remind you that Jesus is the King of our hearts.
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:43] Okay, Juice Boxers.
[00:03:43 --> 00:03:45] I love Palms Sunday, and I hope you do too,
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:49] and I hope you all have an amazing, amazing Palm Sunday.
[00:03:49 --> 00:03:52] Just remember, Jesus, He's our King,
[00:03:52 --> 00:03:54] and He is the best King that we can possibly have.
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:58] And so wave those palms high at mass for Sunday
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:01] and remind yourself you have the best King ever.
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:02] Yee!
[00:04:02 --> 00:04:04] (speaker speaks indistinctly)
[00:04:04 --> 00:04:05] (palm rattling)
[00:04:05 --> 00:04:07] Juice Boxers, I hope you have an amazing Holy Week
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:09] and amazing Palm Sunday.
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:10] I am praying for you so much.
[00:04:10 --> 00:04:12] Can't wait to see you next time. Bye, bye.
[00:04:12 --> 00:04:15] Clippity-clop, clippity-clop.
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:16] Jesus was so mad.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:18] Cock-a-doodle-doo!
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:21] So many important things happen during Holy Week.
[00:04:21 --> 00:04:22] Blech!
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:23] I asked some of my friends
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:24] to help me tell the story.
[00:04:24 --> 00:04:26] That's amazing.
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:27] Let's go.
[00:04:27 --> 00:04:28] "Juice Box."
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:29] (object splats)
[00:04:29 --> 00:04:30] (child giggles)
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:32] Holy Week starts with Palm Sunday.
[00:04:32 --> 00:04:35] That's the day we get palms at church.
[00:04:35 --> 00:04:38] Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:41] He was a really big deal.
[00:04:41 --> 00:04:43] Jesus told two of His apostles
[00:04:43 --> 00:04:45] to go to the next village
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:47] and get a donkey that no one had ridden on.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:50] "Excuse me. You're stealing my donkey."
[00:04:50 --> 00:04:52] They told the owner,
[00:04:52 --> 00:04:54] "The master has need of it."
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:56] Oh, okay, I guess.
[00:04:57 --> 00:05:01] Then Jesus rode the donkey into Jerusalem.
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:05] Clipitty-clop, clippity-clop, clippity-clop.
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:06] Hee-haw!
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:09] They were throwing lots of palms.
[00:05:09 --> 00:05:11] It was like a red carpet, but it was green.
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:12] It was palms.
[00:05:12 --> 00:05:16] They were all saying, "Hosanna, hosanna!"
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:17] "Where's Jesus?
[00:05:17 --> 00:05:18] "He's over here."
[00:05:18 --> 00:05:21] Everyone was like, "Who is this guy?"
[00:05:21 --> 00:05:24] The chief priest didn't believe that Jesus was God.
[00:05:24 --> 00:05:26] "Why is He so important?
[00:05:26 --> 00:05:27] We're more important than Him."
[00:05:29 --> 00:05:31] Then Jesus went to the temple
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:33] and saw people selling stuff.
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] They were selling toys, and animals-
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:40] Chickens, doves.
[00:05:40 --> 00:05:43] Horses, rhinos, cows.
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] Jesus was so mad.
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:48] A hundred and thousand mad.
[00:05:48 --> 00:05:50] He flipped a bunch of tables.
[00:05:50 --> 00:05:51] He made a big mess.
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:52] (objects clattering)
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:54] (object shattering)
[00:05:54 --> 00:05:55] (child imitating object shattering)
[00:05:55 --> 00:05:57] "Get outta here!"
[00:05:57 --> 00:05:59] "This is my Father's house.
[00:05:59 --> 00:06:02] What are you doing? You can't sell stuff here.
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:03] Get outta here!"
[00:06:04 --> 00:06:06] Jesus stayed in Jerusalem
[00:06:06 --> 00:06:08] and taught the people there.
[00:06:08 --> 00:06:10] He taught them all types of lessons.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:12] Jesus is a great teacher.
[00:06:12 --> 00:06:15] Now it's spy Wednesday.
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:16] (tinkling music)
[00:06:16 --> 00:06:18] Wednesday took a twist.
[00:06:18 --> 00:06:20] Dun, dun, duuun!
[00:06:20 --> 00:06:22] 'Cause there's a spy, a bad one.
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:23] Judas.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:25] (tinkling music)
[00:06:25 --> 00:06:27] Judas went to the priests,
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:30] and he told them where Jesus was.
[00:06:30 --> 00:06:32] And they paid him silver.
[00:06:32 --> 00:06:33] That was a really bad thing.
[00:06:33 --> 00:06:35] Best friends hurt you.
[00:06:35 --> 00:06:38] Now the next day, it's The Last Supper.
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:39] They were eating dinner.
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:41] Bread, wine.
[00:06:41 --> 00:06:43] Chicken, hamburgers.
[00:06:43 --> 00:06:44] Donuts.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:45] They were having dinner,
[00:06:45 --> 00:06:47] and Jesus said something crazy.
[00:06:49 --> 00:06:50] What?
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:54] Jesus told the apostles that one would betray Him.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:57] All the apostles were really worried.
[00:06:57 --> 00:06:58] "Who is it?
[00:06:58 --> 00:06:59] Is it me? Is it you?"
[00:06:59 --> 00:07:03] But Jesus and Judas knew who it was.
[00:07:03 --> 00:07:06] After they had dinner, Jesus took the bread.
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:08] "Take this all of you and eat it,
[00:07:08 --> 00:07:12] for this is my body, which will be given up for you."
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:14] And then He took the chalice.
[00:07:14 --> 00:07:16] "This is my blood."
[00:07:16 --> 00:07:18] The disciples were pretty confused.
[00:07:18 --> 00:07:22] Then Jesus and Peter were talking.
[00:07:22 --> 00:07:26] Jesus told Peter that he would betray Him.
[00:07:26 --> 00:07:28] And Peter said, "No way, Jesus.
[00:07:28 --> 00:07:30] You're my best friend."
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:31] But he did do it.
[00:07:31 --> 00:07:33] Jesus went to pray in the garden.
[00:07:33 --> 00:07:35] He prayed and prayed and prayed.
[00:07:35 --> 00:07:37] Jesus was sweating blood.
[00:07:37 --> 00:07:40] That means Jesus was praying really hard.
[00:07:40 --> 00:07:43] God, I know it's going to be terrible.
[00:07:43 --> 00:07:45] Do I have to do it?
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:47] But if I have to, then I have to.
[00:07:47 --> 00:07:50] The apostles were super sleepy.
[00:07:50 --> 00:07:53] (child snoring)
[00:07:53 --> 00:07:55] (child snoring)
[00:07:57 --> 00:07:59] (child wheezing)
[00:07:59 --> 00:08:00] Jesus woke them up.
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:02] "Can't you stay awake for one hour?"
[00:08:02 --> 00:08:04] Then things took a turn.
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:07] (child gasps)
[00:08:07 --> 00:08:08] Then the guards came.
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:10] They arrested Jesus.
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:12] "Come on, Jesus, you're arrested."
[00:08:12 --> 00:08:16] They tied Jesus up.
[00:08:16 --> 00:08:18] "You're going to jail."
[00:08:18 --> 00:08:20] Jesus didn't even do anything wrong.
[00:08:20 --> 00:08:22] Peter was so upset.
[00:08:22 --> 00:08:24] He took his sword and-
[00:08:24 --> 00:08:24] (child grunting)
[00:08:24 --> 00:08:28] He was so mad he cut a man's ear off.
[00:08:28 --> 00:08:28] "Oh, my ear!"
[00:08:28 --> 00:08:31] Jesus said, "Peter, calm down."
[00:08:31 --> 00:08:33] But Jesus put the ear back on. Heal.
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:37] "That's super nice, even for our enemy."
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:39] They do it the easy way.
[00:08:39 --> 00:08:41] They're really mean to Jesus.
[00:08:41 --> 00:08:45] They took Jesus to the big dog priests,
[00:08:45 --> 00:08:48] and they were asking him all types of questions.
[00:08:48 --> 00:08:51] While they were doing that, Peter was standing outside.
[00:08:51 --> 00:08:54] "Aren't you one of Jesus' apostles?"
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:55] Peter wasn't that brave.
[00:08:55 --> 00:08:57] "I don't know that guy."
[00:08:57 --> 00:08:59] Peter was lying.
[00:08:59 --> 00:09:03] Cock-a-doodle-do! (rooster crows)
[00:09:03 --> 00:09:04] That was only Thursday.
[00:09:04 --> 00:09:06] Friday was the worst.
[00:09:06 --> 00:09:08] Jesus went to Pilate.
[00:09:08 --> 00:09:10] Pilate wasn't like an airplane pilot.
[00:09:10 --> 00:09:13] Pilate was a very powerful guy.
[00:09:13 --> 00:09:14] He could order people around.
[00:09:14 --> 00:09:16] "Make me a sandwich."
[00:09:16 --> 00:09:17] "Clean my bathroom."
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:19] Pilate wasn't being nice.
[00:09:19 --> 00:09:21] Pilate turned to the people and said,
[00:09:21 --> 00:09:26] "Do you want this bad guy Barabbas or this good guy Jesus?"
[00:09:26 --> 00:09:28] They chose Barabbas.
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:29] "Ha, ha, ha."
[00:09:29 --> 00:09:32] I don't think Pilate was expecting that.
[00:09:32 --> 00:09:36] Pilate cared too much about what other people thought.
[00:09:36 --> 00:09:40] To make them feel better, he had Jesus scourged.
[00:09:40 --> 00:09:43] Jesus got hit a lot.
[00:09:43 --> 00:09:45] (child spewing)
[00:09:45 --> 00:09:46] Ow, ow, ow.
[00:09:46 --> 00:09:48] But that wasn't enough for the people.
[00:09:48 --> 00:09:50] The crowd started shouting-
[00:09:50 --> 00:09:53] "Crucify Him, crucify Him!"
[00:09:53 --> 00:09:55] Soldiers took Jesus away.
[00:09:55 --> 00:09:58] They dressed Him up like a king and made fun of Him.
[00:09:58 --> 00:10:00] They put a crown of thorns on Him.
[00:10:00 --> 00:10:03] They put a big heavy cross on Him.
[00:10:03 --> 00:10:04] "Oh, it's so heavy."
[00:10:04 --> 00:10:06] It was a million pounds.
[00:10:06 --> 00:10:11] Jesus was so tired, and He fell three times.
[00:10:11 --> 00:10:13] A man named Simon came to help Him.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:15] "Do I have to help Him?"
[00:10:15 --> 00:10:17] "Okay, I'll help Him."
[00:10:20 --> 00:10:22] They took Him to the place called the Skull.
[00:10:23 --> 00:10:27] And they nailed Him to the cross, on His hands and feet.
[00:10:27 --> 00:10:28] Boo, boo, boo.
[00:10:28 --> 00:10:29] Pap, pap, pa.
[00:10:29 --> 00:10:33] Jesus was there on the cross thinking about us.
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:36] John was the only friend there, a friend.
[00:10:36 --> 00:10:38] Then He saw His mom.
[00:10:38 --> 00:10:39] His mom's name is Mary.
[00:10:39 --> 00:10:41] "She's your mom now. "
[00:10:41 --> 00:10:43] John took care of Mary.
[00:10:44 --> 00:10:45] "I'm thirsty."
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:48] They gave Him this icky stuff to drink.
[00:10:48 --> 00:10:49] Blech!
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:52] Jesus said, "It is finished," and then Jesus died.
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[00:10:56 --> 00:10:57] People got sad.
[00:10:57 --> 00:10:59] (child wailing)
[00:10:59 --> 00:11:01] They took Jesus down from the cross,
[00:11:02 --> 00:11:04] and they put Him in a tomb-
[00:11:04 --> 00:11:06] And rolled over a rock.
[00:11:06 --> 00:11:08] The rock was so heavy.
[00:11:08 --> 00:11:12] This is the story of a star!
[00:11:12 --> 00:11:14] His friends went to go find Him.
[00:11:14 --> 00:11:15] "You won't believe
[00:11:15 --> 00:11:17] what I just heard from Mary Magdalene.
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:18] Let's race to the tomb."
[00:11:19 --> 00:11:21] But He wasn't there.
[00:11:22 --> 00:11:23] They saw an angel.
[00:11:24 --> 00:11:25] ♪ Ahh ♪
[00:11:25 --> 00:11:27] Jesus came back to life.
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:28] He was alive!
[00:11:28 --> 00:11:30] Jesus loves me.
[00:11:30 --> 00:11:31] He died for you.
[00:11:31 --> 00:11:32] That's amazing!
[00:11:33 --> 00:11:35] Wow, I think we did a pretty good job
[00:11:35 --> 00:11:37] of remembering Holy Week.
[00:11:37 --> 00:11:39] Thanks so much for watching, Juice Boxers.
[00:11:39 --> 00:11:41] If you want to keep learning about Jesus with us,
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[00:11:44 --> 00:11:46] See you next time.
[00:11:46 --> 00:11:48] Would you wash your friend's feet?
[00:11:48 --> 00:11:50] Well, Jesus did on Holy Thursday.
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:53] Holy Thursday is the first day of the Triduum,
[00:11:53 --> 00:11:57] which is three days of prayer and preparation.
[00:11:57 --> 00:11:59] During Holy Week, we observe this Triduum,
[00:11:59 --> 00:12:01] which starts on Holy Thursday.
[00:12:01 --> 00:12:05] It goes through Good Friday and ends on Holy Saturday.
[00:12:05 --> 00:12:07] Those days are preparing
[00:12:07 --> 00:12:10] for the most important day, Easter Sunday.
[00:12:10 --> 00:12:13] Well, let's talk about Holy Thursday and The Last Supper,
[00:12:13 --> 00:12:15] which starts this important week.
[00:12:15 --> 00:12:17] "Juice Box."
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[00:12:18 --> 00:12:21] Jesus have 12 friends.
[00:12:21 --> 00:12:23] (object popping)
[00:12:24 --> 00:12:26] They were so close to Jesus,
[00:12:26 --> 00:12:29] and they followed Him everywhere.
[00:12:31 --> 00:12:34] One day they shared a special meal.
[00:12:35 --> 00:12:39] That meal was called The Last Supper.
[00:12:39 --> 00:12:42] Before they had dinner,
[00:12:42 --> 00:12:45] Jesus washed all of his friends' feet.
[00:12:45 --> 00:12:48] "Jesus, why are You washing our feet?
[00:12:48 --> 00:12:50] We should wash Your feet."
[00:12:50 --> 00:12:52] "I'm doing this to show you
[00:12:52 --> 00:12:54] how to love and care for others."
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:58] After Jesus washed their feet,
[00:12:58 --> 00:13:01] He took some bread and blessed it:
[00:13:02 --> 00:13:06] "Take and eat, this is my body."
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[00:13:09 --> 00:13:14] Then He took the cup of wine and He blessed it:
[00:13:14 --> 00:13:18] "This is my blood poured out for you."
[00:13:19 --> 00:13:22] Do those words that Jesus said sound familiar?
[00:13:22 --> 00:13:26] During The Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Eucharist.
[00:13:26 --> 00:13:28] The Eucharist is a sacrament
[00:13:28 --> 00:13:31] where bread and wine are transformed into the body
[00:13:31 --> 00:13:32] and blood of Jesus Christ.
[00:13:33 --> 00:13:36] We celebrate the Eucharist at every mass,
[00:13:36 --> 00:13:38] where the priest will say the same words that Jesus did
[00:13:38 --> 00:13:40] during The Last Supper.
[00:13:41 --> 00:13:46] After dinner, Jesus and His disciples went to the garden.
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:49] And in the garden, Jesus prayed.
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[00:13:57 --> 00:13:59] His friend, Judas, betrayed Him.
[00:14:00 --> 00:14:01] (character grunts)
[00:14:01 --> 00:14:03] Jesus was arrested.
[00:14:06 --> 00:14:07] (sword clangs)
[00:14:07 --> 00:14:09] Jesus knew that had to happen.
[00:14:09 --> 00:14:11] Jesus didn't even fight them.
[00:14:11 --> 00:14:13] I would fight them.
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[00:14:14 --> 00:14:16] So on Holy Thursday, we remember The Last Supper
[00:14:16 --> 00:14:19] and how Jesus gave us the gift of the Eucharist
[00:14:19 --> 00:14:21] and began His journey to Easter.
[00:14:21 --> 00:14:23] Thanks for playing with me today, friends.
[00:14:23 --> 00:14:25] See you next time.
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:27] Today, let's prepare our hearts for Easter
[00:14:27 --> 00:14:30] with something quiet and reflective.
[00:14:30 --> 00:14:33] As we shape and soothe the sand,
[00:14:33 --> 00:14:35] we'll meditate on the Psalms.
[00:14:35 --> 00:14:38] These ancient prayers lead us closer to Jesus
[00:14:38 --> 00:14:41] as we reflect on His sacrifice and resurrection.
[00:14:41 --> 00:14:43] "Juice Box."
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[00:14:45 --> 00:14:50] Let's start with Psalm 51, a psalm of repentance.
[00:14:50 --> 00:14:52] As we prepare for Easter,
[00:14:52 --> 00:14:55] this prayer helps us open our hearts to God.
[00:14:56 --> 00:15:01] "Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love;
[00:15:01 --> 00:15:05] according to Your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
[00:15:05 --> 00:15:08] Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
[00:15:08 --> 00:15:11] and cleanse me from my sin!
[00:15:11 --> 00:15:13] Create in me a clean heart, O God,
[00:15:13 --> 00:15:16] and renew a right spirit within me.
[00:15:17 --> 00:15:20] Cast me not away with Your presence,
[00:15:20 --> 00:15:22] and take not Your Holy Spirit from me.
[00:15:22 --> 00:15:26] Restore me the joy of Your salvation,
[00:15:26 --> 00:15:28] and uphold me with a willing spirit."
[00:15:30 --> 00:15:32] Watch as the sand takes shape,
[00:15:32 --> 00:15:35] a reminder that God can mold our hearts
[00:15:35 --> 00:15:37] when we ask Him for forgiveness.
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[00:15:44 --> 00:15:47] During Lent, Psalm 130 reminds us
[00:15:47 --> 00:15:49] to cry out to God for His mercy.
[00:15:51 --> 00:15:54] "Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord!
[00:15:54 --> 00:15:57] O Lord, hear my voice!
[00:15:57 --> 00:15:59] Let Your ears be attentive
[00:15:59 --> 00:16:02] to the voice of my pleas for mercy.
[00:16:03 --> 00:16:06] If You, O Lord, should mark iniquities,
[00:16:06 --> 00:16:08] O Lord, who could stand?
[00:16:08 --> 00:16:12] But with You there is forgiveness, that You may be feared.
[00:16:12 --> 00:16:16] I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
[00:16:16 --> 00:16:18] and in His Word I hope.
[00:16:18 --> 00:16:20] My soul waits for the Lord
[00:16:20 --> 00:16:23] more than watchmen for the morning."
[00:16:24 --> 00:16:27] (solemn music continues)
[00:16:28 --> 00:16:31] As we wait for Easter, this Psalm reminds us
[00:16:31 --> 00:16:36] that God's mercy is always greater than our sins.
[00:16:36 --> 00:16:38] The Psalms also prophesy
[00:16:38 --> 00:16:41] on the death and resurrection of Jesus.
[00:16:41 --> 00:16:44] Psalm 22 gives us a vivid picture
[00:16:44 --> 00:16:46] of His suffering on the cross.
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[00:16:50 --> 00:16:54] "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?
[00:16:54 --> 00:16:57] Why are You so far from saving me?
[00:16:57 --> 00:17:00] From the words of my groaning?
[00:17:00 --> 00:17:02] I am poured out like water,
[00:17:02 --> 00:17:05] and all my bones are out of joint.
[00:17:05 --> 00:17:09] My heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast.
[00:17:09 --> 00:17:12] They divide my garments among them,
[00:17:12 --> 00:17:15] and for my clothing they cast lots."
[00:17:15 --> 00:17:19] Even in His suffering, Jesus trusted in His Father.
[00:17:20 --> 00:17:23] Let's reflect on His sacrifices
[00:17:23 --> 00:17:26] as we watch the sand move and flow,
[00:17:26 --> 00:17:28] just as God's plan unfolded.
[00:17:29 --> 00:17:33] (gentle music continues)
[00:17:52 --> 00:17:56] Psalm 16 gives us a glimpse of the resurrection.
[00:17:56 --> 00:18:01] It says, "For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol,
[00:18:02 --> 00:18:05] or let Your holy one see corruption.
[00:18:05 --> 00:18:08] You make known to me the path of life.
[00:18:08 --> 00:18:11] In Your presence, there is fullness of joy.
[00:18:11 --> 00:18:15] At Your right hand, there are pleasures forevermore."
[00:18:15 --> 00:18:19] (gentle music continues)
[00:18:19 --> 00:18:23] This Psalm reminds us that Jesus rose from the dead,
[00:18:23 --> 00:18:26] conquering sin and death forever.
[00:18:27 --> 00:18:30] Just like these circles have no end,
[00:18:30 --> 00:18:32] Easter reminds us of eternal life with God.
[00:18:34 --> 00:18:38] (gentle music continues)
[00:18:38 --> 00:18:42] As we journey through Lent, let's reflect on God's mercy,
[00:18:42 --> 00:18:46] Jesus' sacrifice, and the joy of His resurrection.
[00:18:46 --> 00:18:49] (gentle music continues)
[00:18:53 --> 00:18:54] Thank you for joining us
[00:18:54 --> 00:18:57] in this quiet moment of prayer and reflection.
[00:18:58 --> 00:19:00] We'll see you next time on "Juice Box."
[00:19:00 --> 00:19:05] Until then, may God bless you and keep you in His peace.
[00:19:05 --> 00:19:06] Hi, friends.
[00:19:06 --> 00:19:07] Today, I'll be guiding you
[00:19:07 --> 00:19:09] through the Stations of the Cross.
[00:19:09 --> 00:19:13] Those are special reflections that help us pray and remember
[00:19:13 --> 00:19:16] what Jesus did on His way to the cross on Good Friday.
[00:19:16 --> 00:19:20] It was a sad day, but also the day that Jesus showed us
[00:19:20 --> 00:19:22] how much He loves us.
[00:19:22 --> 00:19:24] I went to go visit these life-sized statues
[00:19:24 --> 00:19:26] that show the Stations of the Cross,
[00:19:26 --> 00:19:28] and I also built them out of Legos.
[00:19:28 --> 00:19:31] Building things helps me understand them better.
[00:19:31 --> 00:19:33] Let's pray the Stations together.
[00:19:33 --> 00:19:34] "Juice Box."
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[00:19:37 --> 00:19:41] The first station, Jesus is condemned to death.
[00:19:42 --> 00:19:44] Jesus faces Pontius Pilate alone
[00:19:44 --> 00:19:47] without any of His friends or disciples.
[00:19:47 --> 00:19:51] He is accused of many crimes He didn't commit,
[00:19:51 --> 00:19:52] but Jesus stays calm.
[00:19:52 --> 00:19:55] He doesn't argue or yell.
[00:19:55 --> 00:19:56] Jesus was scared,
[00:19:56 --> 00:19:59] but He knew that He had to die for our sins.
[00:19:59 --> 00:20:02] Jesus, we often get scared of things
[00:20:02 --> 00:20:04] that we know will be hard;
[00:20:04 --> 00:20:06] help us to have courage like You did
[00:20:06 --> 00:20:09] and to remember You are always with us.
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[00:20:13 --> 00:20:17] The second station, Jesus takes up His cross.
[00:20:18 --> 00:20:20] The cross was big and heavy.
[00:20:20 --> 00:20:22] It was hard for Jesus to carry it.
[00:20:22 --> 00:20:24] He was very tired and weak.
[00:20:25 --> 00:20:27] But He still picked up His cross
[00:20:27 --> 00:20:31] and carried it to where He will die, because He loves us.
[00:20:31 --> 00:20:36] Jesus, we sometimes have hard times too and struggle,
[00:20:36 --> 00:20:38] those are like our crosses;
[00:20:38 --> 00:20:41] help us carry our crosses like You carried Yours.
[00:20:41 --> 00:20:43] There's nothing we can't handle together.
[00:20:45 --> 00:20:49] The third station, Jesus falls the first time.
[00:20:49 --> 00:20:51] The cross is very heavy,
[00:20:51 --> 00:20:52] and He falls on the rough ground
[00:20:52 --> 00:20:55] in front of a big crowd of people.
[00:20:55 --> 00:20:56] But Jesus gets back up,
[00:20:56 --> 00:20:59] puts the cross on His back and keeps going.
[00:20:59 --> 00:21:02] Jesus, You were hurt but never gave up.
[00:21:02 --> 00:21:06] You understand us when we fall or find something difficult.
[00:21:06 --> 00:21:08] Thank You for showing us how to get back up.
[00:21:09 --> 00:21:12] The fourth station, Jesus meets His mother.
[00:21:13 --> 00:21:17] It was very hard for a mom to watch her son suffer,
[00:21:17 --> 00:21:20] but she encourages Him and gives Him strength
[00:21:20 --> 00:21:22] just by being there.
[00:21:22 --> 00:21:24] Mary loves Jesus very much.
[00:21:24 --> 00:21:27] He was very happy to see her.
[00:21:27 --> 00:21:29] We are also like Mary's children,
[00:21:29 --> 00:21:31] and she loves us very much.
[00:21:32 --> 00:21:35] Jesus, sometimes we forget how much our parents love us.
[00:21:35 --> 00:21:38] You never forgot how much Mary loved You.
[00:21:38 --> 00:21:41] Help us to love her and trust her like You do.
[00:21:43 --> 00:21:48] The fifth station, Simon helps Jesus carry His cross.
[00:21:48 --> 00:21:51] Helping Jesus was not part of Simon's plan for the day,
[00:21:51 --> 00:21:54] he just came to see what was going on.
[00:21:54 --> 00:21:56] But soldiers pulled Simon from the crowd
[00:21:56 --> 00:21:59] and ordered he helped Jesus.
[00:21:59 --> 00:22:01] At first, Simon was angry.
[00:22:01 --> 00:22:04] But then he saw how much Jesus needed help.
[00:22:04 --> 00:22:06] Sometimes we don't want to help our friends,
[00:22:06 --> 00:22:10] brothers, and sisters, or parents when we should.
[00:22:10 --> 00:22:13] Jesus, help us to know that when I help others,
[00:22:13 --> 00:22:14] it's like helping You.
[00:22:16 --> 00:22:20] The sixth station, Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
[00:22:20 --> 00:22:22] Veronica pushed through the crowd,
[00:22:22 --> 00:22:26] even faced angry soldiers to help Jesus.
[00:22:26 --> 00:22:29] She uses her own veil to wipe away Jesus' blood,
[00:22:29 --> 00:22:32] sweat, and tears from His face.
[00:22:32 --> 00:22:34] This made it easier for Jesus to keep going.
[00:22:34 --> 00:22:37] Jesus, help us to be more like Veronica
[00:22:37 --> 00:22:39] and be willing to take a risk
[00:22:39 --> 00:22:41] to help someone else who is struggling.
[00:22:42 --> 00:22:46] The seventh station, Jesus falls the second time.
[00:22:46 --> 00:22:49] The cross is getting heavier and harder to carry
[00:22:49 --> 00:22:51] as Jesus becomes more tired.
[00:22:51 --> 00:22:53] But while He's carrying the cross,
[00:22:53 --> 00:22:57] He's thinking of all the people He loves, including you.
[00:22:57 --> 00:22:58] This keeps Him going.
[00:22:58 --> 00:23:03] Jesus, life is hard sometimes, but You know that.
[00:23:03 --> 00:23:04] When I struggle and fall,
[00:23:04 --> 00:23:07] please catch me and give me strength to keep going,
[00:23:07 --> 00:23:09] just like You did.
[00:23:09 --> 00:23:13] The eighth station, Jesus meets the woman of Jerusalem.
[00:23:13 --> 00:23:16] Some of the women that knew Jesus and heard His teachings
[00:23:16 --> 00:23:18] were crying at the sight of His pain
[00:23:18 --> 00:23:20] now carrying the heavy cross.
[00:23:20 --> 00:23:23] Jesus told the women not to cry for Him
[00:23:23 --> 00:23:25] because He is doing the Father's will,
[00:23:25 --> 00:23:27] but to cry for the people who are sinning
[00:23:27 --> 00:23:29] because they need help.
[00:23:29 --> 00:23:32] Jesus, help me to be a faithful and caring friend
[00:23:32 --> 00:23:34] and to think of myself less.
[00:23:35 --> 00:23:38] The ninth station, Jesus falls the third time.
[00:23:38 --> 00:23:40] Jesus falls again,
[00:23:40 --> 00:23:43] but instead of helping Him, the soldiers just beat Him
[00:23:43 --> 00:23:45] and yell at Him louder.
[00:23:45 --> 00:23:48] Jesus didn't get mad at them; He forgave them.
[00:23:48 --> 00:23:50] Jesus, please help us to forgive
[00:23:50 --> 00:23:53] the people that did or said hurtful things to us,
[00:23:53 --> 00:23:55] just like You forgive everyone.
[00:23:57 --> 00:24:00] The 10th station, Jesus is stripped of His clothes.
[00:24:01 --> 00:24:04] After a very long and difficult walk up the hill,
[00:24:04 --> 00:24:07] the soldiers want to embarrass Jesus even more
[00:24:07 --> 00:24:09] by taking off His clothes.
[00:24:09 --> 00:24:11] But Jesus doesn't feel ashamed
[00:24:11 --> 00:24:14] because He knew His Father in heaven loved Him
[00:24:14 --> 00:24:17] and everyone there, even those that were hurting Him.
[00:24:18 --> 00:24:20] Jesus, thank You for showing us
[00:24:20 --> 00:24:23] we don't have to feel ashamed in front of God.
[00:24:23 --> 00:24:25] Remind us to go to You when we need help,
[00:24:25 --> 00:24:27] even if we are embarrassed.
[00:24:28 --> 00:24:32] The 11th station, Jesus is nailed to the cross.
[00:24:32 --> 00:24:36] The soldiers hammer nails into Jesus' hands and feet.
[00:24:36 --> 00:24:40] They lifted up the cross and put it in its place.
[00:24:40 --> 00:24:42] Jesus is in even more pain than ever,
[00:24:42 --> 00:24:44] but He still doesn't get angry or yell.
[00:24:44 --> 00:24:46] He starts to pray out loud,
[00:24:46 --> 00:24:49] asking God to forgive the soldiers
[00:24:49 --> 00:24:51] and the people who want to kill Him.
[00:24:51 --> 00:24:54] Jesus, it's very difficult to love when you're in pain
[00:24:54 --> 00:24:56] or when you're angry.
[00:24:56 --> 00:24:58] It's even harder to forgive those people.
[00:24:58 --> 00:25:00] Please help those that are feeling pain
[00:25:00 --> 00:25:03] and those that need Your love.
[00:25:03 --> 00:25:06] The 12th station, Jesus dies on the cross.
[00:25:06 --> 00:25:09] When Jesus died, the ground started to shake
[00:25:09 --> 00:25:13] and the sky got dark, even though it was daytime.
[00:25:13 --> 00:25:15] This made everyone very scared.
[00:25:15 --> 00:25:17] They saw that Jesus was innocent
[00:25:17 --> 00:25:19] and that they had made a big mistake.
[00:25:19 --> 00:25:23] Jesus, help me to admit when I make mistakes.
[00:25:23 --> 00:25:24] Help me to say I'm sorry.
[00:25:25 --> 00:25:28] I love You and I want to do the right thing.
[00:25:29 --> 00:25:33] The 13th station, Jesus is taken down from the cross.
[00:25:34 --> 00:25:38] Jesus died and is taken down from the cross.
[00:25:38 --> 00:25:40] His mother, Mary, holds Him in her arms.
[00:25:40 --> 00:25:44] His friends, John and Mary Magdalene, are there also.
[00:25:44 --> 00:25:47] Their hearts must have been broken.
[00:25:47 --> 00:25:49] They don't know what's going to happen next.
[00:25:49 --> 00:25:51] It feels like everything has gone wrong.
[00:25:52 --> 00:25:55] Jesus, we don't always understand what God is doing.
[00:25:55 --> 00:25:59] Help us to have faith that God loves us, and is with us,
[00:25:59 --> 00:26:01] and that He knows what is best.
[00:26:03 --> 00:26:07] The 14th station, Jesus is laid in the tomb.
[00:26:09 --> 00:26:11] A rich man named Joseph of Arimathea
[00:26:11 --> 00:26:14] gave Jesus His own burial cave
[00:26:14 --> 00:26:16] because Jesus didn't have a place to be buried.
[00:26:16 --> 00:26:18] They rolled a big rock
[00:26:18 --> 00:26:20] over the entrance of the tomb to close it.
[00:26:20 --> 00:26:22] This seems like the end of the story,
[00:26:22 --> 00:26:25] everyone must've felt very sad and lonely
[00:26:25 --> 00:26:27] now that Jesus was gone,
[00:26:27 --> 00:26:29] but we know that Jesus will rise.
[00:26:30 --> 00:26:32] Jesus, thank You for dying for us
[00:26:32 --> 00:26:34] so that we can get to heaven.
[00:26:34 --> 00:26:36] Even though Your death was so sad,
[00:26:36 --> 00:26:40] we now have hope because You will rise from the dead.
[00:26:40 --> 00:26:43] Help us to have hope when things seem dreadful.
[00:26:44 --> 00:26:47] (gentle music continues)
[00:26:47 --> 00:26:51] Thank you for praying the Stations of the Cross with me.
[00:26:51 --> 00:26:53] Jesus' story can be hard to think about,
[00:26:53 --> 00:26:57] but Jesus did all of that because He loves us.
[00:26:57 --> 00:26:59] By doing the Stations of the Cross,
[00:26:59 --> 00:27:03] we can walk with Jesus just like He walks with us every day.
[00:27:03 --> 00:27:04] See you next time.
[00:27:05 --> 00:27:08] Today, I want to pray with you
[00:27:08 --> 00:27:12] a very, very special prayer called Tenebrae.
[00:27:12 --> 00:27:16] Tenebrae means darkness and shadow.
[00:27:16 --> 00:27:18] During this prayer, we light candles.
[00:27:18 --> 00:27:21] And then after we do a reading,
[00:27:21 --> 00:27:24] we extinguish one of the candles.
[00:27:24 --> 00:27:26] The room gets darker and darker
[00:27:26 --> 00:27:29] after each candle is extinguished,
[00:27:29 --> 00:27:34] and that reminds us how the world got darker and darker
[00:27:34 --> 00:27:37] as Jesus suffered and died for us.
[00:27:37 --> 00:27:40] So amidst all the other candles going out,
[00:27:40 --> 00:27:44] one candle remains, the light of Jesus.
[00:27:44 --> 00:27:48] So, today, we are going to use seven different candles,
[00:27:48 --> 00:27:51] and we're gonna read from the Gospel of Mark.
[00:27:51 --> 00:27:56] So my invitation for all of us is to quiet down
[00:27:56 --> 00:28:00] and prepare our hearts to really pay attention to Jesus.
[00:28:00 --> 00:28:02] "Juice Box."
[00:28:02 --> 00:28:03] (object splats)
[00:28:03 --> 00:28:04] (child giggles)
[00:28:04 --> 00:28:06] (solemn music)
[00:28:13 --> 00:28:15] In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
[00:28:15 --> 00:28:18] and of the Holy Spirit, amen.
[00:28:18 --> 00:28:22] Grace to you and peace from God our Father
[00:28:22 --> 00:28:24] and the Lord Jesus Christ.
[00:28:24 --> 00:28:25] Amen.
[00:28:25 --> 00:28:28] Blessed be the name of the Lord our God-
[00:28:28 --> 00:28:30] Who redeems us from sin and death.
[00:28:30 --> 00:28:32] For us and for our salvation,
[00:28:32 --> 00:28:37] Christ became obedient unto death, even death on a cross.
[00:28:37 --> 00:28:39] Blessed be the name of the Lord.
[00:28:40 --> 00:28:42] (solemn music)
[00:28:42 --> 00:28:43] "As soon as morning came,
[00:28:43 --> 00:28:46] the chief priests with the elders and the scribes,
[00:28:46 --> 00:28:51] that is, the whole Sanhedrin, held a council.
[00:28:51 --> 00:28:54] They bound Jesus, led Him away,
[00:28:54 --> 00:28:56] and handed Him over to Pilate.
[00:28:57 --> 00:29:01] Pilate questioned Him, 'Are you the King of the Jews?'
[00:29:02 --> 00:29:05] He said to him in reply, 'You say so.'
[00:29:07 --> 00:29:10] The chief priests accused Him of many things.
[00:29:10 --> 00:29:15] Again Pilate questioned Him, 'Have you no answer?
[00:29:15 --> 00:29:17] See how many things they accuse you of.'
[00:29:18 --> 00:29:20] Jesus gave him no further answer,
[00:29:20 --> 00:29:23] so that Pilate was amazed."
[00:29:24 --> 00:29:28] So Jesus was accused for something He did not do.
[00:29:28 --> 00:29:31] Boys and girls, have you ever experienced that?
[00:29:31 --> 00:29:34] Being accused of something that you didn't do?
[00:29:34 --> 00:29:37] Jesus knows how that feels,
[00:29:37 --> 00:29:39] and so you can give that to Him.
[00:29:39 --> 00:29:42] You can tell Jesus about it because He knows.
[00:29:42 --> 00:29:47] ♪ At the cross her station keeping ♪
[00:29:47 --> 00:29:52] ♪ Stood the mournful mother weeping ♪
[00:29:52 --> 00:29:56] ♪ Where He hung, the dying Lord ♪
[00:29:57 --> 00:29:59] "Now on the occasion of the feast
[00:29:59 --> 00:30:03] he used to release to them one prisoner whom they requested.
[00:30:03 --> 00:30:05] A man called Barabbas
[00:30:05 --> 00:30:08] was then in prison along with the rebels
[00:30:08 --> 00:30:10] who had committed murder in a rebellion.
[00:30:11 --> 00:30:15] The crowd came forward and began to ask him to do for them
[00:30:15 --> 00:30:16] as he was accustomed.
[00:30:18 --> 00:30:22] Pilate answered, 'Do you want me to release to you
[00:30:22 --> 00:30:23] the King of the Jews?'
[00:30:23 --> 00:30:26] For he knew that it was out of envy
[00:30:26 --> 00:30:29] that the chief priests had handed Him over.
[00:30:29 --> 00:30:31] But the chief priests stirred up the crowd
[00:30:31 --> 00:30:34] to have him release Barabbas for them instead.
[00:30:34 --> 00:30:36] Pilate again said to them in reply,
[00:30:36 --> 00:30:38] 'Then what do you want me to do
[00:30:38 --> 00:30:42] with the man you call the King of the Jews?'
[00:30:42 --> 00:30:45] They shouted again, 'Crucify Him.'
[00:30:45 --> 00:30:47] Pilate said to them, 'Why?
[00:30:47 --> 00:30:49] What evil has He done?'
[00:30:51 --> 00:30:54] They only shouted the louder, 'Crucify Him.'
[00:30:55 --> 00:30:57] So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd,
[00:30:57 --> 00:31:00] released Barabbas to them
[00:31:00 --> 00:31:02] and, after he had Jesus scourged,
[00:31:02 --> 00:31:07] handed Him over to be crucified."
[00:31:07 --> 00:31:11] The crowd shouted at Jesus, "Crucify Him.
[00:31:11 --> 00:31:12] Crucify Him,"
[00:31:12 --> 00:31:15] when Jesus didn't do anything wrong.
[00:31:16 --> 00:31:20] Have you ever joined the crowd in doing something
[00:31:20 --> 00:31:23] that you shouldn't have done that you knew wasn't right?
[00:31:25 --> 00:31:30] ♪ Deep the woe of her affliction ♪
[00:31:30 --> 00:31:34] ♪ When she saw the Crucifixion ♪
[00:31:34 --> 00:31:39] ♪ Of the sole begotten One ♪
[00:31:39 --> 00:31:42] "The soldiers led Him away inside the palace,
[00:31:42 --> 00:31:46] that is, the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort.
[00:31:47 --> 00:31:50] They clothed Him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns,
[00:31:50 --> 00:31:52] placed it on Him.
[00:31:53 --> 00:31:58] They began to salute Him with, 'Hail, King of the Jews,'
[00:31:58 --> 00:32:00] and kept striking His head with a reed
[00:32:00 --> 00:32:02] and spitting upon Him.
[00:32:02 --> 00:32:05] They knelt before Him in homage.
[00:32:06 --> 00:32:07] And when they had mocked Him,
[00:32:07 --> 00:32:10] they stripped Him of the purple cloak,
[00:32:10 --> 00:32:13] dressed Him in His own clothes,
[00:32:13 --> 00:32:15] and led Him out to crucify Him."
[00:32:16 --> 00:32:20] Boys and girls, Jesus was mocked.
[00:32:20 --> 00:32:22] Jesus was made fun of.
[00:32:22 --> 00:32:26] Have you ever been mocked or made fun of?
[00:32:26 --> 00:32:29] Jesus knows how that feels.
[00:32:29 --> 00:32:33] And He wants to be with you when you are mocked,
[00:32:33 --> 00:32:37] and when you are made fun of, and you can always go to Him
[00:32:37 --> 00:32:39] because He knows what that feels like.
[00:32:41 --> 00:32:45] ♪ Him who saw, for our salvation ♪
[00:32:45 --> 00:32:50] ♪ Mocked with cruel acclamation ♪
[00:32:50 --> 00:32:54] ♪ Scourged, and crowned with thorns entwined ♪
[00:32:54 --> 00:32:57] "They pressed into service a passer-by,
[00:32:57 --> 00:33:02] Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country,
[00:33:02 --> 00:33:06] the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross."
[00:33:06 --> 00:33:09] So Jesus needs help.
[00:33:09 --> 00:33:11] And so Simon is called out of the crowd
[00:33:11 --> 00:33:14] to help Him in His struggle.
[00:33:14 --> 00:33:16] Have you ever needed help,
[00:33:16 --> 00:33:20] and have you ever felt the desire to help others?
[00:33:21 --> 00:33:26] ♪ Saw Him then from judgment taken ♪
[00:33:26 --> 00:33:31] ♪ And in death by all forsaken ♪
[00:33:31 --> 00:33:35] ♪ Till His spirit He resigned ♪
[00:33:35 --> 00:33:37] "They brought Him to the place of Golgotha,
[00:33:37 --> 00:33:40] which is translated Place of the Skull.
[00:33:40 --> 00:33:43] They gave Him wine drugged with myrrh,
[00:33:43 --> 00:33:46] but He did not take it.
[00:33:46 --> 00:33:48] Then they crucified Him and divided his garments
[00:33:48 --> 00:33:52] by casting lots for them to see what each should take.
[00:33:52 --> 00:33:55] It was nine o'clock in the morning when they crucified Him.
[00:33:56 --> 00:33:59] The inscription of the charge against Him read,
[00:33:59 --> 00:34:02] 'The King of the Jews.'
[00:34:02 --> 00:34:05] With Him they crucified two revolutionaries,
[00:34:05 --> 00:34:08] one on His right and one on His left.
[00:34:08 --> 00:34:10] Those passing by reviled Him,
[00:34:10 --> 00:34:14] shaking their heads and saying, 'Aha!
[00:34:14 --> 00:34:16] You who would destroy the temple
[00:34:16 --> 00:34:18] and build it in three days,
[00:34:18 --> 00:34:21] save yourself by coming down from the cross.'
[00:34:22 --> 00:34:25] Likewise the chief priests, with the scribes,
[00:34:25 --> 00:34:28] mocked Him among themselves and said,
[00:34:28 --> 00:34:32] 'He saved others; He cannot save himself.
[00:34:32 --> 00:34:34] Let the Messiah, the King of Israel,
[00:34:34 --> 00:34:38] come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.'
[00:34:40 --> 00:34:42] Those who were crucified with Him
[00:34:42 --> 00:34:44] also kept abusing Him."
[00:34:46 --> 00:34:49] Boys and girls, this is the moment of the Crucifixion.
[00:34:49 --> 00:34:52] Jesus is nailed to the cross.
[00:34:52 --> 00:34:55] What do you think it felt like,
[00:34:55 --> 00:34:57] and what do you think Jesus was thinking about?
[00:34:59 --> 00:35:01] Do you think He was thinking about you?
[00:35:03 --> 00:35:06] Do you think He loves you so much that, even in this moment,
[00:35:06 --> 00:35:07] He was thinking about you?
[00:35:11 --> 00:35:15] ♪ Who, on Christ's dear mother thinking ♪
[00:35:15 --> 00:35:20] ♪ Such a cup of sorrow drinking ♪
[00:35:20 --> 00:35:24] ♪ Would not share her sorrows deep ♪
[00:35:24 --> 00:35:27] "At noon darkness came over the whole land
[00:35:27 --> 00:35:30] until three in the afternoon.
[00:35:30 --> 00:35:34] And at three o'clock, Jesus cried out in a loud voice,
[00:35:34 --> 00:35:39] 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani,' which is translated,
[00:35:39 --> 00:35:43] 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?'
[00:35:43 --> 00:35:47] Some of the bystanders who heard it said,
[00:35:47 --> 00:35:49] 'Look, He is calling Elijah.'
[00:35:49 --> 00:35:52] One of them ran, soaked a sponge with wine,
[00:35:52 --> 00:35:56] put it on a reed, and gave it to Him to drink, saying,
[00:35:56 --> 00:35:59] 'Wait, let us see if Elijah comes to take Him down.'
[00:36:00 --> 00:36:05] Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed His last.
[00:36:06 --> 00:36:10] The veil of the sanctuary was torn in two
[00:36:10 --> 00:36:12] from top to bottom.
[00:36:12 --> 00:36:14] When the centurion, who stood facing Him,
[00:36:14 --> 00:36:18] saw how He breathed His last, he said,
[00:36:18 --> 00:36:21] 'Truly this man was the Son of God!'
[00:36:21 --> 00:36:25] There were also women looking on from a distance.
[00:36:25 --> 00:36:28] Among them were Mary Magdalene,
[00:36:28 --> 00:36:30] Mary the mother of the younger James
[00:36:30 --> 00:36:33] and of Joses, and Salome.
[00:36:33 --> 00:36:37] These women had followed Him when He was in Galilee
[00:36:37 --> 00:36:38] and ministered to Him.
[00:36:38 --> 00:36:40] There were also many other women
[00:36:40 --> 00:36:43] who had come up with Him to Jerusalem."
[00:36:43 --> 00:36:45] Boys and girls, Jesus Christ,
[00:36:45 --> 00:36:48] who is truly God and truly man,
[00:36:48 --> 00:36:53] gave His life for us on the cross because He loves us.
[00:36:54 --> 00:36:58] There are many people who weren't there at the Crucifixion.
[00:36:58 --> 00:37:01] Would you stay with Jesus at the cross?
[00:37:03 --> 00:37:07] ♪ Jesus, may her deep devotion ♪
[00:37:07 --> 00:37:12] ♪ Stir in me the same emotion ♪
[00:37:12 --> 00:37:16] ♪ Fount of love, Redeemer kind ♪
[00:37:16 --> 00:37:18] "When it was already evening,
[00:37:18 --> 00:37:20] since it was the day of preparation,
[00:37:20 --> 00:37:23] the day before the Sabbath,
[00:37:23 --> 00:37:27] Joseph of Arimathea, a distinguished member of the council,
[00:37:27 --> 00:37:31] who was himself awaiting the kingdom of God,
[00:37:31 --> 00:37:34] came and courageously went to Pilate
[00:37:34 --> 00:37:37] and asked for the body of Jesus.
[00:37:37 --> 00:37:40] Pilate was amazed that He was already dead.
[00:37:40 --> 00:37:41] He summoned the centurion
[00:37:41 --> 00:37:44] and asked him if Jesus had already died.
[00:37:44 --> 00:37:47] And when he had learned of it from the centurion,
[00:37:47 --> 00:37:49] he gave the body to Joseph.
[00:37:50 --> 00:37:53] Having brought a linen cloth, he took Him down,
[00:37:53 --> 00:37:55] wrapped Him in the linen cloth
[00:37:55 --> 00:38:00] and laid Him in a tomb that had been hewn out of a rock.
[00:38:00 --> 00:38:04] Then he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb.
[00:38:06 --> 00:38:09] Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Joses,
[00:38:09 --> 00:38:12] watched where He was laid."
[00:38:14 --> 00:38:16] So boys and girls, remember,
[00:38:16 --> 00:38:19] we don't blow out the last candle,
[00:38:19 --> 00:38:23] but we hide the candle and we hide the light.
[00:38:23 --> 00:38:28] This represents that Jesus is still with us,
[00:38:28 --> 00:38:31] that He remains even though we may not see Him.
[00:38:31 --> 00:38:33] He is always there,
[00:38:33 --> 00:38:36] and the light of Christ is always burning.
[00:38:36 --> 00:38:38] So boys and girls, in this moment,
[00:38:38 --> 00:38:43] we remember the earth breaking as Jesus died;
[00:38:43 --> 00:38:48] the earth shook because the world was broken
[00:38:48 --> 00:38:50] when Jesus died.
[00:38:50 --> 00:38:52] And so, boys and girls,
[00:38:52 --> 00:38:55] can you make a really, really loud noise like an earthquake,
[00:38:55 --> 00:38:58] like the earth shaking, and join me in doing that?
[00:38:59 --> 00:39:02] (ground rumbling)
[00:39:06 --> 00:39:08] Boys and girls, let's just take a moment
[00:39:08 --> 00:39:13] to remember and think about how much Jesus loves us.
[00:39:13 --> 00:39:16] (solemn music)
[00:39:18 --> 00:39:23] Even in darkness, even when things seem so, so dark,
[00:39:24 --> 00:39:29] the light of Jesus is still shining and it never goes out.
[00:39:29 --> 00:39:30] Okay, boys and girls,
[00:39:30 --> 00:39:33] now we're going to pray the Litany of Light.
[00:39:33 --> 00:39:35] And your response is-
[00:39:35 --> 00:39:37] Christ, be our light.
[00:39:37 --> 00:39:41] In these days of shadows and darkness-
[00:39:41 --> 00:39:43] Christ, be our light.
[00:39:43 --> 00:39:46] For our sisters and brothers who are sick and struggling-
[00:39:46 --> 00:39:48] Christ, be our light.
[00:39:48 --> 00:39:51] In my doubt and in my worry-
[00:39:51 --> 00:39:53] Christ, be our light.
[00:39:53 --> 00:39:55] In moments when hope eludes me-
[00:39:55 --> 00:39:57] Christ, be our light.
[00:39:57 --> 00:39:59] When we fear for those we love-
[00:39:59 --> 00:40:01] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:01 --> 00:40:04] When we dread the darkness of nightfall-
[00:40:04 --> 00:40:06] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:06 --> 00:40:10] When sleep will not come and our hearts are anxious-
[00:40:10 --> 00:40:12] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:12 --> 00:40:15] When morning breaks and we enter a new day-
[00:40:15 --> 00:40:17] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:17 --> 00:40:20] When we are needed by family and friends-
[00:40:20 --> 00:40:22] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:22 --> 00:40:25] When we are called to love without counting the cost-
[00:40:25 --> 00:40:27] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:27 --> 00:40:31] When the crosses we bear seem more than we can carry-
[00:40:31 --> 00:40:33] Christ, be our light.
[00:40:33 --> 00:40:37] Lord Jesus, light in our darkness,
[00:40:37 --> 00:40:41] stay close to us and take away any darkness
[00:40:41 --> 00:40:43] that is surrounding us.
[00:40:43 --> 00:40:45] Get rid of any fear
[00:40:45 --> 00:40:48] or anything that is preventing us from You.
[00:40:48 --> 00:40:52] Help us to enter into a beautiful Holy Week
[00:40:52 --> 00:40:55] so that we can always be close to You
[00:40:55 --> 00:41:00] and remind us that You are our light in the darkness.
[00:41:00 --> 00:41:03] Jesus, we love You. Amen.
[00:41:04 --> 00:41:06] In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
[00:41:06 --> 00:41:08] and of the Holy Spirit, amen.
[00:41:08 --> 00:41:10] Boys and girls, thank you so much
[00:41:10 --> 00:41:12] for joining me in praying Tenebrae.
[00:41:12 --> 00:41:17] Sometimes the story of the Crucifixion is hard to hear,
[00:41:18 --> 00:41:22] but it's your story, and it's my story,
[00:41:22 --> 00:41:25] and it's Jesus's story for us.
[00:41:25 --> 00:41:28] Jesus loves you so, so much
[00:41:28 --> 00:41:31] that, even in all of this darkness,
[00:41:31 --> 00:41:33] we still have Him as the light.
[00:41:33 --> 00:41:36] The Tenebrae service is often prayed
[00:41:36 --> 00:41:39] either on Holy Thursday or Good Friday of Holy Week.
[00:41:39 --> 00:41:42] If your parish offers Tenebrae this week,
[00:41:42 --> 00:41:44] ask your parent if you can go.
[00:41:44 --> 00:41:47] This reminds us of the darkness
[00:41:47 --> 00:41:50] so that when we celebrate Easter,
[00:41:50 --> 00:41:53] the light is that much brighter.
[00:41:53 --> 00:41:55] And a special thank you to Grace Elaine
[00:41:55 --> 00:41:58] from Sing With Grace for the music in today's episode.
[00:41:58 --> 00:41:59] You could find more
[00:41:59 --> 00:42:01] about her Catholic music resources for families
[00:42:01 --> 00:42:03] in the description below.
[00:42:03 --> 00:42:07] Don't forget to subscribe to "Juice Box" for more prayers.
[00:42:07 --> 00:42:09] I love you, praying for you.
[00:42:09 --> 00:42:10] Goodbye, we'll see you next time.
[00:42:12 --> 00:42:14] Easter is the most important holiday
[00:42:14 --> 00:42:16] in our Catholic faith.
[00:42:16 --> 00:42:19] But do you know what happened on Easter morning?
[00:42:19 --> 00:42:22] How do we know Jesus wasn't in the tomb?
[00:42:22 --> 00:42:23] Who was there?
[00:42:23 --> 00:42:25] (bright music)
[00:42:25 --> 00:42:28] Let's learn more about what happened that day
[00:42:28 --> 00:42:31] by playing with this Easter Playset from Saintly Heart.
[00:42:31 --> 00:42:32] Let's go.
[00:42:33 --> 00:42:35] "Juice Box."
[00:42:35 --> 00:42:35] (object splats)
[00:42:35 --> 00:42:37] (child giggles)
[00:42:37 --> 00:42:41] After Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday,
[00:42:41 --> 00:42:42] some of His friends took Him down
[00:42:42 --> 00:42:46] and placed Him in a dark cave called a tomb.
[00:42:50 --> 00:42:53] A heavy stone was rolled in front of the cave entrance.
[00:42:53 --> 00:42:55] Jesus' disciples were very sad
[00:42:55 --> 00:42:58] that they could not see Jesus anymore.
[00:42:58 --> 00:43:01] A guard was told to stand in front of the tomb.
[00:43:02 --> 00:43:03] (Dilly grunts)
[00:43:03 --> 00:43:05] "I don't want anyone to steal His body
[00:43:05 --> 00:43:08] and say He rose by himself.
[00:43:08 --> 00:43:11] I'm going to be here all day and all night."
[00:43:11 --> 00:43:14] The disciples were scared of the guards,
[00:43:14 --> 00:43:16] so they ran away and hid together.
[00:43:17 --> 00:43:20] The guards stood there all night and all day.
[00:43:20 --> 00:43:23] On Sunday, very early in the morning,
[00:43:23 --> 00:43:26] Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James
[00:43:26 --> 00:43:28] went to the tomb of Jesus.
[00:43:28 --> 00:43:30] "I brought these special oils and spices
[00:43:30 --> 00:43:34] to anoint and honor Jesus," said Mary Magdalene.
[00:43:34 --> 00:43:38] "But the stone is so large. How will we move it,"
[00:43:38 --> 00:43:39] asked the other Mary.
[00:43:39 --> 00:43:41] "Hmm."
[00:43:41 --> 00:43:43] But when they arrived to the tomb,
[00:43:43 --> 00:43:45] there was a great earthquake.
[00:43:45 --> 00:43:46] "Whoa! What's happening?"
[00:43:46 --> 00:43:48] Suddenly an angel appeared.
[00:43:48 --> 00:43:50] He was glowing like lightning
[00:43:50 --> 00:43:53] and His clothes were white as snow.
[00:43:53 --> 00:43:57] He rolled back the stone that was in front of Jesus' tomb.
[00:43:57 --> 00:43:59] The guard was so afraid of Him
[00:43:59 --> 00:44:01] that he shook and became like a dead man.
[00:44:02 --> 00:44:06] The angel said to the woman, "Do not be afraid,
[00:44:06 --> 00:44:09] for I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.
[00:44:09 --> 00:44:11] He is not here.
[00:44:11 --> 00:44:13] He has risen, just as he said.
[00:44:14 --> 00:44:16] Go quickly and tell His disciples
[00:44:16 --> 00:44:18] He has risen from the dead."
[00:44:18 --> 00:44:20] Just as they were about to run,
[00:44:20 --> 00:44:21] Jesus appeared in front of them.
[00:44:22 --> 00:44:23] ♪ Alleluia ♪
[00:44:23 --> 00:44:24] "Greetings," Jesus said.
[00:44:24 --> 00:44:26] "Jesus, you have risen!
[00:44:26 --> 00:44:29] You truly are God! We love you!"
[00:44:29 --> 00:44:33] "Go tell the other disciples that I have risen."
[00:44:33 --> 00:44:36] Mary quickly ran to find Peter and John
[00:44:36 --> 00:44:38] and told them what happened.
[00:44:38 --> 00:44:41] (bright music)
[00:44:50 --> 00:44:52] "What Jesus said what happened has happened.
[00:44:52 --> 00:44:54] He has risen from the dead.
[00:44:54 --> 00:44:55] His tomb is empty."
[00:44:56 --> 00:44:58] "We must go see for ourselves."
[00:44:58 --> 00:45:01] "I'll race you there, Peter."
[00:45:01 --> 00:45:03] The two disciples ran to the tomb.
[00:45:04 --> 00:45:06] (Dilly panting)
[00:45:06 --> 00:45:09] John beat Peter there and took a peek,
[00:45:09 --> 00:45:12] but was too nervous to go into the tomb.
[00:45:12 --> 00:45:16] He saw the linen clothes laying there, but no Jesus.
[00:45:16 --> 00:45:19] When Peter caught up, he went to the tomb to check it out.
[00:45:19 --> 00:45:21] "Peter, what do you see?"
[00:45:21 --> 00:45:24] "I don't see Jesus in here, John,
[00:45:24 --> 00:45:26] but I see the cloth He was wrapped in
[00:45:26 --> 00:45:28] and the cloth that was on His face.
[00:45:28 --> 00:45:30] It's all neatly folded up."
[00:45:32 --> 00:45:36] "Peter, I believe He has risen. This is amazing!"
[00:45:36 --> 00:45:38] For many days after Easter morning,
[00:45:38 --> 00:45:41] Jesus appeared to many disciples and other people.
[00:45:41 --> 00:45:43] Everyone was so happy.
[00:45:43 --> 00:45:46] He gave His disciples an important mission:
[00:45:46 --> 00:45:49] go out into the world and tell everyone what has happened,
[00:45:49 --> 00:45:53] make disciples and teach people what I have taught you.
[00:45:53 --> 00:45:56] We say alleluia, which means praise the Lord.
[00:45:57 --> 00:45:59] Let's all say it together. Alleluia.
[00:46:02 --> 00:46:04] I love the story of Easter.
[00:46:04 --> 00:46:06] It's so sad that Jesus had to die in the cross,
[00:46:06 --> 00:46:10] but then it's so amazing how He rose from the dead.
[00:46:10 --> 00:46:12] Not only did He come alive in person,
[00:46:12 --> 00:46:14] but He comes alive inside of our hearts
[00:46:14 --> 00:46:18] and makes us brand new so that we can be near Him forever.
[00:46:18 --> 00:46:22] Nothing can ever separate us from God's love again,
[00:46:22 --> 00:46:23] that's why we celebrate Easter.
[00:46:23 --> 00:46:26] Thanks again to Saintly Heart for this Easter set.
[00:46:26 --> 00:46:28] It was so fun to play with.
[00:46:28 --> 00:46:30] Until next time, friends, bye.
[00:46:31 --> 00:46:34] Hi, friends. Look what I have today.
[00:46:34 --> 00:46:39] I was out, walking in the field, when I saw a colorful egg.
[00:46:39 --> 00:46:42] And then I saw another one, and another one.
[00:46:42 --> 00:46:44] So I collected all of the eggs
[00:46:44 --> 00:46:46] and I put them in this basket,
[00:46:46 --> 00:46:49] a basket full of Easter eggs.
[00:46:49 --> 00:46:52] Do you see all these different colors?
[00:46:52 --> 00:46:56] There's pink, and there's green, and orange,
[00:46:56 --> 00:46:58] and blue, and yellow.
[00:46:58 --> 00:47:00] So many different colors.
[00:47:00 --> 00:47:03] But these aren't just regular Easter eggs.
[00:47:03 --> 00:47:04] Hmm?
[00:47:04 --> 00:47:09] I think that inside each Easter egg is a surprise.
[00:47:09 --> 00:47:12] A surprise that tells us the true story of Easter.
[00:47:12 --> 00:47:16] The story of Jesus.
[00:47:17 --> 00:47:18] Are you ready?
[00:47:18 --> 00:47:20] Let's go open them together.
[00:47:20 --> 00:47:21] "Juice Box."
[00:47:21 --> 00:47:22] (object splats)
[00:47:22 --> 00:47:23] (child giggles)
[00:47:23 --> 00:47:25] Do you hear them?
[00:47:25 --> 00:47:26] (water splashing)
[00:47:26 --> 00:47:28] It sounds like splashing,
[00:47:28 --> 00:47:30] and the egg is kind of wet.
[00:47:32 --> 00:47:33] Ah, (chuckles) it's water.
[00:47:34 --> 00:47:37] Jesus died for our sins.
[00:47:37 --> 00:47:41] Then on Easter, He rose to give us new life
[00:47:41 --> 00:47:43] as sons and daughters of God.
[00:47:43 --> 00:47:46] During baptism, when the water is poured
[00:47:46 --> 00:47:48] and washes away our sins, (baby whines)
[00:47:48 --> 00:47:50] we become part of God's family.
[00:47:50 --> 00:47:52] Let's open another egg.
[00:47:52 --> 00:47:54] (eggs clatter)
[00:47:54 --> 00:47:55] What could it be?
[00:47:55 --> 00:47:56] Let's open it.
[00:47:57 --> 00:48:02] Ooh, (gasps) it's a little lamb.
[00:48:02 --> 00:48:04] What sound does a lamb make?
[00:48:04 --> 00:48:05] Baa!
[00:48:05 --> 00:48:10] In the Bible, Jesus is called the Lamb of God.
[00:48:10 --> 00:48:13] Lambs are so cute and soft,
[00:48:13 --> 00:48:14] (lamb bleats)
[00:48:14 --> 00:48:16] and their fleece is as white as snow.
[00:48:17 --> 00:48:22] A long time ago, lambs were offered as a sacrifice to God.
[00:48:22 --> 00:48:26] A sacrifice is something given completely in love.
[00:48:26 --> 00:48:31] Well, Jesus became the perfect sacrifice, the Lamb of God.
[00:48:32 --> 00:48:36] He gave His life to take away all the sins of the world.
[00:48:36 --> 00:48:39] Now, these little lambs remind us
[00:48:39 --> 00:48:42] of how much Jesus loves us.
[00:48:42 --> 00:48:45] Okay, little lamb, let's open some more eggs.
[00:48:45 --> 00:48:46] (eggs clatter) (lamb bleats)
[00:48:46 --> 00:48:48] Let's open another one. Ooh.
[00:48:48 --> 00:48:50] (object clatters)
[00:48:50 --> 00:48:52] That's a fun sound.
[00:48:52 --> 00:48:54] (gasps) Whoa, look at this.
[00:48:55 --> 00:48:59] It's a cross with Jesus on it.
[00:48:59 --> 00:49:01] The cross is where Jesus died.
[00:49:01 --> 00:49:05] But the cross is also the greatest sign of love,
[00:49:05 --> 00:49:09] because Jesus chose to give His life to us
[00:49:09 --> 00:49:10] here on the cross.
[00:49:10 --> 00:49:15] In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
[00:49:16 --> 00:49:20] Every time we do that, we remember Jesus on the cross.
[00:49:20 --> 00:49:22] (eggs clatter)
[00:49:22 --> 00:49:23] Let's open another one.
[00:49:23 --> 00:49:25] I like this big blue egg.
[00:49:26 --> 00:49:28] Ooh, that sounds interesting. What's in there?
[00:49:28 --> 00:49:30] Let's open it.
[00:49:30 --> 00:49:31] Ooh.
[00:49:32 --> 00:49:35] (gasps) It's a Roman guard.
[00:49:35 --> 00:49:38] After Jesus died, He was placed in a tomb.
[00:49:38 --> 00:49:42] A tomb is like a cave where someone was buried.
[00:49:42 --> 00:49:45] Roman guards were sent to watch the tomb of Jesus
[00:49:45 --> 00:49:47] so no one would take His body.
[00:49:47 --> 00:49:50] But even though the guards stood at the tomb
[00:49:50 --> 00:49:55] all day and all night, something amazing happened.
[00:49:55 --> 00:49:59] Mm, maybe another egg will tell us
[00:49:59 --> 00:50:01] what that amazing thing was.
[00:50:01 --> 00:50:02] Let's open another egg.
[00:50:02 --> 00:50:03] (eggs clatter)
[00:50:03 --> 00:50:04] Let's see what it is.
[00:50:05 --> 00:50:09] (gasps) It's a rock?
[00:50:09 --> 00:50:11] (dismayed music)
[00:50:11 --> 00:50:12] Ohh.
[00:50:12 --> 00:50:16] A huge stone was rolled in front of Jesus' tomb.
[00:50:16 --> 00:50:19] Can you pretend to roll a big rock with me?
[00:50:19 --> 00:50:20] Let's push.
[00:50:20 --> 00:50:22] (dramatic music)
[00:50:22 --> 00:50:25] (speaker grunts)
[00:50:25 --> 00:50:27] (ground rumbling)
[00:50:27 --> 00:50:29] (dramatic music continues)
[00:50:29 --> 00:50:30] (audio dings)
[00:50:30 --> 00:50:33] Oh, that rock was really heavy.
[00:50:33 --> 00:50:36] But on Easter morning, the stone,
[00:50:36 --> 00:50:39] that big, heavy stone that was in front of Jesus' tomb
[00:50:39 --> 00:50:41] was rolled away.
[00:50:41 --> 00:50:44] Who do you think would roll such a heavy stone away?
[00:50:44 --> 00:50:47] Hmm, someone really strong.
[00:50:47 --> 00:50:50] (eggs clatter)
[00:50:50 --> 00:50:51] Let's open up another pink egg.
[00:50:53 --> 00:50:53] Whoa.
[00:50:54 --> 00:50:58] When Jesus died, His friends wrapped Him up in cloth
[00:50:58 --> 00:51:00] and placed Him in the tomb.
[00:51:00 --> 00:51:02] But when the disciples came back,
[00:51:02 --> 00:51:04] the cloths were still there.
[00:51:04 --> 00:51:07] Jesus didn't need them anymore.
[00:51:07 --> 00:51:09] Because He wasn't dead,
[00:51:09 --> 00:51:11] He had risen from the dead.
[00:51:11 --> 00:51:13] The cloths were left behind to show us
[00:51:13 --> 00:51:17] that death was finished and Jesus was alive.
[00:51:17 --> 00:51:18] (fanfare music)
[00:51:18 --> 00:51:20] We have a few more eggs left. Let's go open them.
[00:51:20 --> 00:51:22] (eggs clatter)
[00:51:22 --> 00:51:24] Whoa, this egg is stuffed.
[00:51:24 --> 00:51:25] Let's see what's inside.
[00:51:26 --> 00:51:28] (speaker gasps)
[00:51:28 --> 00:51:31] There's one, (jaunty music)
[00:51:31 --> 00:51:32] two,
[00:51:33 --> 00:51:36] three women.
[00:51:36 --> 00:51:39] These are three women who loved Jesus very much.
[00:51:39 --> 00:51:41] We have Mary Magdalene,
[00:51:41 --> 00:51:45] Mary the mother of James, and Salome.
[00:51:45 --> 00:51:48] Early on Easter morning, the women went to the tomb.
[00:51:49 --> 00:51:50] But when they arrived,
[00:51:50 --> 00:51:52] the stone had already been rolled away
[00:51:52 --> 00:51:57] and the tomb was open, and someone was waiting for them.
[00:51:57 --> 00:52:00] Okay, let's put this one away and open up another one.
[00:52:00 --> 00:52:03] (eggs clatter)
[00:52:03 --> 00:52:05] Did you see this yellow egg? It's so bright.
[00:52:05 --> 00:52:07] I wonder what's inside.
[00:52:08 --> 00:52:10] It's an angel!
[00:52:10 --> 00:52:13] The angel that was waiting at the tomb.
[00:52:13 --> 00:52:15] The angel said something amazing.
[00:52:15 --> 00:52:17] He said, (clears throat)
[00:52:17 --> 00:52:20] "Do not be afraid.
[00:52:20 --> 00:52:24] Jesus is not here. Jesus has risen!"
[00:52:24 --> 00:52:27] That means Jesus rose from the dead.
[00:52:27 --> 00:52:28] He's alive!
[00:52:28 --> 00:52:32] Can you say, "He is risen"?
[00:52:32 --> 00:52:34] He is risen!
[00:52:34 --> 00:52:36] Did anyone else go to the tomb?
[00:52:36 --> 00:52:38] Hmm, let's see.
[00:52:38 --> 00:52:41] (eggs clatter)
[00:52:41 --> 00:52:45] Mm, I don't think we've opened a green egg yet.
[00:52:45 --> 00:52:47] What's in here?
[00:52:48 --> 00:52:53] (gasps) We have one, two men.
[00:52:54 --> 00:52:56] Who are these two guys?
[00:52:56 --> 00:53:00] These are Jesus' apostles, Peter and John.
[00:53:00 --> 00:53:03] They were His friends and followers.
[00:53:03 --> 00:53:05] They heard that the tomb might be empty,
[00:53:05 --> 00:53:07] so they ran to go see it.
[00:53:07 --> 00:53:09] Can you run with me?
[00:53:09 --> 00:53:10] Come on, let's run.
[00:53:10 --> 00:53:12] (whimsical music)
[00:53:12 --> 00:53:13] Come on, run faster.
[00:53:13 --> 00:53:17] (whimsical music continues)
[00:53:18 --> 00:53:22] When they got to the tomb, they looked inside,
[00:53:22 --> 00:53:26] but all they saw was the cloth, and Jesus was gone.
[00:53:26 --> 00:53:29] Where did Jesus go? What happened to Jesus?
[00:53:29 --> 00:53:31] Let's keep opening some more eggs.
[00:53:31 --> 00:53:33] (eggs clatter)
[00:53:33 --> 00:53:37] Friends, this egg is the most important egg.
[00:53:37 --> 00:53:40] Everything that we've opened before this,
[00:53:40 --> 00:53:45] like the friends, the cross, the rock, or the angel,
[00:53:45 --> 00:53:48] they all lead up to this egg.
[00:53:48 --> 00:53:49] Let's shake it.
[00:53:50 --> 00:53:51] (audience gasps)
[00:53:51 --> 00:53:53] What do you think is inside?
[00:53:53 --> 00:53:54] (audience gasps)
[00:53:54 --> 00:53:56] Let's open it.
[00:53:56 --> 00:53:58] (suspenseful music)
[00:53:58 --> 00:53:58] It's
[00:54:00 --> 00:54:01] Jesus!
[00:54:01 --> 00:54:03] (audience cheering) (audience applauding)
[00:54:03 --> 00:54:06] Jesus truly died on the cross.
[00:54:06 --> 00:54:08] His friends put Him in the tomb.
[00:54:08 --> 00:54:12] But on the third day, something amazing happened.
[00:54:12 --> 00:54:14] Jesus rose from the dead.
[00:54:14 --> 00:54:16] He came back to life.
[00:54:16 --> 00:54:19] He defeated sin, He defeated death,
[00:54:19 --> 00:54:22] and now He's alive forever.
[00:54:22 --> 00:54:23] Weew! Yay!
[00:54:26 --> 00:54:28] That's why we celebrate Easter.
[00:54:28 --> 00:54:32] Jesus didn't stay in the tomb, He is risen.
[00:54:32 --> 00:54:35] Can you say that with me? Jesus is risen!
[00:54:35 --> 00:54:36] (eggs clatter)
[00:54:36 --> 00:54:38] We still have some eggs.
[00:54:38 --> 00:54:39] (eggs clatter)
[00:54:39 --> 00:54:41] What else can they be?
[00:54:41 --> 00:54:41] (eggs clatter)
[00:54:41 --> 00:54:44] Let's open this pink one.
[00:54:46 --> 00:54:48] Oh, a bunny.
[00:54:48 --> 00:54:49] (bunny toy squeaks)
[00:54:49 --> 00:54:52] Now, bunnies aren't in the Easter story in the Bible,
[00:54:52 --> 00:54:54] but they do remind us of something important.
[00:54:54 --> 00:54:58] Bunnies became a symbol of new life.
[00:54:58 --> 00:55:01] And Easter is the greatest story of new life
[00:55:01 --> 00:55:05] because Jesus gave us new life.
[00:55:05 --> 00:55:09] In the springtime, we see new life everywhere.
[00:55:09 --> 00:55:12] Flowers grow, baby animals are born,
[00:55:12 --> 00:55:13] like baby bunnies.
[00:55:13 --> 00:55:15] Will you hop like a bunny with me?
[00:55:15 --> 00:55:18] Hop, hop, hop, hop, hop, hop.
[00:55:18 --> 00:55:20] (eggs clatter)
[00:55:20 --> 00:55:23] (chicks chirping)
[00:55:23 --> 00:55:25] Do you hear that?
[00:55:26 --> 00:55:28] Where is that sound coming from?
[00:55:29 --> 00:55:31] I think it's in this one.
[00:55:32 --> 00:55:35] (gasps) It's a little baby chick.
[00:55:36 --> 00:55:40] Chicks start their life inside of an egg.
[00:55:40 --> 00:55:43] From the outside, it just looks like a shell.
[00:55:43 --> 00:55:46] But on the inside, something really special is happening.
[00:55:46 --> 00:55:50] One day, the shell will break open
[00:55:50 --> 00:55:53] and out comes new life.
[00:55:53 --> 00:55:55] Does that remind you of something?
[00:55:55 --> 00:55:56] Hmm.
[00:55:57 --> 00:56:00] The tomb on Easter morning, that's right.
[00:56:00 --> 00:56:05] The tomb was closed, but then Jesus came out alive.
[00:56:05 --> 00:56:08] Just like the chick comes out of the egg,
[00:56:08 --> 00:56:13] Jesus rose from the tomb and brought new life to the world.
[00:56:13 --> 00:56:15] (eggs clatter)
[00:56:15 --> 00:56:17] We've opened a lot of eggs today.
[00:56:17 --> 00:56:19] We have one more.
[00:56:19 --> 00:56:20] Let's open it.
[00:56:22 --> 00:56:27] Look, a little boy and a little girl.
[00:56:27 --> 00:56:28] Just like you.
[00:56:28 --> 00:56:30] The Easter story isn't just something
[00:56:30 --> 00:56:32] that happened long ago,
[00:56:32 --> 00:56:34] you're part of that story too.
[00:56:34 --> 00:56:37] So when we celebrate Easter,
[00:56:37 --> 00:56:39] we're celebrating something that Jesus did
[00:56:39 --> 00:56:41] for the whole world.
[00:56:41 --> 00:56:44] He did it for you, and He did it for me.
[00:56:44 --> 00:56:47] That means we can follow Jesus,
[00:56:47 --> 00:56:51] love others, and share the good news.
[00:56:51 --> 00:56:52] (eggs clatter)
[00:56:52 --> 00:56:54] That was so much fun.
[00:56:54 --> 00:56:57] I loved opening all those surprise Easter eggs with you.
[00:56:57 --> 00:56:58] Which one is your favorite?
[00:56:58 --> 00:57:01] Let's say the Easter message together. Ready?
[00:57:01 --> 00:57:04] Jesus is risen. Alleluia!
[00:57:04 --> 00:57:06] Don't forget to subscribe to "Juice Box"
[00:57:06 --> 00:57:08] so you don't miss any surprises.
[00:57:08 --> 00:57:10] Happy Easter, friends.
[00:57:13 --> 00:57:14] "Juice Box."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Holy Week for kids?

Holy Week is the week when Christians remember what happened to Jesus right before Easter. It includes Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Jesus dying on the Cross, and His Resurrection. It’s important because it shows how much Jesus loves us.

What happens during Holy Week in order?

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. Then come Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, and Spy Wednesday, when Jesus teaches, prays, and the week gets more serious as betrayal draws near. Next is the Triduum: Holy Thursday (Last Supper and washing feet), Good Friday (Jesus dies on the Cross), and Holy Saturday (quiet waiting). Finally, Easter Sunday celebrates that Jesus rises from the dead. It’s one story that moves from love, to sacrifice, to victory.

What is the Triduum (explained for kids)?

The Triduum is three holy days during Holy Week: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. These days help us focus on Jesus’ greatest love, His sacrifice, and prepare our hearts for Easter. Think of it like the “most important three days” of the whole year.

What is Tenebrae and why do we do it in Holy Week?

Tenebrae is a candle prayer service during Holy Week where candles are extinguished one by one as we hear the Passion story. The darkness helps kids understand the sadness and seriousness of what Jesus went through. But one light remains, reminding us that Jesus’ light is never destroyed.

How can families celebrate Holy Week at home with kids?

Keep it simple: talk about one day at a time, pray a short prayer, and use one small symbol (palms, a candle, a cross). You can do a kid-friendly Stations of the Cross, try a Tenebrae-style candle prayer, or read the Easter story together. The goal isn’t perfection but helping kids walk with Jesus.

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What Is Easter? (Explaining Easter with Surprise Eggs for Kids)

In this Juice Box episode, kids learn the true story of Easter through surprise Easter eggs, each one revealing a clue that helps families walk step-by-step from Jesus’ death to the joy of the Resurrection.

What Is Easter and Why Do We Celebrate It? (For Kids)

Easter is the day Christians celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead. Jesus died on the cross because He loves us, and He came back to life to save us and give us new life.

This episode uses surprise Easter eggs to tell the story in a kid-friendly way. Each egg holds a symbol, like water for Baptism, a lamb for Jesus the Lamb of God, the cross, the stone, the linen cloth, and the angels and friends who discovered the empty tomb.

By the end, kids see the big message: the tomb is empty because Jesus is alive. And Easter isn’t just a happy ending, it’s the biggest victory ever.

For kids, Easter teaches that God’s love is stronger than sin, stronger than fear, and even stronger than death, so we can live with hope, even on hard days.

Key Takeaways

  • Easter is the celebration that Jesus is alive. He rose from the dead and gives us new life.
  • Jesus died on the cross out of love, and the Resurrection proves that love wins.
  • The surprise eggs teach the story using real Easter symbols: Baptism water, the Lamb of God, the cross, the guards, the stone, and the linen cloth.
  • The empty tomb is the big turning point. Jesus’ friends find it open, and angels announce the good news.
  • The story moves from sadness to joy: the cross and tomb are real… but they’re not the last word.
  • The moral is simple: because Jesus rose, kids can choose courage and hope. God can bring light even when things feel dark.

Episode Summary

Julia finds a basket full of colorful Easter eggs, but these aren’t just “candy eggs.” Each one has a surprise inside that helps tell the true story of Easter. It’s like a treasure hunt, but the treasure is the best news ever: Jesus is alive.

The eggs walk kids through what Easter really means. Water points to Baptism and new life. A lamb reminds us that Jesus is the Lamb of God. A cross brings us to Good Friday. A guard, a rock, and a linen cloth help kids picture the tomb and what happened when Jesus died.

Then the story turns: three women go to the tomb, an angel appears, and the message is clear. Jesus isn’t there. He’s risen. The final surprises bring it home: Jesus is alive, and Easter joy spills into our world, yes, even into bunnies and chicks and all the happy signs of spring.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:51 – Egg #1: Something Wet
  • 1:22 – Egg #2: “Baaahhh!”
  • 2:15 – Egg #3: Where Jesus Died
  • 2:50 – Egg #4: They Guarded Jesus’ Tomb
  • 3:32 – Egg #5: Heavy But Was Rolled Away
  • 4:16 – Egg #6: Jesus Was Wrapped With This
  • 4:50 – Egg #7: They Loved Jesus Very Much
  • 5:31 – Egg #8: Someone Amazing Waiting At The Tomb
  • 6:08 – Egg #9: 2 of Jesus’ Apostles
  • 7:01 – Egg #10: He Is Risen!
  • 8:04 – Egg #11: A Symbol of New Life
  • 8:48 – Egg #12: “Chirp! Chirp”
  • 9:43 – Egg #13: This Symbolizes You
  • 10:21 – The Easter Message

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] Hi, friends.
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:03] Look what I have today.
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:07] I was out walking in the field when I saw a colorful egg.
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:11] And then I saw another one and another one.
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:14] So I collected all of the eggs and I put them
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:15] in this basket.
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:18] A basket full of Easter eggs.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:20] Do you see all these different colors?
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:25] There's pink and there's green and orange
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:26] and blue and yellow.
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:28] So many different colors.
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:33] But these aren't just regular Easter eggs. Hmm?
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:37] I think that inside each Easter egg is a surprise.
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:41] A surprise that tells us the true story of Easter.
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:46] The story of Jesus. Are you ready?
[00:00:46 --> 00:00:50] Let's go open them together. - Juice box.
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:54] Do you hear that? (water splashing)
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:59] It sounds like splashing and the egg is kind of wet.
[00:01:01 --> 00:01:03] It's water!
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:05] Jesus died for our sins.
[00:01:05 --> 00:01:10] Then on Easter, he rose to give us new life as sons
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:12] and daughters of God.
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:15] During baptism, when the water is poured and washed away
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:19] our sins, we become part of God's family.
[00:01:19 --> 00:01:23] Let's open another egg. (eggs clattering)
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:24] What could it be?
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:29] Let's open it. Ooh. it's a little lamb.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:34] What sound does a lamb make? Baa!
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:38] In the Bible, Jesus is called the Lamb of God.
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:40] Lambs are so cute
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:45] and soft and their fleece is as white as snow.
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:50] A long time ago, lambs were offered as a sacrifice to God.
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:54] A sacrifice is something given completely in love.
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:59] Well, Jesus became the perfect sacrifice. The Lamb of God.
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:05] He gave his life to take away all the sins of the world.
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:10] Now these little lambs remind us of how much Jesus wants us.
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:13] Okay, little lamb, let's open some more eggs.
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:15] (eggs clattering)
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:20] Let's open another one. Ooh, that's a fun sound.
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:23] (gasps) Wow. Look at this.
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:27] It's a cross with Jesus on it.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] The cross is where Jesus died.
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:33] But the cross is also the greatest sign of love,
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:38] because Jesus chose to give his life to us here
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:42] on the cross in the name of the Father and the Son
[00:02:42 --> 00:02:44] and the Holy Spirit.
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:49] Every time we do that, we remember Jesus on the cross.
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:50] (eggs clattering)
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:53] Let's open another one. I like this big blue egg.
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:57] Oh, that sounds interesting. What's in there?
[00:02:57 --> 00:03:02] Let's open it. Oh, it's a Roman guard.
[00:03:03 --> 00:03:07] After Jesus died, he was placed in a tomb.
[00:03:07 --> 00:03:10] A tomb is like a cave where someone was buried.
[00:03:10 --> 00:03:14] Roman guards were sent to watch the tomb of Jesus.
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:15] So no one would take his body.
[00:03:15 --> 00:03:20] But even though the guards stood at the tomb all day
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:24] and all night, something amazing happened.
[00:03:24 --> 00:03:27] Hmm, maybe another egg
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:29] will tell us what that amazing thing was.
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:32] Let's open another egg. (eggs clattering)
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:37] Let's see what it is. It's a rock.
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:41] (comical music)
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:45] A huge stone was rolled in front of Jesus's tomb.
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:48] Can you pretend to roll a big rock with me? Let's push.
[00:03:48 --> 00:03:51] (dramatic music)
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:01] Oh, that rock was really heavy.
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:04] But on Easter morning, the stone,
[00:04:04 --> 00:04:08] that big heavy stone that was in front of Jesus's tomb,
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:10] was rolled away.
[00:04:10 --> 00:04:13] Who do you think would roll such a heavy stone away?
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:15] Hmm, someone really strong.
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:18] (eggs clattering)
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] Let's open up another pink egg.
[00:04:21 --> 00:04:22] Whoa.
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:26] When Jesus died, his friends wrapped him up in cloth
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:28] and placed him in the tomb.
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:31] But when the disciples came back,
[00:04:31 --> 00:04:33] the cloths were still there.
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:37] Jesus didn't need them any more because he wasn't dead.
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:39] He had risen from the dead.
[00:04:39 --> 00:04:42] The cloths were left behind to show us that death
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] was finished and Jesus was alive.
[00:04:46 --> 00:04:49] We have a few more eggs left. Let's go open them.
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:50] (eggs clattering)
[00:04:50 --> 00:04:54] Whoa, this egg is stuffed. Let's see what's inside.
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:57] (upbeat music)
[00:04:57 --> 00:05:02] There's one, two, three women.
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:08] These are three women who loved Jesus very much.
[00:05:08 --> 00:05:10] We have Mary Magdalene,
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:13] Mary the mother of James, and Salome.
[00:05:13 --> 00:05:17] Early on Easter morning, the women went to the tomb.
[00:05:17 --> 00:05:19] But when they arrived,
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:22] the stone had already been rolled away and the tomb
[00:05:22 --> 00:05:25] was open and someone was waiting for them.
[00:05:25 --> 00:05:28] Okay, let's put this one away and open up another one.
[00:05:28 --> 00:05:31] (eggs clattering)
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:34] Did you see this yellow egg? It's so bright.
[00:05:34 --> 00:05:39] I wonder what's inside. It's an angel.
[00:05:39 --> 00:05:41] The angel that was waiting at the tomb.
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:44] The angel said something amazing.
[00:05:44 --> 00:05:48] He said, (clears throat) "Do not be afraid.
[00:05:48 --> 00:05:52] Jesus is not here. Jesus has risen."
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:57] That means Jesus rose from the dead. He is alive.
[00:05:57 --> 00:06:00] Can you say, "He is risen?"
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:03] He is risen.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:07] Did anyone else go to the tomb? Hmm, let's see.
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:09] (eggs clattering)
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:13] Hmm. I don't think we've opened a green egg yet.
[00:06:13 --> 00:06:18] What's in here? We have one, two men.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:24] Who are these two guys?
[00:06:24 --> 00:06:29] These are Jesus's apostles, Peter and John.
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:31] They were his friends and followers.
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:33] They heard that the tomb might be empty,
[00:06:33 --> 00:06:36] so they ran to go see it.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:38] Can you run with me? Come on, let's run.
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:41] (upbeat music) Come on, run faster.
[00:06:47 --> 00:06:50] When they got to the tomb, they looked inside,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:54] but all they saw was the clock and Jesus was gone.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:58] Where did Jesus go? What happened to Jesus?
[00:06:58 --> 00:07:00] Let's keep opening some more eggs.
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:01] (eggs clattering)
[00:07:01 --> 00:07:06] Friends, this egg is the most important egg.
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:10] Everything that we've opened before this, like the friends,
[00:07:10 --> 00:07:13] the cross, the rock or the angel,
[00:07:13 --> 00:07:17] they all lead up to this egg.
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:20] Let's shake it. (people gasping)
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:22] What do you think is inside?
[00:07:22 --> 00:07:23] Let's open it.
[00:07:26 --> 00:07:30] It's Jesus!
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:32] (audience cheering)
[00:07:32 --> 00:07:34] Jesus truly died on the cross.
[00:07:34 --> 00:07:37] His friends put him in the tomb,
[00:07:37 --> 00:07:41] but on the third day, something amazing happened.
[00:07:41 --> 00:07:45] Jesus rose from the dead. He came back to life.
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:48] He defeated sin. He defeated death.
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:51] And now he's alive forever. Yay!
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:57] That's why we celebrate Easter.
[00:07:57 --> 00:08:00] Jesus didn't stay in the tomb. He is risen.
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:04] Can you say that with me? Jesus is risen.
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:05] (eggs clattering)
[00:08:05 --> 00:08:09] We still have some eggs. What else can they be?
[00:08:10 --> 00:08:13] Let's open this pink one. Oh, a bunny.
[00:08:17 --> 00:08:20] Now, bunnies aren't in the Easter story in the Bible,
[00:08:20 --> 00:08:23] but they do remind us of something important.
[00:08:23 --> 00:08:27] Bunnies became a symbol of new life.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:30] And Easter is the greatest story of new life
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:33] because Jesus gave us new life.
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:37] In the springtime, we see new life everywhere.
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:42] Flowers grow, baby animals are born, like baby bunnies.
[00:08:42 --> 00:08:44] Will you hop like a bunny with me?
[00:08:44 --> 00:08:47] Hop hop hop hop hop hop.
[00:08:47 --> 00:08:49] (eggs clattering)
[00:08:49 --> 00:08:51] (birds chirping)
[00:08:51 --> 00:08:52] Do you hear that?
[00:08:54 --> 00:08:59] Where is that sound coming from? I think it's in this one.
[00:09:01 --> 00:09:03] It's a little baby chick.
[00:09:05 --> 00:09:09] Chicks start their life inside of an egg.
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:11] From the outside, it just looks like a shell.
[00:09:11 --> 00:09:15] But on the inside, something really special is happening.
[00:09:15 --> 00:09:20] One day, the shell will break open and out comes new life.
[00:09:21 --> 00:09:23] Does that remind you of something?
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:24] Hmm...
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:29] The tomb on Easter morning. That's right.
[00:09:29 --> 00:09:34] The tomb was closed, but then Jesus came out alive.
[00:09:34 --> 00:09:37] Just like the chick comes out of the egg,
[00:09:37 --> 00:09:41] Jesus rose from the tomb and brought new life to the world.
[00:09:41 --> 00:09:43] (eggs clattering)
[00:09:43 --> 00:09:48] We've opened a lot of eggs today. We have one more.
[00:09:48 --> 00:09:52] Let's open it. Look.
[00:09:52 --> 00:09:57] A little boy and a little girl. Just like you.
[00:09:57 --> 00:09:59] The Easter story isn't just something
[00:09:59 --> 00:10:01] that happened long ago.
[00:10:01 --> 00:10:03] You're part of that story too.
[00:10:03 --> 00:10:05] So when we celebrate Easter,
[00:10:05 --> 00:10:07] we're celebrating something that Jesus did
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:10] for the whole world.
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] He did it for you and he did it for me.
[00:10:13 --> 00:10:18] That means we can follow Jesus, love others,
[00:10:18 --> 00:10:20] and share the good news.
[00:10:20 --> 00:10:22] (eggs clattering) That was so much fun.
[00:10:22 --> 00:10:26] I loved opening all those surprise Easter eggs with you.
[00:10:26 --> 00:10:27] Which one is your favorite?
[00:10:27 --> 00:10:30] Let's say the Easter message together. Ready?
[00:10:30 --> 00:10:33] Jesus is risen. Hallelujah.
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:35] Don't forget to subscribe to Juice Box
[00:10:35 --> 00:10:37] so you don't miss any surprises.
[00:10:37 --> 00:10:38] Happy Easter, friends.
[00:10:41 --> 00:10:42] Juice Box.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Easter for kids?

Easter is the day we celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead. He died on the cross because He loves us, and He came back to life to save us. Easter is the happiest day because it means Jesus is alive forever.

Why do we have Easter eggs?

Easter eggs can remind us of new life. This episode uses eggs as a fun way to “open” the Easter story step-by-step. Each egg becomes a little lesson that points back to Jesus and the Resurrection.

What does the empty tomb mean?

The empty tomb means Jesus is not dead. He rose from the dead. His friends came to the tomb expecting sadness, but they found hope. It’s the proof that Easter is real: Jesus is alive.

What are some Catholic Easter symbols kids should know?

Kids can remember water (Baptism), the lamb (Jesus the Lamb of God), the cross (Jesus’ love), the stone and linen cloth (the tomb), and the angel (the good news). These symbols help tell the story without needing big words.

Why is Easter important for kids?

Easter teaches kids that God’s love is stronger than anything scary, stronger than sadness and even stronger than death. It helps kids live with hope and reminds them that Jesus stays with us. Easter means: you’re not alone, and the story isn’t over.

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Pray Along Tenebrae (For Kids and Families)

In this Juice Box episode, kids and parents will learn what Tenebrae is, what the candles mean, and how this quiet Holy Week prayer helps our hearts remember Jesus’ love all the way to the Cross.

What is Tenebrae and Why Is It Important for Kids?

Tenebrae is a special Holy Week prayer service that helps us “feel” the story of Jesus’ Passion. The word Tenebrae means darkness or shadows, and the prayer is usually done on Holy Thursday or Good Friday.

During Tenebrae, we light candles and listen to readings about what Jesus suffered. After each reading, we extinguish one candle, and the room gets darker and darker, like how the world felt darker as Jesus was rejected, hurt, and crucified.

At the end, one candle is not destroyed. It may be hidden for a moment, but it stays lit because the Light of Christ is never destroyed, even when it feels hidden.

For kids, Tenebrae teaches that Jesus stayed faithful in the darkest moment and that even when life feels scary or sad, God’s light is still real and Easter hope is on the way.

Key Takeaways

  • Tenebrae is a Holy Week prayer that uses candles + Scripture + silence to help us remember Jesus’ love and suffering.
  • Each candle going out shows how things felt darker and darker as Jesus was rejected, mocked, and hurt.
  • Jesus stays calm and faithful even when He’s blamed unfairly, and He doesn’t fight back with hate.
  • Simon helping carry the cross reminds us: sometimes we need help, and sometimes we’re called to help someone else.
  • One candle is never destroyed (even if it’s hidden), teaching that Jesus is still the Light, even when we can’t see it.
  • The moral is simple: when darkness shows up, we don’t panic, we stay close to Jesus, pray, and trust that His light will win.

Episode Summary

Tenebrae is one of the quietest prayers of Holy Week, and that’s kind of the point. Fr. Tim explains that during Holy Week, the Church gets slower and more serious, because we’re remembering how much Jesus loves us all the way to the Cross.

In this family version of Tenebrae, you light candles and hear the Passion story in small parts. After each reading, a candle is extinguished. The room gets darker, and the silence gets deeper, helping kids understand that Jesus’ suffering was real.

The prayer also includes moments that kids can connect to: being blamed for something you didn’t do, feeling pressure to follow the crowd, watching someone get hurt, needing help carrying hard things, and feeling afraid in the dark.

At the end, the final candle is not destroyed. It may be hidden, but it returns still burning. Then the family prays together: “Christ be our Light.” Tenebrae helps kids feel the sadness of Good Friday so the joy of Easter shines even brighter.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – What Is Tenebrae
  • 1:08 – Beginning Prayer
  • 1:36 – Candle 1: Jesus Before Pilate
  • 2:51 – Candle 2: The Sentence of Death
  • 4:34 – Candle 3: Mockery by the Soldiers
  • 5:50 – Candle 4: The Way of the Cross
  • 6:30 – Candle 5: The Crucifixion
  • 8:18 – Candle 6: The Death of Jesus
  • 10:11 – Candle 7: Burial of Jesus
  • 11:30 – Strepitus (Loud Noise)
  • 12:24 – Litany Of Light

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:02] Today, I want to pray with you
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:06] a very very special prayer called Tenebrae.
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:10] Tenebrae means darkness and shadow.
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:13] During this prayer, we light candles,
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:16] and then after we do a reading,
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:18] we extinguish one of the candles.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:20] The room gets darker and darker
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:23] after each candle is extinguished.
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:28] And that reminds us how the world got darker and darker
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:32] as Jesus suffered and died for us.
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:34] So amidst all the other candles going out,
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:38] one candle remains, the light of Jesus.
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:43] So today, we are going to use seven different candles
[00:00:43 --> 00:00:46] and we're going to read from the Gospel of Mark.
[00:00:46 --> 00:00:50] So my invitation for all of us is to quiet down
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:55] and prepare our hearts to really pay attention to Jesus.
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:57] JuiceBox! (chuckles)
[00:00:57 --> 00:01:00] (solemn music)
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:09] In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
[00:01:09 --> 00:01:11] and of the Holy Spirit.
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:12] Amen.
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:16] Grace to you and peace from God our Father
[00:01:16 --> 00:01:18] and the Lord Jesus Christ.
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:19] Amen.
[00:01:19 --> 00:01:22] Blessed be the name of the Lord our God-
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:24] Who redeems us from sin and death.
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:27] For us and for our salvation,
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:31] Christ became obedient unto death even death on a cross.
[00:01:31 --> 00:01:34] Blessed be the name of the Lord.
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:36] (solemn music)
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:38] As soon as morning came,
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:41] the chief priests with the elders and the scribes,
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:45] that is the whole Sanhedrin, held a Council.
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:48] They bound Jesus, led him away,
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] and handed him over to Pilate.
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:55] Pilate questioned him, "Are you the King of the Jews?"
[00:01:56 --> 00:02:00] He said to him in reply, "You say so."
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:05] The chief priests accused him of many things.
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:09] Again Pilate questioned him, "Have you no answer?
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:12] See how many things they accuse you of."
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:17] Jesus gave him no further answer, so the Pilate was amazed.
[00:02:18 --> 00:02:23] So Jesus was accused for something he did not do.
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:25] Boys and girls, have you ever experienced that?
[00:02:25 --> 00:02:28] Being accused of something that you didn't do?
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:31] Jesus knows how that feels.
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:33] And so you can give that to him.
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:36] You can tell Jesus about it because he knows.
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:41] ♪ At the cross her station keeping ♪
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:46] ♪ Stood a mournful mother weeping ♪
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:50] ♪ Where he hung the dying Lord ♪
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:53] Now on the occasion of the feast,
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:58] he used to release them one prisoner whom they requested.
[00:02:58 --> 00:03:01] A man called Barabbas was then in prison along
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:04] with the rebels who had committed murder in a rebellion.
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:09] The crowd came forward and began to ask him to do for them
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:10] as he was accustomed.
[00:03:12 --> 00:03:14] Pilate answered,
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:18] "Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?"
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:20] For he knew that it was out of envy
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:23] that the chief priests had handed him over.
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:25] But the chief priests stirred up the crowd
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:28] to have him release Barabbas for them instead.
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:30] Pilate again said to them in reply,
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:32] "Then what do you want me to do
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:36] with the man you call the king of the Jews?"
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:39] They shouted again, "Crucify him!"
[00:03:39 --> 00:03:43] Pilate said to them, "Why, what evil has he done?"
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:48] They only shouted the louder, "Crucify him!"
[00:03:49 --> 00:03:52] So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd,
[00:03:52 --> 00:03:57] released Barabbas to them, and after he had Jesus scourged,
[00:03:57 --> 00:03:59] handed him over to be crucified.
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:06] The crowd shouted at Jesus, "Crucify him, crucify him,"
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:09] when Jesus didn't do anything wrong.
[00:04:10 --> 00:04:14] Have you ever joined the crowd in doing something
[00:04:14 --> 00:04:18] that you shouldn't have done that you knew wasn't right?
[00:04:19 --> 00:04:24] ♪ Deep the war of her affliction ♪
[00:04:24 --> 00:04:29] ♪ When she saw the crucifixion ♪
[00:04:29 --> 00:04:32] ♪ Of the sole-begotten one ♪
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:37] The soldiers led him away inside the palace that is,
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:41] the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort.
[00:04:41 --> 00:04:45] They clothed him in purple and weaving a crown of thorns,
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:46] placed it on him.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:52] They began to salute him with, "Hail, King of the Jews,"
[00:04:52 --> 00:04:54] and kept striking his head with a reed
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:59] and spitting upon him, they knelt before him in homage.
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:02] And when they had mocked him,
[00:05:02 --> 00:05:04] they stripped him of the purple cloak,
[00:05:04 --> 00:05:07] dressed him in his own clothes,
[00:05:07 --> 00:05:09] and led him out to crucify him.
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:14] Boys and girls, Jesus was mocked.
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:17] Jesus was made fun of.
[00:05:17 --> 00:05:20] Have you ever been mocked or made fun of?
[00:05:20 --> 00:05:23] Jesus knows how that feels.
[00:05:23 --> 00:05:27] And he wants to be with you when you are mocked
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:29] and when you are made fun of.
[00:05:29 --> 00:05:31] And you can always go to him
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:33] because he knows what that feels like.
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:39] ♪ Him who sought for our salvation ♪
[00:05:39 --> 00:05:44] ♪ Marked with cruel acclamation ♪
[00:05:44 --> 00:05:49] ♪ Scourged and crowned with thorns entwined ♪
[00:05:49 --> 00:05:54] They pressed into service a passer by, Simon, a Cyrenian,
[00:05:54 --> 00:05:56] who was coming in from the country,
[00:05:56 --> 00:06:00] the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:03] So Jesus needs help.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:06] And so Simon is called out of the crowd
[00:06:06 --> 00:06:08] to help him in his struggle.
[00:06:08 --> 00:06:10] Have you ever needed help?
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:14] And have you ever felt the desire to help others?
[00:06:16 --> 00:06:20] ♪ Saw him then from judgment taken ♪
[00:06:20 --> 00:06:24] ♪ And in death by all forsaken ♪
[00:06:24 --> 00:06:28] ♪ Till his spirit he reside ♪
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:31] They brought him to the place of Golgotha,
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:35] which is translated, "Place of the Skull."
[00:06:35 --> 00:06:38] They gave him wine, drugged with myrrh,
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:40] but he did not take it.
[00:06:40 --> 00:06:43] Then they crucified him and divided his garments
[00:06:43 --> 00:06:47] by casting lots for them to see what each should take.
[00:06:47 --> 00:06:50] It was 9 o'clock in the morning when they crucified him.
[00:06:51 --> 00:06:53] The inscription of the charge against him read,
[00:06:53 --> 00:06:56] "The King of the Jews."
[00:06:56 --> 00:06:59] With him they crucified two revolutionaries,
[00:06:59 --> 00:07:02] one on his right and one on his left.
[00:07:02 --> 00:07:06] Those passing by reviled him, shaking their heads
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:08] and saying, "Aha!
[00:07:08 --> 00:07:12] You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days,
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:16] save yourself by coming down from the cross."
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:20] Likewise the chief priests with the scribes mocked him
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:24] among themselves and said, "He saved others,
[00:07:24 --> 00:07:26] he cannot save himself?
[00:07:26 --> 00:07:29] Let the Messiah, the King of Israel, come down now
[00:07:29 --> 00:07:33] from the cross, that we may see and believe."
[00:07:34 --> 00:07:38] Those who were crucified with him also kept abusing him.
[00:07:40 --> 00:07:43] Boys and girls, this is the moment of the crucifixion.
[00:07:43 --> 00:07:47] Jesus is nailed to the cross.
[00:07:47 --> 00:07:49] What do you think it felt like?
[00:07:49 --> 00:07:51] And what do you think Jesus was thinking about?
[00:07:53 --> 00:07:55] Do you think he was thinking about you?
[00:07:56 --> 00:08:00] Do you think he loves you so much that even in this moment,
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:02] he was thinking about you.
[00:08:05 --> 00:08:09] ♪ Who on Christ's dear mother thinking ♪
[00:08:09 --> 00:08:14] ♪ Such a cup of sorrow drinking ♪
[00:08:14 --> 00:08:19] ♪ Would not share her sorrows deep ♪
[00:08:19 --> 00:08:22] At noon, darkness came over the whole land
[00:08:22 --> 00:08:24] until three in the afternoon.
[00:08:24 --> 00:08:28] And at three o'clock, Jesus cried out in a loud voice,
[00:08:28 --> 00:08:32] "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"
[00:08:32 --> 00:08:33] Which is translated,
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:38] "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
[00:08:38 --> 00:08:41] Some of the bystanders who heard it said,
[00:08:41 --> 00:08:43] "Look, he is calling Elijah."
[00:08:43 --> 00:08:46] One of them ran, soaked a sponge with wine,
[00:08:46 --> 00:08:50] put it on a reed, and gave it to him to drink, saying,
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:53] "Wait, let us see if Elijah comes to take him down."
[00:08:55 --> 00:08:59] Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last.
[00:09:01 --> 00:09:04] The veil of the sanctuary was torn in two
[00:09:04 --> 00:09:06] from top to bottom.
[00:09:06 --> 00:09:09] When the centurion who stood facing him saw
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:12] how he breathed his last, he said,
[00:09:12 --> 00:09:16] "Truly, this was the Son of God."
[00:09:16 --> 00:09:19] There were also women looking on from a distance,
[00:09:19 --> 00:09:22] among them were Mary Magdalene,
[00:09:22 --> 00:09:26] Mary, the mother of the younger James and of Joseph,
[00:09:26 --> 00:09:28] and Salome.
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:31] These women had followed him when he was in Galilee
[00:09:31 --> 00:09:33] and ministered to him.
[00:09:33 --> 00:09:34] There were also many other women
[00:09:34 --> 00:09:37] who had come up with him to Jerusalem.
[00:09:37 --> 00:09:39] Boys and girls, Jesus Christ,
[00:09:39 --> 00:09:42] who is truly God and truly man,
[00:09:42 --> 00:09:47] gave his life for us on the cross because he loves us.
[00:09:48 --> 00:09:53] There are many people who weren't there at the crucifixion,
[00:09:53 --> 00:09:55] would you stay with Jesus at the cross?
[00:09:56 --> 00:10:01] ♪ Jesus made her deep devotion ♪
[00:10:01 --> 00:10:06] ♪ Stir in me the same emotion ♪
[00:10:06 --> 00:10:10] ♪ Fount of life, redeemer kind ♪
[00:10:11 --> 00:10:12] When it was already evening,
[00:10:12 --> 00:10:14] since it was the day of preparation,
[00:10:14 --> 00:10:19] the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of Arimathea,
[00:10:19 --> 00:10:22] a distinguished member of the council,
[00:10:22 --> 00:10:25] who was himself awaiting the kingdom of God,
[00:10:25 --> 00:10:28] came and courageously went to Pilate
[00:10:28 --> 00:10:31] and asked for the body of Jesus.
[00:10:31 --> 00:10:34] Pilate was amazed that he was already dead.
[00:10:34 --> 00:10:37] He summoned the centurion and asked him
[00:10:37 --> 00:10:39] if Jesus had already died,
[00:10:39 --> 00:10:42] and when he had learned of it from the centurion,
[00:10:42 --> 00:10:44] he gave the body to Joseph.
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:48] Having brought a linen cloth, he took him down,
[00:10:48 --> 00:10:50] wrapped him in the linen cloth,
[00:10:50 --> 00:10:54] and laid him in a tomb that had been hewn out of a rock.
[00:10:55 --> 00:10:59] Then, he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb.
[00:11:00 --> 00:11:04] Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Joseph,
[00:11:04 --> 00:11:06] watched where he was laid.
[00:11:08 --> 00:11:10] So boys and girls, remember,
[00:11:10 --> 00:11:13] we don't blow out the last candle,
[00:11:13 --> 00:11:17] but we hide the candle and we hide the light.
[00:11:17 --> 00:11:22] This represents that Jesus is still with us,
[00:11:22 --> 00:11:26] that he remains, even though we may not see him,
[00:11:26 --> 00:11:27] he is always there,
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:30] and the light of Christ is always burning.
[00:11:30 --> 00:11:32] So, boys and girls, in this moment,
[00:11:32 --> 00:11:37] we remember the earth breaking as Jesus died,
[00:11:37 --> 00:11:39] the earth shook
[00:11:39 --> 00:11:44] because the world was broken when Jesus died.
[00:11:45 --> 00:11:47] And so, boys and girls,
[00:11:47 --> 00:11:50] can you make a really, really loud noise like an earthquake,
[00:11:50 --> 00:11:53] like the earth shaking, and join me doing that?
[00:11:53 --> 00:11:56] (ground rumbling)
[00:12:00 --> 00:12:02] Boys and girls, let's just take a moment,
[00:12:02 --> 00:12:06] to remember and think about how much Jesus loves us.
[00:12:06 --> 00:12:09] (solemn music)
[00:12:13 --> 00:12:18] Even in darkness, even when things seem so, so dark,
[00:12:18 --> 00:12:23] the light of Jesus is still shining and it never goes out.
[00:12:24 --> 00:12:24] Okay boys and girls,
[00:12:24 --> 00:12:28] now we're going to pray the Litany of Light
[00:12:28 --> 00:12:30] and your response is...
[00:12:30 --> 00:12:32] Christ, be our light.
[00:12:32 --> 00:12:35] In these days of shadows and darkness.
[00:12:35 --> 00:12:37] Christ, be our light.
[00:12:37 --> 00:12:39] For our sisters and brothers
[00:12:39 --> 00:12:41] who are sick and struggling.
[00:12:41 --> 00:12:43] Christ, be our light.
[00:12:43 --> 00:12:45] In my doubt and in my worry.
[00:12:45 --> 00:12:47] Christ, be our light.
[00:12:47 --> 00:12:50] In moments when hope eludes me.
[00:12:50 --> 00:12:51] Christ, be our light.
[00:12:51 --> 00:12:54] When we fear for those we love.
[00:12:54 --> 00:12:55] Christ, be our light.
[00:12:55 --> 00:12:58] When we dread the darkness of nightfall.
[00:12:58 --> 00:13:00] Christ, be our light.
[00:13:00 --> 00:13:04] When sleep will not come and our hearts are anxious.
[00:13:04 --> 00:13:06] Christ, be our light.
[00:13:06 --> 00:13:09] When morning breaks and we enter a new day.
[00:13:09 --> 00:13:12] Christ, be our light.
[00:13:12 --> 00:13:14] When we are needed by family and friends.
[00:13:14 --> 00:13:16] Christ, be our light.
[00:13:16 --> 00:13:20] When we are called to love without counting the cost.
[00:13:20 --> 00:13:21] Christ, be our light.
[00:13:21 --> 00:13:25] When the crosses we bear seem more than we can carry.
[00:13:25 --> 00:13:27] Christ, be our light.
[00:13:27 --> 00:13:31] Lord Jesus, light in our darkness,
[00:13:31 --> 00:13:35] stay close to us and take away any darkness
[00:13:35 --> 00:13:37] that is surrounding us.
[00:13:37 --> 00:13:39] Get rid of any fear
[00:13:39 --> 00:13:43] or anything that is preventing us from you.
[00:13:43 --> 00:13:46] Help us to enter into a beautiful Holy Week
[00:13:46 --> 00:13:49] so that we can always be close to you
[00:13:49 --> 00:13:54] and remind us that you are our light in the darkness.
[00:13:54 --> 00:13:57] Jesus, we love you.
[00:13:57 --> 00:13:57] Amen.
[00:13:58 --> 00:14:00] In the name of the Father and of the Son,
[00:14:00 --> 00:14:01] and of the Holy Spirit.
[00:14:01 --> 00:14:03] Amen.
[00:14:03 --> 00:14:05] Boys and girls, thank you so much for joining me
[00:14:05 --> 00:14:07] in praying Tenebrae.
[00:14:07 --> 00:14:11] Sometimes the story of the crucifixion is hard to hear,
[00:14:12 --> 00:14:15] but it's your story.
[00:14:15 --> 00:14:17] And it's my story.
[00:14:17 --> 00:14:20] And it's Jesus' story for us.
[00:14:20 --> 00:14:22] Jesus loves you so, so much
[00:14:22 --> 00:14:25] that even in all of this darkness,
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:28] we still have him as the light.
[00:14:28 --> 00:14:30] The Tenebrae service is often prayed
[00:14:30 --> 00:14:34] either on Holy Thursday or Good Friday of Holy Week.
[00:14:34 --> 00:14:36] If your parish offers Tenebrae this week,
[00:14:36 --> 00:14:38] ask your parent if you can go.
[00:14:38 --> 00:14:42] This reminds us of the darkness,
[00:14:42 --> 00:14:44] so that when we celebrate Easter,
[00:14:44 --> 00:14:47] the light is that much brighter.
[00:14:47 --> 00:14:49] And a special thank you to Grace Elaine
[00:14:49 --> 00:14:52] from Sing with Grace for the music in today's episode.
[00:14:52 --> 00:14:55] You could find more about her Catholic music resources
[00:14:55 --> 00:14:57] for families in the description below.
[00:14:57 --> 00:15:01] Don't forget to subscribe to JuiceBox for more prayers.
[00:15:01 --> 00:15:03] I love you, praying for you.
[00:15:03 --> 00:15:04] Goodbye.
[00:15:04 --> 00:15:05] We'll see you next time.
[00:15:07 --> 00:15:09] JuiceBox.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do we explain Tenebrae to kids?

Tenebrae is a Holy Week prayer service that helps kids understand Jesus’ Passion using candles, Scripture, and silence. As candles go out, the room gets darker to show how the world felt darker as Jesus suffered. It ends with a reminder that Jesus is still the Light.

What does Tenebrae mean?

Tenebrae is a Latin word that means darkness or shadows. The name fits because the prayer uses darkness and silence to help us remember what Jesus went through before Easter.

Why do Catholics extinguish candles during Tenebrae?

Each candle going out is like a picture of the world growing darker as Jesus is rejected and crucified. It helps kids “see” the story with their eyes, not just hear it with their ears. It also teaches that faith can stay strong even in hard moments.

Why is the last candle not blown out?

Because the Light of Christ is never destroyed. The final candle may be hidden for a moment to represent Jesus being placed in the tomb, but it returns still lit. That’s the hopeful message: darkness doesn’t win.

Is Tenebrae appropriate for children?

It can be emotional, but a family Tenebrae can be very gentle and kid-friendly. The key is pacing, short readings, and simple explanations. Kids usually respond well because it’s quiet, visual, and ends with hope.

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Help your child learn more about Tenebrae through a coloring page of Jesus, fill-in-the-blank activities, and a simple follow-along prayer and reflection. A gentle way to help kids remember this quiet Holy Week tradition and reflect on Jesus with the whole family.

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What Is Holy Week? (Catholic Holy Week Explained for Kids)

In this Juice Box episode, kids help tell the story of Holy Week in a simple, memorable way so families can understand what happened to Jesus and why Easter is the biggest win ever.

What Is Holy Week in the Catholic Church? (Explained Simply for Kids)

Holy Week is the most important week of the whole year for Christians. It’s when we remember Jesus’s last days, what He did, what He suffered, and how much He loves us.

It starts with Palm Sunday, when Jesus enters Jerusalem like a king on a donkey. Then we walk through the Last Supper, Jesus praying in the Garden, His arrest, and the hard day of Good Friday when Jesus dies on the cross.

But Holy Week doesn’t end in sadness. After the quiet of Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday arrives, and Jesus rises from the dead.

For kids, Holy Week teaches that Jesus chose love even when it cost Him something. And because He rose again, kids can learn this simple truth: even when things feel dark, Easter always comes.

Key Takeaways

  • Holy Week is when we remember what happened to Jesus before Easter, His Passion, death, and Resurrection.
  • Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus entering Jerusalem while people shouted “Hosanna” and waved palm branches as if it were a parade.
  • During the week, Jesus shares the Last Supper, prays in deep sadness in the Garden, and is betrayed and arrested, even though He did nothing wrong.
  • Peter panics and denies Jesus, showing how fear can make us forget who we are, but it also shows that we can come back and be forgiven.
  • On Good Friday, Jesus carries the cross, is crucified, and dies for us because His love is stronger than pain.
  • The story ends with hope: Holy Saturday is quiet and heavy, but Easter Sunday is victory. Jesus defeats death, and that changes everything.

Episode Summary

Holy Week can feel like a lot, so this episode lets kids help tell the story in a way that’s clear, honest, and still age-appropriate. It starts with Palm Sunday, when Jesus rides into Jerusalem, and people treat it like a big celebration. But not everyone is happy about Jesus being there, and the tension begins to build.

Next, the kids walk through the major moments: Jesus teaches, the betrayal begins, and we reach the Last Supper, when Jesus shares a final meal with His apostles. After that, the story gets heavy as Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane, is arrested, and His friends struggle to be brave.

Then comes Good Friday: Jesus is brought before leaders, mocked, hurt, and made to carry the cross. The episode tells the truth about His suffering without getting graphic, and it keeps bringing it back to love: Jesus chose this for us.

Finally, we land where the Church always wants us to land: Easter. Saturday is quiet and sad, but Sunday changes everything. Jesus rises. Death loses. And that’s why Holy Week matters.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:17 – Jesus on Palm Sunday
  • 1:16 – Jesus at the Temple
  • 1:52 – Jesus Stayed in Jerusalem
  • 2:00 – Judas Betrayed Jesus
  • 2:23 – The Last Supper
  • 3:19 – Jesus Prayed in the Garden
  • 3:56 – Jesus Was Arrested
  • 4:54 – Jesus’ Trial with Pontius Pilate
  • 5:54 – Jesus Carried the Cross
  • 6:08 – Jesus Was Crucified
  • 6:47 – Jesus Was Laid on a His Tomb
  • 6:56 – The Story of Easter

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:02] Clippity-clop! Clippity-clop!
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:04] Jesus was so mad.
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:05] Cock-a-doodle-doo! (rooster crowing)
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:08] So many important things happened during Holy Week.
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:09] Blech!
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:10] I asked some of my friends
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:11] to help me tell the story.
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:13] That's amazing!
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:14] Let's go!
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:15] "Juice Box!"
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:17] (children laugh)
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:20] Holy Week starts with Palm Sunday!
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:22] That's the day we get palms at church.
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:25] Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:28] He was a really big deal.
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:30] Jesus told two of his apostles
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:32] to go to the next village
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:35] and get a donkey that no one had ridden on.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:38] Excuse me. They're stealing my donkey!
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:40] They told the owner,
[00:00:40 --> 00:00:42] "The master has need of it."
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:43] Oh! Okay, I guess.
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:48] Then Jesus rode the donkey into Jerusalem.
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:50] Clippity-clop! Clippity-clop! Clippity-clop!
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:54] Hee-haw!
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:56] They were throwing lots of palms.
[00:00:56 --> 00:01:00] It was like a red carpet, but it was green and with palms.
[00:01:00 --> 00:01:02] They were all saying, "Hosanna! Hosanna!" Oh!
[00:01:02 --> 00:01:06] Master Jesus! She's over here!
[00:01:06 --> 00:01:08] Everyone was like, "Who is this guy?"
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:11] The chief priest didn't believe that Jesus was God.
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:13] Why is he so important?
[00:01:13 --> 00:01:14] We're more important than him.
[00:01:16 --> 00:01:18] Then Jesus went to the temple
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:20] and saw people selling stuff.
[00:01:20 --> 00:01:23] They were selling toys and animals.
[00:01:25 --> 00:01:27] Chickens, doves.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] Horses, rhinos, cows.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:32] Jesus was so mad.
[00:01:32 --> 00:01:35] A hundred and thousand mad!
[00:01:35 --> 00:01:36] He flipped a bunch of tables.
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:38] He made a big mess.
[00:01:38 --> 00:01:40] (items clattering)
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:41] Blech!
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:43] (mimicking lasers shooting)
[00:01:43 --> 00:01:46] Get out of here! This is my Father's house!
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:49] What are you doing? You can't sell stuff here!
[00:01:49 --> 00:01:51] Get outta here!
[00:01:52 --> 00:01:54] Jesus stayed in Jerusalem
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:55] and taught the people there.
[00:01:55 --> 00:01:58] He taught them all types of lessons.
[00:01:58 --> 00:02:00] Jesus is a great teacher.
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:02] Now it's Spy Wednesday.
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:03] (playful tinkling music)
[00:02:03 --> 00:02:05] Wednesday, it took a twist.
[00:02:05 --> 00:02:06] ♪ Dun dun dun ♪
[00:02:06 --> 00:02:10] Because there was a spy, a bad one.
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:11] Judas!
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:12] (playful tinkling music)
[00:02:12 --> 00:02:14] Judas went to the police
[00:02:14 --> 00:02:17] and he told them where Jesus was.
[00:02:17 --> 00:02:19] And he paid him silver.
[00:02:19 --> 00:02:22] That was a really bad thing. Bad friends for Jesus.
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:25] Now, the next day is the Last Supper.
[00:02:25 --> 00:02:27] They were eating dinner.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:29] Bread, wine!
[00:02:29 --> 00:02:30] Chicken, hamburgers!
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:32] Donuts!
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:34] They were having dinner and Jesus said something crazy.
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:37] What?
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:42] Jesus told the apostles that one would attray him.
[00:02:42 --> 00:02:44] All the apostles were really worried.
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:47] "Who is it? Is it me? It is you?"
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:51] But Jesus and Judas knew who it was.
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:54] After they had dinner, Jesus took the bread.
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:56] Take this all of you and eat it,
[00:02:56 --> 00:03:00] for this is my body which shall be given up for you.
[00:03:00 --> 00:03:02] And then he took the chalice.
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:03] This is my blood.
[00:03:03 --> 00:03:06] The disciples were pretty confused.
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:09] Then Jesus and Peter were talking.
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:13] Jesus told Peter that he would betray him.
[00:03:13 --> 00:03:17] And Peter said, "No way, Jesus! You're my best friend!"
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:18] But he did do it.
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:21] Jesus went to pray in a garden.
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] He prayed and prayed and prayed.
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:25] Jesus was sweating blood.
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:28] That means Jesus was praying really hard.
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:31] "God, I know it's going to be terrible.
[00:03:31 --> 00:03:32] Do I have to do it?
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:35] But if I have to, then I have to."
[00:03:35 --> 00:03:37] The apostles were super sleepy.
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:40] (child snoring)
[00:03:40 --> 00:03:44] (child snoring dramatically)
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:46] (toddler snoring)
[00:03:46 --> 00:03:47] Jesus woke them up!
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:49] Can't you stay awake for one hour?
[00:03:49 --> 00:03:52] Then things took a turn.
[00:03:52 --> 00:03:53] (somber music)
[00:03:53 --> 00:03:54] (child gasps)
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:56] There were guards there.
[00:03:56 --> 00:03:57] They arrested Jesus.
[00:03:57 --> 00:03:59] Come on, Jesus, you're arrested.
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:01] He tied Jesus up.
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:03] (air whooshing)
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:05] You're going to jail!
[00:04:05 --> 00:04:07] Jesus didn't even do anything wrong.
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:09] Peter was so upset,
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:11] he took his sword and...
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:12] Aiyee!
[00:04:12 --> 00:04:15] He was so mad, he cut man's ear off.
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:16] Oh! My ear!
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:18] Jesus said, "Peter, calm down!"
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] But Jesus put the ear back on.
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:21] Heal!
[00:04:21 --> 00:04:25] That's super nice, even for your enemy.
[00:04:25 --> 00:04:27] They took Jesus away!
[00:04:27 --> 00:04:29] They were really mean to Jesus.
[00:04:29 --> 00:04:32] They took Jesus to the big dog priests
[00:04:32 --> 00:04:35] and they were asking him all types of questions.
[00:04:35 --> 00:04:38] While they were doing that, Peter was standing outside.
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:41] Aren't you one of Jesus's apostles?
[00:04:41 --> 00:04:43] Peter wasn't that brave.
[00:04:43 --> 00:04:44] I don't know that guy!
[00:04:44 --> 00:04:46] Peter was lying!
[00:04:46 --> 00:04:49] Cock-a-doodle-doo! (rooster crowing)
[00:04:50 --> 00:04:52] That was only Thursday.
[00:04:52 --> 00:04:53] Friday was the worst.
[00:04:53 --> 00:04:55] Jesus went to Pilate.
[00:04:55 --> 00:04:58] Pilate wasn't like a airplane pilot.
[00:04:58 --> 00:05:00] Pilate was a very powerful guy.
[00:05:00 --> 00:05:02] He could order people around.
[00:05:02 --> 00:05:03] Make me a sandwich!
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:05] Clean my bathroom!
[00:05:05 --> 00:05:06] Pilate wasn't being nice.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:09] Pilate turned to the people and said,
[00:05:09 --> 00:05:13] "Do you want this bad guy Barabbas or this good guy Jesus?
[00:05:13 --> 00:05:15] They chose Barabbas!
[00:05:15 --> 00:05:17] Ha ha ha!
[00:05:17 --> 00:05:20] I don't think Pilate was expecting that.
[00:05:20 --> 00:05:24] Pilate cared too much about what other people thought!
[00:05:24 --> 00:05:28] To make them feel better, he had Jesus scourged.
[00:05:28 --> 00:05:30] Jesus got hit a lot.
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:32] Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!
[00:05:32 --> 00:05:33] Ow, ow, ow!
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:35] But that wasn't enough for the people.
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:37] The crowd started shouting:
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:40] "Crucify him! Crucify him!"
[00:05:40 --> 00:05:42] Soldiers took Jesus away.
[00:05:42 --> 00:05:44] They dressed him up like a king
[00:05:44 --> 00:05:45] and made fun of him.
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:48] They put a crown of thorns on him.
[00:05:48 --> 00:05:51] They put a big heavy cross on him.
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:52] So heavy!
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:53] It was a million pounds.
[00:05:53 --> 00:05:58] Jesus was so tired and he fell three times.
[00:05:58 --> 00:06:01] A man named Simon came to help him.
[00:06:01 --> 00:06:04] Do I have to help him? Okay, I'll help him.
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:10] They took him to the place called The Skull,
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:14] and they nailed Jesus to the cross on his hands and feet.
[00:06:14 --> 00:06:15] Boom, boom, boom!
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:17] Pow, pow, pow!
[00:06:17 --> 00:06:20] Jesus was there on the cross thinking about us.
[00:06:20 --> 00:06:23] John was the only friend there for him.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:25] Then he saw his mom!
[00:06:25 --> 00:06:26] Mom's name is Mary.
[00:06:26 --> 00:06:28] She's your mom now!
[00:06:28 --> 00:06:30] John took care of Mary.
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:32] I'm thirsty.
[00:06:32 --> 00:06:36] They gave him this icky stuff to drink.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:36] Blech!
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:40] Jesus said, "It is finished" and then Jesus died.
[00:06:43 --> 00:06:45] People were sad! Wah!
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:49] They took Jesus down from the cross
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:54] and they put him in a tomb and rolled over a rock.
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:56] The rock was so heavy.
[00:06:56 --> 00:06:58] This is the story of Easter!
[00:06:59 --> 00:07:01] His friends went to go find him.
[00:07:01 --> 00:07:03] You won't believe what I just heard
[00:07:03 --> 00:07:04] from Mary Magdalene!
[00:07:04 --> 00:07:06] Let's race to the tomb!
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:08] But he wasn't there!
[00:07:09 --> 00:07:11] They saw an angel!
[00:07:11 --> 00:07:12] ♪ Ah ♪
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:16] Jesus came back to life. He was alive!
[00:07:16 --> 00:07:17] Jesus was risen.
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:18] He died for you.
[00:07:18 --> 00:07:21] That's amazing!
[00:07:21 --> 00:07:21] Wow!
[00:07:21 --> 00:07:24] I think we did a pretty good job of remembering Holy Week.
[00:07:24 --> 00:07:26] Thanks so much for watching, Juice Boxers.
[00:07:26 --> 00:07:29] If you want to keep learning about Jesus with us,
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What is Holy Week for kids?

Holy Week is the week when we remember what happened to Jesus right before Easter. It includes Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Jesus’s death on the cross, and His Resurrection. It’s the most important week of the year because it shows how much Jesus loves us.

What happens during Holy Week in order?

Holy Week starts with Palm Sunday, when Jesus enters Jerusalem. Then we remember the Last Supper, Jesus praying in the Garden, His arrest, and Good Friday when He dies on the cross. After Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday celebrates that Jesus rose from the dead.

Why is Holy Week important for kids?

Holy Week helps kids understand that Jesus isn’t just a “nice story”. He chose love in real life, even when it was hard. It teaches courage, forgiveness, and hope. And it shows that God can bring new life even after the saddest moments.

What is Palm Sunday, and why do we get palms?

Palm Sunday remembers the day people welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem and waved palm branches while shouting “Hosanna.” At Mass, we hold palms to remember that moment and to start Holy Week together as a Church family.

How do you explain Good Friday to a child?

You can say: “Good Friday is the day Jesus died on the cross because He loves us.” Keep it simple, let kids ask questions, and remind them it’s not the end of the story. The sadness of Good Friday leads to the joy of Easter.

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Who Is St. Joseph? (A Saint Introduction for Kids)

In this Juice Box episode, kids will meet St. Joseph, learn what made him holy (even though he barely speaks in Scripture), and walk away with simple ways to copy his courage, quiet strength, and love for Jesus and Mary.

Who Is St. Joseph? (Explained Simply for Kids)

St. Joseph is the saint God chose to be Jesus’s foster-father on earth, Jesus’s real dad at home, who protected Him, provided for Him, and helped raise Him with Mary.

Even though St. Joseph doesn’t have any recorded words in the Bible, his life is loud with love: he listens to God, acts quickly, and keeps the Holy Family safe.

The Church also calls St. Joseph the “Guardian of the Church,” which means he still helps protect God’s people today. That’s why Catholics love praying to him, especially through the Litany of St. Joseph, where we call him things like “Pillar of Families,” “Model of Workers,” and even “Terror of Demons.”

For kids, St. Joseph shows that you don’t have to be the loudest to be the strongest. You can be brave, faithful, and protective by quietly doing the next right thing.

Key Takeaways

  • St. Joseph is Jesus’s foster-dad, chosen by God to love, protect, and help raise Jesus with Mary.
  • St. Joseph barely speaks in Scripture, but his actions show a strong faith that listens to God and follows through.
  • God trusted Joseph to lead and protect the Holy Family, which is why he’s still honored as a protector of the whole Church.
  • St. Joseph’s “quiet strength” looks like steady love, hard work, and courage that doesn’t need attention to be real.
  • The Church teaches that kids can pray to St. Joseph like a caring father, simple words are enough, and he listens.
  • The moral is clear: real greatness isn’t about being famous or loud. it’s about being faithful, humble, and brave when it counts.

Episode Summary

Fr. Matt introduces one of his favorite saints with a fun guessing game (and a little “saint dance” energy): St. Joseph. Right away, kids learn that Joseph is not a side character. He’s a huge part of God’s plan.

The episode explains what “foster-father of Jesus” means in a kid-simple way: Jesus is the Son of God, but St. Joseph was Jesus’s dad at home, taking care of Him, teaching Him, and keeping Him safe.

Then comes one of the coolest lessons: St. Joseph’s silence. He doesn’t have lines in the Bible, but that doesn’t mean he did nothing. His life shows that actions can speak louder than words, quiet, peaceful, faithful actions.

Finally, kids learn that St. Joseph isn’t just a saint from long ago. He’s someone we can know and talk to now. The episode introduces prayers like the Litany of St. Joseph, showing all the different ways Joseph helps families, workers, and anyone who needs courage.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:56 – Who Is St. Joseph
  • 1:40 – Why St. Joseph Was A Cool Guy
  • 3:35 – How Do We Know These Things About St. Joseph?
  • 4:08 – The Three Hearts of the Holy Family
  • 6:17 – St. Joseph’s Heart
  • 7:00 – How Do We Get To Know St. Joseph?
  • 7:41 – The Terror of Demons
  • 8:30 – St. Joseph Prayer
  • 8:56 – Key Details Review

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] (upbeat music plays) - Hey, Juice Boxers.
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:02] Thanks for tuning in.
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:03] Today, we're gonna talk about
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:05] one of my favorite saints.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:07] Who is it? - I'm not telling you.
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] Three guesses.
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:11] Or you have to do the Saint Dance.
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:14] (upbeat piano music plays)
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:19] (audience applauds) (piano music stops)
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:21] (upbeat music plays) So, what saint is it?
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:23] (question mark graphics pop) (clock ticks)
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:25] Saint Francis? (graphics pop)
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:26] (buzzer buzzes) - He's awesome,
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:28] but he's not who I'm thinking of.
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:29] (questions marks pop) (clock ticks)
[00:00:29 --> 00:00:31] (question marks pop) - Uh,
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:32] St. Carlo Acutis? (buzzer buzzes)
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:34] Incorrect. (question marks pop)
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:35] (clock ticks) - Uh.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:39] (question marks pop) mm, St. John Bosco?
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:41] (buzzer buzzes) - Oh, wow, good one.
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:43] But not today. - I'm stumped.
[00:00:43 --> 00:00:45] I'll give you a hint.
[00:00:45 --> 00:00:47] He's the guardian of the church.
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:48] (question marks pop) - Uh.
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:50] The foster father of Jesus.
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:51] Um. (question marks pop)
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:52] (clock ticks) - You know who I'm
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:53] talking about. (exclamation points pop)
[00:00:53 --> 00:00:55] Yes, St. Joseph.
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:56] Bingo. (triumphant music plays)
[00:00:56 --> 00:00:59] St. Joseph is super duper important,
[00:00:59 --> 00:01:01] and honestly, I don't think we give him
[00:01:01 --> 00:01:02] enough attention.
[00:01:02 --> 00:01:03] But today, we're gonna change that.
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:05] He didn't say very much.
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:08] That's true.
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:09] (music stops abruptly) (vinyl record scratches)
[00:01:09 --> 00:01:11] (musical instrument clinks repeatedly)
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:12] (horn plays briefly) (slide whistle tweets)
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:14] Hello? (spring twangs lightly)
[00:01:14 --> 00:01:16] (instrument twangs)
[00:01:16 --> 00:01:17] (clock chimes) (clock cuckoos)
[00:01:17 --> 00:01:18] (instrument clinks) (mic squelches)
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:20] Is this thing on?
[00:01:20 --> 00:01:21] (upbeat music plays) - Gotcha.
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:23] That silence was a little awkward, huh?
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:26] More than a little. (electronics chirp)
[00:01:26 --> 00:01:30] But St. Joseph's silence wasn't awkward like that.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] His silence teaches us about who he is.
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:34] Before we're done here,
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:37] you're gonna be a St. Joseph super-fan.
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:39] Juice Box. (graphic pops)
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:40] (graphic creaks) (child laughs)
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:42] St. Joseph?
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:44] He was a cool guy. (question marks pop)
[00:01:44 --> 00:01:46] What makes him so cool?
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:49] A lot of things. - Mm-hm.
[00:01:49 --> 00:01:51] (spring twangs) - Number one,
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:56] he was chosen to be Jesus's foster father on Earth.
[00:01:56 --> 00:01:57] (question marks pop) - What does that mean?
[00:01:57 --> 00:02:00] Jesus is the Son of God,
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:02] and so, God is his heavenly Father.
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:03] But here on Earth,
[00:02:03 --> 00:02:06] St. Joseph was entrusted to take care of Jesus
[00:02:06 --> 00:02:10] here on Earth. (text whooshes into view)
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:12] St. Joseph took care of him.
[00:02:12 --> 00:02:14] He played with him, and he taught him.
[00:02:14 --> 00:02:15] Catch (arm whooshes).
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:17] Good throw. (upbeat music plays)
[00:02:17 --> 00:02:19] I'm sure they did play catch.
[00:02:19 --> 00:02:21] It's probably kind of like you and your dad.
[00:02:21 --> 00:02:24] It's a pretty big deal to take care of God.
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:26] Yeah, you bet it was,
[00:02:26 --> 00:02:28] and I'm sure St. Joseph thought the exact same thing.
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:31] (hammers clank) So one day, the angel,
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:33] Gabriel, appeared to Mary. (dramatic music plays)
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:35] (angels sing) Hail, full of grace,
[00:02:35 --> 00:02:36] the Lord is with you.
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:39] You are about to have the Son of God.
[00:02:40 --> 00:02:41] And so it says in the Bible,
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:43] Joseph was a righteous man.
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:47] So he said that he was gonna separate from Mary quietly.
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:48] I'm pregnant.
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:49] What do you mean you're pregnant?
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:50] Pregnant, what?
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:52] It's the Holy Spirit.
[00:02:52 --> 00:02:53] The Holy Spirit.
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:55] I'm gonna have to, let me talk to God about this.
[00:02:57 --> 00:02:59] The angel comes to Joseph in a dream.
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:00] (angels sing) Fear not, Joseph.
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:04] It is okay to take this woman into your home
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:06] because the son will be great.
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:08] He is the son of the Most High,
[00:03:08 --> 00:03:10] and you will take care of him.
[00:03:10 --> 00:03:12] All right, God, I trust you.
[00:03:12 --> 00:03:15] (gentle dramatic music plays)
[00:03:15 --> 00:03:16] Mary.
[00:03:16 --> 00:03:17] Yes, Joseph?
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:20] Well, I thought about it.
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:21] We're gonna take care of this child together.
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] All right, Joseph; great idea.
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:25] All right. (hammers clink)
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:26] St. Joseph spent his whole (upbeat music plays)
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:29] life with his heart constantly fixed
[00:03:29 --> 00:03:30] on Mary
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:34] and Jesus. (text whooshes into view)
[00:03:34 --> 00:03:36] (question marks pop) - How could we know all
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:37] these things about St. Joseph
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:40] if he never said anything?
[00:03:40 --> 00:03:41] So St. Joseph was a man (soft music plays)
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:43] of great silence. (graphics pop into view)
[00:03:43 --> 00:03:44] Have you ever heard from your parents
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:47] that actions speak louder than words?
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:49] Well, St. Joseph lived like that.
[00:03:49 --> 00:03:53] His actions spoke louder than any words he could have said.
[00:03:53 --> 00:03:55] Not the boring kind of silence
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:57] because you don't have anything to say,
[00:03:57 --> 00:03:59] but a peaceful kind of silence
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:00] (text whooshes into view) because he was always
[00:04:00 --> 00:04:03] looking towards God for guidance.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:05] He may not have said much,
[00:04:05 --> 00:04:07] but his heart said it all. (hammers clink)
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:08] (hammers thud) - The three hearts
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:12] of the Holy Family are the sacred heart of Jesus,
[00:04:12 --> 00:04:14] the immaculate heart of Mary,
[00:04:14 --> 00:04:16] and the chaste heart of St. Joseph.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:19] Each heart has its own special meaning.
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:23] The sacred heart of Jesus has a flame
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:26] to show how Jesus's love burns for us.
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:29] (soft music plays)
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:35] It also has a crown of thorns
[00:04:35 --> 00:04:36] and a wound in its side.
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:42] That reminds us of Jesus dying on the cross for us.
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:46] It reminds us how badly our sin hurts Jesus's heart.
[00:04:48 --> 00:04:50] But Jesus loves us so much,
[00:04:50 --> 00:04:54] he was willing to sacrifice his own life to save us.
[00:04:57 --> 00:04:59] The immaculate heart of Mary is shown
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:01] with a sword piercing the heart
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:06] and surrounded by roses. (soft music plays)
[00:05:07 --> 00:05:10] This heart shows us how much pain Mary felt
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:13] seeing her son, Jesus, be crucified.
[00:05:13 --> 00:05:16] (soft music plays)
[00:05:19 --> 00:05:23] It also symbolizes her purity and love for God,
[00:05:23 --> 00:05:27] her yes to God's will and the mission of Jesus.
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:30] (soft music plays)
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:42] (soft music continues)
[00:05:42 --> 00:05:46] The third heart is the most chaste heart of St. Joseph.
[00:05:49 --> 00:05:51] His heart is shown with lilies around it,
[00:05:51 --> 00:05:55] representing his chastity as the Earthly father of Jesus.
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:05] Joseph loved and protected his family
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:06] with all of his heart.
[00:06:07 --> 00:06:11] Sometimes his heart is also shown with carpenter tools
[00:06:11 --> 00:06:13] to remind us how hard he worked for his family.
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:16] (hammers clink) (hammers thud)
[00:06:16 --> 00:06:18] (upbeat music plays) - It's a pretty big deal
[00:06:18 --> 00:06:20] that the heart of Joseph is up there
[00:06:20 --> 00:06:22] with the immaculate heart of Mary
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:25] and the sacred heart of Jesus.
[00:06:25 --> 00:06:27] And that's because, without Joseph's heart,
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:29] the Holy Family, well,
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:31] wouldn't be really a family.
[00:06:31 --> 00:06:33] God chose Joseph specifically
[00:06:33 --> 00:06:36] to be the leader of the Holy Family.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:39] (text whooshes into view) (upbeat music plays)
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:42] Jesus wants us to look to St. Joseph
[00:06:42 --> 00:06:44] as our father, too.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:45] (question marks pop) - What about my dad
[00:06:45 --> 00:06:47] that's at home? (instrument twangs)
[00:06:47 --> 00:06:49] Of course, your father is the main person
[00:06:49 --> 00:06:52] that God entrusted to take care of you.
[00:06:52 --> 00:06:55] But we can also look to St. Joseph
[00:06:55 --> 00:06:57] as our spiritual guide and, ultimately,
[00:06:57 --> 00:07:00] we have our Heavenly Father in heaven.
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:01] (question marks pop) - How do we get to know
[00:07:01 --> 00:07:04] St. Joseph? - You can talk to him,
[00:07:04 --> 00:07:07] confident knowing that St. Joseph will listen to you
[00:07:07 --> 00:07:10] the same way a father listens to his child.
[00:07:10 --> 00:07:12] You can literally just talk to him
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:14] the same way you would talk to anyone else
[00:07:14 --> 00:07:15] here on Earth.
[00:07:15 --> 00:07:17] But if you want a really cool prayer,
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:19] it's called the litany of St. Joseph.
[00:07:19 --> 00:07:20] (question marks pop) - What's a litany?
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:22] Think of it like a call
[00:07:22 --> 00:07:23] and response. (text whooshes into view)
[00:07:23 --> 00:07:25] If I say St. Joseph,
[00:07:25 --> 00:07:27] you say? - Pray for us.
[00:07:27 --> 00:07:28] Exactly.
[00:07:28 --> 00:07:30] And this litany helps us know
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:33] all the ways that St. Joseph serves God.
[00:07:33 --> 00:07:34] He's the
[00:07:34 --> 00:07:36] pillar of families. - Pray for us.
[00:07:36 --> 00:07:39] The model of workers. - Pray for us,
[00:07:39 --> 00:07:42] The hope of the sick. - Pray for us.
[00:07:42 --> 00:07:44] The terror of demons. (vinyl record scratches)
[00:07:44 --> 00:07:45] Whoa, whoa, whoa. (eerie music plays)
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:47] Terror of demons? - Yes.
[00:07:47 --> 00:07:49] Saint Joseph is horrifying (eerie music plays)
[00:07:49 --> 00:07:52] to demons. - Ah, St. Joseph.
[00:07:54 --> 00:07:57] He's basically the opposite of demons.
[00:07:57 --> 00:07:58] He loves God,
[00:07:58 --> 00:08:00] and he wants to serve God
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:04] with humility. (text whooshes into view)
[00:08:04 --> 00:08:06] There's one other prayer
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:08] to St. Joseph that I love. (soft music plays)
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:09] Let's pray it together.
[00:08:09 --> 00:08:12] First, let's call to mind
[00:08:12 --> 00:08:15] something that's in our hearts right now.
[00:08:15 --> 00:08:17] It could be a prayer for someone you love.
[00:08:17 --> 00:08:19] It could be a prayer
[00:08:19 --> 00:08:20] for something you need help with,
[00:08:20 --> 00:08:22] or it could be a prayer thanking God
[00:08:22 --> 00:08:24] for something he gave you.
[00:08:24 --> 00:08:25] Now, let's pray.
[00:08:25 --> 00:08:28] The name of the Father and of the Son
[00:08:28 --> 00:08:30] and of the Holy Spirit, amen. (soft music plays)
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:32] Remember our most chaste spouse
[00:08:32 --> 00:08:33] of the blessed Virgin Mary
[00:08:33 --> 00:08:35] that never was it known
[00:08:35 --> 00:08:37] that anyone who implored your help
[00:08:37 --> 00:08:38] and sought your intercession
[00:08:38 --> 00:08:40] were left unassisted.
[00:08:40 --> 00:08:41] Full of confidence in your power,
[00:08:41 --> 00:08:45] I fly onto you and beg your protection.
[00:08:45 --> 00:08:47] Despise not, O Guardian of the Redeemer,
[00:08:47 --> 00:08:50] my humble supplication, but in your bounty,
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:51] hear and answer me; amen.
[00:08:51 --> 00:08:53] In the name of the Father and of the Son
[00:08:53 --> 00:08:56] and of the Holy Spirit, amen.
[00:08:56 --> 00:08:57] (upbeat music plays) - Let's review my notes
[00:08:57 --> 00:08:59] on St. Joseph.
[00:08:59 --> 00:09:00] Number one, (text pops into view)
[00:09:00 --> 00:09:04] St. Joseph is Jesus's foster dad,
[00:09:04 --> 00:09:06] which means he helped raise God.
[00:09:06 --> 00:09:08] No pressure.
[00:09:08 --> 00:09:09] Number two, (text pops into view)
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:12] he didn't say anything in the Bible.
[00:09:12 --> 00:09:15] But that doesn't mean he didn't do anything.
[00:09:15 --> 00:09:17] (bubble pops) He listened to God.
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:19] (text pops into view) He protected Mary.
[00:09:19 --> 00:09:21] (text pops into view) He kept Jesus safe.
[00:09:21 --> 00:09:23] (text pops into view) He's the guardian of
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:25] the church, which means
[00:09:25 --> 00:09:28] he helps protect us, too.
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:30] Oh, and a very important note,
[00:09:30 --> 00:09:32] he is the terror of demons.
[00:09:32 --> 00:09:34] This is the summary. (text pops into view)
[00:09:34 --> 00:09:36] St. Joseph was quiet. (text pops into view)
[00:09:36 --> 00:09:38] St. Joseph was strong. (text pops into view)
[00:09:38 --> 00:09:40] St. Joseph trusted God. (text pops into view)
[00:09:40 --> 00:09:41] (hammers clink) (hammers thud)
[00:09:41 --> 00:09:42] Juice Boxers, it was (upbeat music plays)
[00:09:42 --> 00:09:45] such a blast celebrating St. Joseph with you today.
[00:09:45 --> 00:09:47] St. Joseph loves you very much,
[00:09:47 --> 00:09:49] and he wants to bring you closer
[00:09:49 --> 00:09:50] to the love of Jesus.
[00:09:50 --> 00:09:53] Saint Joseph. - Pray for us.
[00:09:53 --> 00:09:57] (instrument twangs) (upbeat music plays)
[00:09:57 --> 00:09:59] (graphic whooshes) - Juice Box (slurps).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is St. Joseph in the Catholic Church for kids?

St. Joseph is the saint who was chosen to be Jesus’s foster-father on earth. He cared for Jesus and Mary and protected their family. Catholics also honor him as a protector of the Church today.

Why is St. Joseph important for kids?

St. Joseph teaches kids what strong love looks like: protecting others, listening to God, and doing the right thing even when it’s hard. He’s also a great saint for kids to pray to when they feel scared, unsure, or need help being brave.

What does it mean that St. Joseph was Jesus’s foster father?

It means Joseph wasn’t Jesus’s biological father (God is Jesus’s Father), but Joseph was still Jesus’s real dad at home. He provided, taught, and protected Jesus like a true father. He loved Jesus with a faithful, steady love.

Why doesn’t St. Joseph talk much in the Bible?

The Bible doesn’t record any words from St. Joseph, but it shows him doing important things. He listens to God and acts, protecting Mary and keeping Jesus safe. His story teaches that holiness can be quiet and strong.

How can kids pray to St. Joseph?

Kids can talk to St. Joseph simply, like they would talk to a loving dad who listens. They can also pray the Litany of St. Joseph, which is a call-and-response prayer that names the many ways St. Joseph helps God’s people.

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Fill-in-the-blanks about St. Joseph

Coloring Activity: St. Joseph

Space for Quick Prayer and Reflection 

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What is Confession and How Do We Do It? (Explained for Kids)

In this Juice Box episode, families will learn what confession is, what happens inside the confessional, and how kids can feel calm and confident before they go.

How to Go to Confession for Kids (Simple Steps)

Confession is a sacrament, a special way God gives us grace. It’s where we tell God we’re sorry (out loud) and He forgives us and helps us start fresh. It’s also called the Sacrament of Reconciliation because it brings us back close to God.

Before you go, you do an Examination of Conscience, which is just a quiet moment to think about your choices (it’s not a test). In confession, you say, “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned,” share what you’re sorry for, listen to the priest, and say an Act of Contrition (you can read it or say it in your own words).

Then the priest gives absolution (God forgives you) and a penance, which is not a punishment, but a small “remember God’s love” step.

For kids, confession is a brave, peaceful reset: come with a messy heart and leave clean because God is always happy you showed up.

Key Takeaways

  • Confession is not a “dungeon”, and it’s not about getting in trouble. It’s about being forgiven and starting fresh.
  • The Examination of Conscience is a simple check-in: “Was I kind? Did I tell the truth? Did I listen? Did I hurt someone?” (not a test).
  • The basic steps are easy: walk in (or sit near the priest), say “Bless me, Father…,” share what you’re sorry for, listen, and pray your sorry prayer.
  • The priest won’t be mad, and you don’t need perfect words. If you forget something, it’s okay; bring it next time.
  • No sin is “too big” for God’s mercy, and saying things out loud helps us be honest and brave.
  • You’ll leave with a penance (a small helpful step) and the best news: God forgives you, every time.

Episode Summary

A lot of kids think confession is going to be scary, like you’re walking into trouble. This episode flips that idea fast: confession isn’t a punishment zone, it’s a “God helps me start fresh” zone.

We learn what confession actually is (a sacrament), and why saying sorry out loud can be a good thing. Not because the priest replaces God, he doesn’t, but because God uses priests to help us hear forgiveness clearly and safely. (And yes: the priest can never tell anyone what you said.)

Then the episode turns confession into simple, doable steps. You prep with an Examination of Conscience, walk in, say the confession “hello,” share what you’re sorry for, listen to the priest, pray the Act of Contrition (even in your own words), and receive absolution. You leave forgiven, with a small penance that helps you remember God’s love.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Confession Is Not Like A Dungeon
  • 0:33 – What Is Confession
  • 1:42 – Examination of Conscience
  • 2:45 – What if the Priest Gets Mad?
  • 3:34 – Why Can’t I Confess God Directly
  • 5:12 – Step-by-step Guide to Confession
  • 7:04 – Key Points for  Confession

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:02] Ah! Stop it! (whimsical music)
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:05] No, please. I'm too young.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:07] Some kids think that during a confession
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] is like going to the dungeon.
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:12] I have a family.
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:13] But it's actually not.
[00:00:13 --> 00:00:14] (video warbling)
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:17] (groovy music)
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:19] You don't even look mad.
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:22] Our friend here is about to do something very important
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:25] and something he's a little nervous about.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:27] He's going to his first confession.
[00:00:27 --> 00:00:30] (dramatic music) (child gasping)
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:31] "Juice Box."
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:33] (animation popping) (children giggling)
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:35] If it's not a torture dungeon.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:36] What is confession?
[00:00:36 --> 00:00:38] Confession is a sacrament.
[00:00:38 --> 00:00:41] I should take notes.
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:43] Sacrament. (pen scratching)
[00:00:43 --> 00:00:47] A sacrament is a special way that God gives us His grace.
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:49] Special way (pen scratching)
[00:00:49 --> 00:00:51] God helps us.
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:55] In confession, we say that we're sorry out loud
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:56] and God forgives us
[00:00:56 --> 00:00:58] and then we get to start afresh.
[00:00:58 --> 00:01:01] So it's not about getting in trouble?
[00:01:01 --> 00:01:03] No. It's about being forgiven.
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:06] It's also called reconciliation
[00:01:06 --> 00:01:09] because in reconciliation, we become closer to God.
[00:01:09 --> 00:01:12] No dungeon. - Draw a heart there
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:13] in your notebook.
[00:01:13 --> 00:01:16] (pen scratching) (gentle music)
[00:01:16 --> 00:01:18] Now scribble on it.
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:20] (pen scratching)
[00:01:20 --> 00:01:21] Come on, give it some more scribbles.
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:23] (pen scratching)
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:25] Oh no. - That's what sin does.
[00:01:25 --> 00:01:28] Confession is when God cleans it.
[00:01:28 --> 00:01:30] So I can bring in my messy heart
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:32] and God will clean it?
[00:01:32 --> 00:01:35] Exactly. Come messy and leave clean.
[00:01:35 --> 00:01:36] All clean. (gentle music continues)
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:37] (video chiming)
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:39] Okay. That feels less scary.
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:42] Good, because it shouldn't be scary.
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:43] What if I forget what to say?
[00:01:43 --> 00:01:45] What if I say the wrong thing?
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:47] What if the priest is mad?
[00:01:47 --> 00:01:48] What if I'm the worst kid ever?
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] Whoa, whoa, whoa.
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:51] Let's, let's slow down.
[00:01:51 --> 00:01:53] How do I know what to say?
[00:01:53 --> 00:01:56] That's where the examination of conscience comes in.
[00:01:56 --> 00:02:00] Examination of conscience. (pen scratching)
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:02] Hey, is this a test?
[00:02:02 --> 00:02:04] Nope, it's a quiet moment where you think about
[00:02:04 --> 00:02:07] how you love God and others.
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:09] Thinking about (pen scratching)
[00:02:09 --> 00:02:10] my choices.
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:13] You can ask yourself questions like...
[00:02:13 --> 00:02:14] Did I listen (animation popping)
[00:02:14 --> 00:02:16] to my parents and teachers?
[00:02:16 --> 00:02:18] Did I tell the truth? (animation popping)
[00:02:18 --> 00:02:20] Did I hurt someone (animation popping)
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:21] with my words?
[00:02:21 --> 00:02:22] Did I say that (animation popping)
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:23] I was sorry?
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:24] Did I pray (animation popping)
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:26] even a little?
[00:02:26 --> 00:02:27] I remember something. (animation binging)
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:28] Let me write that down.
[00:02:28 --> 00:02:31] It looks like your conscious is working great.
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:32] (bright music) (video binging)
[00:02:32 --> 00:02:34] What if I forget something?
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:37] Well, if you forget something, that's okay.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:38] God's not grading you.
[00:02:38 --> 00:02:41] If you remember something, then you can bring it back
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:42] to your next confession.
[00:02:42 --> 00:02:45] Not a test. (pen scratching)
[00:02:45 --> 00:02:47] What if the priest gets mad?
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:48] (transition chiming) (priest groaning)
[00:02:48 --> 00:02:51] (child crying)
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:51] (transition chiming)
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:54] Ugh, I, I promise. I promise.
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:56] I've never been mad at confession.
[00:02:56 --> 00:02:59] Never? - Never.
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:01] I'm always happy when kids go to confession
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:03] and most importantly, so is God.
[00:03:03 --> 00:03:05] Priest won't (pen scratching)
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:08] get mad.
[00:03:08 --> 00:03:10] What if the sin is just too big?
[00:03:12 --> 00:03:15] God's mercy is bigger than any sin.
[00:03:15 --> 00:03:17] Even the really big ones?
[00:03:17 --> 00:03:19] Especially the really big ones.
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:22] There's no sin that God's scared of.
[00:03:22 --> 00:03:24] He's heard all of them.
[00:03:24 --> 00:03:25] (gentle music)
[00:03:25 --> 00:03:27] (box clattering) - Oops.
[00:03:27 --> 00:03:28] That sin was really heavy.
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:30] I'm glad to get rid of it.
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:32] No sin is to big (pen scratching)
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:33] for God.
[00:03:33 --> 00:03:36] Well, it seems weird I have to tell you.
[00:03:36 --> 00:03:38] No offense, you seem very nice.
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:40] None taken. (groovy music)
[00:03:40 --> 00:03:45] Why can't I just tell God I'm sorry. Like directly.
[00:03:45 --> 00:03:47] Doesn't He hear our prayers?
[00:03:47 --> 00:03:48] Hello God. Are you here?
[00:03:48 --> 00:03:50] God hears every call,
[00:03:50 --> 00:03:54] but he knows something really important about us.
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:55] What does he know? (groovy music continues)
[00:03:55 --> 00:03:58] He knows that it's really hard to be honest
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:00] unless we say things out loud.
[00:04:00 --> 00:04:03] Like when I say sorry out loud
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:05] and not just in my head?
[00:04:05 --> 00:04:06] Exactly.
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:07] When you say your sins out loud,
[00:04:07 --> 00:04:10] you're being brave and truthful.
[00:04:10 --> 00:04:13] Even if it's r-really awkward?
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:16] Especially if it's really awkward.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:17] When you go to confession,
[00:04:17 --> 00:04:19] I'm not replacing God.
[00:04:19 --> 00:04:22] God gave priests a special job.
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:23] Okay. (groovy music continues)
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:26] He trusts us to listen, to keep your confession safe
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:29] and help you hear His forgiveness out loud.
[00:04:29 --> 00:04:34] So you're kinda like God's telephone confession answerer?
[00:04:34 --> 00:04:35] I help you hear God say
[00:04:35 --> 00:04:37] (character speaking gibberish)
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:37] you are forgiven.
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:39] And no matter what you say,
[00:04:39 --> 00:04:42] I can never tell anyone else, ever.
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:43] Oh. (transition chiming)
[00:04:43 --> 00:04:47] (character speaking gibberish)
[00:04:50 --> 00:04:52] Thanks God. (transition chiming)
[00:04:52 --> 00:04:55] Okay, I think I'm ready. Let's do this.
[00:04:55 --> 00:04:57] (dramatic music)
[00:05:10 --> 00:05:12] Let's do this.
[00:05:12 --> 00:05:15] Alright, Father, give me the mission.
[00:05:15 --> 00:05:16] Step one, (animation popping)
[00:05:16 --> 00:05:20] walk into the confessional or sit down next to the priest.
[00:05:20 --> 00:05:21] That was easy. (groovy music)
[00:05:21 --> 00:05:22] Two. (animation popping)
[00:05:22 --> 00:05:25] Say the special confession "Hello."
[00:05:27 --> 00:05:30] Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:31] Did I say it right?
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:34] You're doing great. - Then do I say the stuff?
[00:05:34 --> 00:05:35] Yep. (animation popping)
[00:05:35 --> 00:05:38] Go ahead and tell God the things you are sorry for.
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:40] Good thing I wrote these down.
[00:05:40 --> 00:05:44] (character speaking gibberish)
[00:05:47 --> 00:05:49] Thank you for being honest.
[00:05:49 --> 00:05:52] That wasn't terrible. What now?
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:54] Now you've listen. (animation popping)
[00:05:54 --> 00:05:56] Sometimes the priest gives you advice.
[00:05:56 --> 00:05:58] Sometimes he'll give you encouragement.
[00:05:58 --> 00:06:02] Sometimes he'll give you a reminder that God loves you.
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:06] God still loves me. (pen scratching)
[00:06:06 --> 00:06:08] Oh no. Isn't there a prayer now?
[00:06:08 --> 00:06:10] What if I forget it? - Oh no.
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:11] D-don't worry.
[00:06:11 --> 00:06:13] You can either read it off of your notes
[00:06:13 --> 00:06:15] or you can say it in your own words.
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:18] Oh, phew. Let's give it a go.
[00:06:18 --> 00:06:22] God, I'm sorry for the things I've done wrong.
[00:06:22 --> 00:06:24] Please help me do better.
[00:06:24 --> 00:06:26] Amen. What happens now?
[00:06:26 --> 00:06:28] The priest forgives you (groovy music continues)
[00:06:28 --> 00:06:28] and then the priest (animation popping)
[00:06:28 --> 00:06:30] will raise his hand and say a prayer
[00:06:30 --> 00:06:33] saying that God forgives all of your sins.
[00:06:33 --> 00:06:36] All of them? - All of them.
[00:06:36 --> 00:06:37] Your sins are forgiven.
[00:06:37 --> 00:06:38] You've got a squeaky clean heart.
[00:06:38 --> 00:06:41] Am I grounded? - No.
[00:06:41 --> 00:06:43] The priest will give you a penance,
[00:06:43 --> 00:06:44] which isn't a punishment.
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:46] A penance is something small
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:48] that helps you remember God's love.
[00:06:48 --> 00:06:51] It might be a prayer you have to do
[00:06:51 --> 00:06:53] or something nice to do for someone else,
[00:06:53 --> 00:06:54] or maybe the priest will ask you
[00:06:54 --> 00:06:56] to read something from the Bible.
[00:06:56 --> 00:06:58] That's it? - That's it.
[00:06:58 --> 00:07:00] And whenever you feel lost
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:02] or you're not sure what to say, don't worry.
[00:07:02 --> 00:07:04] The priest will help you walk right through it.
[00:07:04 --> 00:07:05] (upbeat music)
[00:07:05 --> 00:07:09] I thought confession was scary. (vocalizing)
[00:07:09 --> 00:07:10] Now I know exactly what to do.
[00:07:11 --> 00:07:13] And God is always happy you came.
[00:07:13 --> 00:07:16] I gotta tell my friends about this confession thing.
[00:07:16 --> 00:07:17] Key points. (animation popping)
[00:07:17 --> 00:07:20] Confession is not a dungeon. (animation popping)
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:21] That's very important. (bright music)
[00:07:21 --> 00:07:24] God hears me when I pray. (animation popping)
[00:07:24 --> 00:07:26] And he forgives you every time.
[00:07:26 --> 00:07:27] Saying things out loud (animation popping)
[00:07:27 --> 00:07:29] helps me to be honest.
[00:07:30 --> 00:07:32] Confession is a sacrament, (animation popping)
[00:07:32 --> 00:07:35] which means it's a special way God helps me.
[00:07:35 --> 00:07:38] Confession cleans my heart (animation popping)
[00:07:38 --> 00:07:40] and helps me start fresh.
[00:07:40 --> 00:07:41] Confession brings me (animation popping)
[00:07:41 --> 00:07:43] closer to God. (bright music continues)
[00:07:43 --> 00:07:45] I've that underlined twice.
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:48] Confession is not scary. (animation popping)
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:50] It's mercy.
[00:07:50 --> 00:07:51] You don't have to be perfect.
[00:07:52 --> 00:07:53] You just have to show up.
[00:07:53 --> 00:07:54] (transition chiming)
[00:07:54 --> 00:07:56] Does this help you?
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[00:07:59 --> 00:08:02] You can so subscribe! (vocalizing)
[00:08:02 --> 00:08:03] And watch with your family.
[00:08:03 --> 00:08:05] See you next time.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is confession in the Catholic Church for kids?

Confession is a sacrament where we tell God we’re sorry, and God forgives us. It’s also called Reconciliation because it brings us back close to God. It’s not about being punished, it’s about mercy and a fresh start.

How do kids prepare for confession?

Kids can do an Examination of Conscience, which is a quiet moment to think about their choices. You can ask simple questions like: “Was I kind or mean? Did I tell the truth? Did I listen? Did I hurt someone?” It’s not a test, just a helpful check-in.

What do you say when you start confession?

You can start with: “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.” If you’ve been before, you can also say when your last confession was (like last week, last month, or last year). If you get stuck, the priest will help you.

What if I forget what to say or forget a sin?

That’s okay. God isn’t grading you, and you don’t need perfect words. If you remember something later, you can bring it to your next confession.

What is penance, and is it a punishment?

Penance is not a punishment. It’s a small, helpful step, often a prayer or a kind action, that helps you remember God’s love and keeps you moving forward. Think “tiny mission,” not “grounded.”

What are the steps in going to confession?

Here’s a simple list you can follow:

  1. Pray before you go in
  2. Examine your conscience
  3. Walk in
  4. Enter and greet the priest
  5. Say how long it’s been since your last confession or if it's your first
  6. Say what you're sorry for
  7. Listen and receive your penance
  8. Pray the Act of Contrition
  9. Receive forgiveness
  10. Then do your penance
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A Saint Bedtime Story for Kids: Who Is St. Patrick?

In this Juice Box episode, families will meet young St. Patrick, learn what happened to him, and discover why his story still matters for kids today, especially when life feels scary, unfair, or out of their control.

Who Is St. Patrick? (True Story Explained for Kids)

St. Patrick was a real boy who faced a real nightmare. Pirates took him from his home and brought him to Ireland. He was scared, lonely, and far from his family, but he didn’t let fear make him hard-hearted. 

Over time, Patrick learned to pray like he was talking to a friend, and that prayer helped him stay steady. After many years, he had a dream that pointed him toward freedom. He walked a long distance to the coast, found a ship, and kept trusting God even when adults told him “no.” 

Patrick finally made it home, but the most amazing part is what happened later: he chose to return to Ireland, not to get revenge, but to help people and share God’s love.

For kids, St. Patrick’s story shows that when scary things happen, you can still choose courage, prayer, and kindness. That choice can turn a hard chapter into a life that helps other people.

Key Takeaways

  •  St. Patrick was a real boy whose life became a story of courage, faith, and forgiveness.
  • This episode tells the true beginning of St. Patrick’s story, how God shaped him through hardship and then used him to help others.
  • Pirates took Patrick from his home and brought him to Ireland, where he was forced to work far from his family.
  • In the loneliness, Patrick learned to pray like he was talking to a real friend, and that prayer made him strong on the inside.
  • He followed a dream, traveled a long distance to the coast, and kept trusting God even when he was told “no”, and he finally made it home.
  • Patrick later chose to return to Ireland to serve, and not get revenge, showing kids that real strength is staying brave, staying kind, and choosing love even after you’ve been hurt.

Episode Summary

This episode tells the real story of St. Patrick but with a fun twist: as we build a LEGO pirate ship, we step into the world that changed Patrick’s life forever. Patrick starts as a normal kid near the ocean, and then everything flips when pirates arrive and take him far from home.

In Ireland, Patrick is forced to work as a shepherd. It’s lonely and scary, but something powerful happens inside him: Patrick begins to pray and talk to God like a real friend. Over time, that prayer helps him grow strong on the inside, even when his life feels completely out of control.

Years later, Patrick has a dream that points him toward freedom. He takes a huge step of courage, travels a long distance to the coast, and keeps trusting God even when he gets told “no.” He finally makes it home, and then comes the most surprising part: Patrick later chooses to return to Ireland, not for revenge, but to help others and share God’s love.

And that’s why the LEGO pirate ship isn’t just a cool build, it’s a visual reminder that even when the “pirate ship” season of life feels scary, God can guide you through it and turn it into a story of courage, faith, and kindness.

Listen to the Story

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Lego Pirate Ship
  • 0:42 – The Boy Who Escaped Pirates
  • 2:12 – What Changed Patrick’s Life
  • 3:02 – Patrick Was Taken By Pirates
  • 3:38 – Patrick As A Shepherd
  • 4:39 – He Began to Talk to God
  • 5:54 – Patrick’s Special Dream
  • 7:07 – He Found The Ship
  • 9:17 – Patrick Got Home

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] - [Pirate 1] Arrr!
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:02] - [Pirate 2] Yo ho ho.
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:03] - Ahoy, mateys.
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:07] Drop the anchor and join us as we sail the Seven Seas.
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] We'll need a trusty vessel,
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:11] so I've got here this LEGO pirate ship.
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:15] It makes me think of a story of a boy
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:18] who was abducted by pirates in search of booty.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:19] He was taken aboard a ship
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:22] and narrowly missed walking the plank.
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:24] But his pirate captivity helped him say,
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:27] "Aye, aye" to God's plan for his life.
[00:00:27 --> 00:00:30] It's the story of St. Patrick.
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:33] Avast, put on your eye patch and peg leg,
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:35] and let's set sail.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:39] (adventure music) (birds chirping)
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:42] - [Announcer] Juice Box. (laughs)
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:44] - "The Boy Who Escaped Pirates."
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:49] (waves crashing) (adventure music)
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:54] Once upon a time, there was a boy named Patrick.
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:57] He lived with his family in a place called Britain,
[00:00:57 --> 00:01:00] which was ruled by the Roman Empire.
[00:01:00 --> 00:01:03] Patrick's family lived a happy life
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:05] with everything they needed.
[00:01:05 --> 00:01:08] In fact, Patrick's father, Calpurnius,
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:11] was a powerful man in the Roman Empire,
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:14] so his family was able to live a comfortable life.
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:19] Patrick and his family lived near the ocean.
[00:01:19 --> 00:01:23] Patrick could smell the cool breeze of the water
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:26] and hear the gentle crashing of the waves.
[00:01:26 --> 00:01:30] People could catch fish, swim in the water,
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:32] and enjoy all the fun things
[00:01:32 --> 00:01:34] that come with living on the ocean.
[00:01:35 --> 00:01:37] Patrick and his family
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:40] would often see boats coming and going
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:42] since boats were used to deliver important items
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:44] from other places.
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:46] Boats coming to make deliveries
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:49] was a normal part of everyday life,
[00:01:49 --> 00:01:53] and Patrick always liked to see all the different boats.
[00:01:55 --> 00:01:57] Patrick lived his life with his family,
[00:01:57 --> 00:02:00] and as he started to become older,
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:03] he wondered what he might do with his life.
[00:02:04 --> 00:02:07] When Patrick was just 16 years old,
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:11] something happened that changed his life forever.
[00:02:12 --> 00:02:15] One day, a boat arrived that was different from the boats
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:18] that usually came for deliveries.
[00:02:18 --> 00:02:22] The boat came from a place called Ireland.
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:23] When this boat arrived,
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:27] the people of Britain were very afraid.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] The boat was filled with pirates.
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:31] (pirates screaming)
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:34] These pirates were especially mean
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:37] and were called the marauders.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:41] They wanted to take over Patrick's town.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:43] So when they got off the boat,
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:46] they attacked the village and tried to take over.
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:49] (swords clanging) (people clamoring)
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:50] The people of the village
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:54] were able to defend themselves from the pirates,
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:56] but the pirates didn't leave empty-handed.
[00:02:57 --> 00:03:00] They took Patrick away from his family.
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:05] So Patrick was taken onto the pirate's ship.
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:10] As the pirate sailed away, Patrick was very afraid.
[00:03:10 --> 00:03:12] He wondered what would happen to him
[00:03:12 --> 00:03:16] and if he would ever see his family again.
[00:03:16 --> 00:03:18] Things were looking very bad for Patrick.
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:24] The pirates took Patrick back to Ireland.
[00:03:24 --> 00:03:28] It was a very large island that was surrounded by the ocean
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:31] and had lots of green fields filled with sheep,
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:35] so they forced Patrick to be a shepherd.
[00:03:35 --> 00:03:37] (sheep bleats)
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:40] Being a shepherd was a very lonely job.
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:43] Patrick would often be out in the fields
[00:03:43 --> 00:03:48] with the sheep during the day and night all by himself.
[00:03:49 --> 00:03:51] Patrick was very upset
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:56] being so far away from his family and being all alone.
[00:03:56 --> 00:03:58] He had no way of getting home
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:00] or talking to his family at all.
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:05] Patrick spent many long days and nights
[00:04:05 --> 00:04:07] feeling very sad and scared,
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:12] but Patrick chose to be the best shepherd he could be.
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:17] Day by day, he did his work caring for the sheep.
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:21] The sheep were his only friends.
[00:04:21 --> 00:04:24] He often thought about escaping Ireland
[00:04:24 --> 00:04:27] to go home and be with his family.
[00:04:27 --> 00:04:30] But even if he tried, he had no way
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:34] of getting all the way across the ocean and back home.
[00:04:35 --> 00:04:39] The days went on and on.
[00:04:39 --> 00:04:42] As Patrick kept doing his work each day
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:46] with no friends to talk to, he began to talk to God.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:51] Each day, Patrick would talk to God constantly
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:54] and he began to know God as his friend.
[00:04:55 --> 00:04:58] Patrick could feel that he was changing inside,
[00:04:58 --> 00:05:02] though he wasn't sure if he would ever get out of Ireland.
[00:05:02 --> 00:05:06] He knew that he didn't want to live like he used to.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:10] He wanted to live his life for a greater purpose.
[00:05:12 --> 00:05:15] The days kept passing and passing
[00:05:15 --> 00:05:17] and nothing changed for Patrick.
[00:05:18 --> 00:05:21] Six years had gone by
[00:05:21 --> 00:05:25] and Patrick was still caring for the sheep every day.
[00:05:26 --> 00:05:30] One night after a long day of work,
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:32] Patrick was tired and he went to bed.
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:37] At first, there was nothing unusual about this night.
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:43] Patrick was lying down, getting more and more tired,
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] and he started to doze off.
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:50] Eventually, he fell into a deep sleep,
[00:05:50 --> 00:05:54] and then something unusual happened.
[00:05:54 --> 00:05:56] Patrick had a dream.
[00:05:56 --> 00:05:58] This was no ordinary dream.
[00:05:59 --> 00:06:02] This was a very special dream
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:04] that Patrick would never forget.
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:09] In the dream, an angel appeared to Patrick
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:12] and told him that he would soon be able to go home.
[00:06:13 --> 00:06:15] Patrick wondered how he would get
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:18] all the way across the ocean to go home,
[00:06:18 --> 00:06:21] but the angel told him there was a ship
[00:06:21 --> 00:06:24] going from Ireland to Britain,
[00:06:24 --> 00:06:26] and Patrick could ride home on it.
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:29] When Patrick woke up,
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:32] he knew that this was more than just a dream.
[00:06:32 --> 00:06:34] He knew that it was sign.
[00:06:34 --> 00:06:39] He had to find that ship and get home to his family.
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:41] So Patrick started walking.
[00:06:41 --> 00:06:43] (footsteps crunching) (gentle music)
[00:06:43 --> 00:06:47] He walked 200 miles,
[00:06:47 --> 00:06:50] which took him about 20 days.
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:55] Patrick walked through scary forests and sticky swamps.
[00:06:55 --> 00:06:59] He grew very tired from 20 days of walking,
[00:06:59 --> 00:07:00] but he never gave up
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:05] because he was determined to get home and see his family.
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:10] Finally, Patrick came near the ocean
[00:07:10 --> 00:07:12] and he found a large cargo ship
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:15] that was about to leave for Britain to make a delivery.
[00:07:16 --> 00:07:18] Patrick was amazed.
[00:07:18 --> 00:07:21] He couldn't believe that he had finally found the ship
[00:07:21 --> 00:07:24] the angel told him about.
[00:07:24 --> 00:07:28] Patrick asked the captain if he could ride onboard the ship,
[00:07:28 --> 00:07:31] but the captain was very mean
[00:07:31 --> 00:07:33] and said that Patrick was not allowed.
[00:07:33 --> 00:07:36] Patrick didn't know what to do.
[00:07:36 --> 00:07:38] He had come all this way
[00:07:38 --> 00:07:41] only to be told that he wasn't allowed on the boat
[00:07:41 --> 00:07:44] that was his one hope of getting home.
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:48] Patrick knew that the angel hadn't lied to him,
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:51] so he began to pray and talk to God.
[00:07:52 --> 00:07:56] Before he was done, a sailor from the ship shouted,
[00:07:56 --> 00:07:59] "Come quickly, those men are calling you."
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:03] The captain had changed his mind.
[00:08:03 --> 00:08:07] He decided that the right thing to do was to help Patrick,
[00:08:07 --> 00:08:10] who desperately wanted to get home to his family.
[00:08:11 --> 00:08:13] So Patrick climbed aboard the ship
[00:08:13 --> 00:08:17] and sailed away with the captain and the sailors.
[00:08:19 --> 00:08:24] As Patrick sailed home, his mind was filled with wonder.
[00:08:24 --> 00:08:27] He was amazed at the dream he had had.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:31] He couldn't believe that he was finally going home.
[00:08:31 --> 00:08:34] He wondered what his family would think when he arrived.
[00:08:34 --> 00:08:39] After six long years of being all by himself,
[00:08:39 --> 00:08:43] Patrick couldn't wait to hug his mom and dad.
[00:08:44 --> 00:08:46] It was a long journey home,
[00:08:46 --> 00:08:48] but as the ship got closer,
[00:08:48 --> 00:08:51] Patrick saw his home off in the distance.
[00:08:51 --> 00:08:55] It started off very small from far away,
[00:08:55 --> 00:08:58] but as they got closer and closer,
[00:08:58 --> 00:09:02] Patrick's hometown grew bigger and bigger.
[00:09:03 --> 00:09:06] Finally, the ship arrived. (bell rings)
[00:09:06 --> 00:09:09] Patrick thanked the captain and sailors
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:11] for letting him ride along.
[00:09:11 --> 00:09:15] He jumped off the ship and ran straight home.
[00:09:15 --> 00:09:17] (footsteps crunching) (gentle music)
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:22] When Patrick arrived at his home, he was filled with joy.
[00:09:22 --> 00:09:26] Patrick's family was so happy to have him home.
[00:09:26 --> 00:09:29] After six years of Patrick being gone,
[00:09:29 --> 00:09:31] they thought they would never see him again.
[00:09:32 --> 00:09:35] Finally, everything was back to the way it should be,
[00:09:37 --> 00:09:40] but Patrick knew that his time in Ireland
[00:09:40 --> 00:09:44] had helped him discover his life's mission.
[00:09:44 --> 00:09:47] In fact, Patrick would return to Ireland
[00:09:47 --> 00:09:51] because Ireland is where Patrick came to know God.
[00:09:51 --> 00:09:55] He wanted to teach the Irish people about God
[00:09:55 --> 00:09:58] and help them live better lives.
[00:09:58 --> 00:10:02] In the end, Patrick got to go home to his family
[00:10:02 --> 00:10:04] and he got to return to Ireland
[00:10:04 --> 00:10:07] and help make it a better place,
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:10] which gives our story a very happy ending.
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] (uplifting music)
[00:10:14 --> 00:10:17] (water bubbling)
[00:10:17 --> 00:10:19] Shiver me timbers.
[00:10:19 --> 00:10:23] I sure am glad Patrick made it home back to England.
[00:10:23 --> 00:10:26] St. Patrick teaches us that no matter what happens,
[00:10:26 --> 00:10:28] whether you stay comfy at your house
[00:10:28 --> 00:10:31] or find yourself captured by a group of buccaneers,
[00:10:31 --> 00:10:33] God is with you.
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:34] He was a hero of a saint,
[00:10:34 --> 00:10:37] and he's still praying for us today.
[00:10:37 --> 00:10:39] (adventure music)
[00:10:40 --> 00:10:43] If you're a yo ho for all things Juice Box,
[00:10:43 --> 00:10:45] have an adult subscribe
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:47] to make sure you're always on the poop deck
[00:10:47 --> 00:10:49] and not walk in the plank.
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:51] We'll see you next time, buccaneers.
[00:10:51 --> 00:10:53] Until then, fair winds
[00:10:53 --> 00:10:56] (adventure music) (birds chirping)
[00:10:56 --> 00:10:58] (playful music) - [Announcer] Juice Box.
[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] - [Pirate 1] Arrr!
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:02] - [Pirate 2] Yo ho ho.
[00:00:02 --> 00:00:03] - Ahoy, mateys.
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:07] Drop the anchor and join us as we sail the Seven Seas.
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] We'll need a trusty vessel,
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:11] so I've got here this LEGO pirate ship.
[00:00:12 --> 00:00:15] It makes me think of a story of a boy
[00:00:15 --> 00:00:18] who was abducted by pirates in search of booty.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:19] He was taken aboard a ship
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:22] and narrowly missed walking the plank.
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:24] But his pirate captivity helped him say,
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:27] "Aye, aye" to God's plan for his life.
[00:00:27 --> 00:00:30] It's the story of St. Patrick.
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:33] Avast, put on your eye patch and peg leg,
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:35] and let's set sail.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:39] (adventure music) (birds chirping)
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:42] - [Announcer] Juice Box. (laughs)
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:44] - "The Boy Who Escaped Pirates."
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:49] (waves crashing) (adventure music)
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:54] Once upon a time, there was a boy named Patrick.
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:57] He lived with his family in a place called Britain,
[00:00:57 --> 00:01:00] which was ruled by the Roman Empire.
[00:01:00 --> 00:01:03] Patrick's family lived a happy life
[00:01:03 --> 00:01:05] with everything they needed.
[00:01:05 --> 00:01:08] In fact, Patrick's father, Calpurnius,
[00:01:08 --> 00:01:11] was a powerful man in the Roman Empire,
[00:01:11 --> 00:01:14] so his family was able to live a comfortable life.
[00:01:15 --> 00:01:19] Patrick and his family lived near the ocean.
[00:01:19 --> 00:01:23] Patrick could smell the cool breeze of the water
[00:01:23 --> 00:01:26] and hear the gentle crashing of the waves.
[00:01:26 --> 00:01:30] People could catch fish, swim in the water,
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:32] and enjoy all the fun things
[00:01:32 --> 00:01:34] that come with living on the ocean.
[00:01:35 --> 00:01:37] Patrick and his family
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:40] would often see boats coming and going
[00:01:40 --> 00:01:42] since boats were used to deliver important items
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:44] from other places.
[00:01:45 --> 00:01:46] Boats coming to make deliveries
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:49] was a normal part of everyday life,
[00:01:49 --> 00:01:53] and Patrick always liked to see all the different boats.
[00:01:55 --> 00:01:57] Patrick lived his life with his family,
[00:01:57 --> 00:02:00] and as he started to become older,
[00:02:00 --> 00:02:03] he wondered what he might do with his life.
[00:02:04 --> 00:02:07] When Patrick was just 16 years old,
[00:02:07 --> 00:02:11] something happened that changed his life forever.
[00:02:12 --> 00:02:15] One day, a boat arrived that was different from the boats
[00:02:15 --> 00:02:18] that usually came for deliveries.
[00:02:18 --> 00:02:22] The boat came from a place called Ireland.
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:23] When this boat arrived,
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:27] the people of Britain were very afraid.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:30] The boat was filled with pirates.
[00:02:30 --> 00:02:31] (pirates screaming)
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:34] These pirates were especially mean
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:37] and were called the marauders.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:41] They wanted to take over Patrick's town.
[00:02:41 --> 00:02:43] So when they got off the boat,
[00:02:43 --> 00:02:46] they attacked the village and tried to take over.
[00:02:46 --> 00:02:49] (swords clanging) (people clamoring)
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:50] The people of the village
[00:02:50 --> 00:02:54] were able to defend themselves from the pirates,
[00:02:54 --> 00:02:56] but the pirates didn't leave empty-handed.
[00:02:57 --> 00:03:00] They took Patrick away from his family.
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:05] So Patrick was taken onto the pirate's ship.
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:10] As the pirate sailed away, Patrick was very afraid.
[00:03:10 --> 00:03:12] He wondered what would happen to him
[00:03:12 --> 00:03:16] and if he would ever see his family again.
[00:03:16 --> 00:03:18] Things were looking very bad for Patrick.
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:24] The pirates took Patrick back to Ireland.
[00:03:24 --> 00:03:28] It was a very large island that was surrounded by the ocean
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:31] and had lots of green fields filled with sheep,
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:35] so they forced Patrick to be a shepherd.
[00:03:35 --> 00:03:37] (sheep bleats)
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:40] Being a shepherd was a very lonely job.
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:43] Patrick would often be out in the fields
[00:03:43 --> 00:03:48] with the sheep during the day and night all by himself.
[00:03:49 --> 00:03:51] Patrick was very upset
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:56] being so far away from his family and being all alone.
[00:03:56 --> 00:03:58] He had no way of getting home
[00:03:58 --> 00:04:00] or talking to his family at all.
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:05] Patrick spent many long days and nights
[00:04:05 --> 00:04:07] feeling very sad and scared,
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:12] but Patrick chose to be the best shepherd he could be.
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:17] Day by day, he did his work caring for the sheep.
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:21] The sheep were his only friends.
[00:04:21 --> 00:04:24] He often thought about escaping Ireland
[00:04:24 --> 00:04:27] to go home and be with his family.
[00:04:27 --> 00:04:30] But even if he tried, he had no way
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:34] of getting all the way across the ocean and back home.
[00:04:35 --> 00:04:39] The days went on and on.
[00:04:39 --> 00:04:42] As Patrick kept doing his work each day
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:46] with no friends to talk to, he began to talk to God.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:51] Each day, Patrick would talk to God constantly
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:54] and he began to know God as his friend.
[00:04:55 --> 00:04:58] Patrick could feel that he was changing inside,
[00:04:58 --> 00:05:02] though he wasn't sure if he would ever get out of Ireland.
[00:05:02 --> 00:05:06] He knew that he didn't want to live like he used to.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:10] He wanted to live his life for a greater purpose.
[00:05:12 --> 00:05:15] The days kept passing and passing
[00:05:15 --> 00:05:17] and nothing changed for Patrick.
[00:05:18 --> 00:05:21] Six years had gone by
[00:05:21 --> 00:05:25] and Patrick was still caring for the sheep every day.
[00:05:26 --> 00:05:30] One night after a long day of work,
[00:05:30 --> 00:05:32] Patrick was tired and he went to bed.
[00:05:33 --> 00:05:37] At first, there was nothing unusual about this night.
[00:05:38 --> 00:05:43] Patrick was lying down, getting more and more tired,
[00:05:43 --> 00:05:45] and he started to doze off.
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:50] Eventually, he fell into a deep sleep,
[00:05:50 --> 00:05:54] and then something unusual happened.
[00:05:54 --> 00:05:56] Patrick had a dream.
[00:05:56 --> 00:05:58] This was no ordinary dream.
[00:05:59 --> 00:06:02] This was a very special dream
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:04] that Patrick would never forget.
[00:06:05 --> 00:06:09] In the dream, an angel appeared to Patrick
[00:06:09 --> 00:06:12] and told him that he would soon be able to go home.
[00:06:13 --> 00:06:15] Patrick wondered how he would get
[00:06:15 --> 00:06:18] all the way across the ocean to go home,
[00:06:18 --> 00:06:21] but the angel told him there was a ship
[00:06:21 --> 00:06:24] going from Ireland to Britain,
[00:06:24 --> 00:06:26] and Patrick could ride home on it.
[00:06:27 --> 00:06:29] When Patrick woke up,
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:32] he knew that this was more than just a dream.
[00:06:32 --> 00:06:34] He knew that it was sign.
[00:06:34 --> 00:06:39] He had to find that ship and get home to his family.
[00:06:39 --> 00:06:41] So Patrick started walking.
[00:06:41 --> 00:06:43] (footsteps crunching) (gentle music)
[00:06:43 --> 00:06:47] He walked 200 miles,
[00:06:47 --> 00:06:50] which took him about 20 days.
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:55] Patrick walked through scary forests and sticky swamps.
[00:06:55 --> 00:06:59] He grew very tired from 20 days of walking,
[00:06:59 --> 00:07:00] but he never gave up
[00:07:00 --> 00:07:05] because he was determined to get home and see his family.
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:10] Finally, Patrick came near the ocean
[00:07:10 --> 00:07:12] and he found a large cargo ship
[00:07:12 --> 00:07:15] that was about to leave for Britain to make a delivery.
[00:07:16 --> 00:07:18] Patrick was amazed.
[00:07:18 --> 00:07:21] He couldn't believe that he had finally found the ship
[00:07:21 --> 00:07:24] the angel told him about.
[00:07:24 --> 00:07:28] Patrick asked the captain if he could ride onboard the ship,
[00:07:28 --> 00:07:31] but the captain was very mean
[00:07:31 --> 00:07:33] and said that Patrick was not allowed.
[00:07:33 --> 00:07:36] Patrick didn't know what to do.
[00:07:36 --> 00:07:38] He had come all this way
[00:07:38 --> 00:07:41] only to be told that he wasn't allowed on the boat
[00:07:41 --> 00:07:44] that was his one hope of getting home.
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:48] Patrick knew that the angel hadn't lied to him,
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:51] so he began to pray and talk to God.
[00:07:52 --> 00:07:56] Before he was done, a sailor from the ship shouted,
[00:07:56 --> 00:07:59] "Come quickly, those men are calling you."
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:03] The captain had changed his mind.
[00:08:03 --> 00:08:07] He decided that the right thing to do was to help Patrick,
[00:08:07 --> 00:08:10] who desperately wanted to get home to his family.
[00:08:11 --> 00:08:13] So Patrick climbed aboard the ship
[00:08:13 --> 00:08:17] and sailed away with the captain and the sailors.
[00:08:19 --> 00:08:24] As Patrick sailed home, his mind was filled with wonder.
[00:08:24 --> 00:08:27] He was amazed at the dream he had had.
[00:08:27 --> 00:08:31] He couldn't believe that he was finally going home.
[00:08:31 --> 00:08:34] He wondered what his family would think when he arrived.
[00:08:34 --> 00:08:39] After six long years of being all by himself,
[00:08:39 --> 00:08:43] Patrick couldn't wait to hug his mom and dad.
[00:08:44 --> 00:08:46] It was a long journey home,
[00:08:46 --> 00:08:48] but as the ship got closer,
[00:08:48 --> 00:08:51] Patrick saw his home off in the distance.
[00:08:51 --> 00:08:55] It started off very small from far away,
[00:08:55 --> 00:08:58] but as they got closer and closer,
[00:08:58 --> 00:09:02] Patrick's hometown grew bigger and bigger.
[00:09:03 --> 00:09:06] Finally, the ship arrived. (bell rings)
[00:09:06 --> 00:09:09] Patrick thanked the captain and sailors
[00:09:09 --> 00:09:11] for letting him ride along.
[00:09:11 --> 00:09:15] He jumped off the ship and ran straight home.
[00:09:15 --> 00:09:17] (footsteps crunching) (gentle music)
[00:09:17 --> 00:09:22] When Patrick arrived at his home, he was filled with joy.
[00:09:22 --> 00:09:26] Patrick's family was so happy to have him home.
[00:09:26 --> 00:09:29] After six years of Patrick being gone,
[00:09:29 --> 00:09:31] they thought they would never see him again.
[00:09:32 --> 00:09:35] Finally, everything was back to the way it should be,
[00:09:37 --> 00:09:40] but Patrick knew that his time in Ireland
[00:09:40 --> 00:09:44] had helped him discover his life's mission.
[00:09:44 --> 00:09:47] In fact, Patrick would return to Ireland
[00:09:47 --> 00:09:51] because Ireland is where Patrick came to know God.
[00:09:51 --> 00:09:55] He wanted to teach the Irish people about God
[00:09:55 --> 00:09:58] and help them live better lives.
[00:09:58 --> 00:10:02] In the end, Patrick got to go home to his family
[00:10:02 --> 00:10:04] and he got to return to Ireland
[00:10:04 --> 00:10:07] and help make it a better place,
[00:10:07 --> 00:10:10] which gives our story a very happy ending.
[00:10:10 --> 00:10:13] (uplifting music)
[00:10:14 --> 00:10:17] (water bubbling)
[00:10:17 --> 00:10:19] Shiver me timbers.
[00:10:19 --> 00:10:23] I sure am glad Patrick made it home back to England.
[00:10:23 --> 00:10:26] St. Patrick teaches us that no matter what happens,
[00:10:26 --> 00:10:28] whether you stay comfy at your house
[00:10:28 --> 00:10:31] or find yourself captured by a group of buccaneers,
[00:10:31 --> 00:10:33] God is with you.
[00:10:33 --> 00:10:34] He was a hero of a saint,
[00:10:34 --> 00:10:37] and he's still praying for us today.
[00:10:37 --> 00:10:39] (adventure music)
[00:10:40 --> 00:10:43] If you're a yo ho for all things Juice Box,
[00:10:43 --> 00:10:45] have an adult subscribe
[00:10:45 --> 00:10:47] to make sure you're always on the poop deck
[00:10:47 --> 00:10:49] and not walk in the plank.
[00:10:49 --> 00:10:51] We'll see you next time, buccaneers.
[00:10:51 --> 00:10:53] Until then, fair winds
[00:10:53 --> 00:10:56] (adventure music) (birds chirping)
[00:10:56 --> 00:10:58] (playful music) - [Announcer] Juice Box.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is St. Patrick for kids?

St. Patrick was a real person who lived long ago. When he was young, pirates captured him and brought him to Ireland. Later, he became a saint because he chose faith, courage, and forgiveness, and he returned to help people instead of seeking revenge.

Why is St. Patrick important for kids?

St. Patrick’s story shows kids what to do when life feels scary or unfair. He encourages us to talk to God, keep taking the next right step, and keep our hearts true and good despite the hardships. St. Patrick’s story also teaches that forgiveness is powerful and that God can turn hard chapters into a mission.

What happened to St. Patrick when he was a boy?

He was taken from his home by pirates and brought to Ireland. He worked as a shepherd and spent years far from his family. During that time, prayer became a big part of his life and helped him grow strong inside.

How did St. Patrick escape?

After many years, Patrick had a dream that guided him to the coast. He walked a long distance, found a ship, and kept trusting God even when he was turned away at first. He eventually made it home safely.

What is the biggest lesson from St. Patrick’s story?

That God can bring light into dark moments, and we can choose love even after we’ve been hurt. Patrick’s life teaches kids that bravery, prayer, and forgiveness aren’t just “saint stuff.” They’re for ordinary kids, too.

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Coloring Activity: St. Patrick’s Journey

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Who Is St. Paul Miki? (A Saint Introduction for Kids)

In this Juice Box episode, families meet St. Paul Miki in a kid-friendly way and learn why his courage still matters today, plus you’ll get a fun, hands-on sushi moment to make the saint story stick.

Who Is St. Paul Miki? (A Kid-Friendly Explanation)

St. Paul Miki is a Catholic saint from Japan who loved Jesus very much and wanted other people to know Him too. He was a great speaker and preacher, and he spent his life sharing the Gospel, even when it became dangerous.

At the time, the government in Japan did not want Christians to talk about Jesus. Because Paul Miki would not stop preaching, he was arrested and eventually crucified. This was very sad, but Paul Miki did not give up or grow afraid. Instead, he stayed close to Jesus and even spoke about God’s love while he was on the cross.

For kids, St. Paul Miki’s story shows what real courage looks like. Courage does not mean never being scared. It means choosing to do what is right and loving Jesus, even when it is hard. Paul Miki trusted God with his whole heart, and his bravery helps us remember that following Jesus is worth it, no matter what.

Key Takeaways

  • St. Paul Miki is a Catholic saint from Japan who loved Jesus and shared the Gospel with others.

  • He showed great courage by continuing to follow and talk about Jesus, even when it became dangerous.

  • Paul Miki was crucified because the government did not want Christians preaching, but he stayed faithful to God until the end.

  • His story teaches kids that courage means choosing what is right, loving Jesus, and trusting God, even when something feels hard or scary.

Episode Summary

This Juice Box episode begins with a fun, silly moment “something smells fishy!” as Dilly jumps into making sushi. Along the way, we learn about the different layers of a sushi roll, from sticky rice and seaweed to fish and colorful vegetables, and follow simple, step-by-step instructions to prepare and roll it with adult help.

While the rice cooks and cools, families meet St. Paul Miki, the saint the recipe is named after. St. Paul Miki lived in Japan and loved to preach the Gospel and tell others about Jesus. When the government tried to stop Christians from sharing their faith, Paul Miki remained brave and faithful, even to the point of being crucified. He trusted God completely and continued to speak about Jesus until the very end.

The episode wraps up by cutting the sushi rolls, tasting the finished food, and connecting the activity back to the saint’s story. Just as making something yummy can be fun and easy, St. Paul Miki’s life reminds kids that loving Jesus sometimes takes courage; and that God helps us be brave in big moments and small ones.

Parents: If you’d like to make this sushi recipe at home, the step-by-step instructions come from the cookbook we’re using in this episode. You can find it here: Word on Fire Kids Cook Book (This is an affiliate link. Purchases help support Juice Box at no extra cost to you.)

 

Episode Highlights

  • 0:00 – Something Smells Fishy
  • 0:28 – Sushi? What’s that
  • 0:57 – Let’s Make Some Sushi
  • 2:04 – Who’s St. Paul Miki
  • 2:48 – How to Roll Your Sushi?

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:05] (sniffs) Do you smell that? Something smells fishy.
[00:00:05 --> 00:00:09] Oh, that's just the Miki Maki sushi roll that I made.
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:11] My friends at "Word on Fire"
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:14] named this recipe after St. Paul Miki,
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:17] who is from a super cool country, called Japan.
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:20] Have you ever had sushi before? It's so fun to make.
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:22] Put on your chef hat, boil some rice,
[00:00:22 --> 00:00:25] and let's roll into another yummy recipe.
[00:00:25 --> 00:00:28] [Child] JuiceBox. (chuckles)
[00:00:28 --> 00:00:31] Sushi is a really cool Japanese food.
[00:00:31 --> 00:00:33] Look at those yummy layers.
[00:00:33 --> 00:00:34] We've got fish,
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:35] rice,
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:36] vinegar,
[00:00:36 --> 00:00:39] sugar, nice and sweet,
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:42] salt, nice and salty,
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:44] soy sauce, of course,
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:46] and today, I'm adding avocado,
[00:00:46 --> 00:00:47] cucumbers,
[00:00:47 --> 00:00:48] carrots,
[00:00:48 --> 00:00:50] and what is that?
[00:00:50 --> 00:00:52] Seaweed.
[00:00:52 --> 00:00:53] It might look kind of gross
[00:00:53 --> 00:00:55] when you're swimming in the ocean,
[00:00:55 --> 00:00:58] but it tastes great on sushi.
[00:00:58 --> 00:01:00] First thing we need to do is prepare the rice.
[00:01:00 --> 00:01:03] It's best to wash it a few times to get rid of the starch.
[00:01:04 --> 00:01:07] While the rice cooks, let's make a special mixture
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:09] to make the rice nice and sticky.
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:12] Take a bowl and let's pour in our vinegar,
[00:01:14 --> 00:01:16] sugar,
[00:01:16 --> 00:01:18] and salt.
[00:01:18 --> 00:01:19] Stir it all together.
[00:01:20 --> 00:01:22] You want the rice to be sticky
[00:01:22 --> 00:01:24] so that it keeps everything together nice and tight.
[00:01:26 --> 00:01:29] Let's pour our mixture into the rice.
[00:01:29 --> 00:01:30] (gentle music)
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] Stir it up. (gentle music)
[00:01:34 --> 00:01:36] That rice is pretty hot.
[00:01:37 --> 00:01:40] Let's let that cool a bit so we don't burn ourselves.
[00:01:41 --> 00:01:43] (gentle music)
[00:01:43 --> 00:01:46] While the rice cools, let's cut up and prepare our filling.
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:50] (gentle music)
[00:01:54 --> 00:01:56] Have an adult help you cut these things up.
[00:01:56 --> 00:02:00] The knives can be sharp. (gentle music)
[00:02:04 --> 00:02:06] Saint Paul Miki was super brave.
[00:02:08 --> 00:02:10] He loved to preach the gospel
[00:02:10 --> 00:02:12] and tell other people about Jesus.
[00:02:14 --> 00:02:16] The government did not like this,
[00:02:16 --> 00:02:18] and guess what they did to St. Paul Miki.
[00:02:19 --> 00:02:22] (gentle music)
[00:02:22 --> 00:02:23] They killed him.
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:27] He was crucified, similar to how Jesus was crucified.
[00:02:27 --> 00:02:29] But that didn't stop him,
[00:02:29 --> 00:02:33] he even preached the gospel while being crucified.
[00:02:33 --> 00:02:36] (gentle music)
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:50] Let's set up our rolling mat.
[00:02:51 --> 00:02:55] This is a special surface we use to roll the sushi up
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:56] so it's in a nice little wheel.
[00:02:57 --> 00:03:00] Let's lay out our seaweed on the mat.
[00:03:00 --> 00:03:01] This is the base of our sushi.
[00:03:02 --> 00:03:06] Grab a small scoop and lay out the rice on the seaweed,
[00:03:06 --> 00:03:09] not too thick, but not too thin.
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:11] (gentle music)
[00:03:12 --> 00:03:15] Now let's lay our filling over the rice.
[00:03:16 --> 00:03:19] First, the fish. (gentle music)
[00:03:19 --> 00:03:21] Usually sushi has a raw fish,
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:23] but today, I'm using a smoked fish.
[00:03:23 --> 00:03:26] I have salmon and rainbow trout.
[00:03:26 --> 00:03:29] I wonder if rainbow trout is actually rainbow?
[00:03:31 --> 00:03:35] I also have carrots, cucumbers, and avocados.
[00:03:35 --> 00:03:38] (gentle music)
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:46] That looks so colorful. (gentle music)
[00:03:51 --> 00:03:53] You could also add some sauce.
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:59] I'm adding a spicy mayo. Yum. (gentle music)
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:01] Now it's for my favorite part.
[00:04:02 --> 00:04:06] Let's roll it up. (gentle music)
[00:04:08 --> 00:04:12] Nice and easy. (gentle music)
[00:04:12 --> 00:04:15] Now let's cut them up and eat them.
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:18] (bright music)
[00:04:18 --> 00:04:20] Have an adult help you very carefully cut the rolls
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:24] into small circles. (bright music)
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:29] Then grab your chopsticks and taste your great work.
[00:04:30 --> 00:04:33] I like mine dipped in soy sauce.
[00:04:33 --> 00:04:35] Hopefully this yummy food will be a reminder
[00:04:35 --> 00:04:37] of St. Paul Miki's bravery,
[00:04:37 --> 00:04:40] and inspire us to love Jesus like him.
[00:04:40 --> 00:04:44] If you want to make this fish-tastic sushi at home,
[00:04:44 --> 00:04:46] have an adult click the link in the description.
[00:04:46 --> 00:04:49] While they're at it, have them subscribe to JuiceBox
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:51] and make sure you don't miss any great recipes
[00:04:51 --> 00:04:53] or fun activities.
[00:04:53 --> 00:04:54] I'll see you next time at JuiceBox. Bye.
[00:04:57 --> 00:04:58] - [Child] JuiceBox.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is St. Paul Miki for kids?

St. Paul Miki is a Catholic saint from Japan who loved Jesus and shared the Gospel with others. He was very brave and stayed faithful to God, even when it became dangerous to be a Christian. His story helps kids understand what courage and trust in God look like.

Why is St. Paul Miki important?

St. Paul Miki is important because he did not give up on Jesus when things got hard. He kept sharing God’s love, even at the end of his life. He reminds us that following Jesus is not just something we do at church, but something we live every day.

How did St. Paul Miki die?

St. Paul Miki was crucified because the government did not want Christians preaching. It is a sad part of his story, but it also shows how strong his faith was. Even while suffering, he stayed close to Jesus and continued to speak about God’s love.

What can kids learn from St. Paul Miki?

Kids can learn to be brave in everyday ways, like telling the truth, being kind when it is not popular, praying, and choosing what is right. St. Paul Miki shows that loving Jesus can take courage, but God is always with us.

How do you explain St. Paul Miki to a child without scaring them?

Keep it simple and focus on the “why.” You can say, “St. Paul Miki loved Jesus very much and was very brave. Some people did not like Christians back then, and he was hurt because of it, but he stayed close to Jesus.” End with hope by reminding kids that saints show us how to love God and trust Him.

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Fill in the blanks: Who is St. Paul Miki?

St. Paul Miki Coloring Page

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Teaching Love on Valentine’s Day: Catholic Valentines for Kids

In this Juice Box Valentine special, families will learn easy ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with kids, through thoughtful words, simple crafts, and choosing love in real-life moments.

Catholic Valentine’s for Kids (Meaning + Easy Ways to Celebrate)

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be just about candy and cards.

For Catholic families, it’s a simple, meaningful chance to teach kids what love really is: not just something we feel, but something we choose.

Valentine’s Day is named after St. Valentine, a real saint who believed love was worth living , and even suffering for, because love comes from God. That’s why Catholics don’t just say “I love you” on Valentine’s Day. We do love.

This episode of Juice Box helps kids understand that kind of love in ways they can actually practice with crafts, stories, prayer, and a whole lot of joy.

Key Takeaways

  • Valentine’s Day is named after St. Valentine, a real saint who chose love even when it was difficult.
  • Love is something we do, not just something we say
  • Kids can practice love in small, everyday ways, not just on Valentine’s Day.
  • Prayer is like writing a Valentine to God sharing what’s on your heart.
  • The Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary show us what real love looks like: patient, merciful, and self-giving.

Episode Summary

This Valentine’s Day special starts with a moment kids instantly understand: Giving a gift made with love.

A simple LEGO bouquet opens the door to a bigger truth love isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being thoughtful.

From there, kids jump into a hands-on craft: a Valentine’s card that begins like a paper snowflake and opens into a heart. As they cut, fold, and decorate, they’re invited to think about who they want to love: a parent, a friend, or even God himself.

That leads to a beautiful connection: prayer is like writing a Valentine to God. It’s how we tell Him what’s on our hearts.

Next, kids hear the story of St. Valentine, who secretly helped couples get married because he believed God’s plan for love mattered more than fear or comfort. Through LEGO builds and storytelling, kids learn that love means choosing what’s right even when it’s hard.

The episode then explores what love really looks like, using St. Paul’s words: Love is patient. Love is kind. Love doesn’t keep score. In other words, love looks like Jesus.

Finally, the celebration continues with heart-shaped cookies and a powerful reflection on two very important hearts in our faith: the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. These hearts remind kids that love is merciful, faithful, and always given away.

The message lands simply and beautifully: Every time we love, God has already shown us how.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:19 – Valentine’s Day: Celebration of Love
  • 0:57 – Creating Our Own Valentine’s Day Card
  • 3:19 – Valentine’s Lego Builds
  • 12:02 – Heart Shaped Cookies
  • 13:02 – The Merciful Hearts Crafts

Transcript

[00:00:01 --> 00:00:03] These are beautiful, Dilly, did you get these for me?
[00:00:03 --> 00:00:08] I did, do you like them?
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:10] They're Lego.
[00:00:10 --> 00:00:11] I made them Lego because I see you don't water your plants.
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:17] That is painfully true, but very thoughtful.
[00:00:17 --> 00:00:19] You are welcome, friend.
[00:00:19 --> 00:00:20] Well friends, Happy Valentine's Day. I'm so excited that you're here. Today, we are celebrating love. Valentine's Day is named after a real life saint, Saint Valentine. Saint Valentine believed in choosing love, even when it was really hard because love comes from God. God is love. That's why on St. Valentine's Day, we do more than just say, I love you.
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:22] I love you.
[00:00:22 --> 00:02:51] We do things, we give each other gifts. We make each other cards, and we share what's on our hearts. So let's start off this beautiful holiday of love by making our own Valentine's Day card. Do you wanna help me? So this one starts off like a paper snowflake, but it ends up like a heart. Use whatever colors you want. I have purple and red, and then you wanna cut out a second heart that's a little bit smaller than that one. So you're gonna fold your paper again. And you're gonna take your heart, fold it back in half like it was. Fold it up once like this. Turn it over, take this edge and fold it up like this. And just like a snowflake, no two hearts are the same. Oh, that's beautiful. Okay, now we are going to glue or tape this smaller heart onto your bigger heart. I just love writing Valentine's for people. You can tell somebody you love them any day of the year, but there is something about Valentine's Day that just makes it a little bit more special. Okay, now that we have your beautiful heart snowflake taped to the outside, you can write a message on the inside. You can write it to somebody in your family. You could write it to a friend, or you can write one to God. There you go.
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:57] Where does one mail a Valentine's Day card to God? What's the address?
[00:02:57 --> 00:03:13] You know what, praying is kind of like writing a Valentine's to God. You're telling him what's on your heart. This reminds me of a great Juice Box episode that's all about love and what it means and where it comes from, and it even has the story of St. Valentine, there's even some really cute Lego builds. Let's go ahead and watch it.
[00:03:13 --> 00:03:35] Hi friends, today at Juice Box, we're talking all about love and we're building some really cute Valentine's Day Legos. God gave us many gifts, but love is the greatest gift of all. Let's get building and I'll tell you more about God's love for us.
[00:03:37 --> 00:03:38] Juice Box.
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:44] Did you know St. Valentine is the patron saint of marriage and also beekeepers? That's why I'm building this really cute little bee. You probably know Valentine's Day as a holiday where we give each other candy or flowers, but the day is also about a famous saint. Saint Valentine lived a really long time ago, and he would secretly help men and women get married, even though the Emperor, Claudius II, said it was illegal. The emperor thought that if young boys got married and had families, they would not want to go off to war. This made things really tricky for people trying to follow God. First, they knew that God wanted them to worship him, not the false gods of the emperor. Second, they knew that God wanted them to get married and to start families. St. Valentine had the special job of being God's helper. The emperor was very angry with St. Valentine. He even put him in jail. But St. Valentine knew that he was doing the right thing for God. One of Jesus's disciples, apostle Paul, also thought love was God's greatest gift. Without love, every other gift that God gives us is meaningless. Love lets you use other gifts. So what is love? Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous of what other people have. It does not brag or act proud. Love is not mean or selfish or quick to anger. Love doesn't keep a list of all the wrong or bad things other people have done. Love does not find happiness in evil things, but finds happiness in truth and goodness. Love is selfless and is supposed to be given to others. These descriptions of love describe Jesus. That means that Jesus is love. And because we want to be like Jesus, we should love like Jesus. What are some of the ways that we could love like Jesus loves? How do we know that God loves us? Well, God created the whole world and all people, not because he needs to, but because he loves the world and all people. He wants us to share this world with him and see how much he loves us. God also showed us how much he loves us by becoming a human, Jesus Christ. Jesus then died for us on the cross so that we can get to the greatest place ever, heaven. God does all of this 'cause he loves us. While it's really fun celebrating St. Valentine's with friends and chocolates, try to remember that this day of love is about giving out our love like St. Valentine did and how God does every day. Love is not as nice if you keep it all to yourself. Let's say a prayer for love. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, oh God, I love you more than anything else. I want to love my friends and family with all the love that I have. Just like you give us all the love that you have. Help me to be patient and kind and selfless, just like love is, amen.
[00:03:44 --> 00:03:46] I love that one, love is something we choose, not just something we feel. And every time we love, we get a little glimpse of God because God is love. Isn't that incredible? Okay, next up, cookies. Because every good Valentine's Day needs something sweet and I just love cookies. These are heart shaped, come look.
[00:03:46 --> 00:03:49] I brought the sprinkles.
[00:03:54 --> 00:03:56] As we decorate, these hearts make me think about something special. In our faith, we talk a lot about hearts. It's not just what we feel. It's at the center of who we are. And that brings us to two very important hearts. We have another video that'll help explain what those hearts are. It's a craft all about Jesus and Mary and what it means to love with mercy. It's incredible. Let's go watch it while I finish up these cookies.
[00:03:56 --> 00:03:59] Happy St. Valentine's Day, Juice Boxers. Love comes in all kinds of forms besides just for sweethearts. You can show love to your parents, siblings, friends, or anyone you care about. The greatest love of all is the love Jesus Christ has for us. Today, we get to celebrate that love we feel for the people in our lives. And what better way to celebrate than to give others a Valentine? Today I'll show you how to make Valentine's in the shapes of the most merciful hearts. The merciful heart of Jesus and Mary.
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:02] Juice Box.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:06] The merciful hearts became really important, a long time ago, during the Middle Ages. St. Margaret Mary had lots of visions about these hearts and how much Jesus and Mary Love us. She shared all her stories so that everyone could learn about God's love and mercy. The most famous of the hearts is a sacred heart of Jesus. It's a symbol of Jesus's amazing love and mercy for all of us. Mercy means that even when we mess up, Jesus forgives us and still loves us so much. The sacred heart of Jesus is shown with flames coming from it to show how his love burns for us. It also has thorns around it. Can you guess what that reminds us of? That's right, the crown of thorns that Jesus wore when he died for us, the thorns remind us of the pain he went through to take away our sins. This sacred heart reminds us of the never ending mercy and love Jesus has for us. Think about how much you love your mom and dad, it's a lot. That's how much Jesus loves you, even more. Next is the immaculate heart of Mary. This heart shows how much Mary loves Jesus and how much she loves all of us too. Mary's immaculate heart is also on fire with love. It's also depicted with roses or other flowers wrapped around it, representing the beauty God brings to our world. There's a sword piercing through the heart. That's because when she saw Jesus being tortured and hit and spit on and crucified, it felt like a sword going right into her heart, ow. So when we see Mary's heart, we think about how much she loves her family and how even though things can be hard sometimes, God's love will find a way to bring beauty and love to us. Those hearts look great. Wow, your Valentines are looking beautiful. Let's add some fun treats inside, maybe some chocolates or candy. And don't forget a sweet note. Who are you giving your Valentine to? I'm sure they'll love it. The most merciful hearts of Jesus and Mary help us to understand just how much God loves us and they inspire us to love and care for others just like they did.
[00:04:06 --> 00:04:09] Those are some really unique Valentines. I like the little candies that you could put inside and it really makes you think about the heart of Mary and Jesus, and a heart full of mercy. Those are some pretty perfect Valentines. So maybe today you could give somebody a Valentine. It could be something that you made, it can be a kind word. It can even be a special prayer for that person. However you celebrate, remember this, every time you love, God has already shown up. Thanks for being a part of this Valentine's Day Party with us. I had so much fun.
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:13] If you wanna keep celebrating with Juice Box, don't forget to subscribe.
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:16] And remember, friends, you are deeply loved.
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:20] Happy Valentine's Day, friends, bye.
[00:04:25 --> 00:04:27] Juice Box.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does Valentine’s mean for kids?

For kids, Valentine’s Day is a chance to learn that love is more than feelings. It’s about choosing kindness, sharing, forgiving, and caring for others just like Jesus teaches us.

Who was St. Valentine (and why is Valentine’s Day named after him)?

St. Valentine was a Catholic priest who lived long ago. He helped couples get married even when it was against the law, because he believed God’s plan for love and family mattered. He chose love, even when it was hard.

How can kids celebrate Valentine’s Day in a Catholic way?

Kids can celebrate by:

  • Making a Valentine for someone they love
  • Doing a kind act for a friend or family member
  • Praying for someone who needs love
  • Giving instead of expecting to receive

What’s a simple Valentine's prayer for kids?

“Dear God,

Thank you for loving me.

Help me love others the way You love me.

With kindness, patience, and joy.

Amen.”

What do the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary mean (for kids)?

The Sacred Heart of Jesus shows kids that Jesus loves us with mercy, even when we mess up.

The Immaculate Heart of Mary shows faithful, patient love, even when things are hard.

Together, they teach kids that love isn’t just cute, it’s merciful.

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A Puppet Parable for Kids: Who Is The Good Samaritan?

In this Juice Box episode, families will hear the Good Samaritan story in a kid-friendly way and learn what it looks like to help someone who’s hurt, left out, or having a hard day.

Why Is the Parable of the Good Samaritan Important for Kids?

The Good Samaritan is a story Jesus told about a man who gets hurt on the road. Two people pass by without helping, but a Samaritan stops, shows compassion, and takes care of him. Jesus uses this story to teach us what a good neighbor looks like: noticing someone in need and helping them even if they’re different from us.

Key Takeaways

  • The Good Samaritan story teaches: a neighbor is someone you choose to love and help.
  • Compassion isn’t just a feeling. Compassion is doing something to care for someone in need.
  • The “right choice” is often the kind choice, even when you’re busy.
  • You can be a Good Samaritan in small ways: helping, including, listening, and encouraging.
  • Jesus wants us to “go and do likewise”, to be God’s love in real-life moments

Episode Summary

This episode tells the parable of the Good Samaritan with a wild-west twist. Complete with a donkey, an inn, and some silly outlaw troublemakers. A traveler (Jebediah Jones) gets robbed and hurt on a lonely road, and he’s left there hoping someone will help.

First, a priest comes along and crosses to the other side. Then a Levite hurries by and does the same. It’s one of those moments that makes kids go, “Wait… why didn’t they help?” That is exactly the point Jesus wants us to notice.

Finally, a Samaritan rides in and does what a real neighbor does: he stops, cares for the man’s wounds, helps him get to safety, and even pays for him to recover at an inn. The episode wraps by asking kids to think: Who was the true neighbor? And then it brings it home, kids can be the Good Samaritan when they notice someone who’s hurting, lonely, sad, or left out. It comes with a fun activity for the kids too!

Episode Highlights

  • 0:53 – Jebidiah Meets Silver Jim and the Rat Pack
  • 1:46 – The Priest Passes
  • 2:08 – The Levite Came
  • 2:34 – The Good Samaritan Comes Along
  • 4:58 – The Samaritan Found the Inn Keeper

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:02] Hee-haw, hee-haw!
[00:00:08 --> 00:00:09] Howdy, y'all! Welcome to "Puppet Parables". Today, I want to make a puppet show of a story from the Bible that I just love. It's the story of the Good Samaritan. It's a story that Jesus told us, but we're going to add a little Western flare.
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:11] Hee-haw!
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:18] So grab your cowboy hat and your cowgirl boots. Grab a front row seat and let's get rootin'-tootin'.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:20] Juice Box.
[00:00:20 --> 00:00:24] There once was a man named Jebediah Jones.
[00:00:24 --> 00:00:29] Howdy, partner!
[00:00:29 --> 00:00:32] He was making a long journey from Jerusalem to Jericho.
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:34] Sounds like a journey I knew before time.
[00:00:35 --> 00:00:39] He had walked for a really long time.
[00:00:39 --> 00:00:44] My dogs are barking. Hold it right there. I smell evil.
[00:00:44 --> 00:01:01] On his way, he encountered the meanest men in the Wild West, Silver Jim and the Rat Pack. They robbed him!
[00:01:01 --> 00:01:05] Hands in the air, sucker!
[00:01:09 --> 00:01:10] And beat him.
[00:01:10 --> 00:01:27] Get 'em, boys. And left him all by himself.
[00:01:27 --> 00:01:30] If anyone asks you, tell 'em it was Silver Jim and the Rat Pack. Come on boys, let's get outta here.
[00:01:30 --> 00:01:45] Poor guy! Jebediah laid there in pain, hoping someone would come along and help him. Finally, he saw someone coming.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:48] Please, Mr. Priest. Remember me? We sang a song together at the Hootin' Annie last year!
[00:01:48 --> 00:01:49] I don't recall.
[00:01:49 --> 00:02:04] The priest went to the other side of the road and kept walking, staying far away from Jebediah. Jebediah kept lying there, dying!
[00:02:04 --> 00:02:08] Somebody, please help me!
[00:02:08 --> 00:02:11] He saw another person coming down the road, a Levite.
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:14] I'm late, I'm late, I'm late. I'm late. I'm late!
[00:02:14 --> 00:02:21] Hey there, buddy. I've seen you around. I think you live in my neighborhood. I could really use a helping hand.
[00:02:21 --> 00:02:24] I'm late!
[00:02:24 --> 00:02:30] He also went to the other side, staying far away from Jebediah.
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:33] I'm dead meat.
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:37] Finally, another man, a Samaritan, came down the road riding a donkey. This was bad news for Jebediah.
[00:02:37 --> 00:02:40] Stop right there, Donkey.
[00:02:40 --> 00:02:54] When the Samaritan saw the man, he stopped at once. He got off his donkey, he looked at Jebediah up and down.
[00:02:55 --> 00:03:00] I reckon, this is it for me. Goodbye, world.
[00:03:01 --> 00:03:05] The Samaritan looked at Jebediah intently. Then he ran to him and immediately had compassion on him.
[00:03:05 --> 00:03:09] What happened to you, pal?
[00:03:09 --> 00:03:21] Well, partner. It was all a blur. I was just moseying down this here road when some guys came up to me and well, next thing I knew, I was lying here on the ground, half fit for the grave.
[00:03:21 --> 00:03:30] If you tell me it was Silver Jim and the Rat Pack, I-
[00:03:30 --> 00:03:32] Yeah, yeah, that's, that's who it was. That's what he said his name was.
[00:03:32 --> 00:03:38] By golly, they won't get away with this! I'm going to the judge.
[00:03:38 --> 00:03:41] Before you see that judge, partner. I could sure use a hand here.
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:48] Oh yeah, that's right. That's right. Here. I've got just the thing for you, pal.
[00:03:50 --> 00:03:52] Oil and wine?
[00:03:52 --> 00:03:56] Yee-doggy, it's the best in town.
[00:03:56 --> 00:04:00] I say that sure is fancy treatment for a cowboy like me.
[00:04:00 --> 00:04:03] Nothing but the best for you, my friend.
[00:04:03 --> 00:04:05] The Samaritan poured oil and wine on Jebediah's wounds and bandaged him up.
[00:04:05 --> 00:04:13] Come with me, my friend. I'll get you some help. All aboard!
[00:04:13 --> 00:04:15] Well, I'll be rooting in tooting. A real life donkey just for me?
[00:04:15 --> 00:04:19] Enjoy the ride, partner.
[00:04:20 --> 00:04:23] The Samaritan walked Jebediah on his donkey all across town. They talked the whole way.
[00:04:23 --> 00:04:41] So I said to that guy, I says, that's no toaster. That's my horse. I done always thought that one was a knee slapper.
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] Late at night, they came to an inn.
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:47] Sure is late, partner. I'll catch a few winks with you here tonight and in the morning I'll settle up with the innkeeper.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:49] Morning came.
[00:04:49 --> 00:04:52] Well that was fast.
[00:04:52 --> 00:04:59] The Samaritan found the innkeeper.
[00:04:59 --> 00:05:01] Why Howdy do, Miss Innkeeper.
[00:05:02 --> 00:05:03] Howdy do.
[00:05:04 --> 00:05:06] You see that man over there?
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:09] That one that looks real sorrow-like?
[00:05:11 --> 00:05:12] The very same.
[00:05:12 --> 00:05:14] Yeah, I see him.
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:19] Well he had a brush up with Silver Jim and the Rat Pack.
[00:05:20 --> 00:05:24] Silver Jim and the rat pack?
[00:05:24 --> 00:05:25] Shh. You hush, now. Not so loud. Now listen here. That man's name is Jebediah. You take good care of him so he gets all better. I don't want him paying a darn cent.
[00:05:25 --> 00:05:26] Well, somebody's gotta pay for him.
[00:05:26 --> 00:06:00] Slow down. I'm getting there. There's two bags of coins for you. Pure silver, I declare. Absolute pure silver. That should cover it. But, you know, pamper him a little bit. Make sure he feels real comfy, that. If he spends more, I'll be heading back this way next Tuesday and I'll pay you back then. Alright now, you have a good day, Miss Innkeeper. Well, Jebediah, I best be on my way.
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:02] You mean you ain't staying?
[00:06:02 --> 00:06:03] No, Jeb. I never was made for these here parts. You see, I've got a mosey down my own way and see what the open road holds for me.
[00:06:03 --> 00:06:06] Now you hold on one lousy second here. How can I ever repay you?
[00:06:06 --> 00:06:08] You've already repaid me, Jeb, by being my friend. I'm glad to know you.
[00:06:08 --> 00:06:12] The Samaritan climbed on his donkey and rode off into the sunset.
[00:06:12 --> 00:06:14] Keep on keeping on, partner.
[00:06:14 --> 00:07:26] Well, partner. Which one of these three men do you think treated Jebediah as a neighbor? The priest, the Levite, or the Samaritan? Yes indeedy, that Samaritan sure was nice to Jebediah, wasn't he? I reckon that's why Jesus told us this parable. He tells us to go and do likewise. Y'all, when you see a friend in need of a helping hand, even if they're different from you, you can be God's love to them right then and there. Even if they didn't get busted up by Silver Jim and the Rat Pack, maybe they're feeling sad or need a friend to talk to. You can be the good Samaritan to that person. Well, we'll be back in a jiffy with more puppet parables and fun videos. But in the meantime, have an adult subscribe to Juice Box to make sure you don't miss a rootin'-tootin' beat. Till next time, partner!
[00:07:27 --> 00:07:29] JuiceBox.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is the Good Samaritan in the Bible story?

The Good Samaritan is the man in Jesus’ story who stops to help a traveler who’s hurt. He shows compassion by taking action like bandaging wounds, getting the man to safety, and making sure he’s cared for. In the story, he’s the one who acts like a true neighbor.

What does it mean to be a good Samaritan for kids?

Being a good Samaritan means helping someone who needs it, especially when it would be easier to ignore them. For kids, that can look like including someone at recess, helping a sibling, checking on a friend who seems sad, or being kind to someone who feels different. It’s choosing love with your actions.

Why did Jesus tell the story of the Good Samaritan?

Jesus told this story to teach what real neighbor-love looks like. The point isn’t “Who counts as my neighbor?” It’s “Will I be a neighbor?” The Good Samaritan shows that kindness isn’t just for people who are exactly like us.

Why didn’t the priest and the Levite help?

In the story, they both choose to pass by on the other side of the road. Jesus doesn’t give a long explanation. He wants us to notice the contrast. Sometimes people are busy, distracted, or afraid, but the story teaches that love shows up when we stop and help anyway.

What’s a simple lesson from the Good Samaritan story?

A simple lesson is: When you see someone who needs help, don’t walk past, do something kind. It can be big (helping someone who’s hurt) or small (a friendly word, sharing, including). Either way, you’re learning to love as Jesus does.

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A Saint Bedtime Story for Kids: St. Padre Pio in the Sky

In this Juice Box episode, families will learn who St. Padre Pio was through an incredible World War II story, and why his life still matters for kids who need courage, mercy, and hope.

Who Is St. Padre Pio? (The Man in the Sky Story for Kids)

St. Padre Pio was a Catholic priest and saint known for deep prayer, compassion, and helping people turn back to God. In this story, he’s in his small town of San Giovanni Rotondo during World War II, promising the people that God will protect them.

At the same time, an American pilot named Jack is sent on a bombing mission toward that very town. As the plane drops through the clouds, Jack and his co-pilot suddenly see a stern-looking monk “in the sky”, and when Jack tries to release the bombs, nothing works, even after trying again and again.

The next day, Jack goes to the monastery and recognizes Padre Pio as the exact “man in the sky.” A brother monk explains that Padre Pio is known for being very close to God, and sometimes being seen in more than one place.

For kids, this story shows that God is stronger than fear, and holiness is real. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is choose mercy, prayer, and peace instead of destruction.

Key Takeaways

  • St. Padre Pio was a real priest and saint who loved people, prayed constantly, and helped many through confession and compassion.
  • During World War II, he told his town not to be afraid and promised that God would protect them.
  • An American pilot on a mission saw a monk-like figure in the sky, and the bombs would not release, no matter how many times he tried.
  • The pilot later visited the monastery and recognized Padre Pio as the same man he saw in the clouds.
  • The story points to a famous saint “gift” that people talk about with Padre Pio: God sometimes allowed him to be seen in more than one place to help others.
  • The moral is strong and simple: God can stop what’s harmful, protect the innocent, and invite our hearts back to mercy even in the middle of scary, confusing moments.

Episode Summary

This episode tells a powerful St. Padre Pio story set during World War II, while we build a LEGO airplane brick-by-brick, like a fun “hands busy, hearts listening” kind of moment. It begins in San Giovanni Rotondo, where Padre Pio celebrates Mass and then heads back to the confessional. Even though he’s in pain, he keeps serving, and he encourages his worried town with a promise: God will protect them.

At the very same time, an American pilot named Jack is flying a military mission toward that town. As the plane drops through the clouds, Jack and his co-pilot see something shocking: a monk-like figure, floating in the sky, staring them down. The radio orders Jack to drop the bombs, but when he pulls the lever, nothing happens. He tries again and again. Still nothing. And then the mysterious figure disappears.

The next day, Jack can’t shake what happened, so he goes to the monastery. Inside the quiet church, he sees Padre Pio and instantly recognizes him as “the man in the sky.” A brother monk explains that Padre Pio is known for extraordinary signs of God’s closeness, including being seen in more than one place. Jack doesn’t leave with a scientific explanation. He leaves with something better: awe, peace, and a heart that finally becomes quiet in prayer.

Listen to the Story

Transcript

[00:00:00 --> 00:00:01] Hello, ladies and gentlemen,
[00:00:01 --> 00:00:04] boys and girls tuning in from near and far.
[00:00:04 --> 00:00:07] This is "Juice Box Radio" broadcasting across the skies
[00:00:07 --> 00:00:09] and into your homes.
[00:00:09 --> 00:00:11] Tonight, we invite you to gather around
[00:00:11 --> 00:00:14] as we build a sturdy airplane brick-by-brick,
[00:00:14 --> 00:00:16] and hear a true and incredible story
[00:00:16 --> 00:00:18] from the days of World War II.
[00:00:18 --> 00:00:21] It's a story about a pilot, a mission in the sky,
[00:00:21 --> 00:00:23] and a holy saint named Padre Pio
[00:00:23 --> 00:00:26] who appeared when hope was needed most.
[00:00:26 --> 00:00:30] So settle in, grab your Lego pieces, and listen closely;
[00:00:30 --> 00:00:32] this is a tale of courage, mercy,
[00:00:32 --> 00:00:34] and God's powerful protection
[00:00:34 --> 00:00:37] coming to you live now from high in the clouds.
[00:00:37 --> 00:00:39] And now, without further delay, let's begin.
[00:00:41 --> 00:00:42] "Juice Box!"
[00:00:42 --> 00:00:43] (bubble popping)
[00:00:43 --> 00:00:44] (straw squeaking) (child giggling)
[00:00:44 --> 00:00:48] (grandiose congregational music)
[00:00:51 --> 00:00:54] The man in the sky.
[00:00:54 --> 00:00:59] (grandiose congregational music continues)
[00:01:02 --> 00:01:04] Padre Pio bowed before the altar
[00:01:04 --> 00:01:07] as the server closed the missal.
[00:01:07 --> 00:01:09] He turned toward the congregation
[00:01:09 --> 00:01:11] and made his way to the ambo.
[00:01:12 --> 00:01:14] While he ascended to the pulpit,
[00:01:14 --> 00:01:16] he winced in pain, (Padre Pio groaning)
[00:01:16 --> 00:01:21] as he felt a rush of pain in the wound on his right side.
[00:01:21 --> 00:01:24] He stopped walking for a moment, closed his eyes,
[00:01:24 --> 00:01:26] (Padre Pio inhales deeply) took a deep breath,
[00:01:26 --> 00:01:28] and silently prayed;
[00:01:28 --> 00:01:32] "Lord, thank you for uniting me to your passion."
[00:01:33 --> 00:01:35] He continued ascending to the pulpit,
[00:01:35 --> 00:01:36] he positioned himself,
[00:01:36 --> 00:01:39] and then looked out at the congregation
[00:01:39 --> 00:01:42] full of people from their little town
[00:01:42 --> 00:01:46] of San Giovanni Rotondo with a beaming smile.
[00:01:46 --> 00:01:50] (grandiose congregational music continues)
[00:01:50 --> 00:01:52] "Dear friends," he said,
[00:01:52 --> 00:01:56] "How good it is to pray with you all today."
[00:01:56 --> 00:01:58] As he looked out at the congregation,
[00:01:58 --> 00:02:01] he could sense the distress of their hearts.
[00:02:01 --> 00:02:04] He ached for their wellness.
[00:02:04 --> 00:02:08] "Do not fear my friends," he said, with kindness,
[00:02:08 --> 00:02:11] "Though the war rages on,
[00:02:11 --> 00:02:14] God will spare our little town;
[00:02:14 --> 00:02:15] this, I promise you."
[00:02:16 --> 00:02:20] Padre Pio watched as some of the people in the congregation
[00:02:20 --> 00:02:23] looked at one another in confusion,
[00:02:23 --> 00:02:26] wondering how he could know such a thing.
[00:02:26 --> 00:02:31] Padre Pio smiled before breathing in to continue preaching.
[00:02:31 --> 00:02:34] As he inhaled, he felt another rush of pain
[00:02:34 --> 00:02:36] from his wounded side;
[00:02:36 --> 00:02:39] he closed his eyes to collect himself.
[00:02:39 --> 00:02:44] (intriguing grandiose congregational music)
[00:02:44 --> 00:02:47] When Padre Pio had completed Mass,
[00:02:47 --> 00:02:49] he retired to the sacristy,
[00:02:49 --> 00:02:53] offered a prayer of Thanksgiving, and removed his vestments.
[00:02:53 --> 00:02:55] As he removed the vestment,
[00:02:55 --> 00:02:59] he felt static electricity on his head,
[00:02:59 --> 00:03:00] so he hung up the vestment
[00:03:00 --> 00:03:04] and used his hand to straighten his white hair.
[00:03:04 --> 00:03:08] He straightened his brown habit before exiting the sacristy
[00:03:08 --> 00:03:10] and making his way towards the back of the church
[00:03:10 --> 00:03:13] in order to return to the confessional.
[00:03:14 --> 00:03:18] He opened the confessional door and turned on the light,
[00:03:18 --> 00:03:20] he grabbed the purple stole,
[00:03:20 --> 00:03:22] which had been left on the chair,
[00:03:22 --> 00:03:24] put it around his shoulders,
[00:03:24 --> 00:03:26] and sat down in the rickety wooden chair.
[00:03:28 --> 00:03:31] As he waited for a penitent to enter,
[00:03:31 --> 00:03:34] he scratched his white beard and noticed a glimpse of red
[00:03:34 --> 00:03:35] on his hand.
[00:03:35 --> 00:03:39] He looked down at the bandages on both of his hands,
[00:03:39 --> 00:03:41] which had begun to stain through with blood.
[00:03:41 --> 00:03:42] (Padre Pio sighs)
[00:03:42 --> 00:03:46] He turned to the small side table next to the chair,
[00:03:46 --> 00:03:50] which held a few books, a rosary, a box of tissues,
[00:03:50 --> 00:03:52] and extra bandages.
[00:03:53 --> 00:03:56] He slowly began to unravel the stained bandages,
[00:03:56 --> 00:03:59] wincing with pain as he felt the wounds exposed
[00:03:59 --> 00:04:00] to the open air.
[00:04:01 --> 00:04:05] As he gently replaced the bandages with fresh white cloth,
[00:04:05 --> 00:04:09] he heard the confessional door open on the opposite side,
[00:04:09 --> 00:04:11] as a penitent entered. (door clacking)
[00:04:11 --> 00:04:12] (air whooshing)
[00:04:12 --> 00:04:16] Meanwhile, an American soldier named Jack
[00:04:16 --> 00:04:19] was flying a large military plane over Italy.
[00:04:19 --> 00:04:22] He felt beads of sweat on his forehead,
[00:04:22 --> 00:04:26] as he considered what he was about to do.
[00:04:26 --> 00:04:28] He looked at his co-pilot, Dan,
[00:04:28 --> 00:04:31] who did not appear to be troubled at all.
[00:04:31 --> 00:04:32] (button clicking) (radio static whirring)
[00:04:32 --> 00:04:35] A voice on the other end of the radio said,
[00:04:35 --> 00:04:38] "Lieutenant Jack, do you copy?"
[00:04:38 --> 00:04:41] Jack radioed back and said, "Copy, commander.
[00:04:41 --> 00:04:42] Over."
[00:04:42 --> 00:04:45] The sergeant responded and said,
[00:04:45 --> 00:04:47] "Operation Thunderstorm, go.
[00:04:47 --> 00:04:48] Over."
[00:04:48 --> 00:04:50] Jack felt a lump in his throat
[00:04:50 --> 00:04:54] as he steered the plane towards the small town
[00:04:54 --> 00:04:55] of San Giovanni Rotondo.
[00:04:56 --> 00:04:58] Dan turned to him and asked,
[00:04:58 --> 00:05:01] "So the bombs will just fall
[00:05:01 --> 00:05:03] out of the bottom of the plane?"
[00:05:03 --> 00:05:06] Jack reluctantly nodded his head.
[00:05:06 --> 00:05:09] He can now see the small town from the cockpit.
[00:05:09 --> 00:05:14] Jack tilted the yoke and began descending towards the town.
[00:05:14 --> 00:05:18] As they descended, they flew into a patch of clouds,
[00:05:18 --> 00:05:22] surrounding Jack and Dan in an ocean of whiteness.
[00:05:22 --> 00:05:24] As they came out of the clouds,
[00:05:24 --> 00:05:28] Jack screamed and threw his hands off the yoke.
[00:05:28 --> 00:05:31] He began panting in fear and confusion.
[00:05:31 --> 00:05:34] He slapped himself to try to wake himself up,
[00:05:34 --> 00:05:36] thinking he might be dreaming.
[00:05:37 --> 00:05:41] Jack turned to Dan who was entranced by what he was seeing.
[00:05:41 --> 00:05:45] Jack asked, "You see it too?"
[00:05:45 --> 00:05:46] Dan nodded his head.
[00:05:46 --> 00:05:49] "What is it," he asked Jack
[00:05:49 --> 00:05:52] looking back at the cockpit window and said,
[00:05:52 --> 00:05:55] "It looks like, like a monk."
[00:05:57 --> 00:06:00] Jack trailed off without completing his sentence,
[00:06:00 --> 00:06:04] trying to make sense of what he was seeing in the sky.
[00:06:04 --> 00:06:08] There was a man with white hair and a white beard
[00:06:08 --> 00:06:10] dressed in a brown robe,
[00:06:10 --> 00:06:13] like what you would see in a monastery.
[00:06:13 --> 00:06:16] He appeared to be floating in the sky,
[00:06:16 --> 00:06:19] he did not do or say anything,
[00:06:19 --> 00:06:23] he simply looked at them with stern eyes.
[00:06:23 --> 00:06:26] The commander began to speak to Jack over the radio.
[00:06:26 --> 00:06:29] "Lieutenant," he said, "Now!
[00:06:29 --> 00:06:30] Drop the bombs now!"
[00:06:32 --> 00:06:34] Jack pulled a lever next to the yoke,
[00:06:34 --> 00:06:37] and closed his eyes as he prepared for the impact,
[00:06:37 --> 00:06:39] but he felt nothing.
[00:06:41 --> 00:06:44] He waited a few more seconds thinking it would come,
[00:06:44 --> 00:06:46] but nothing happened.
[00:06:46 --> 00:06:48] He slowly opened his left eye,
[00:06:49 --> 00:06:50] he looked out the window,
[00:06:50 --> 00:06:53] and there did not appear to be any damage.
[00:06:53 --> 00:06:55] He opened both of his eyes,
[00:06:55 --> 00:06:58] turned to Dan and asked, "Did they drop?"
[00:06:59 --> 00:07:03] Dan shook his head and said, "No, nothing came out."
[00:07:03 --> 00:07:06] Jack said, "That's impossible.
[00:07:06 --> 00:07:09] The lever pulled back all the way."
[00:07:09 --> 00:07:11] The commander came back over the radio;
[00:07:11 --> 00:07:13] "Lieutenant," he screamed,
[00:07:13 --> 00:07:15] "Right now!
[00:07:16 --> 00:07:18] Drop the bombs right now, or you're done!"
[00:07:20 --> 00:07:23] Jack looked out at this mysterious monk in the sky
[00:07:23 --> 00:07:26] and then back down at the lever.
[00:07:26 --> 00:07:29] He pulled it again and looked out the window,
[00:07:29 --> 00:07:30] but nothing came out.
[00:07:31 --> 00:07:32] "It's not working!
[00:07:32 --> 00:07:33] Over!" (radio static whirring)
[00:07:33 --> 00:07:35] The commander responded,
[00:07:35 --> 00:07:38] "What do you mean it's not working?"
[00:07:38 --> 00:07:41] Jack did not respond to the commander right away
[00:07:41 --> 00:07:44] as he got lost in the floating monk's eyes.
[00:07:45 --> 00:07:48] He snapped back into it when he heard the commander yell;
[00:07:48 --> 00:07:49] "Lieutenant!"
[00:07:50 --> 00:07:53] Jack pulled the lever again and again,
[00:07:53 --> 00:07:55] but nothing happened.
[00:07:55 --> 00:07:57] He responded to the commander and said,
[00:07:57 --> 00:08:00] "I've pulled the lever six times now,
[00:08:00 --> 00:08:02] and the bombs aren't dropping.
[00:08:02 --> 00:08:03] Over."
[00:08:03 --> 00:08:06] Jack looked back out the cockpit window,
[00:08:06 --> 00:08:08] and the monk was gone.
[00:08:08 --> 00:08:12] He looked all around to see if he had simply moved,
[00:08:12 --> 00:08:14] or if it was actually gone.
[00:08:14 --> 00:08:18] He turned to Dan and asked, "What happened to him?"
[00:08:18 --> 00:08:21] "He's gone," Dan responded.
[00:08:22 --> 00:08:24] The commander radioed again and said,
[00:08:24 --> 00:08:27] "Lieutenant, land the plane right now."
[00:08:28 --> 00:08:30] Jack responded, "Happy.
[00:08:30 --> 00:08:32] Over and out."
[00:08:32 --> 00:08:37] (ethereal somber music) (plane whirring)
[00:08:39 --> 00:08:40] (air whooshing)
[00:08:40 --> 00:08:43] Padre Pio made the sign of the cross and he said,
[00:08:43 --> 00:08:45] "I absolve you from your sins
[00:08:45 --> 00:08:48] in the name of the Father and of the Son
[00:08:48 --> 00:08:50] and of the Holy Spirit."
[00:08:50 --> 00:08:53] The penitent responded, "Amen,"
[00:08:53 --> 00:08:57] before he heard him stand up and exit the confessional.
[00:08:57 --> 00:08:59] Padre Pio remained in his seat
[00:08:59 --> 00:09:02] waiting to see if another penitent would enter,
[00:09:02 --> 00:09:04] but nobody did.
[00:09:04 --> 00:09:06] Padre Pio did not move,
[00:09:06 --> 00:09:10] instead, he picked up the rosary from the side table
[00:09:10 --> 00:09:12] and began to pray.
[00:09:12 --> 00:09:15] As he picked up the rosary with his right-hand,
[00:09:15 --> 00:09:18] he could see that the blood had begun to stain
[00:09:18 --> 00:09:20] through the bandages once again.
[00:09:20 --> 00:09:22] He took a deep breath in
[00:09:22 --> 00:09:23] (Padre Pio inhales deeply) and out,
[00:09:23 --> 00:09:24] (Padre Pio exhales deeply)
[00:09:24 --> 00:09:26] and then made the sign of the cross with the rosary,
[00:09:26 --> 00:09:27] and began to pray.
[00:09:28 --> 00:09:33] As he prayed the Creed, he heard the evening bell ring.
[00:09:33 --> 00:09:35] He made a funny face to himself,
[00:09:35 --> 00:09:40] shocked that 10 hours had passed since he completed Mass.
[00:09:40 --> 00:09:42] He removed the stole, kissed it,
[00:09:42 --> 00:09:45] and set it down on the chair.
[00:09:45 --> 00:09:47] He then opened the confessional door,
[00:09:47 --> 00:09:50] revealing his brother monks entering the church
[00:09:50 --> 00:09:52] for evening prayer.
[00:09:52 --> 00:09:54] He genuflected towards the tabernacle
[00:09:54 --> 00:09:58] and joined them in the pews as they began to pray.
[00:09:58 --> 00:10:00] (air whooshing) (intriguing orchestral music)
[00:10:00 --> 00:10:03] Jack woke up to the sound of rain.
[00:10:03 --> 00:10:05] As his dreary eyes opened,
[00:10:05 --> 00:10:08] he realized that he was covered in mud.
[00:10:08 --> 00:10:11] He had been sleeping under a tree,
[00:10:11 --> 00:10:14] since that was the only place for Air Force soldiers
[00:10:14 --> 00:10:15] to sleep.
[00:10:15 --> 00:10:18] As he sat up, he was still thinking
[00:10:18 --> 00:10:20] about what he saw in the sky.
[00:10:20 --> 00:10:23] It had been almost 24 hours,
[00:10:23 --> 00:10:27] but he still felt just as amazed as the moment it happened.
[00:10:27 --> 00:10:30] The mechanic had found no issue with the plane,
[00:10:30 --> 00:10:35] and nobody could understand why the bombs did not drop,
[00:10:35 --> 00:10:38] but he was unable to fly because there was a thunderstorm.
[00:10:38 --> 00:10:40] (thunder rumbling)
[00:10:40 --> 00:10:42] Jack had heard that there was a monastery
[00:10:42 --> 00:10:44] in San Giovanni Rotondo,
[00:10:44 --> 00:10:46] and he wanted to go there and ask
[00:10:46 --> 00:10:50] if they could help explain what he saw in the sky.
[00:10:50 --> 00:10:52] He thought about going,
[00:10:52 --> 00:10:55] but he said to himself, "That's absurd.
[00:10:55 --> 00:10:58] They'll think I'm crazy if I ask them about a monk
[00:10:58 --> 00:10:59] in the sky."
[00:11:01 --> 00:11:03] But Jack could not rest,
[00:11:03 --> 00:11:05] he felt that he needed to go.
[00:11:06 --> 00:11:09] He dug up the one outfit he had access to
[00:11:09 --> 00:11:11] other than his uniform,
[00:11:11 --> 00:11:14] so that he could make his journey in disguise.
[00:11:14 --> 00:11:16] He took a deep breath in (Jack inhales deeply)
[00:11:16 --> 00:11:19] feeling very unsure of himself.
[00:11:19 --> 00:11:20] He wandered from the tree
[00:11:20 --> 00:11:24] and walked a long way into the nearest town.
[00:11:24 --> 00:11:27] He could tell it had once been filled with life,
[00:11:27 --> 00:11:31] but now was a hollow shell of itself because of the war.
[00:11:33 --> 00:11:36] Jack watched cars drive by on the street.
[00:11:36 --> 00:11:40] Finally, he saw a taxi and raised his hand.
[00:11:40 --> 00:11:42] The taxi stopped.
[00:11:42 --> 00:11:43] Jack opened the door,
[00:11:43 --> 00:11:46] and the driver said something in Italian
[00:11:46 --> 00:11:47] that he could not understand.
[00:11:48 --> 00:11:52] Jack did his best to speak in an Italian accent
[00:11:52 --> 00:11:56] to keep his disguise, though he knew it wasn't very good.
[00:11:56 --> 00:12:00] And he said, "San Giovanni Rotondo monastery."
[00:12:00 --> 00:12:03] The driver motioned for him to get in the car,
[00:12:03 --> 00:12:06] so Jack sat down and closed the door.
[00:12:06 --> 00:12:08] (car door thudding) (rain pattering)
[00:12:08 --> 00:12:12] As Jack rode in the passenger seat of the taxi,
[00:12:12 --> 00:12:15] he looked out at the window at the rainy sky.
[00:12:15 --> 00:12:17] He wondered if he was really crazy,
[00:12:17 --> 00:12:20] and if there had been a man in the sky at all.
[00:12:20 --> 00:12:22] He felt his stomach turn
[00:12:22 --> 00:12:25] as he wondered if someone or something
[00:12:25 --> 00:12:27] had tried to stop him from dropping the bomb
[00:12:27 --> 00:12:28] on a small town.
[00:12:30 --> 00:12:35] After a long ride, the taxi arrived at the monastery.
[00:12:35 --> 00:12:37] As Jack looked out the window,
[00:12:37 --> 00:12:40] he was surprised at how simple it was.
[00:12:40 --> 00:12:42] He had seen other churches and buildings
[00:12:42 --> 00:12:45] that were grand and ornate,
[00:12:45 --> 00:12:47] but there was nothing terribly remarkable
[00:12:47 --> 00:12:49] about this monastery.
[00:12:49 --> 00:12:52] Jack paid the driver and exited the taxi.
[00:12:52 --> 00:12:53] (door thudding)
[00:12:53 --> 00:12:54] He tilted his head up
[00:12:54 --> 00:12:58] and looked all the way to the top of the monastery spire.
[00:12:58 --> 00:13:00] He closed his eyes
[00:13:00 --> 00:13:03] as he felt the cool rain refresh his face.
[00:13:03 --> 00:13:05] He took a deep breath in
[00:13:05 --> 00:13:06] and ascended the steps (Jack breathes deeply)
[00:13:06 --> 00:13:09] to the large monastery church doors.
[00:13:09 --> 00:13:12] He tugged one of the doors open.
[00:13:12 --> 00:13:16] As he entered, he felt enveloped in silence.
[00:13:16 --> 00:13:18] He could hear the faint sound of monks
[00:13:18 --> 00:13:21] practicing chant in the distance.
[00:13:21 --> 00:13:25] He stayed in the back of the church, called a narthex,
[00:13:25 --> 00:13:27] and looked around.
[00:13:27 --> 00:13:30] He saw a font with Holy Water in it.
[00:13:30 --> 00:13:33] He had not been inside a church in years,
[00:13:33 --> 00:13:35] but he remembered his grandma
[00:13:35 --> 00:13:38] always made the sign of the cross with Holy Water
[00:13:38 --> 00:13:40] when she entered a church,
[00:13:40 --> 00:13:42] so he did the same.
[00:13:42 --> 00:13:44] He looked through the archway into the church,
[00:13:44 --> 00:13:48] and he was captured by the silence of its beauty.
[00:13:48 --> 00:13:51] He noticed the figure of a monk with white hair,
[00:13:51 --> 00:13:55] wearing a brown habit, sitting in one of the pews.
[00:13:55 --> 00:13:58] Just as he was about to walk into the church,
[00:13:58 --> 00:14:01] he heard footsteps from around the corner.
[00:14:01 --> 00:14:05] His instinct was to hide, but he did not know why.
[00:14:05 --> 00:14:07] A young monk with short brown hair
[00:14:07 --> 00:14:09] appeared from around the corner,
[00:14:09 --> 00:14:13] smiled at him and said, "Ciao."
[00:14:13 --> 00:14:16] Jack looked at him with wide, embarrassed eyes.
[00:14:16 --> 00:14:18] He did not know how to respond,
[00:14:18 --> 00:14:22] but he did not feel the need to continue his disguise.
[00:14:22 --> 00:14:25] He looked at the monk and asked "English?"
[00:14:25 --> 00:14:28] The monk nodded his head and said,
[00:14:28 --> 00:14:30] "Ah, yes, yes, a little bit."
[00:14:31 --> 00:14:34] Jack said, "I'm visiting from America."
[00:14:34 --> 00:14:38] The monk gave him a knowing glance and said, "Welcome.
[00:14:38 --> 00:14:41] My name is Brother Anthony."
[00:14:41 --> 00:14:43] Jack was taken aback and he said,
[00:14:43 --> 00:14:45] "Thank you, nice to meet you.
[00:14:45 --> 00:14:47] I'm Jack."
[00:14:47 --> 00:14:50] The monk asked, "How can I help you, Jack?"
[00:14:50 --> 00:14:55] Jack responded, "Well, this might sound crazy, but..."
[00:14:55 --> 00:14:56] Jack stopped talking
[00:14:56 --> 00:14:59] as he noticed the monk with the white hair in the church
[00:14:59 --> 00:15:04] stand up, leave the pew, and genuflect to the tabernacle.
[00:15:04 --> 00:15:06] The monk turned around,
[00:15:06 --> 00:15:09] and Jack was silenced with amazement.
[00:15:09 --> 00:15:13] He tried to speak, but was unable to produce words.
[00:15:13 --> 00:15:17] Brother Anthony asked, "What is it, my friend?"
[00:15:17 --> 00:15:20] Jack stuttered for a moment, and then he said,
[00:15:20 --> 00:15:23] "That's him. That's the man."
[00:15:23 --> 00:15:25] "What man," asked Brother Anthony.
[00:15:26 --> 00:15:31] Jack pointed to Padre Pio and said, "I saw..."
[00:15:31 --> 00:15:32] Jack stopped himself.
[00:15:32 --> 00:15:35] He looked at Brother Anthony and asked,
[00:15:35 --> 00:15:37] "This may be an odd question,
[00:15:37 --> 00:15:41] but do you know where that monk was yesterday afternoon?"
[00:15:41 --> 00:15:44] Brother Anthony asked, "Pio?
[00:15:44 --> 00:15:46] He was hearing confessions all day,
[00:15:46 --> 00:15:49] from eight in the morning until six in the evening.
[00:15:49 --> 00:15:52] He rarely leaves the confessional."
[00:15:52 --> 00:15:54] Jack shook his head in confusion,
[00:15:54 --> 00:15:57] he said, "This might sound crazy,
[00:15:57 --> 00:16:01] but I saw that man somewhere else yesterday afternoon."
[00:16:02 --> 00:16:06] Brother Anthony smiled, let out a subtle laugh and said,
[00:16:06 --> 00:16:09] "It sounds like he's done it again."
[00:16:09 --> 00:16:12] Jack looked at Brother Anthony in confusion.
[00:16:12 --> 00:16:13] Brother Anthony continued,
[00:16:13 --> 00:16:16] "Pio is very close to God.
[00:16:16 --> 00:16:18] He's been given the stigmata,
[00:16:18 --> 00:16:21] he bears the wounds of Jesus.
[00:16:21 --> 00:16:25] He's also been known to be seen in more than one place
[00:16:25 --> 00:16:26] at a time.
[00:16:26 --> 00:16:27] It would not surprise me
[00:16:27 --> 00:16:30] if you saw him somewhere else yesterday."
[00:16:31 --> 00:16:33] Jack watched as Padre Pio
[00:16:33 --> 00:16:35] walked towards the back of the church.
[00:16:35 --> 00:16:37] As he entered the narthex,
[00:16:37 --> 00:16:42] Jack wanted to say something, but he seemed so peaceful
[00:16:42 --> 00:16:45] that Jack couldn't bring himself to disturb him.
[00:16:45 --> 00:16:48] Padre Pio smiled at Jack, nodded his head,
[00:16:48 --> 00:16:52] and turned the corner out of Jack's sight.
[00:16:52 --> 00:16:55] Brother Anthony said to Jack, "Enjoy your visit."
[00:16:55 --> 00:16:58] Jack smiled as Brother Anthony walked away.
[00:16:59 --> 00:17:02] Jack quietly entered the church,
[00:17:02 --> 00:17:04] he didn't know exactly what to do,
[00:17:04 --> 00:17:07] but he genuflected to the tabernacle
[00:17:07 --> 00:17:09] and made the sign of the cross.
[00:17:09 --> 00:17:12] He entered a pew, lowered the kneeler,
[00:17:12 --> 00:17:15] and got down on his knees.
[00:17:15 --> 00:17:19] He did not know what to say or how to pray,
[00:17:19 --> 00:17:21] but he sat there in silence,
[00:17:21 --> 00:17:23] looking towards the front of the church,
[00:17:23 --> 00:17:26] and he stayed there for the rest of the afternoon.
[00:17:26 --> 00:17:29] (ethereal congregational music)
[00:17:29 --> 00:17:31] (plane whirring)
[00:17:33 --> 00:17:34] And that brings us
[00:17:34 --> 00:17:37] to the end of tonight's broadcast here on "Juice Box Radio."
[00:17:37 --> 00:17:40] You did a fine job building your airplane,
[00:17:40 --> 00:17:43] and even finer job listening to an amazing story
[00:17:43 --> 00:17:44] of faith and bravery.
[00:17:44 --> 00:17:47] Stories like this remind us that God is always with us,
[00:17:47 --> 00:17:50] even in the most dangerous moments,
[00:17:50 --> 00:17:53] and that the saints are never far away.
[00:17:53 --> 00:17:54] If you enjoyed today's program,
[00:17:54 --> 00:17:57] be sure to stay tuned by subscribing to "Juice Box,"
[00:17:57 --> 00:17:58] so you never miss another story
[00:17:58 --> 00:18:01] filled with faith, fun, and adventure.
[00:18:01 --> 00:18:03] This is Dilly signing off for now.
[00:18:03 --> 00:18:06] Until next time, God bless and clear skies ahead.
[00:18:07 --> 00:18:08] (liquid trickling)
[00:18:08 --> 00:18:09] (bubble popping) - "Juice Box."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is St. Padre Pio for kids?

St. Padre Pio was a Catholic priest and saint who loved God and loved people deeply. He spent long hours praying and hearing confessions. Many people remember him for helping others find courage, peace, and a fresh start with God.

What is “The Man in the Sky” story about?

It’s a story set during World War II where a pilot is sent on a bombing mission toward Padre Pio’s town. In the clouds, the pilot sees a monk-like figure and can’t release the bombs, no matter how many times he tries. Later, he visits the monastery and recognizes Padre Pio as the same man he saw.

Did St. Padre Pio really appear in more than one place?

Many Catholics believe God gave Padre Pio special gifts, and one of the stories people share is that he was seen in more than one place at the same time. The Church teaches that miracles are possible, but we don’t “prove” them like a math problem. We look at the fruit: does it lead people toward God, repentance, and peace?

What is the stigmata (and why is it mentioned with Padre Pio)?

The stigmata mean wounds like Jesus’ wounds, and Padre Pio is known for having them. In this story, it shows that his life was closely united to Jesus’ suffering and love. It’s one of the reasons many people saw him as a sign of God’s power and mercy.

What’s the main lesson for kids from this story?

The big lesson is that God can protect, guide, and bring peace, especially when things feel scary. It also shows that mercy matters: stopping harm and choosing peace can be a holy and courageous thing to do.

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Lego Christmas Adventure | Part 3

On Christmas Eve morning, everything feels broken. Tommy’s gift didn’t turn out the way he hoped, his plans have fallen apart, and it feels like Christmas might be ruined. As disappointment builds, Tommy finally shares what he’s been carrying- and discovers that love was never measured by a perfect gift. At Christmas Mass, Tommy learns the greatest truth of all: the first Christmas wasn’t perfect either. In a cold, unexpected place, God came into the world anyway and changed everything. A beautiful finale about surrender, family, and finding hope when things don’t go according to plan.

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Lego Christmas Adventure | Part 2

With Christmas getting closer and his gift still unfinished, Tommy sets out early to earn more money- this time working at the ski hill. But when things don’t go as planned and his best efforts fall short, Tommy is left feeling discouraged and overwhelmed. That night, while helping at the town’s Christmas Tree Festival, Tommy struggles to feel the joy he’s always loved. It’s not until a quiet moment by the Nativity scene that he’s reminded of something important: the very first Christmas didn’t go according to plan either. A heartfelt episode about mistakes, pressure, and learning to trust God when things feel broken. 

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Lego Christmas Adventure | Part 1

Tommy is on a mission to make this Christmas extra special! He chops down the perfect tree for the town square and uses the money from his job to buy parts for a model spacecraft—the perfect gift for his dad. But when his creation falls and shatters, Tommy is left wondering… can he fix it in time for Christmas? 

Join Tommy on his heartwarming holiday adventure filled with determination, creativity, and the magic of the season! Subscribe for more faith-filled kids videos and support Juice Box so we can keep making joyful Catholic content for families everywhere! Merry Christmas! 

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Catholic Kids Christmas Party Special

Celebrate Christmas with Julia and Dilly in this cozy, faith-filled Christmas Special!

A snowstorm brings everyone inside and together, we wait for Jesus with Advent crafts, hot cocoa, silly moments, and a beautiful retelling of the Nativity story.

This kid-friendly Christmas Special includes:

 Making an Advent wreath

Telling the Nativity with simple toys and figurines

St. Nicholas stories

“A Very Noisy Stable” read-along

A peaceful Paint & Pray Nativity reflection

Lots of joy, warmth, and wonder!

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Nativity Paint and Pray

Spend some peaceful Advent quiet time with us as we paint a nativity set and prepare our hearts for Jesus. This calming, gentle paint-along invites kids to slow down, breathe, and reflect on the Christmas story with simple prayers and soft reflections. Perfect for bedtime, quiet play, homeschool, or a prayerful moment during the busy season, this video helps little ones wonder about Mary, Joseph, the angels, the Three Kings, and the gift of Baby Jesus.

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Nativity Puppet Storytime

Join Fr. Tim for a warm, kid-friendly retelling of the Nativity! Using finger puppets, simple narration, and lots of silly voices, he guides kids through the story of Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Baby Jesus. A cozy, faith-filled Christmas video for Catholic kids, Christian families, and anyone looking for a sweet and gentle holiday storytime. Perfect for preschool and early elementary ages. 🎄✨

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Play the 7 Days of Creation

Join us for a fun, hands-on retelling of the 7 Days of Creation! 🌎✨ Play and learn as we explore how God made light, sky, land, plants, sun, moon, stars, animals, and people—all through a colorful sensory bin. Kids will love the rainbow bath bomb, squishy sun and moon, and all the animals coming to life while we enjoy God’s amazing creation together. Perfect for preschoolers and early learners!

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Who Was St. Nicholas?

Fr. Tim plays an 8-bit game about the real St. Nicholas – the saint who inspired Santa! 🎮 Laugh, learn, and discover how St. Nick’s secret acts of kindness show us how to live with faith and generosity. Perfect for Catholic kids and families this Advent!

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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St. Abigail and the Buzzy Sidekick Bee

Join us for a sweet and inspiring story about St. Abigail and her special bee friend! Watch as Abigail follows God’s plan, cares for her bees, and helps a sick boy with the healing power of honey. This Catholic kids’ story is perfect for children ages 3–7, combining faith, fun, and a little hands-on play with the Tiny Saints St. Abigail Bee.

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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David & Goliath Bible Adventure Game

It’s David vs. Goliath, priest vs. pixels. Fr. Tim dives into the classic NES game Bible Adventures to test his faith, reflexes, and gaming grit in one of the most legendary Bible battles ever. Can he help David conquer the giant and prove prayer beats power-ups?

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Light of the Sacraments: https://bit.ly/sjs-lightofthesacraments
Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
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A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
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Catholic Kids Halloween Party Special

Welcome to our Juice Box Halloween Party! Julia and her monster friend Dilly are throwing a fun, faith-filled celebration, full of costumes, pumpkin carving, saint games, and yummy treats!

Join us for laughter, prayer, and plenty of holy Halloween fun! Perfect for Catholic kids, families, classrooms, or parish celebrations. Don’t forget to pray for the souls in purgatory and celebrate your favorite saints this week!

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Recommended Catholic Kids Books!
Light of the Sacraments: https://bit.ly/sjs-lightofthesacraments
Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
Light of the Saints: https://amzn.to/3IPdQBi
Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
A Very Noisy Stable: https://amzn.to/3Vzw0yf
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St. Macarius and the Talking Skull

When St. Macarius finds a mysterious skull in the desert, something amazing and a little scary happens! Hear how this holy man teaches us to pray for the souls of the dead and to trust that Jesus is always with us, even when things get spooky. Perfect for kids who love saints, stories, and a little bit of campfire fun! Includes a short prayer with St. Macarius for the deceased.

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Recommended Catholic Kids Books!
Light of the Sacraments: https://bit.ly/sjs-lightofthesacraments
Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
Light of the Saints: https://amzn.to/3IPdQBi
Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
A Very Noisy Stable: https://amzn.to/3Vzw0yf
Bible Lab Manual: https://amzn.com/dp/B08FP9Z1XY

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We hope you will partner with us on this unique project to create something the Catholic Church desperately needs. Please help us build a firm foundation of kids interested in connecting with their faith and wanting to grow in holiness through this content. Very few high-quality multimedia resources are available to Catholic parents to help their children begin to understand and become enthusiastic about their faith. We intend to fill that gap and are currently working on raising money for this kids’ show. We need and will very much appreciate your help!

The Creepy-Cool History of Soul Cakes

Before costumes and candy, there were Soul Cakes! On All Souls’ Day, people would knock on doors, sing for Soul Cakes, and pray for the dead. Today we’re baking this ancient recipe together, full of cozy spices, fun history, and a prayer for all the faithful departed.

The Catholic Kids’ Cookbook: https://bit.ly/juicebox-cookbook

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Lady of Guadalupe Coloring: https://prostrada.com/shop/olg-free-download/
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Recommended Catholic Kids Books!
Light of the Sacraments: https://bit.ly/sjs-lightofthesacraments
Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
Light of the Saints: https://amzn.to/3IPdQBi
Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
A Very Noisy Stable: https://amzn.to/3Vzw0yf
Bible Lab Manual: https://amzn.com/dp/B08FP9Z1XY

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Please note that all fields are required.

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Each dollar brings us closer to creating each new episode!

We hope you will partner with us on this unique project to create something the Catholic Church desperately needs. Please help us build a firm foundation of kids interested in connecting with their faith and wanting to grow in holiness through this content. Very few high-quality multimedia resources are available to Catholic parents to help their children begin to understand and become enthusiastic about their faith. We intend to fill that gap and are currently working on raising money for this kids’ show. We need and will very much appreciate your help!

St. Anthony & The Missing Heart

Fr. Tim and the kids tell the chilling tale of St. Anthony of Padua and the mystery of the missing heart. Kids will learn why St. Anthony is the patron saint of lost things…and how he reminds us to keep our hearts set on Jesus. Perfect for Catholic families, classrooms, and young campers who love faith-filled fun with a spooky twist!

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LEGO Box Set: https://amzn.to/3YsgZ2D
Candle Kit: https://amzn.to/4gLCC40
Lady of Guadalupe Coloring: https://prostrada.com/shop/olg-free-download/
LEGO Ski Hill: https://amzn.to/3AYcunr
LEGO Main Street Winter Village: https://amzn.to/3AYcunr
LEGO Saint Sleigh: https://amzn.to/3VcHuHe
Window Chart: https://bit.ly/juicebox-masswindowchart
Notre Dame LEGO: https://amzn.to/4fKk3O2

Tiny Saints Charms:
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Wooden Mass Kit: https://amzn.to/4cutSOE
Quiet Mass Book: https://amzn.to/43CieNt
My First Rosary: https://amzn.to/43t7elk
Baby Rosary:
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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
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St. Michael’s Crumble

St. Michael is the warrior angel who fights the devil and protects us, too! In this Catholic kids adventure, we’ll make a yummy blackberry crumble dessert and tell the story of how St. Michael sent the devil tumbling into a thorny bush. A sweet treat, a fun story, and a reminder that God always wins! Perfect for kids, families, and anyone who loves saint stories with a tasty twist.

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
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A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
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How To Become a Saint

Join Father Tim for a holy adventure as we play The Sainthood Game! Step by step, we’ll discover how the Church makes someone an official saint: Servant of God, Venerable, Blessed, Saint! Along the way, we’ll learn all the little things saints do every day, like praying, going to Mass, loving others, and following Jesus.

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Light of the Sacraments: https://bit.ly/sjs-lightofthesacraments
Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
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Climbing and Camping to Heaven with Pier Giorgio

Pack your backpack and grab your flashlight, it’s time for a camping adventure in tonight’s Juice Box Bedtime Story! Join us as we meet Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and a new friend named Tony. Together, they climb a mountain, share a sandwich, and discover what it means to look Verso “Alto to the heights” as we follow Jesus toward Heaven.

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
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Padre Pio and the Mysterious Ghost

In this episode, Fr. Tim tells the kids about the time St. Padre Pio encountered a mysterious ghost in his monastery chapel. What did the ghost want? Why did he appear to Padre Pio? And what does this teach us about the power of praying for souls in purgatory?

This Catholic story is perfect for kids and families who want to learn about the saints in a fun, campfire-style setting. Don’t forget to pray for the souls in purgatory tonight, you never know how powerful your prayer could be!

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Light of the Sacraments: https://bit.ly/sjs-lightofthesacraments
Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
Light of the Saints: https://amzn.to/3IPdQBi
Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
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St. Carlo Acutis’ Super Mission: Mario, LEGO & Miracles

When Carlo Acutis wasn’t racing through Mario levels, he was using his computer skills to build something amazing: a website that shared Eucharistic miracles with the world! Snuggle in, brush your teeth, and get ready to hear the inspiring story of a modern boy who shows us that holiness is for kids, too.

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Light of the Sacraments: https://bit.ly/sjs-lightofthesacraments
Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
Light of the Saints: https://amzn.to/3IPdQBi
Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
A Very Noisy Stable: https://amzn.to/3Vzw0yf
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St. Florian to the Rescue

In this fun Catholic kids video, we use Magna-Tiles to build fire stations, smash through obstacles, rescue construction workers, and even save a silly baby raccoon! Along the way, we’ll learn about St. Florian’s courage, kindness, and how he trusted God to protect those in danger.

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LEGO Main Street Winter Village: https://amzn.to/3AYcunr
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St. Thérèse Doll Dress Up

Come along as we dress up our adorable St. Thérèse of Lisieux doll in her most beautiful and famous outfits! Learn about her life, her love for Jesus, and why she’s called “The Little Flower”. This video is perfect for Catholic kids who want to have fun while learning about the saints! Watch as we explore her Carmelite habit, her childhood dress, and more!

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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St. Christina the Astonishing and the Smelly Sins

Gather ’round the fire for the haunting tale of St. Christina the Astonishing—the saint who died, rose from her coffin during her funeral, and claimed she could smell the stench of sin on the living. Was she mad… or truly miraculous? In this episode of Campfire Saints, we dive into one of the strangest hagiographies in Christian history. From levitating into rafters to escaping the smell of humanity, St. Christina’s story is as unsettling as it is inspiring. Whether you believe in miracles or madness, this is one tale you won’t forget.

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
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A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
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Parable of the Sower Sensory Bin

Let’s dig into the Bible—literally! In this hands-on Catholic kids video, we explore The Parable of the Sower through a fun and calming sensory bin activity. Each type of soil in the parable is brought to life: the path, the rocky ground, the thorns, and the good soil- helping children imagine how God’s word grows in their hearts.

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
Light of the Saints: https://amzn.to/3IPdQBi
Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
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A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
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St. Dominic vs. Demonic Ape

Gather ’round the fire as Father Tim tells a chilling tale from Church history: when St. Dominic faced a terrifying demonic ape—a spooky story with a powerful message about faith and spiritual battle.

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Priest Saves Baby Moses on NES Bible Adventures

Watch as Father Tim takes on the ultimate retro mission: saving Baby Moses in the classic NES game Bible Adventures! Can a divine intervention help him dodge spiders and Pharaoh’s guards? Or will Baby Moses end up… in the river?

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
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A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
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What the Bible Says About True Friends

Let’s create a colorful rubber band friendship bracelet while learning about the biblical perspective on true friendship! In this peaceful, hands-on video, kids will follow easy step-by-step instructions to make their bracelet—no loom needed! As we craft, we’ll hear a short Bible verse about how true friends love at all times. Perfect for a Sunday craft, VBS, or just a fun and meaningful activity at home!

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What Is Corpus Christi? (Catholic Meaning Explained for Kids)

If you’ve ever wondered how to explain Corpus Christi to kids without it getting complicated, this Juice Box episode help families learn what Corpus Christi means, why Catholics celebrate it, and how to explain it to kids in a way that actually sticks.

What Is Corpus Christi in the Catholic Church for Kids?

Corpus Christi is a Catholic feast day that celebrates the Body of Christ, which means Catholics believe Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist we receive at Mass. “Corpus Christi” is Latin for “Body of Christ.” Many parishes also have a Corpus Christi procession (a kind of holy parade) to honor Jesus publicly.

Key Takeaways

  • Corpus Christi = “Body of Christ.” It’s a feast day that points to Jesus in the Eucharist.
  • Catholics celebrate Corpus Christi to remember that Jesus stays close to us in a real way at Mass.
  • The Eucharist is a sacrament: what you see is bread, but God is doing something much bigger.
  • A monstrance is the golden holder used during adoration (kids can think of it as a “Jesus spotlight”).
  • A Corpus Christi procession is a faith-filled “outside walk” that says: Jesus matters everywhere, not just inside the church.

Episode Summary

Corpus Christi can sound like a big, churchy phrase, but this episode makes it kid-simple. It starts with a fun “bread” comparison (because kids remember food!), then lands on the point: Corpus Christi is about the best bread of all, Jesus, the Bread of Life.

Next, it explains the actual meaning of the words: Corpus means “body” and Christi means “of Christ.” From there, it connects Corpus Christi to what Jesus said at the Last Supper: “This is my body… do this in memory of me” and to Jesus’ teaching that He is the living bread from heaven.

The episode also brings in a couple of visuals kids can hold onto: the monstrance (what you’ll often see at adoration) and a simple craft idea to reinforce what they learned at home.

Finally, it explains a Corpus Christi procession in kid language: a holy parade. The idea is simple. Catholics aren’t trying to show off, they’re saying, “Jesus is important,” and they want that truth to be visible in the world.

Episode Highlights

  • 0:11 – The Best Bread of All Time
  • 0:46 – How Is Jesus Like Bread?
  • 1:35 – Let’s Make a Monstrance Stamp!
  • 2:46 – What’s The Streamer For?
  • 3:37 – What Corpus Christ Is All About 

Transcript

  • [00:00:00 --> 00:00:03] Fr. Matt: Have you noticed that at church, we talk a lot about bread?
  • [00:00:03 --> 00:00:10] Nala: I love bread. Pizza bread, cheesy bread, lemon bread, banana bread.
  • [00:00:10 --> 00:00:13] Fr. Matt: Well, I want to talk about the best bread of all time.
  • [00:00:13 --> 00:00:15] Nala: Bread with butter?
  • [00:00:15 --> 00:00:22] Fr. Matt: Even better. We're talking about the bread of life, Jesus himself, and we're going to talk about a feast called Corpus Christi.
  • [00:00:22 --> 00:00:26] Nala: Oh, I think I had a girl named Christie in my class once.
  • [00:00:26 --> 00:00:33] Fr. Matt: Corpus Christi isn't a person, it's Latin. Corpus means a body, and then Christi means of Christ.
  • [00:00:33 --> 00:00:35] Nala: The body of Christ?
  • [00:00:35 --> 00:00:42] Fr. Matt: Exactly. That's the feast where we celebrate that Jesus is truly present in the bread we receive at mass.
  • [00:00:42 --> 00:00:43] Nala: You had me at bread.
  • [00:00:43 --> 00:00:47] Speaker 3: JuiceBox.
  • [00:00:47 --> 00:00:50] Nala: I don't get it. How is Jesus like bread?
  • [00:00:50 --> 00:00:53] Fr. Matt: Do you remember what Jesus said at the Last Supper?
  • [00:00:53 --> 00:00:56] Speaker 4: This is my body, which is given up for you.
  • [00:00:56 --> 00:00:58] Fr. Matt: Do this in memory of me.
  • [00:00:58 --> 00:01:01] Nala: So he really meant it? It's not pretend?
  • [00:01:01 --> 00:01:19] Fr. Matt: What he says was real. He wants to stay close to us in a very real way. And Jesus taught this even before the Last Supper. In John Chapter 6, he said, "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood will have life in him."
  • [00:01:19 --> 00:01:21] Nala: That sounds kind of mysterious.
  • [00:01:21 --> 00:01:30] Fr. Matt: It's a mystery, but we call it sacrament, something that we see on the outside, but something even greater that's going on on the inside.
  • [00:01:30 --> 00:01:33] Nala: The Eucharist is like super bread.
  • [00:01:33 --> 00:01:42] Fr. Matt: You can call it heavenly bread. Let's make a monstrance stamp. That's the golden thing that holds the Eucharist during adoration.
  • [00:01:42 --> 00:02:49] Nala: It's like a Jesus spotlight. I like finding fun crafts in this book. I think there was something with a monstrance in here. It looks like the sun on a stand.
    Let's try the stamp. It worked. I'll paint in the parts that didn't stamp. That looks good.
    What's this streamer stuff for?
  • [00:02:49 --> 00:02:54] Fr. Matt: On Corpus Christi, people have processions. It's like a holy parade.
  • [00:02:54 --> 00:02:56] Nala: I love parades.
  • [00:02:56 --> 00:03:10] Fr. Matt: When we have a procession, we do it outside of the church, and we show other people outside of the church that we're walking because we think Jesus is important, and that Jesus is important not just for us, but he's important for the whole world.
  • [00:03:10 --> 00:03:41] Nala: Let's make one for the procession.
    Mine looks a little crazy.
    So Jesus is really in the bread and he wants to be close to us?
  • [00:03:41 --> 00:03:49] Fr. Matt: Yes. That's what Corpus Christi is all about. Jesus loves us so much that he made himself present for us always.
  • [00:03:49 --> 00:03:52] Nala: Thanks, Jesus, and thanks for the bread.
  • [00:03:52 --> 00:03:54] Fr. Matt: Thank you, friends. I'll see you next time.
  • [00:03:54 --> 00:03:57] Nala: Bye, JuiceBoxers.
  • [00:03:57 --> 00:03:58] Speaker 3: JuiceBox.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does Corpus Christi mean for kids?

Corpus Christi means “Body of Christ.” For kids, it’s the day Catholics celebrate that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist at Mass. It’s a feast day that helps us remember what Jesus said at the Last Supper.

Why do Catholics celebrate Corpus Christi?

Catholics celebrate Corpus Christi to honor Jesus in the Eucharist and to remember that He stays close to us. It’s also a day that helps families focus on what the Eucharist means, not just what it looks like.

What is the Eucharist on Corpus Christi, explained simply?

Here’s the simple version: the Eucharist looks like bread, but Catholics believe Jesus is really with us in a special way. Corpus Christi is the feast that shines a big spotlight on that belief, so kids (and grown-ups) can understand it better.

How do you explain Corpus Christi to kids?

Try one sentence: “Corpus Christi is a special day when we celebrate Jesus being with us in the Eucharist.” Then add a second: “It’s why we treat the Eucharist with love and respect.” If your child asks, “How?” you can say, “It’s a mystery God gives us, like a gift we can’t fully explain, but we can truly receive.”

What is a Corpus Christi procession (and why do Catholics do it)?

A Corpus Christi procession is like a holy parade, usually outside the church, where Catholics honor Jesus in the Eucharist. Catholics do it to say, peacefully and joyfully, that Jesus is important for the whole world, not just inside church walls.

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Priest Plays Classic NES Bible Game

Fr. Tim grabs a controller and dives into Bible Adventures on the original NES—playing as Noah! Can he gather the animals and dodge hazards in glorious 8-bit graphics? This retro Bible game from the ’90s brings scripture to pixelated life—and Fr. Tim is here for the ride! Watch as he laughs, reflects, and maybe even rages a little as he tries to save all the animals (even the bad monkey).

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Colors of the Catholic Faith

In this fun and faith-filled video, we’re learning about the Catholic Church’s colors and what each one means! From purple during Lent to white on Easter, each color tells a special part of the Church’s story. Perfect for kids, families, and religious education classes!

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New Testament Bible Story Guessing Game

Do you know what the New Testament is? In this video, kids try to guess New Testament Bible stories using fun clues! From miracles to parables, it’s a playful way to explore the Bible and learn together. Great for families, Sunday school, or anyone who loves faith-filled fun.

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
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A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
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Mothers of the Bible

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Bible moms, saint moms, and YOUR mom too! Join us as we meet Mary, Hannah, St. Monica, and St. Gianna—mothers who helped their children grow in faith, just like your mom enables you to grow in love! We’ll make an exceptional flower craft to say, “Thank you, Mom!” Perfect for ages 3–6. Fun, faithful, and full of love!

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
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God’s Creatures

What’s your favorite animal? Join our puppet pals as they explore how animals show God’s glory! From big elephants to farm animals, each one reminds us of God’s amazing creativity and care. Perfect for young kids to learn about God through fun and play!

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Light of the Sacraments: https://bit.ly/sjs-lightofthesacraments
Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
Light of the Saints: https://amzn.to/3IPdQBi
Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
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Highway to Heaven with Carlo Acutis

What if a kid like you helped the world see that Jesus is truly with us? Come along on Saint Carlo Acutis’ Highway to Heaven as we explore incredible Eucharistic miracles across Italy—moments where Jesus made His love known in powerful ways. Saint Carlo believed the Eucharist was the “highway to heaven,” and he also used his talents to help others believe. Are you ready to follow in his footsteps? Let’s take this fun journey together!

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LEGO vs. Life-Size Stations of the Cross

Are you familiar with the Stations of the Cross? We went to visit these life-sized statues that show the stations of the cross, and we also built them out of Legos! Today, we’ll be guiding you through the stations of the cross. Those special reflections help us pray and remember what Jesus did on his way to the cross on Good Friday. It was a sad day, but also the day that Jesus showed us how much he loves us. Let’s pray the stations together as we remember what Jesus did on Good Friday.

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Palm Sunday Explained

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which leads up to Easter. But what makes Palm Sunday so unique? Join us as we dive into the story of Palm Sunday! In this video, we’ll answer some questions related to Palm Sunday, explore the meaning behind the palm branches, and explain why this special day marks the start of an amazing journey in the Easter story!

 

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Saints Matching, Part 3

Are you good at guessing games? I’ve been loving this saint-matching game, and I want to play with you again. Saints are God’s superheroes, and every saint is special in some way. They lived a holy life, were close to God, and are now in heaven. Some saints healed people, some did really kind things, and some died for their faith.

Today, we’ll build something out of Lego and give you clues. You have to guess which saint I’m talking about. Ready? Let’s go.

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
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You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
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The Eternal Rest Prayer

In this video, we’ll learn and pray the Eternal Rest prayer. This beautiful prayer asks God to give peace and rest to those who have passed away and to let His light shine on them forever. It’s a special way to remember our loved ones and show them our love and prayers. Let’s join in and say this special prayer together!

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
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A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
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Memorare Prayer

In this video, we’ll learn and pray the Memorare prayer. This special prayer asks Mary, the mother of Jesus, to pray for us and help us in times of need. It helps us learn how trusting in Mary’s help can bring us peace and comfort. Let’s join in and say this special prayer together!

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Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
Light of the Saints: https://amzn.to/3IPdQBi
Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
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Fatima Prayer

In this video, we’ll learn and pray the Fatima prayer. This beautiful prayer was given to some children in Fatima, Portugal. It helps us ask Jesus for forgiveness and salvation and to bring others to heaven. This prayer also tells us the importance of prayer and sacrifice for the salvation of souls. Let’s join in and say this special prayer together!

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Act of Contrition Prayer

In this video, we’ll learn the Act of Contrition prayer. The Act of Contrition is a special prayer in which we tell God we’re sorry for the wrong things we’ve done. It helps us say sorry for our mistakes, ask God to forgive us, and promise to do better in the future. Let’s join in and say this special prayer together!

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St. Joseph Color Book

Do you know what a nickname is? I’ll bet your mom and dad have unique nicknames for you. Maybe your mom calls you sweetie or peanut, and your dad calls you buddy. It’s a special name used by people who love you that’s different from your real name. You may even have nicknames for your parents and grandparents. Just like you may have nicknames for the special people in your life, St. Joseph has other names, too. St. Joseph is a very special saint who spent his life taking care of Jesus and Mary as the husband and father of the Holy Family. Because of that, St. Joseph loves us like a dad, too.

Today, we will be coloring from this amazing coloring book and learning about the names we can call St. Joseph. Come color with me and learn about why St. Joseph has these super special names!

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Psalms and Sand

Can you imagine how sand can help us connect with God? Just like the sand takes shape and changes, we can trust that God is continually working to shape our hearts. Today, let’s prepare our hearts for Easter with something quiet and reflective. We’ll meditate on the Psalms as we shape and soothe the sand. These ancient prayers lead us closer to Jesus as we reflect on his sacrifice and resurrection.

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Campfire Saint Stories – St. George

Ever wondered what it would be like to face a fire-breathing dragon? In this story, we meet St. George, a brave knight with amazing sword-fighting skills and an unshakable faith who fought a fearsome dragon to save a village! But this story of St. George reminds us that being brave isn’t just about having a sword—it’s about having faith in God and facing FEARS. The scariest dragons are inside us, like telling the truth or standing up for others. Even without a sword, we can slay our dragons—whether big or small!

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Viking Village LEGO Set Into A Church

Vikings were known for their adventures, but did you know they also learned about the church? Today, we will show you how to turn this Viking Village LEGO set into a beautiful church. All you need is a couple of extra pieces! Join us as we build, and let’s discover who the Vikings were and how Christianity grew among them!

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Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
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A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
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Old Testament Bible Story Guessing Game

Do you know about the Old Testament? The Old Testament is the first part of the Bible, and it contains interesting stories from a long time before Jesus was born. Today, we’re playing the Mystery Box Bible Game! We have boxes, and inside are mystery clues. You’ll have to use the clues to figure out which Bible story from the Old Testament they’re talking about. Let’s play!

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Sacred Heart Valentine’s Day Craft

Who are you giving your Valentine to? Love comes in all kinds of forms besides just for sweethearts. You can show love to your parents, siblings, friends, or anyone you care about. The greatest love of all is the love Jesus Christ has for us. The most Merciful hearts of Jesus and Mary help us understand just how much God loves us and inspires us to love and care for others just like they did.

Today, we celebrate our love for the people in our lives. And what better way to celebrate than to give others a Valentine? Today, we’ll show you how to make Valentine’s in the shapes of the most merciful hearts, the merciful hearts of Jesus and Mary.

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Campfire Saint Story of St. Denis

What would you do if you saw a headless body walking and talking? In this story, we meet St. Denis, a long ago bishop known for his love of Jesus and his fearless preaching. St. Denis’s incredible courage reminds us that with God’s strength, we don’t need to fear anything, no matter how scary it seems. Join us, and let’s learn more about St. Denis in this new Campfire Stories episode!

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St. Teresa of Ávila in the Merry Beggars Studio

Ever wonder how podcasts are made? Guess what? Juice Box got a super cool invitation to check out the Merry Beggars studio, where they make the awesome podcast The Saints. In this video, we’re going on an exciting tour to take a sneak peek behind the scenes, meet the talented actors, explore the studio, and learn about St. Teresa of Ávila’s Interior Castle.

Join us on this fun adventure and see how the “Saints” podcast is made!

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The Angelus Prayer

In this video, we’ll learn the Angelus prayer. This special prayer helps us remember how Mary said ‘yes’ to God and how Jesus came to be with us! It’s a beautiful way to honor God’s love and feel closer to Him during the day. Let’s join in and say this special prayer together!

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Act of Love Prayer

In this video, we’ll learn the Act of Love prayer. This heartwarming prayer shows our love for God and our neighbors. It’s a promise to forgive, seek forgiveness, and spread God’s goodness by loving everyone just like He teaches us! Let’s join in and say this special prayer together!

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Juice Box posts a new weekly video that uses toys, games, stories, and more to inform and entertain children on Catholic topics. We are always trying to expand the reach of Juice Box, so please share the videos with your family, friends, parish, and anyone looking for high-quality Catholic multimedia content designed for kids. We look forward to keeping in touch with you and sharing new episodes!

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Act of Hope Prayer

In this video, we’ll learn the Act of Hope prayer. It’s a unique way to grow closer to God and feel His kindness! We trust in His promises to help us be better and ask for His grace to lead us to a forever life with Jesus. This is a special prayer where we talk to God and ask for His love and forgiveness. Let’s join in and say this special prayer together!

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Candle Kit: https://amzn.to/4gLCC40
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Light of the Sacraments: https://bit.ly/sjs-lightofthesacraments
Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
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Don't Miss An Episode

Fill out the form below to receive new Juice Box episodes via email. You will also receive periodic updates from Spirit Juice Studios, the producers of Juice Box.

Juice Box posts a new weekly video that uses toys, games, stories, and more to inform and entertain children on Catholic topics. We are always trying to expand the reach of Juice Box, so please share the videos with your family, friends, parish, and anyone looking for high-quality Catholic multimedia content designed for kids. We look forward to keeping in touch with you and sharing new episodes!

Please note that all fields are required.

Support Us On Patreon

Each dollar brings us closer to creating each new episode!

We hope you will partner with us on this unique project to create something the Catholic Church desperately needs. Please help us build a firm foundation of kids interested in connecting with their faith and wanting to grow in holiness through this content. Very few high-quality multimedia resources are available to Catholic parents to help their children begin to understand and become enthusiastic about their faith. We intend to fill that gap and are currently working on raising money for this kids’ show. We need and will very much appreciate your help!

Act of Faith Prayer

In this video, we’ll learn the Act of Faith prayer. It’s a unique way of saying what we believe in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. A statement of faith that shows our belief and trust in everything God has shared with us through Jesus and His Church! Let’s join in and say this special prayer together!

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Get your socks here: https://sockreligious.com/?ref=JUICEBOX
Use JUICEBOX for 10% off your order!

Collectible Dolls: https://bit.ly/juicebox-collectibledolls
Little Rose Shop: https://bit.ly/juicebox-thelittleroseshop
Use JUICEBOX10 for 10% off your order!

Saintly Heart: https://bit.ly/juicebox-saintlyhearts
Use promo code JUICEBOX for 10% off your order!

Shop Ave Maria Press : https://bit.ly/sjs-avemariapress
Use promo code SPIRITJUICE25 for 25% off your order!

Recommended Catholic Toys!
LEGO Box Set: https://amzn.to/3YsgZ2D
Candle Kit: https://amzn.to/4gLCC40
Lady of Guadalupe Coloring: https://prostrada.com/shop/olg-free-download/
LEGO Ski Hill: https://amzn.to/3AYcunr
LEGO Main Street Winter Village: https://amzn.to/3AYcunr
LEGO Saint Sleigh: https://amzn.to/3VcHuHe
Window Chart: https://bit.ly/juicebox-masswindowchart
Notre Dame LEGO: https://amzn.to/4fKk3O2

Tiny Saints Charms:
https://amzn.to/3TrBf0t
Wooden Mass Kit: https://amzn.to/4cutSOE
Quiet Mass Book: https://amzn.to/43CieNt
My First Rosary: https://amzn.to/43t7elk
Baby Rosary:
https://amzn.to/3IMHGGq
Christ Redeemer LEGO:
https://amzn.to/3Vou5wC
Kinetic Sand:
https://amzn.to/3x8f08h
LEGO Advent Wreath:
https://amzn.to/4aaMdi7
Nativity LEGO:
https://amzn.to/43De6gm
Magna-Tiles:
https://amzn.to/3TylmW6
My Mass Pop-Up Kit:
https://amzn.to/3TCbtH3
Valentines LEGO:
https://amzn.to/3PzBBkz
Church LEGO:
https://amzn.to/3Q16DlJ
Noah’s Ark LEGO:
https://amzn.to/4aNJFqb
Thanksgiving LEGO:
https://amzn.to/4apVZfK
LEGO Christmas Tree:
https://amzn.to/43BQp7P
Nativity Play Set:
https://amzn.to/3IRHDcq
Ten Commandments Nesting Block Set:
https://amzn.to/3IUnhiI
Star Wars LEGO:
https://amzn.to/3VAT8fY
Spring LEGO: https://amzn.to/3TT9S0Q

Recommended Catholic Kids Books!
Light of the Sacraments: https://bit.ly/sjs-lightofthesacraments
Saintly Creatures: https://bit.ly/sjs-saintlycreatures
Light of the Saints: https://amzn.to/3IPdQBi
Princesses of Heaven: https://amzn.to/3TOi8yY
My First Interactive Mass book: https://amzn.to/3VvBJVP
Look and Learn: Words for Catholic Kids: https://amzn.to/3vfj5qP
A Missal for Toddlers: https://amzn.to/3TsK6ij
You Do Not Need to Worry: https://amzn.to/3TC37iA
A Very Noisy Stable: https://amzn.to/3Vzw0yf
Bible Lab Manual: https://amzn.com/dp/B08FP9Z1XY

Share Episode On Social Media

Don't Miss An Episode

Fill out the form below to receive new Juice Box episodes via email. You will also receive periodic updates from Spirit Juice Studios, the producers of Juice Box.

Juice Box posts a new weekly video that uses toys, games, stories, and more to inform and entertain children on Catholic topics. We are always trying to expand the reach of Juice Box, so please share the videos with your family, friends, parish, and anyone looking for high-quality Catholic multimedia content designed for kids. We look forward to keeping in touch with you and sharing new episodes!

Please note that all fields are required.

Support Us On Patreon

Each dollar brings us closer to creating each new episode!

We hope you will partner with us on this unique project to create something the Catholic Church desperately needs. Please help us build a firm foundation of kids interested in connecting with their faith and wanting to grow in holiness through this content. Very few high-quality multimedia resources are available to Catholic parents to help their children begin to understand and become enthusiastic about their faith. We intend to fill that gap and are currently working on raising money for this kids’ show. We need and will very much appreciate your help!