"The Good Shepherd has risen,
who laid down his life for his sheep and willingly died for his flock, alleluia."
"The Good Shepherd has risen,
who laid down his life for his sheep and willingly died for his flock, alleluia."
(Entrance Antiphon)
(Read the quote, then each line slowly, with pauses to allow the children (and us!) to reflect on the questions.)
(Read the quote, then each line slowly, with pauses to allow the children (and us!) to reflect on the questions.)
In the story of the Good Shepherd, we hear about how the Good Shepherd loves His sheep. He knows each one by name, and they follow Him, because they know His voice.
We also hear how he would lay down his life for His sheep; He loves them that much!
On Good Friday, the Good Shepherd did lay down His life for His sheep, but He rose again, so that He would be with them always.
Do you know who the Good Shepherd is?
Jesus the Good Shepherd still knows each of His sheep by name, and they still know His voice, and follow Him. Now He can never leave them again.
Who do you think they sheep might be? Who does the Good Shepherd call? Who knows His voice and follows Him?
Thank you, Jesus the Good Shepherd, for laying down your life and rising again. Thank you for taking up Your life again so that your sheep will never be separated from you again.
(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. )
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