Exploring the Kingdom of God and Lenten Traditions

Last week, the younger students continued exploring Jesus' parables about the Kingdom of God, building on the previous week's lesson on the Precious Pearl. We reflected on the Parable of the Mustard Seed, listening to Mark 4:30-32. After examining the type of mustard seeds found in Israel, which are impressively small, we pondered the deeper reality that God’s great strength and power are at work in even the smallest things, bringing forth life and transformation. 
As an activity, the class explored different types of seeds, examined photos of the plants they grow into, and planted seeds to observe in the coming weeks. We also had fun creating seed-inspired art.

The older students discussed the significance of Lent, its traditions, and practices, focusing on Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, and the three pillars of Lent: prayer, giving, and fasting.
The class reflected on how they could personally engage with these Lenten practices and created themed buttons as a tangible reminder of their Lenten commitments. To wrap up, they shared insights on what they had learned and how they planned to observe Lent this year.