5th Week of Lent, Saturday

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

"The Lord will guard us

as a shepherd guards his flock."

(Response to the Psalm)


(Read the quote, then each line slowly, with pauses to allow the children (and us!) to reflect on the questions.)

We've talked about shepherds before. Can you remember what a shepherd is?

Do you remember how a shepherd looks after his sheep?

"The Lord will guard us as a shepherd guards his flock." If a shepherd looks after his sheep so carefully, how do you think God looks after us?

Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd, who looks after His sheep, and calls them by name. He looks after His sheep very carefully.

Lord, thank you for guarding us as a shepherd guards his flock. Help us to hear You when You call us by name.



(Allow any spontaneous prayers, perhaps leading by example. 3-6 year olds relate most naturally to God through prayers of praise and thanksgiving; 6+ will have started thinking about their needs and the needs of those around them in prayers of intercession. Some children may also just want quiet time to speak with God in their hearts.)

(Sing a simple hymn or chant if your children like singing. Or even if they don't ;) This can also be done at the beginning. )

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."