4th Sunday of Easter
Children’s Resource
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
3rd May 2020
In today’s Gospel we hear the story of the “Good Shepherd”. There are many words and characters to describe Jesus. In this story, Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Jesus knows us and we know Him. We know His voice. It is the voice that helps us make the right decisions in our lives.
Activity
To create a sacred space, you will need:
A candle
A white cloth
A Bible and/ or A Cross
Flowers they can be real or handmade
Make the Sign of the Cross
Say the Sorry Prayer
Oh my God, I thank You for loving me.
I am sorry for all my sins,
for not loving others and not loving You.
Help me to live like Jesus and not sin again.
Amen.
Sing together the Alleluia song
(tune of if you’re happy and you know it clap your hands)
Alleluia, alleluia, praise the Lord,
Alleluia, alleluia, praise the Lord,
As we listen to the story,
Let us praise Him for His glory.
Alleluia, alleluia, praise the Lord.
Children’s version of the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Listen to God’s special word.
John 10:1-10 International Children’s Bible (ICB)
The Shepherd and His Sheep
Jesus said, “I tell you the truth. The man who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber. The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. The man who guards the door opens it for him. And the sheep listen to the voice of the shepherd. He calls his own sheep, using their names, and he leads them out. He brings all of his sheep out. Then he goes ahead of them and leads them. They follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger. They will run away from him because they don’t know his voice.” Jesus told the people this story, but they did not understand what it meant.
Jesus Is the Good Shepherd
So, Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth. I am the door for the sheep. All the people who came before me were thieves and robbers. The sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. The person who enters through me will be saved. He will be able to come in and go out and find pasture. A thief comes to steal and kill and destroy. But I came to give life—life in all its fullness.
Activity
Make a picture of Jesus the Good Shepherd.
You will need:
Paper
Colouring pen’s/ pencils
Cotton wool/ or you can cut out your own sheep (with the help of an adult)
Glue
Sticks for the gate or you can draw the gate.
Intercessory Prayers for Children:
Dear God our Father, thank You for giving us Your Son Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd and for showing us the way to You.
Lord hear our prayer
Dear God our Father, help us to listen more attentively to Your Word and to live life as Jesus taught us.
Lord hear our prayer
Dear God our Father, during these uncertain times for the world, help us to find you in all situations. We pray especially for those who do not know You or believe in You yet.
Lord hear our prayer.
Dear God our Father, we pray for all who are sick or dying at this time. We ask You Lord, that You bring them comfort and peace in these difficult days.
Lord hear our prayer.
Dear God our Father, we pray for the leaders of each country around the world. We pray that they will make the right decisions to protect and support the most vulnerable in our society.
Lord hear our prayer.
Dear God our Father, we pray especially for Pope Francis, Archbishop Eamon, Bishop Michael, Cardinal Sean, and our Priests and Deacons. We pray that they will be guided and comforted by Your Holy Spirit.
Lord hear our prayer.
Mention your own special intentions here.
Lord hear our prayer
Let us pray to God our Father as we say. Our Father………
Bringing Parish Home
Killaloe Diocese has created this wonderful resource that
gives some advice on how we can ‘Bring Parish Home’ during these uncertain and difficult times.