2nd Week of Easter, Wednesday

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

"God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son;
everyone who believes in him has eternal life."

(Gospel Acclamation)

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

Do you remember what we talked about yesterday? 

We talked about another name for Jesus, "Son of Man", and how Jesus the Son of Man died and rose again so we could have life with Him for eternity.

Do you remember what eternity means?

Eternity means forever.

God the Father and God the Son love us so much that They want us to be with Them forever. God the Father sent us His only Son. His only Son. Who is the only Son of God the Father?

Yes, Jesus. Jesus is God the Son. He chose to come to us, and to die and rise again.

God is so huge, so wonderful and amazing, and we are so small. But He loves us as His children, and He wants to share His love with us for eternity, forever. 

How wonderful it is to be loved like this. Thank you, God, for your great 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."