7th Week of Easter, Friday

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

"The Holy Spirit will teach you everything
and remind you of all I have said to you."

(Gospel Acclamation)

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

So far we have talked about five, gifts of the Holy Spirit - Wisdom, Understanding, Fear of the Lord or Wonder and Awe, Counsel, and Fortitude.

The sixth gift of the Holy Spirit is the gift of Knowledge.

This is probably a word you have heard before. When we are talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, it has a slightly different meaning to normal.

One way we can understand the gift of Knowledge is "to know God more and more each day".

How wonderful, to know God more and more each day! Do you think you might like this gift?

Thank you, Jesus, for giving us the Holy Spirit. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for all of Your wonderful gifts, especially the gift of Knowledge.


(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."