2nd Week of Easter, Saturday

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

"O chosen people,
proclaim the mighty works of him 
who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light, alleluia."

(Entrance Antiphon)

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

We've talked a few times now about darkness and light. 

Do you remember who is the Light of Life and and the Light of the World?

Yes, Jesus! 

Before Jesus came, many people lived in a spiritual darkness. They did not know God.

But God wanted everyone to know Him, so He sent Jesus to spread His light all over the world. 

What is the light?

The light is the love of God. The Lord has called all of us out of darkness to live in His wonderful light - the light of His love.

Let's be quiet and think about this for a time: That the Lord has called us to live in the light of His wonderful love. How do you feel when you think about this? What do you want to tell God when you think of His love? (You can tell him quietly in your heart or out loud.)

Thank you, Lord, for bringing us into your wonderful light of love!


(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."