1. Feast of St. John The Baptist 29 th August

2. Fact File: What do you know about St. John The Baptist? Share this with your friend

3. John the Baptist is an important figure Mentioned in the Bible 89 times The cousin of Jesus ‘Mary visits Elizabeth’

5. Prepare ye the way of the Lord!

6. What message did He bring? He was waiting for the Messiah Repent and pray Get ready by doing good works

7. What should we do to get ready for Jesus coming to us? Think about this Talk to your partner

8. John Baptises Jesus WHY?

9. This is my Son the beloved – in whom I am well pleased

10. Prayer to St. John the Baptist God, You raised up St. John the Baptist to prepare a perfect people for Christ. Fill Your people with the joy of possessing His grace, and direct the minds of all the faithful in the way of peace and salvation. Grant that, as St. John was martyred for truth and justice, so we may energetically profess our Faith in You, and lead others to the Way, the Truth, and Eternal Life. Amen.

11. On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry announces that the Lord is nigh; awake and hearken, for he brings glad tidings of the King of kings. Then cleansed be every breast from sin; make straight the way for God within, prepare we in our hearts a home where such a mighty Guest may come.