7th Week of Ordinary Time, Wednesday (Cycle II)

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

"I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, says the Lord"

(From the Gospel Acclamation)

Jesus is the Way. The Way to what?

What do you think it means that He is the Way?

Jesus is the Truth. What do you think this means? Do you know what truth is?

Jesus also says He is the Life. What could He mean by that?

What do we know that Jesus has won for us, by dying and rising from the dead? Yes, life forever with Him. Maybe that could be part of what He means.

Thank you, Jesus for Being the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Thank you that we can have life forever with you.

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

(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.