Music Daily Lesson Plans
Day 1
Theme: The Mass is a MYSTERY that Jesus wants us to learn more about. We celebrate this special mystery in the Eucharist at every Mass.
Virtue: Patience (the ability to wait without grumbling or complaining)
Action Song Videos:
Theme Song: Come Live in Me (2:34) We Come to You (2:44)
Theme Connections:
Come Live in Me is the VBS theme song of the week. The chorus of this song reminds us to adore Jesus in the Eucharist, who is Love, and to invite Him to come live in our hearts each day. The verses remind us to embrace the mystery of Christ who is present in our everyday lives.
We Come to You is a song to help us put our focus on Jesus and to open up our hearts to Him in prayer. When we come to meet Jesus at every Mass, He welcomes us with arms open wide.
Day 2
Theme: The Mass is a GIFT that Jesus wants us to love and cherish. Jesus is the Greatest Gift we receive at Mass. The more we prepare ourselves for the Mass, the more we will enjoy the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Virtue: Peace (being quiet and calm inside our hearts)
Action Song Videos:
Greatest Gift of All (2:39) Giver of Life (2:51)
Theme Connections:
Greatest Gift of All draws us into an awareness of the gift of the Mass and the Eucharist. This song brings attention to different parts of the Mass and how we are called to live it out. It also brings our attention to the greatest gift of all: Jesus truly present in the Eucharist.
Giver of Life is a song of praise and thanks to God and reminds us that He is the faithful giver of life and blessings. What a wonderful gift we have in Jesus!
Day 3
Theme: The Mass is a CELEBRATION that unites us with our Catholic community. It is important to fully participate in this Eucharistic celebration knowing why and how we celebrate.
Virtue: Unity (in communion with God and others; being one Body in Christ)
Action Song Videos:
He’s in My Heart (1:52) Hey! (2:24)
Theme Connections:
He’s in My Heart is a fun song of celebration and joy as we celebrate the presence of Jesus in our everyday lives.
Hey! helps us to celebrate the reason for our hope in knowing that we have won victory over sin and death through the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God.
Day 4
Theme: The Mass is a sacred MEAL that we share together, just like Jesus shared the Last Supper with the Apostles. Jesus comes to feed us with His Body and His Blood through the Eucharist.
Virtue: Faith (belief and trust in God)
Action Song Videos:
I Believe (2:09) Jesus My Faith Is In You (2:34)
Theme Connections:
I Believe is a fun and upbeat way for us to confirm and proclaim our faith in God and what we believe as Catholics.
Jesus, My Faith is in You is a simple song of worship about putting our trust in God. This song is a great reminder for us to put our faith in Jesus who is truly present to us in the Eucharist.
Day 5
Theme: The Mass is a CALL for each one of us to say “yes” to Jesus. Jesus calls us to go out into the world and be His light to others.
Virtue: Generosity (giving unselfishly and cheerfully for the benefit of others)
Action Song Videos:
We’ve Gotta Tell the World (2:32) I Am Called (2:20)
Optional: “The Mystery” Lyric Video
Theme Connection:
We’ve Gotta Tell The World emphasizes the call for each of us to go into the world to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus and to be His light to others.
I Am Called reminds us that we are all called to be saints, and that God wants to lead us so that we can discover His amazing plan for our life.
The Mystery is a prayerful song that helps us reflect on the great mystery of God’s love through the Eucharist.
