Feast of Pentecost
Children’s Resource
The Feast of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit Comes
31st May 2020
Today we celebrate the birthday of the Church. This is the day that Jesus kept His promise and sent us a helper. The helper, Jesus sent us is the Holy Spirit.
Activity
Create a Sacred Space
You will need:
A Red cloth
A candle (if using a real candle, make sure the Adult lights it)
A Bible or Cross
A picture of the Holy Spirit (ask the Children to make a picture of a Dove)
Flowers
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.
Let us listen to God’s word.
John 20:19-23 ICB
It was the first day of the week. That evening Jesus’ followers were together. The doors were locked, because they were afraid of the Jews. Then Jesus came and stood among them. He said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. His followers were very happy when they saw the Lord.
Then Jesus said again, “Peace be with you! As the Father sent me, I now send you.” After he said this, he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven. If you don’t forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
Intercessory Prayers for Children:
God our Father, thank you for sending us your Holy Spirit to bring comfort, Joy, peace and love to Your people.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us
God our Father, we pray for all children who have had their Confirmation day postponed due to covid 19 grant them the patience to wait with joyful hope for this special sacrament.
Lord hear us.
Lord graciously hear us.
God our Father, we pray for the courage to live a life of faith in Your Son Jesus Christ, even if it makes us unpopular with our friends and members of our family.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us
God our Father, teach us to be kind to others, especially the lonely, the vulnerable and the poor.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us.
God our Father, help us to be more understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We pray that we will be more open to His gentle prompting and direction as we continue on our journey of faith.
Lord hear us.
Lord graciously hear us
God our Father, we pray that we will always approach the sacraments and members of our community with reverence and respect.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us
God our Father, we pray for all members of our community how have died recently. May they Rest in Peace.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us
God our Father, we pray for the sick in our community, especially all how are affected by the coronavirus. We also remember in a special way those who care for our sick during these difficult days.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us
God our Father, today we remember in a special way the early Christian community, who guided by Your most Holy Spirit formed the Church. We pray that we will continue to help grow this Church by being intentional disciple and having the courage to proclaim the Good News to all.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us
Dear God our Father we pray for our church leaders especially Pope Francis, Archbishop Eamon, Bishop Michael, Cardinal Sean, and all our Priests and Deacons. May they be guided by Your Holy Spirit.
Lord hear us
Lord graciously hear us
Mention your own special intentions here.
Lord hear us.
Lord graciously hear us
We offer all our prayers spoken and unspoken to God our Father.
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.