Spiritism For Kids

por Célia Xavier de Camargo

 

Hands together


The family gathered around a table making the Gospel at Home.

The theme of the night was Charity, and after reading the Gospel´s text, each one made a comment. Little Sonia, five years old, said:

- Daddy, I saw on TV that Christmas is coming and the stores are full of toys!

- Yes, my daughter. But this is a misrepresentation of the idea of ​​Christmas, which should be dedicated to Jesus, whose birth we celebrate on December 25th - said Antonio.

Orlando, eight years old, remembered:

- Besides, there are a lot of people who cannot buy presents. I saw another day in the newspaper that, because of heavy rain in the region, many families have lost everything and are homeless.

The mother, Dona Clara, said full of pity:

- You're right, my son. Next to the happy ones of the world, there is also much suffering and pain that we have to soften. Right here, in our city, there are very poor neighborhoods where people have nothing to eat, much less will be able to think about buying gifts at Christmas.

The eldest, Ricardo, twelve years old, who was very thoughtful, proposed:

- Today's lesson is about Charity, reminding us that we need to share what we have, helping the neediest. How about if we go for action, doing something?

Satisfied to see that the seed of the gospel was germinating, the parents agreed:

- Very well remembered Ricardo. What do you suggest?

- I give away my old clothes and some toys! Exclaimed Soninha.

- I'll separate some clothes and toys, too. Besides, I have shoes and sneakers that no longer suit me - said Orlando.

- Great! - Said Ricardo, who, being the oldest, looked like the head of the small team - But that is not enough. We need to ask for help from all known people: neighbors, relatives, friends, classmates and teachers.

The others agreed cheerfully.

From the words came to actions, and in a few days, the donations began to arrive: they were foodstuffs, clothes, shoes, toys, medicines, books and even some household items and furniture.

The parents took the children to the poorer neighborhoods on the outskirts, and they came back sensitized, concluding that they needed more help because the number of people in need was huge.

Ricardo went to the local radio station, which transmitted his request for help to the "United Hands Campaign", as they started to call it, and the answer came soon.

Many donations came from all the corners, from the countryside and from the city, from the wealthiest neighborhoods and even from the poor. Everyone wanted to collaborate.

On Christmas day, ending the "United Hands Campaign", they putted everything in a truck and took what they obtained for the needy families.

A lot of people who had collaborated accompanied them and everyone was very happy. Each one helped as best as could, even dressing as a clown to distribute candies and cheer the children.

It was a big party. At the end, Antonio prayed, thanking God on behalf of all, for the blessings of that day, in which he was accompanied by a crowd of people of all religious faiths.

Everybody returned to their homes full of happiness and well-being, especially Antonio's family. If it were not for the commitment of the three children, they would not have this year a truly different Christmas dedicated to Jesus and to the less fortunate.


TIA CÉLIA

 

 

Translation: 

Larissa Martine - larissa_am@hotmail.com

 

 

     
     

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