4th Week of Easter, Tuesday

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

"The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice;
I know them and they follow me.
I give them eternal life;
they will never be lost"

(From the Gospel)

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

We have been talking a lot about the Good Shepherd and eternal life. 

Today He reminds us again that His sheep listen to Him, follow Him, and will have eternal life.

He also says something else - "they will never be lost".

How does it make you feel to know that the Good Shepherd will make sure that you are never lost?

Sometimes we can feel a little scared and unsure about things, but the Good Shepherd says that those who follow Him will never be lost. He will always be there looking after them.

This is amazing! How truly wonderful to have such a Good Shepherd always at our side, leading us in His path of love, and keeping us safe, wherever we are!

Thank you, Jesus, my wonderful Good Shepherd. Thank you.

(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."