3rd Week of Easter, Tuesday

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

"I am the bread of life, says the Lord.
He who comes to me will never be hungry;
he who believes in me will never thirst."

(Gospel Acclamation)

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

"I am the bread of life." What could Jesus mean when He says this? 

When else does Jesus talk about bread and eating? 

Do you remember at the Last Supper, Jesus took the bread and said, 'Take this and eat, this is my Body'?

And what did He say at the end of supper?
He took the wine, and said 'Take this and drink, this is my Blood.'

When else do we hear these words?

Yes, at Mass.

"I am the bread of life, says the Lord. He who comes to me will never be hungry; he who believes in me will never thirst."

What do you think Jesus is trying to say to us?

Thank you, Jesus, for giving Yourself to us in the bread and the wine. 

(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."