Make space for one another

Read together · Mark 10:13–16

A small invitation

Jesus welcomes children when others would send them away. A welcoming home or group makes room for different voices, abilities and ways of joining in. We do not always know what another person needs. Asking respectfully, offering choices and accepting a “no” can make an invitation kinder.

Talk together

Choose one question or try all three. Passing, drawing or listening quietly is always welcome.

• What helps you feel welcome in a new place?
• How could someone join in without having to speak in front of everyone?
• What could we change so an activity is easier for someone to enjoy?

A welcoming invitation

You will need: Paper for planning an ordinary game, meal or gathering.

1. Choose a small activity with people your family already knows. An invitation does not need a special occasion.
2. Think about practical needs: a quiet space, seated play, food preferences or a clear finish time. Ask rather than assume.
3. Let an adult make the invitation and handle contact details. Offer an easy way to decline or suggest a different plan.

Put love into practice

Welcome someone through a familiar parish or community activity, with an adult arranging introductions and practical details.

Your seven-day rhythm

Spread the kit across a week or choose just one step. Dates and pace are yours.