SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME IN SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL

Teachers: Most of us in this culture tend to take salt for granted. We forget how necessary salt is for survival and how valuable it is to people in areas where salt is scarce. We may not even have a clear idea ourselves about where our own table salt comes from or how it is refined. This week's Gospel lesson provides a unique opportunity for you and your students to gain a greater appreciation of one of God's greatest gifts. You will probably want to begin your preparation with a trip to the library. Find out where the ancient people and early European settlers in your area…