"Holy Father, keep in your name those you have given to me,
that they may be one as we are one, says the Lord."
that they may be one as we are one, says the Lord."
(Communion 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.)
He asks that we be one with Him, as He is one with the Father.
Can you imagine how Jesus and the Father are one?
What a wonderful thing, that Jesus wants us to be with Him and the Father so very closely. How much He must love us if He wants us to be one with Him!
Thank you, Jesus, for loving us so much. Thank you for wanting to share with us the oneness of You and the Father.
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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