Small Group and DNA Leader Resources

First time leading a group or need a refresher? Click here: 
DNA Small Group Guide

Please use the resources below to facilitate your DNA group's discussion. If you would like to suggest a resource to post, please email it to me at msanem@kcnativity.org. 

Catechism in a Year Resources

• Catechism in a Year Official Website
• Reading Plan
• What is the Catechism and how will Nativity and DNA be involved?
• What do you believe? - December DNA Discussion
• DNA Catechism Discussion for January
• Catechism in a Year Study Guide

Resources by Month 

September 2023
1. Catechism Discussion - I recommend listening to Day 249 as a DNA Group and discussing: How are we called to greater community with God and with one another? (a perfect one for DNA groups growing in friendship with God and with one another!). 
2. Twenty Fourth Week in OT - Lectio
3. Twenty Fifth Week in OT - Lectio
4. Baptism is to be "Plunged" into the Paschal Mystery - Reflection
5. Twenty Sixth Week in OT - Lectio

August 2023
1. Feast of the Transfiguration - Lectio
2. Feast of the Assumption - Lectio 
3. Cathechism Discussion - I recommend listening to Day 224 as a DNA group, here's a link to the transcript. 
4. Twentieth Week in OT - Lectio
5. Twenty Second Week in OT - Lectio

July 2023
1. July Catechism Discussion
2. Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Lectio
3. Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Lectio
4. Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Lectio

June 2023
1. June Catechism Discussion
2. Holy Trinity- Lectio
3. Corpus Christi - Lectio
4. Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Lectio
5. Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Lectio 

May 2023
1. May Catechism Discussion 
2. Fifth Sunday of Easter - Lectio
3. Sixth Sunday of Easter - Lectio
4. Seventh Sunday of Easter - Lectio
5. Ascension of the Lord - Lectio
6. Pentecost - Lectio

April 2023
1. Catechism Discussion #4
2. Holy Week - Lectio
3. Paschal Triduum - Lectio
4. Octave of Easter - Lectio
5. Second Sunday of Easter - Lectio
6. Fourth Sunday of Easter - Lectio

March 2023
1. Catechism Discussion #3
2. Second Sunday of Lent - Lectio
3. Third Sunday of Lent - Lectio
4. Fourth Sunday of Lent - Lectio
5. Fifth Sunday of Lent - Lectio

February 2023
1. Catechism Discussion #2
2. Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Lectio
3. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Lectio
4. Valentine's Day Discussion Options (by popular request)
5. Seventh Week in Ordinary Time - Lectio
6. Ash Wednesday - Lectio 
7. Fast and Feast - Spiritual Reflection from Give Us This Day
8. First Sunday of Lent - Lectio

January 2023
1. DNA Catechism Discussion #1
2. Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God - Lectio
3. Solemnity of the Epiphany - Lectio
4. Second Week in Ordinary Time - Lectio
5. Third Week of Ordinary Time - Lectio 
6. Fourth Week of Ordinary Time - Lectio

December 2022
1. What do you believe? - DNA Discussion on the Catechism
2. Second Sunday of Advent - Lectio
3. Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Lectio
4. Third Sunday of Advent - Lectio
5. Fourth Sunday of Advent - Lectio


November 2022
1. All Souls and Our Beloved Dead
2. Thirty Second Sunday - Lectio
3. Thirty Third Sunday - Lectio
4. Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Lectio
5. First Sunday of Advent - Lectio
6. Second Sunday of Advent - Lectio

October 2022
1. Twenty-Eighth Sunday - Scripture Reflection
2. October Life and Dignity of the Human Person 
3. October Saint Discussion - St. Teresa of Avila
4. Twenty-Ninth Sunday - Scripture Reflection
5. Rosary Meditation - The Stability of God
6. Thirtieth Sunday - Scripture Reflection
7. Thirty First Sunday - Lectio

September 2022
1. Twenty Fourth Sunday - Scripture Reflection
2. The Call You Didn't See Coming - Scripture Reflection
3. Twenty Fifth Sunday - Scripture Reflection 
4. Twenty-Sixth Sunday - Scripture Reflection
5. Twenty-Seventh Sunday - Scripture Reflection

August 2022
1. Assumption of Mary - Spiritual Reflection on the Solemnity
2. Nineteenth Sunday - Scripture Reflection
3. Twentieth Sunday - Scripture Reflection
4. Twenty-Second Sunday - Scripture Reflection
5. Twenty-Third Sunday Reflection

July 2022
1. Rosary Meditation - Unanswered Prayers
2. Fifteenth Sunday - Scripture Reflection
3. Sixteenth Sunday - Scripture Reflection 
4. Seventeenth Sunday - Scripture Reflection
5. Eighteenth Sunday - Scripture Reflection 

June 2022
1. Pentecost - Scripture Reflection
2. Most Holy Trinity - Scripture Reflection
3. Rosary Meditation - Cowards in Authority
4. Corpus Christi - Scripture Reflection
5. Thirteenth Sunday in OT - Scripture Reflection
6. Fourteenth Sunday in OT - Scripture Reflection

May 2022
1. Fourth Week of Easter
2. Ascension of the Lord

April 2022 (Lent and Easter)
1. Scripture Reflection - Fifth Sunday of Lent
3. Scripture Reflection - Holy Week
4. Rosary Meditation - Thy Will Be Done
5. Holy Thursday and Easter Triduum Meditation: Washing His Feet
6. Scripture Reflection - Octave of Easter
7. Scripture Reflection - Second Week of Easter
8. Scripture Reflection - Third Week of Easter

March 2022
1. Ash Wednesday Scripture Reflection
2. Rosary Meditation - Providence of God
3. The Lenten Path: Walking with Christ and the Cross
4. Scripture Reflection - 1st Sunday of Lent
5. St. Patrick's Day 
6. Scripture Reflection - 2nd Sunday of Lent
7. Synod Questions for Reflection 
8. Scripture Reflection - Third Sunday of Lent
9. Scripture Reflection - Fourth Sunday of Lent

February 2022
1. Scripture Reflection - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2. Rosary Meditation - Spiritual Friendship
3. Scripture Reflection - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4. Rosary Meditation - J.O.Y.
5. Scripture Reflection - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
6. Scripture Reflection - 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7. Scripture Reflection - 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 2022
1. Scripture Discussion Questions and Background
2. Original Beloved and the Baptism of the Lord
3. Journey of the Magi

December 2021
1. Scripture Discussion Questions and Background
2. Our Lady of Guadalupe: Star of the New Evangelization
3. The O Antiphons of Advent

November 2021
1. Scripture Discussion Questions and Background
2. Evangelization and Joy (According to Three Popes) 
3. All Souls and Our Beloved Dead

October 2021
1. Scripture Discussion Questions and Background
2. October Life and Dignity of the Human Person 
3. October Saint Discussion - St. Teresa of Avila
 

School of Faith Rosary Meditations (Can be used at any time)

• Rosary Meditation - The Stability of God
• Rosary Meditation - Money, the Root of Evil
• Rosary Meditation - Thy Will Be Done
• Rosary Meditation - Providence of God
• Rosary Meditation - Spiritual Friendship
• Rosary Meditation - Cowards in Authority
• Rosary Meditation - Unanswered Prayers

Scripture Reflection - Lectio Divina Guides

• Download Lectio Divina Guides Here

More Resources
Our Sunday Readings - Scripture Reflections
Regnum Christi Daily Meditations
Pray As You Go Podcast
Sacred Space Meditation
Word on Fire (Bishop Barron) Daily Reflections
Loyola Three Minute Retreat