A song for children by Christopher Walker. The snippet at OCP lets you know what you’re in for! It is fine idea as an entrance for a childrens’ Mass or for a second rite of reconciliation.
It can be purchased for download at OCP.
Refrain
Children of God in one family,
loved by God in one family.
And no matter what we do
God loves me and God loves you.
Children of God in one family,
loved by God in one family.
And no matter what we do
God loves me and you.1. Jesus teaches us to love.
Sometimes we get it wrong.
But God forgives us ev’ry time
for we belong to the (refrain)2. Jesus wants us to forgive.
Sometimes we get it wrong.
But God forgives us ev’ry time
for we belong to the3. Jesus wants us to be kind.
Sometimes we get it wrong.
But God forgives us ev’ry time
for we belong to the (refrain)4. Jesus wants us to be truthful.
Sometimes we get it wrong.
But God forgives us ev’ry time
for we belong to the (refrain)5. Jesus wants us to be sorry.
Sometimes we get it wrong.
But God forgives us ev’ry time
for we belong to the (refrain)
© Christopher Walker 1988.
Really good and thank you
I’m so excited that I just found this post. Thank you so much for posting. I only remembered the refrain from the many years ago when I was teaching 2nd graders to prepare them for their first reconciliation. Now, I’m trying to teach my 5 year old this song and since I could not remember the verses, I decided to look it up, but I thought it was a long shot. Here it is to my surprise. Thanks again!
G’Day Julie
I hope your 5 year old enjoys it.
cheers
Geoff
The Jesus People of North Queensland referred me to the COG on Oahu, led by Ronald MacDonald (alias Cephas Mango), and we sang such harmony. Oh… those were the days! Memories like an airline, but the tickets are free!
Out here in Yunnan, (PRC) I met a sister from the Big Island (Hawaii) who was familiar with Cephas Mango. She said he had gone to preach to the Shining Path in Peru, then back to Tennessee near his native Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. SMALL WORLD but a big God!